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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 and e-lists. If you live near any of the surrounding states, be
sure to look for support across the border. Find support groups in VA at http://www.vahomeschoolers.org/support/
and in other states at http://www.nhen.org/support/groups/browse.asp
or http://www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/weblinks/support.htm. If
your support group is not listed here, please email your information to support
at wvhea dot org or call 800-736-9843. Thanks! Charles Town Christian Home Educators. http://www.geocities.com/jcchswv/CharlesTown.htm Leaders:Sandra Kinnaman sandrakinnaman@juno.com Jane McGillibray sjmcgillibray@frontiernet.net Rhiannon Babson rhiannonbabson@gmail.com Hampshire County Homeschoolers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hampshire_county_homeschoolers/. Contact Kim Rosen kim.a.rosen@gmail.com or 822-5571
Covenant Homeschool Group. http://www.geocities.com/jcchswv/Covenant.htm
Donna Bent mailto:msbackhoe@frontiernet.net
876-8535
Fellowship Bible Church Homeschool Group. Colleen Uhlenhoppf
725-1478
Jefferson County Area Unschoolers/Homeschoolers – All are welcome,
regardless of religion or curriculum choice. Contact: JetLakey@hotmail.com
or 304-535-2709
Jefferson County Christian Homeschools. http://www.geocities.com/JCCHWV/
Mineral County. Laura
Custer mailto:custer2@charter.net
726-4662
Morgan County Homeschoolers. http://www.geocities.com/morgancohs/.
Morgan
County Homeschoolers come in many different shapes and sizes. This group is
for everyone, regardless of reasons for homeschooling, religious affiliation
or homeschooling style. All are welcome.
Pam Mann 258-5189; Cindy Smalley 258-9599.
Mountain Homeschoolers. http://www.geocities.com/jcchswv/Mountain.htm
Helen
Lafferty mailto:helencandr@netscape.net
728-4715; Kathie Pierce mailto:tavnkate@myfam.com
728-2574; Pam Jones mailto:Joneshome@ix.netcom.com
Panhandle Family Schools. Ted and Lena Browne 264-8271; Rusty
and Cindy Biedler 229-3640; Scott and Sharon Wolford 263-2284 Potomac Valley Christian Home Educators http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pvche/ is a small local co-op that meets every Monday for various activities and field trips. We have families from Hardy, Grant and Pendleton Counties. "We hope to meet more homeschoolers in our area." Email amy@maher.org for more information.
St. James T.O.R.C.H. www.TORCHWV.org
A Catholic homeschool group for WV’s Eastern Panhandle. We meet
every 3rd Thursday following the 10 am Mass at the St. James
the Greater Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV. If you would like
information, please email info@torchwv.org
or call (304) 725-5558.
Christian Association Taylor County Homeschoolers (CATCH).
Paula Poling 265-0540 Covered Bridge Christian Home Educators. (Barbour County) Teresa Ward jrward3@citynet.net 457-4084
Fairmont Area Home Schoolers Together (FAHST). The FAHST Support
Group currently has member families from Marion, Taylor , and Mon
Counties. We meet together for cooperative learning activities, Club
Days, Field Trips, Mom's Night Out, Couples Nights, Spelling Bee, Learning
Fairs, Seasonal Parties, Testing Center, and more. We have serious
textbook curriculum followers and unschoolers too. The group's leaders
are welcoming and inclusive Christians. Most group members are
Christians-- some are not-- and we get along really well-- and like each
other! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FAHSTmemberfamilies/ Betsy
Batson bpaigebatson@yahoo.com Families Realizing Excellence in Education (FREE) (Buckhannnon and surrounding area) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FREE_WV_/ Contact Amy Karnes amy.karnes@sago.com and Christina Rogers cmrogers926@suddenlink.net or cmrogersmom@gmail.com
Harrison County Homeschool Group
-- We are located in Harrison County, WV. We welcome all parents that are
homeschooling or are planning to homeschool in the future. If you are thinking
about homeschooling, but are not sure if it is right for you, please join to
learn more. All members must be approved. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HarrisonCountyHomeschoolGroup/
Learning Out Loud. A co-op under the auspices of Learning
Options, Inc. Meets weekly in the Fairmont area September - May. Mary Ellen
Sullivan mary.ellen@frontiernet.net
304-795-4388
Monongalia Area Homeschoolers Assn (MAHA).
http://monhomeschoolers.blogspot.com/
An organization of homeschooling families in Monongalia County, West Virginia,
and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to serving the needs of homeschoolers
in our 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. MAHA is 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. We also welcome homeschoolers who live outside
Monongalia County. Our current membership includes families from surrounding
areas, including Preston, Marion, and Harrison Counties. E-list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monongaliahomeschoolers/.
For more info, email MonHomeschoolers@gmail.com.
Mothers Encouraging Christian Home Education (MECHE). We meet
the first Thursday of the month at Shoney's in Star City at 7 p.m. Andrea
Knudsen 292-1237; Beth Welsh 296.3926
Preston/Taylor counties: Homeschoolers
from Preston and Taylor County get connected! Make friends, schedule
playgroups, study buddies and more. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PrestonTaylorCountyHomeschoolers/ Southern Area Learning Time (SALT). (Harrison, Lewis & surrounding counties) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-A-L-T_Group/ A homeschool group that meets once a week in Jane Lew, WV. We are a bunch of families that come from many counties to bring our kids together to play games, learn from each other and have fun. Weather permitting, we usually have a soccer game going, or basketball, playground fun for the younger kids, and bike/walking trails for everyone. We try to have bowling each month, and at least once a year the older kids have a dress-up formal dinner with an activity afterward. Our kids have formed very strong friendships, but are extremely friendly with new kids (as are the parents). We have a few veteran/long time homeschool families that are more than happy to answer questions for those considering homeschooling their children. Please join us! Linda Brodwater 884-6406
Special needs homeschoolers support group -- Anyone dealing with children
learning outside the norm, medical or emotional issues that impact your
homeschooling http://specialneedshomeschooling.com/
experience, or parents homeschooling with their own special need is welcome.
Fairmont area. Contact: Heather Laurie blueknightdawn@yahoo.com
304.376.1504 Trinity Home Educators Supporting In Service (THESIS). The group meets at Trinity Assembly of God, 70 Maranatha Dr, Fairmont, WV 26554. Hector & Ileana Martinez 842-4293; Matt & Heather Sprenger 363-8174; Brad & Liz DeRoos 534-5822
Calhoun Co. area.
We have a very
eclectic homeschool group that meets on Wednesdays at Chloe Park on Rt. 16 @ 11
am. For more info, email Rosanne. rosanne.rankine@yahoo.com
Christian Home Educators of Jackson County. Allen
and Barbie Null 372-8100 or email Andrya McDonald mmcdonald@citynet.net
Cornerstone
Homeschool Cooperative
-- Enriching the homeschooling experience in the Mid-Ohio Valley
http://sites.google.com/site/cornerstonecooperative/home
HomeschoolShare of Wood County, WV. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homeschoolshare_wvwood/
Jackson County Homeschool Support Group. http://www.creations4christ.com/jcwvhomeschoolers.html
A
group of homeschooling families from Jackson Co., WV, and the surrounding
counties who want the very best for our children. This is not a "formal
group" to join, and no fee is involved. Our goal is to interact with other
homeschoolers for field trips, games, parental support, etc. E-list:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JCWVHSchoolers/?yguid=123760976;
Sherri Stahlman 372-8721
Jackson County Homeschoolers.
Karen Weaver karenweaver@usa.com
Love Invested in Godly Home Teaching (LIGHT). (Wirt and
surrounding counties) Jo Ann Duffield -- 275-8937 -- jduffield@myfam.com Mineral Wells Homeschool Group. Mark or Pam Rivers 489-9646 mhisrivers@wvadventures.net
Ohio Valley Christian Home Educators (OVCHE).
We serve home educating families in Ohio and West Virginia in the Northern
Panhandle region. Contact Judi Meyer at cmeyerj@juno.com
Parkersburg Area Teaching cooperative Homes (PATcH) http://patchwv.com/ is a co-op, offering classes for art, homemaker skills like sewing and cooking, science and foreign language. The co-op is open to anyone who would like to enroll for a year ($6). Class enrollments are made a month in advance, and sometimes have a materials fee. We also set up field trips as a group and open the opportunity to the other homeschool groups in the area. De Hoover jdhoover@suddenlink.net; Mary Beth Monroe mommymonroe_wv@wv.net
Ritchie
County Home Educators
http://www.rche.org/
A great resource for homeschool
information. We are a very diverse group. Our members include families
large and small, new to homeschooling and old pros. We are blessed to have
a few teachers and other former professionals in our group, as well as many
different religions and educational philosophies. We are a support group
designed for parents or grandparents who homeschool their own children or
grandchildren. mailto:rche123@hotmail.com
Society of Home Learners for Independent and Natural Education (SHINE) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MOVFL/
A collection of families that have chosen a
lifestyle outside of school. We are an open door for current and potential home
educators, regardless of religious conviction or method of
"schooling." SHINE serves families in the Parkersburg-Marietta area of
the Mid-Ohio Valley. Rachel Hyde 424-5250 rrhyde@hotmail.com;
Elizabeth McClung 424-6602 emcclung2000@charter.net
Wood County Christian Homeschoolers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WCCH/ A group of homeschooling families
that support and encourage one another in our God-given ministry of teaching our
children at home. This group is open to anyone who is presently homeschooling or
is interested in learning more about it. Barb Holbert 295-5750
The Appalachian Cooperative of Christian Home Educators (ACCHE).
Huntington area. We operate a homeschool co-op, where participants enjoy
hands-on learning, fun, fellowship, and sharing homeschool ideas! Children enjoy
the chance to make new friends they see on a regular basis, and adults enjoy
discussing homeschooling problems, parenting, and many other topics. We also
organize field trips, parties, and workshops. Co-op participants (only) are asked to sign a simple
Christian statement of belief.
http://www.accheonline.com Cabell County Home School List http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CabellCoHS/. For ANYONE who learns at home in the Cabell Co. area and wants to converse, make friends and share information and experience. Of course everyone is welcome to join and please do! But please understand that our conversations will probably remain geared towards our local area.
Kanawha Inclusive Creative Home Educators (KICHE)
is for homeschooling families in Kanawha County and surrounding areas. Group
activities are the focus, providing social, educational, cultural, and fitness
opportunities to students and their families. Homeschoolers of all faiths, and
no faith, are welcome! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KICHE/
Kanawha-Putnam Home Educators. http://www.kphe.net/ Christian support group for the greater Charleston area. Academic and social events including chess club, horsemanship, crafts, keepers of the faith clubs, chemistry labs, and art classes. Bob & Karen Richardson 759-0279
Mingo County Homeschool Group -- Email Barbara at momluvhome@yahoo.com
Tri-State Homeschoolers. We are an inclusive group in the Cabell and Wayne County area. 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. Send email to tshomeschoolnews@homtail.com or phone Melinda Vance at 304-521-9752. Our web site is at tristatehomeschoolers.org
Greenbrier Area Homeschoolers' Network
(Greenbrier County) Jan Layfield 536-3379
Greenbrier Homeschool Co-op Martha Snider
536-2183 (if
you get call interrupt, use code 5674) SndHomer@aol.com
McDowell County Christian Home Educators Assn (MCCHEA).
Karen Wilson kwotr@aol.com; Pat Barker
436-5023
Raleigh County Homeschoolers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RCHP/ A
homeschooling group for those located in Raleigh County, regardless of
religion or reasons for homeschooling. Everyone Welcome! Tracey
Quattlebaum 304-763-7095
jrqtlq@suddenlink.net
Raleigh Educational Assn of Christian Homeschoolers (REACH)
exists
to support, encourage, and promote Christian home educators in excellence by
providing activities, opportunities, information, and guidance. Some of the
activities REACH members are involved in include: band, co-op classes, sports,
field trips, Mom's Night Out, testing, and various ministries.
PEACH
- Parents Excited About Children Homeschooling – is an inclusive group
for all ages, tots through teens, in the Fayette County area. We will have
bi-weekly meetings and plan various kid-specific and/or parent-specific
activities and events. tfworkman@suddenlink.net
E-lists for
homeschoolers throughout the state
WVHEA_Announce.
The
official West Virginia Home Educators Association announce group for testing,
workshops, special updates, news, headlines, invitations and various other
postings: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVHEA_Announce/
WVa Homeschoolers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVAHS/
Eastern Panhandle: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arc-homeschool/
An
inclusive group of homeschoolers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West
Virginia. We welcome anyone interested in group activities for all ages. The
group is open to all homeschooling philosophies, including self-directed and
unschooling. We encourage everyone to plan an activity that is open to group
members. Information on our annual conference and monthly newsletters can be
found at http://www.homeschoolers.freeservers.com/.
Legislative: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WVHsing-legislative/
A forum for discussing legislative topics
that affect homeschoolers and homeschooling in WV, including news about media
articles and programs, proposed legislation, research, and other information of
interest to WV homeschoolers. All interested homeschoolers are welcome to this
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