Online support groups are an invaluable resource for homeschoolers. There are a plethora of groups available from local to national that cover every topic imaginable. These are the local groups in the Kentuckiana area. Unless otherwise specified, the groups are based in Louisville. If you would like to add your group, please email us at info@LouisvilleHomeschool.org
The following groups are listed alphabetically:
Clark County Indiana Homeschool group is for anyone in Clark County Indiana or the surrounding area who is homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling. It is for sharing ideas and planning times to get together. We are all in this together. This is your group. Help me to make it become as great as we want it to be. This group is and will always remain a closed group in order to foster open dialogue. Any member can create an event, create or edit files, and add photos. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCIHS/
Free Range Homeschoolers is a secular group open to all individuals interested in homeschooling. The organizers are located near Louisville, Kentucky, so many group activities will be focused on that area (but are not limited to just Jefferson County). The premise of this group is community, compassion and support. No one is excluded because of schooling style, belief system, family style, or age. This group can be accessed on Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freerangehomeschoolers/ and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/freerangehomeschoolers/.
Free Range Youngschoolers is a group of parents that have a child(ren) at the preschool level. Most of the children are between the ages of 18 months and 4 years of age. The Facebook group allows parents to talk, ask questions, and gain support from other families. This collection of families may be actively homeschooling, or just pursuing the idea of homeschooling. This group welcomes everyone from different backgrounds and walks of life. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolingpreschoolsinlouisville
Hardin/Meade Interfaith Homeschoolers In Action (HMIH): We’re giving our kids the chance to get together to hang out, learn, and volunteer without fear of being judged. Although this is an interfaith group, we don’t regularly deal with issues of faith. No one is made to feel out of place due to their personal beliefs. We are also open to members regardless of race, nationality, or sexuality. We ask that members not just tolerate other beliefs, but accept them. Event attendees are responsible for their children at all times. If these guidelines aren’t respected, you may be asked to leave. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/148500922025323/
Heart’n’Home is a Christian homeschool support group for the parents of homeschooled children. HnH provides opportunities for fellowship, field trips, mentoring, information exchange, and much more. All these activities are organized by our members and are a result of members volunteering their time, talents and energies to create opportunities for themselves and the rest of the group. This group is located in Southern Indiana and can be accessed on their website at http://www.heartnhomeindiana.org/
Kentuckiana LDS Homeschoolers This is a group for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who home school to come together and support each other. Hopefully we can start planning some play groups/homesteading activities. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/542082365906775/
Kentuckiana Special Needs Homeschoolers This is a group for families that homeschool their special needs children. We are going to meet on Sundays, at 1:30, between Bullitt and Jefferson County. Find us at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kyanaspecialneedshs/info
Kentucky Unschoolers Live. Love. Laugh. Learn. Unschooling is what happens when children are given the freedom to follow their own interests with guidance, love and support from their parents. Our purpose is to enable homeschooling/UNschooling families to find each other for support, information, cooperative learning experiences, homeschooling advocacy and friendship. We are a diverse group; we strive to respect, support and learn from the choices made by each homeschooling family. Kentucky UnSchoolers was created to help those in the unschooling community, and their children, who wish to learn about unschooling, meet other homeschoolers in Kentucky, share interests and information and so much more! Please join us and share your own unschooling experiences and advice, have your unschooled kids participate in discussion on this list, ask questions, share concerns, discuss support issues and the like. All are welcome here regardless of race, religion, background, gender, etc. We only have ONE rule here and that is to treat others as you would wish to be treated, with dignity and respect. Visit our Yahoo! Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentuckyunschoolers/
Louisville Homeschool is a secular, inclusive list for all homeschoolers as well as those considering homeschooling in the greater Louisville metropolitan area. This list will announce up-coming activities, field trips, playgroups, teen nights, etc. that are available to ALL homeschoolers. It is also a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas regarding homeschooling, selling/swapping curricula and homeschooling materials, as well as a place for support of homeschooling families. It is NOT a platform for religious or political debate, as homeschoolers of all persuasions are invited to be part of the group. This group can be accessed on Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LouisvilleHS/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LouisvilleHS/, and on their website at www.LouisvilleHomeschool.org
Oldham Christian Home Educators (OCHE) is a Christian homeschool community support group based in Oldham County, Kentucky. In 1999, this Yahoogroups email list was formed to facilitate group communications, maintain relationships within the group, and encourage each other in our Christian homeschool journey. Guests and non-members of OCHE are welcome but are asked to respect that this list exists to maintain relationships and promote activities related only to OCHE and opportunities for homeschoolers in the Oldham County, Kentucky area and surrounding rural counties. Find us on Yahoo! Groups at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCHE/
River City Field Trips is for homeschooling families in Kentucky and Indiana. Would you like to take your classroom outside of the home? This is the place for your family! This group reaches out to all homeschoolers who are interested in participating in educational group trips, social activities, classes, and events. Check out our webpage at www.RiverCityFieldTrips.org, our Yahoo! Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RiverCity_Field_Trips, and our teen group at www.facebook.com/groups/RiverCityTeens. Information on how to reserve for field trips, what field trips are upcoming, our refund and cancellation policies, and helpful links are available on our website.
Saint Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic support group. We offer activities like Catholic Clubs, which include Little Flowers, Blue Knights and a teen group. Other activites include a monthly liturgical-based multi-aged activity, field trips, and other activites. We are Catholics faithful to the Magisterium of the Church and involved in our parishes. This group can be accessed on Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stthomasaquinas-homeschool, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/133159772540/, and on their website at http://www.louisvillecatholichomeschooling.com/