Support Groups
Homeschoolers have created networks of support to provide a way to make friends, get ideas and information, and to offer positive socialization opportunties to their children. You can join in! There are many groups to choose from, many with specific affiliations, like Christian groups or unschoolers' groups. Some are eclectic, inclusive, and open to anyone. Whatever your interest, you are sure to find other like-minded parents. And if you don't find what you are looking for, we've put together tips for starting your own group.
Local & State Groups
Support groups offer a way for those interested in homeschooling or new to home education to get information and support. They also offer opportunities for social activities, group learning, and networking. Find a support group near you in Georgia.
National Groups
Tap into the national homeschool movement by connecting with these national homeschool groups and support organizations.
Social Media
Connect with other homeschooling using social networking tools. You can share tips and ideas, get support, collaborate on lesson plans, upload photos, and much more.
Co-Ops
A co-op offers a way to share teaching duties with others who are excited and knowledgeable about a subject. It also offers an opportunity for your children to learn in a group and to make friends. Browse through this list of co-ops in Georgia.
Umbrella/Cover Schools
An umbrella or cover school provides an alternative way for parents to fulfill governmental educational guidelines and requirements. Most offer a variety of services, which can include curricula, social activities, field trips, standardized testing, portfolio reviews, evaluations, and graduation materials, including diplomas. While umbrella schools do tend to the needs of homeschoolers, they are considered a type of private school in most states.
Resource Centers
Homeschool resource centers offer classes, materials, field trips, and other activities for parents and children alike. They are great ways to get new information, engage in group activities, and network with other homeschoolers.
Public School Programs
Public schools are increasing offering programs to appeal to homeschooling families, from classes to educational materials to computer and distance learning. In most cases, students enrolled in these programs are considered public school students rather than homeschoolers. Learn more about these programs and decide if these are right for your family.
Group Management
Learn how to start and manage a homeschool support group, including how to stay organized, how to handle conflict, and ideas for your support group.
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Georgia Unschoolers
Georgia Unschoolers is an inclusive support group for families unschooling in Georgia (child-led learning as a part of life).
Collegedale Area Homeschoolers (CAH)
CAH is a Christian organization that seeks to meet the needs of homeschoolers in Collegedale, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, and North Georgia.
Homeschool Friends of Roswell
Homeschool Friends of Roswell is a homeschool support group that started off serving Roswell, Georgia, but has grown to support all of Cobb, Fulton and Cherokee counties in Georgia. The purpose of this group is to serve in an advisory manner and to post homeschool events and happenings to benefit other likewise homeschooling parents and their children.
Americus Homeschool
This list is intended for homeschoolers in the Americus, Georgia, area.
Valdosta Area Homeschooling Association (VAHA)
The Valdosta Area Homeschooling Association (VAHA) is a Christian support group for homeschooling families and those interested in home education in the South Georgia/North Florida area.
Georgia Charlotte Mason (GACM)
This list is to offer information and support to home educators who use the Charlotte Mason method in Georgia.
Hall County Home Educators (HCHE)
Hall County Home Educators is a homeschooling support group located in Northeast Georgia. Offers a resource library, clubs, events, contests, field trips, classes, and testing opportunities.
Valdosta Homeschoolers
This list for VAHA members and other Valdosta area (South Georgia/North Florida) homeschoolers to receive VAHA updates and other homeschool info, as well as communicate with each other for helpful homeschool related ideas, tips and information.
GA Support Groups
GA Support Groups is an online discussion group for homeschool support group leaders in the state of Georgia, to establish communication between support groups throughout the state. All support groups, regardless of religious affiliation, are welcome. This list provides information on important homeschooling issues, Georgia field trip sites, seminars, conferences, fairs, educational web sites, classes, etc.
Georgiahomeschool
This is a mailing list for people who home schooling or are thinking of homeschooling in Georgia, kids and parents alike. Here you can exchange ideas, support each other, and share resources and information.
ScratchNDent - Buy/Sell/Swap in GA
Georgia list intented to facilitate the selling and buying of used homeschooling curriculum in the stateof Georgia.
GAChristianHschooler
Christian homeschooling email list for home educators in Georgia.
Homeschoolers Offering Music Education (HOME)
Homeschoolers Offering Music Education (HOME) is a Christian homeschool music program for the southside of Atlanta and surrounding areas. Offers several programs including but not limited to Advanced Concert Band, Intermediate Concert Band, Beginning Band, and Stage Band.
Vidalia Area Christian Home Educators Association
Vidalia Area Christian Home Educators Association serves homeschooling families in the Vidalia area, offering field trips, social activities, a newsletter, and more.
Villa Rica Home School Group
The Villa Rica Home School Group is a support group serving home school families throughout Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, and Paulding counties in Georgia. Offers parents' support meeting, monthly activities, holiday events, field trips, and more.
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