Ruth Beechick Style Homeschooling is an Eclectic approach which focuses on natural learning through Real Books and Real Life. Basically Beechick is a Christian homeschool support group to discuss the methods and ideas of Dr. Ruth Beechick. Other authors whose ideas mesh well with Beechick's are discussed as well. These authors include (but are not limited to) Susan C. Anthony, Rebecca Rupp, Jean Soyke, E.D. Hirsch, Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer, Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn, Laura Berquist, Robin Scarlata, Jane Claire Lambert, Valerie Bendt, Clay and Sally Clarkson, Cindy Rushton, Mary Hood, Marilyn Howshall, and Charlotte Mason.
Appalachian Regional Cooperative is an inclusive group of homeschoolers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
This is a support group for unschoolers for the Eastern Panhandle Area.
A place for Christian single-parent homeschoolers to find encouragement and support.
This group is for large families using the K-12 curriculum created by Dr. William Bennett. Both homeschooling families and Virtual School families are welcome. It is particularly intended for families with more than 3 children in K-12 as well as additional teens, toddlers and babies. Discussions include both the curriculum and the challenges of implementing it in a large family.
This list is for persons who are using or are interested in using the Charlotte Mason Philosophy for education (including homeschooling), or to enrich their own lives. Thislist espouses a Christian philosophy and is also a prayer list. It is also a very active discussion list, often 100 posts per day.
A vegsource.com message forum for homeschoolers who have religious reasons to homeschool.
A message board for parents who are homeschooling special needs children.
This is a board for homeschooling single parents of all religous and secular beliefs. Members are free to discuss topics related to homeschooling and single parenting.
African American Unschoolers email group is for African-American homeschoolers who use the whole world as their child(ren)'s classroom.
Monongalia Homeschoolers Association is a secular organization of homeschooling families in Monongalia County, West Virginia, and surrounding areas. Offers newsletters, field trips, monthly meetings, playgroups, special events and activities, annual testing, and more.
The purpose of this loop is to encourage homeschooling families living in the Southern states who are trying to incorporate the philosophy of Charlotte Mason in their homes in their efforts to raise their children with an enthusiasm for learning.
Christian homeschool support group for families in the Marion County/Fairmont area. Offers a co-op, science fair, speaking group, field trips, holiday events, and more.
This list is sponsored by Home Education Magazine (HEM) for networking and communication within the online homeschooling community.
A curriculum buy, sell, and swap group for those using a Catholic Charlotte Mason/Living Books/Classical method of home education.
This is a list dedicated to achieving a deeper understanding of a Radical Unschooling lifestyle with young children. It is geared towards thoughtful discussion and exploration of what Radical Unschooling looks like in the early years, from toddlerhood to around age 8 or so. Experienced and new Unschoolers can discuss how they made the transition from peaceful parenting to Unschooling in daily practice, when that transition occurred and what benefits children gain by Unschooling from the beginning.
This group is for the discussion of all things related to running a business while homeschooling. This list is for you if you homeschool and run a business (from home or elsewhere) or are thinking of starting a business. You'll get ideas on businesses that the whole family can participate in. If you are single and homeschool, and are looking for ways to be the sole wage earner while homeschooling, this list will also be helpful.
Online support group for homeschoolers in the West Virginia area and beyond.
This message board is designed for single homeschooling parents to support each other and get ideas and information on homeschooling as a solo parent.
Jackson County Homeschool Support Group serves homeschooling families from Jackson County and the surrounding counties. Offers field trips, game days, parental support, and more.
Christian home school support group offering conferences, a newsletter, testing and assessment services, legislative monitoring, and more.
The focus of this list will be to provide homeschooling support and resources to Jewish homeschoolers of all levels of observance. Topics include curriculum choices, teaching tips, and holiday observances.
To discuss the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling elementary age children, and to share the joys and concerns of everyday life.
Discussion for homeschooling fans of John Holt, whose books Learning All the Time, Never Too Late, and Teach your Own have made unschooling an option for thousands of families.
Support group for homeschooling families in Southern West Virginia. Membership is limited to those who live in Southern West Virginia close enough to participate in activities that center around Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh and Kanawha Counties. This is an inclusive group.
Christian homeschool support group for families in the Ritchie County area. Offers children's activities, field trips, park days, and more.
Are you tired of wading through FS listings to find Living Books for homeschooling? Here they are for sale, unadulterated--no textbooks, no twaddle--just the best of the best for classical educators, Robinson Curriculum users, Charlotte Mason teachers, unschoolers, or any eclectic blend!
This is a Christian email group that can help you face those feelings of burnout.
The Homeschool Only One (HOO) message board is a place where those on this journey with one student could network with others.
this list is a forum for former unschoolers and homeschoolers of any religious, philosophical or political persuasion. Discuss your 'unconventional' upbringing and the ways in which it's shaped your life. What was your experience? Do you plan to home/unschool your children? How are you living now? How are you continuing to learn?
This is a mailing list for people who home school or are thinking of homeschooling in West Virginia, kids and parents alike. Here you can exchange ideas, support each other, and share resources and information.
The West Virginia Home Educators Association is open to everyone, regardless of religion, personal beliefs, or educational philosophy. It is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers – homeschooling parents who fit their work for WVHEA around the needs of their families. Offers an information line, newsletter, standardized testing services, Homeschoolers Day at the Legislature, and more.