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Local
Support Groups
Eastern Panhandle North Central Northwest Southeast Southwest
Herewith,
a partial list of support groups throughout the state. Many of these groups
have regular gatherings and activities; some publish newsletters, and some
have websites, e-lists, and Facebook pages. If you live near a neighboring state, be
sure to look for support across the border. Find support groups in VA at
http://vahomeschoolers.org/guide/local-groups/. For support in other
nearby states, check
http://www.nhen.org/state-pages/state_homeschooling_information_2.html
or
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/weblinks/support.htm#.UWlFIRbD_cv.
If
your support group is not listed here or you need to change your support group
listing, please email support
at
wvhea dot
org or call 800-736-9843. Thanks!
Statewide
Appalachian Regional Cooperative
Inclusive Yahoo group for support.
West Virginia Homeschoolers (WVAHS)
Inclusive Yahoo group for support.
Online statewide support group where field trips and meet-ups can be planned. Exclusively for secular homeschoolers. syberchick70@gmail.com; erin814@gmail.com
Charles Town Christian Home Educators
Covenant
Homeschool Group
Shepherdstown
A faith-based Christian homeschool group. Field trips,
yearbook, co-ops, dances, graduation, testing. Open to all homeschool
families. We meet at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of each month from
September through May. Contact: Jane Paradis
janeparadis@comcast.net
Homeschoolers of
the Eastern Panhandle
Eastern panhandle: Martinsburg and surrounding areas.
An inclusive social networking and resource sharing
group for families with homeschooled children in Berkeley, Jefferson and
Morgan counties. Members collaborate in planning field trips, educational activities and
group lessons as well as social gatherings and holiday events. Members offer
peer support and information sharing as well as references to local
practitioners that are relevant to homeschool families.
Homeschoolers of
Jefferson County
Group members get together for play dates, open gym days, park days, book
club, and more. Contact: Ann
Mountz chann74@gmail.com
Jefferson County Christian Homeschoolers
Mineral County
Christian Homeschoolers
Panhandle Family
Schools
Eastern Panhandle Counties Homeschool support group
Contact: Rusty & Cindy Biedler
304-229-3640
Potomac Home Learning Circle (PHLiC)
Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas
(Martinsburg, WV)
Potomac Valley Christian Home Educators
A group of homeschoolers in
Hardy, Grant, and Pendleton Counties in West Virginia. We meet once a week
and welcome everyone.
St James Homeschoolers
A Catholic homeschool group for WV’s Eastern
Panhandle. We meet the 4th Thursday at 7 pm at the St. James the Greater
Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV. Contact: homeschool@stjameswv.org or (304)
725-5558
Morgantown, WV – St. John’s University Parish. Our
group has been meeting for more than 10 years. We gather on the first Friday
of each month to study Scripture, the lives of saints, catechism, and
virtues. The group is subdivided into 4 smaller groups: younger boys (up to
age 12), younger girls (up to age 12), older boys (13 and up), and older
girls (13 and up). We gather to celebrate the liturgical year, for field
trips, to participate in service projects, etc. A Catholic group open to all
who are interested. Contact:
Patricia Johnson 304-292-0474
wildhillclam@gmail.com;
Louise Deal 304-599-3902
u1b04062@mail.wvnet.edu
Fairmont
Area Home Schoolers Together (FAHST)
Faith-based
support group for homeschoolers in the Fairmont and surrounding areas.
Contact: Betsy
Batson
bpaigebatson@yahoo.com
FREE (Families
Realizing Excellence in Education)
Buckhannon, WV, and surrounding counties
http://www.freehomeschoolhelp.com.
Yahoo list:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FREE_WV_/
Support group serving Upshur, Lewis, Barbour, Braxton and Surrounding
Counties. Weekly meetings. Calendar is on the website. Field Trips, classes,
playtime, and informational seminars for potential homeschoolers.
Contact: Amy Karnes
amy.karnes@sago.net;
Christina Rogers
cmrogersmom@gmail.com
Harrison
County
Homeschoolers ROCK
We meet in Bridgeport, in Harrison County, WV. We
welcome all families who homeschool or are planning to homeschool. If you
are thinking about homeschooling but are not sure if it is right for you,
please join us to learn more. All members must be approved. Find
us on Facebook. For more info, call or Sandi Wilmoth:
304-796-4815
or email
barnes
at
marshall.edu.
Learning Out Loud
Fairmont, WV
Songbird Learning Center
http://www.learningoptions.us
On
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/learningoptionswv
All ages, co-op style, continuing and one-time classes, meets on Thursdays,
3-4 times per month September through April. The supporting organization is
Learning Options Inc., which runs other programs including Science Saturdays
and summer day camps (see website). All inclusive.
Contact: Julie Rea
learningoptionswv@gmail.com
Monongalia County, WV and Surrounding Areas
A group dedicated to serving the needs of homeschoolers in the area, and providing information to all those interested in homeschooling. Services we provide: newsletters, field trips, monthly meetings, playgroup, special events and activities, annual testing, portfolio evaluators. Open to any homeschoolers or those interested in homeschooling in our area. Our purpose is to provide support to all families involved in home education regardless of educational philosophies and approaches. We welcome people of all races, religions, lifestyles, and approaches to homeschooling.
Trinity Home Educators Supporting in
Service (THESIS)
A support ministry of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Fairmont to homeschooling families
in a four-county area. It is co-operative, requiring parental participation
of all member families. Activities include enrichment
classes for Pre-K through high school, field trips, whole group events,
moms’ events, and testing services, all with a distinctly Christian
emphasis. Members must be homeschooling and able to sign and uphold the
THESIS statement of faith and values.
Calhoun County Homeschoolers
A casual group that meets most Fridays from 1-3 pm at Upper West Fork Park, Route 16 in Chloe for socialization and support. Members are glad to answer questions for new and potential homeschoolers. While there is no schedule of activities, input and ideas are welcome. Everyone is welcome. New members should call to confirm that there is a meeting. Contact: Shelly Stehman 304-655-6745 nutcluster@frontier.com; Tracy Cottrel 304-655-7415
Ohio Valley Christian Home Educators (OVCHE)
For
home-educating families in Ohio and West Virginia in the Northern Panhandle
region.
Contact: Judi Meyer
cmeyerj@juno.com.
Ritchie County Home Educators
Contact: Tina Rippy
rche123@hotmail.com
Wood County
Christian Homeschoolers
Wood County, WV
Online
support group for homeschoolers in Wood County, WV. Exclusive paid membership
for those in the Wood County, WV area.
Contact: Ronda
Hinzman
wcchwv@yahoo.com
Boone County Homeschool Association
Homeschooling support group including the counties of Logan, Lincoln, Boone and Kanawha. Monthly co-op classes, gym class, field trips, testing, and science and social studies fair. Contact: Donna Lovejoy 304-524-2954
Cabell County
Homeschool List
Yahoo group focusing on homeschooling in Cabell County.
Education and
Group Learning Enrichment (E.A.G.L.E)
Barboursville,
Cabell Co.
All-inclusive cooperative learning group that meets the first and third Tuesday,
August-December and January-May, at
Guyan Estates Swim Club Community Room.
Members from other counties are welcome to join.
Contact:
Melinda Vance 304-972-6780
tshomeschoolnews@hotmail.com; Glenna Sadler
304-412-6877
glennasadler@yahoo.com
ENRICH Homeschool
Co-op
Cross Lanes
Homeschool
Activities for Teens (HAT)
Tri-State Area (West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky)
We meet at least once a month & have the activity mostly
between 5:00-9:00 p.m., some events possibly taking less time, of course. Open
to homeschoolers 12-years-old and up and their parents. Homeschool graduates are
also welcome.
Contact: Lynda Vance
homeschoolnews4u@gmail.com
Tri-State
Homeschoolers
Cabell and Wayne Counties and surrounding areas
We welcome people of all faiths and homeschooling styles. We have no membership fees. Some of our activities include monthly skating, project day, homeschool band, teen activities and Mom's Night Out. All homeschoolers are welcome to join in our activities. Contact: Melinda Vance 304-972-6780 tshomeschoolnews@hotmail.com
The Unsocialized
Homeschoolers of the Tri-Counties
Putnam and surrounding counties, but open to all.
Facebook support group and field trip planning.
Contact: Cyndi
Holbrook Terry 304-730-5301
Wayne County Homeschool Support Group
(WCHSG)
A
Christian-based support group for Wayne County and surrounding
areas. Our group enjoys getting together for various activities such as visiting
museums, bowling, parks, and more.
West Virginia
Homeschool Haven
Kanawha and surrounding counties, but all are welcome.
All-inclusive online support group where field trips and other social and
education activities are planned.
Contact: Erin Baldwin
erin814@gmail.com or Christy Lindsey
christy777@ymail.com
Fayette County,
WV Homeschoolers
http://www.facebook.com/groups/537522006265575 This group is just starting up, so as of now (4/13)
we don't have scheduled activities and where/when we meet can vary. Nature
walks, mini field trips, and possibly some co-op type learning experiences are
some things I had in mind, but all ideas are welcome. The purpose of this group
is for homeschooling families of all thoughts, beliefs, and teaching methods to
come together for friendship and support. All inclusive.
Contact: Melissa
Fedukovich
fcwvhs@gmail.com
Greenbrier County. Contact: Jan Layfield 536-3379
Contact: Martha Snider 536-2183 (if you get call interrupt, use code 5674) or SndHomer@aol.com
Raleigh County WV
Homeschool Group
This group is for homeschooling families in the
Raleigh County, WV, area; a group to socialize, stay up-to-date on news,
ideas and interaction with others. We are not affiliated with the state of
West Virginia, Raleigh County, or any board of education. Though we are not
a group of any specific religion, we should remain tactful and respectful of
others. The intention of this group is to support and help ourselves as well
as our fellow homeschoolers as we all share this journey. We have the
opportunity to share ideas and resources, create meet-ups, events and field
trips. Contact:
Constance Conley
Raleigh Educational Association of Christian Homeschoolers (REACH)
Raleigh County (also Summers and Wyoming)
Facebook: REACH Homeschool Group WV is a members-only page.
Homeschool support group. Co-op classes fall/spring, field trips, swim
& gym, social activities for kids and parents including roller skating,
moms' night out, field day, family picnics. Membership required; information
found on website. Contact:
Mistey Luikart
reachwvhomeschoolgroup@gmail.com
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