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Florida
Coalition of Christian Private School Administrators,
Inc. (FCCPSA)
- an organization serving the administrators and leaders
of Christian private homeschools in the state of Florida.They
also serve as a network of educational and political
support to encourage and assist those who have chosen
to homeschool through private methods rather than
under the homeschool statutes.
Home
Education Foundation
- HEF was established in 1991 to raise support
and direct lobbying for home education in
Florida. HEF exists to safeguard existing
legislation and evaluate future legislation.
LIFE of Florida - LIFE of Florida is Florida's statewide homeschool support and networking chapter of Learning is for Everyone, Inc. LIFE Membership, support and resources is free and available to all.
Alternative
Homeschool Educators -
We are a homeschool group based in South Florida. We are eclectic homeschoolers
who believe in the Earth's spirit, kindness, and respect for all homeschooling
styles and religions. We offer park days, field trips, monthly newsletters,
educational co-ops, craft and cooking classes, Spiral Scouts,
Book-It, Troll books, and many other exciting adventures.
Florida Pathfinders:
florida_pathfinders-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Brevard
Homeschool Support Group - Offering support to
all homeschooling families in Brevard County, Florida,
on Florida's Space Coast.
Boca
Home Schoolers, Inc. - is a home education
support group with a special interest in upholding
Christian beliefs. Boca Raton
Brandon
Homeschool Cooperative (BHC) - Brandon Homeschool
Cooperative (BHC) is a nonsectarian group of families
that shares resources, ideas, and support for all methods
of homeschooling in the Brandon area.
CentralFloridaPreTeens-TeensHomeschoolers -
This group is for (pre-teens and teens) homeschooling
families age 11 and up living in Central Florida/Orlando
mostly covering Seminole and Orange county but all are
welcome. If you have younger children as well, you may
join however, only your children that are 11 &
up can participate. All activities, discussions, field
trips, etc. will be geared toward this age group, middle
to high school level. This is not a religious group,
however all are welcome. The only requirement to join
this group is that your child/children be at least 11
years old to participate. If you have younger homeschoolers
as well & have
issues with this policy, please do not join this group.
Only membership requests by the parents or guardians
of the homeschooling students will be considered/accepted,
not by the student him/herself.
Class Source - Offering homeschool support via guest speakers, social activities, classes, tutors, clubs, field trips, and group activities. Class Source also hosts area wide Open House events for the Hillsborough County and Pasco Count areas, such as Tampa, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Land O' Lakes, and New Tampa homeschool groups.
Classical Conversations of East Florida - We are a group of homeschool parents who form communities throughout the state of Florida, Unitesd States, and abroad. We partner together to offer support and encouragement to homeschool all the way through highschool.
Encouragers Homeschool Group - We are a Co-op and support group located in Central Florida. We serve mainly Polk and Osceola County. We meet each Thursday from 9:45am to 12:30pm with a fellowship lunch following.
Examined Life
- The Examined Life is a support network for homeschooling families in Miami-Dade
County, Florida. We also welcome families from Monroe and Broward. We provide
park days, field-trips, an excellent enrichment co-op, several clubs, among
other services. We welcome families of all races, lifestyles, sexual orientations
and philosophies.
1. Personalized, one-on-one educational experience
2. Committed and passionate teachers
3. Building communication skills essential to the information economy
4. Creating solid learning foundation for post-secondary education
5. Offering flexibility and choice for over-scheduled students and families
6. A high quality, learning experience PROVIDED AT NO COST to
Florida residents
Heritage
Homeschool Group -
The Heritage Homeschooling group has been formed
to encourage and promote the effective training of our children. Heritage
is a non-denominational, Christ centered support group for home schooling parents
in the East Orlando area.
Homeschool
Cooperative Educating in Central Florida, Inc. HCECF
- is an inclusive and eclectic group of home educating
families in the Orlando area (basically Orange county,
Seminole county and northeastern Lake County) working
together since 2001 for weekly co-ops, science classes,
fun educational fieldtrips, homeschool faires, BRICKschoolers
lego and robotics programs, SECME team, PE and sports days
including Presidential Fitness Testing, annual drum building
campouts and H.E.A.R.T.S. homeschool community
service volunteers program including administration of Service
Awards.
Homeschool Around Temple Terrace (HATT) -HATT is a social homeschool group for those in Temple Terrace and surrounding areas of Tampa, Hillsborough county, Thonotosassa, New Tampa, Lutz, Carrolwood, etc.
Homeschoolers
of Miami Enrichment (H.O.M.E.) - Offering group and private
classes for homeschooling families. Lessons in Foreign languages,
Music, Art, Drama, Math, Dance, Science and more. Meets Tuesdays. Classes run during the school year in two 12 week semesters.
Calvary Chapel Miami Beach
7141 Indian Creek
Miami Beach, FL 33141
HOP-Homeschoolers Of Pinellas - Yahoo group that we use to send out info on homeschooling resources, activities, co-op classes, park days, field trips, etc. Support group.
Learning & Families -
Home education with a decidedly Christian focus. Manatee/Sarasota
Learning by Living Homeschoolers of Clermont - This group is for anyone who homeschools in the Clermont/Ferndale/Montverde area of Florida. This group is for all faiths, denominations and races, but is not considered a secular non-religious group. The focus of this group is to provide fun and educational meet ups, fieds trips and play dates for homeschoolers of the area. No discrimination is permitted regardless of members beliefs, church affiliation, demonination or race. This group is the initial forming stages (Feb. 2010). I need a few other moms who are interested in helping to brainstorm ideas and places for meet ups in this area. If you are interested in helping be a leader please email me at michelle@homeschoolnotebooking.com All it takes is a couple of families in the area to make a fun socialized environment for our kids. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
LIFE
of Central Florida - Orlando - Learning in Freedom
Everyday - an intentional community of diverse homeschooling
families. Our membership gathers together for cooperative
and social rather than religious reasons and therefore
welcomes families of all backgrounds who share our vision.
A homeschooling support and activity group in the
Orlando area. We welcome families who currently
homeschool or are just thinking about it. MFH
is not religiously based or affiliated and we
accept families of all types.
Pensacola
LIFE Homeschool Support Group
- We are an all-inclusive group that gets together to support each other in our
homeschooling efforts. There is no cost to join our group. We meet at least once
a month for play and discussions, and plan field trips and projects on other
weeks of the month for those who are interested. We have children of all ages
but we always need more teens!
Pinellas
Christian Homeschool Sports - Pinellas Christian
Homeschool Sports, Inc. is a Christian, non-profit
organization that offers Florida High School Athletic
Association sanctioned sports to all Jr. High and High
School homeschoolers in Pinellas County, Florida
Sacred
Heart of Jesus Home Educators - Orlando, FL - Our
primary purpose as members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Home Educators support group is to offer encouragement
to one another - both spiritually and academically
through various gatherings designed to strengthen each
family's commitment to authentic Catholic home education.
Southwest
Florida Homeschooling Families - A volunteer-based
homeschooling support group serving the area of Southwest
Florida, including Collier and Lee Counties.
T.O.R.C.H. - Teaching OuR Children from Home We are excited to be starting a new and unique homeschool group! We offer all the fun and structure of a traditional group, such as field trips, service projects, Mom's night out, holiday parties, etc., but without all the "pressure" of having to attend every single event. We are also a "Support Group" for people who are wanting to homeschool or are already doing so!
Vine Ripe Kids -
Vine Ripe Kids (founded in 2006) is a homeschooling group providing
local support to families in the East Orlando area. We
offer park days, field trips, Keepers at Home/ American
Girl Club, Contenders of the Faith/ American Boy Club , educational
activities (such as field trips, classes, special events)
, and community ministry. Our monthly Mom meetings
include educational and spiritual support, as well as yummy
food and fellowship. We are a friendly bunch, growing
together in Christ!
Working Parents Homeschool Support Group - Margate - The WPHSG is designed to meet the needs of the working parent. Issues to be discussed will include time management, creative solutions to completing course work and building a support network. Board members include a certified guidance counselor who can provide transcripts, evaluations and educational guidance, as well as full-time, experienced homeschool moms to provide insight and expertise. We meet at Sunshine Learning Center, 1703 N. St. Rd. 7, Margate, FL 33093. Our meetings take place from 7:00-8:30pm. Membership is free this year, with the exception of $18.00 to join the FPEA, which is highly recommended.
Atrium School
- Atrium
School is an umbrella school serving home education families
throughout Florida. Families enrolled with
Atrium have a choice of enrollment programs, may use their
own curriculum, and receive as much or as little support
and guidance as they desire.
Christian
Institute of Arts & Sciences - A private
school designed to provide a structured organization for
Northwest Florida parents who want their children to have
the benefits of home education with the advantage of enrollment
in a private Christian school. We offer curricula consultations,
classes, tutoring, graduation, and much more!
HES is open to committed homeschoolers
across the state of Florida (with an interview process).
A "Statement of Faith" must be signed only
to indicated that it was "read and understood."
(The founders of HES are Christians, as are most of
its enrolled families.) HES is very inexpensive (as
low as $50/family/school year), and is parent-directed.
Curriculum and educational choices are made by the
parents! HES requires two attendance forms and two
evaluations or report cards, one of which may be a
simple paragraph reviewing the schooling that has
transpired for the first half of the school year.
HES awards a high school diploma when 24 High School
Credits have been earned.
The Oaks
Private School -The Oaks Private School provides you
with academic, administrative and accountability covering,
giving peace of mind while you educate your child in that
wholesome and loving environment where learning is a natural
part of everyday life, your home.
Phone: 1.866.798.TOPS
E-mail:
tops@theoaksprivateschool.com 1. Start any day of the week- total flexibility
2. Self paced- no mandatory pace charts
3. Pay for 1 class, or many- your choice
4. Payment Plans
5. Experienced dedicated teachers
6. Live tutoring available
7. Umbrella school, transcripts, grade validation, advisory
services
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