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A Heart 4 Learning
3238 Kenwood st Apt F, Corsicana, TX, 75110
Contact: Christina Trevillian
Phone: (903) 874-8549
Email: prophetessacorn73@yahoo.com, Heart_4_learning-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Heart_4_learning/
Homeschool group for those in Navarro county and the state of Texas. How To’s, Christian Homeschooling, Live discussions on talkshoe. Homeschooling resources, State laws, Special needs. Support system for Parents, Local Park group.

 


 

Bear Creek Interfaith Homeschooler’s Network
Serving the Keller area
Contact: Susan Van Volkenburgh
Email: bearcreekinterfaithhsn@gmail.com
http://www.creekbluff.com/bearcreek/
We are a support group for the Keller area. We offer several activities throughout the year, including field trips and co-op classes. We have mentoring available for new homeschoolers and continuing support for those with experience.

 


 

Bell County Christian Home Educators Association
P.O. Box 564, Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Ann Santana or Traci Fulmer
Phone: (254) 228-6642 or (254) 986-3446
Email: central.tx.homeschool@gmail.com
http://www.homeschool-life.com/tx/bcchea
As a Christian home school support group, BCCHEA offers its Central Texas members monthly field trips, sponsors fun activities for families throughout the year and annual standardized testing for students.

 


 

Big Country Home Educators (BCHE)
Based in Abilene, Texas and covering 10 counties
Contact: Freddy Gillentine
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://www.bigcountryhomeeducators.com
We average 160-175 families annually and coordinate a wide range of activities and field trips to include a science and history project fair, basketball, family movie night, Christmas music festival and used book and curriculum sale to name a few. Membership is $40.00 per year with a service commitment.

 


 

Big Spring Association of Christian Home Educators
P.O. Box 3343, Big Spring, TX 79721
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://www.bsache.org
We exist to offer support to other Christian families who are on their homeschooling journey.

 


 

Boy Scout Troop 4031
Allen Bible Church, 109B N. Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002
Contact: Jason Vorderbruggen or Jerry Garlington
Phone: (214) 402-7837
Email: jason@vwetravel.com, WV130LGCC@aol.com
http://www.troop4031.org
Our troop is for boys from Christian homeschool families in the McKinney, Allen, Frisco, and Plano area. Our goal is that they become men of honor and Godly character through Scouting. The troop meets on Monday nights at Allen Bible Church.

 


 

Brazos Area Homeschool Association (BAHA)
P.O. Box 9438, College Station, TX 77842
Contact: board@brazosaha.org
Phone: (936) 855-2269
Email: board@brazosaha.org
BAHA is an inclusive association serving all home educating families in the Brazos Valley region of Texas. BAHA acts an umbrella group and provides monetary grants for groups who provide academic, social and support activities for the home schooling parent and child. Website, newsletters, seminars, library, coffee social, etc. Free membership.

 


 

Brazos Valley Christian Home Educators Association
P.O. Box 11397, College Station, TX 77842
Email: info@bvchea.org 
http://www.bvchea.org
BVCHEA is an association of Christian homeschool families in the Brazos Valley. We sponsor academic and athletic programs, as well as social events. $20/year membership.

 


 

Capital Christian Cougars
Austin
Contact: Brian Johnson or David Campbell
Phone: (512) 439-9983 or (512) 632-7706
Email: capitalcougarfootball@gmail.com
http://www.capitalcougarfootball.org
The Capital Christian Cougars are an independent Six-man football team and cheerleaders of homeschooled athletes in the Austin Texas area. The Cougars play a 10 game Jr. High and Varsity Schedule of wide open Six- man action.

 


 

Catholic Homeschooler About North Texas (CHANT)
642 Jernigan Rd, Copper Canyon, TX 75077
Contact: Maura Wingard
Phone/Fax: (940) 241-1178
Email: mowingard@aol.com
We are a group of Catholic homeschoolers in the North Texas area concentrated near the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex. We communicate via CHANTtalk and most of us belong to smaller local Catholic homeschool groups close to where we live. You are welcome to join if you are a Catholic homeschooling family in the area!

 


 

CenTex Chargers Homeschool Sports Association
1506 Paseo del Plata, Suite 300, Temple, TX 76502
Contact: John Ash
Phone: (254) 773-9321
Fax: (254) 742-1197
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://chargers.teamopolis.com
We are a sports association started by homeschoolers to serve the central Texas area. We have athletes from Temple, Belton, Killeen, and the surrounding communities, and do not limit our membership geographically. In addition to offering six-man football, volleyball, baseball, basketball, track & field, and cross country, we are open to offering more sports if coaches volunteer.

 


 

Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas (CHEACT)
P.O. Box 141998, Austin, TX 78714-1998
Phone: (512) 450-0070
Email: info@cheact.org
http://www.cheact.org
CHEACT is a regional support group.

 


 

Christian Home Educators of Johnson County (CHE)
Johnson County, Texas
Contact: Ronica Moore or Terri White
Phone: (940) 577-2065 or (817) 641-6093
Email: mrs_ronica@yahoo.com
No membership fee, field trips, Tuesday co-op school, community outreaches, park day, swim team, academic fair, International Night, Mom’s Night Out, Yahoo email group.

 


 

Christian Home Educators of Sulphur Springs (CHESS)
P.O. Box 794, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
Contact: Susan Fisher
Email: info@chess-tx.org
http://www.chess-tx.org
This group offers Christian fellowship, support, field trips, teen events, yearly home school prom, park days, volleyball, basketball, tennis, cub scouts, boy scouts, keepers at home, co-op,parties, and more!

 


 

Christian Home Educators of the Mount Pleasant Area (CHEMPA)
Serving Mount Pleasant and surrounding cities
Email: chempatx@yahoo.com
http://www.chempa.org
Our group offers fellowship, support, weekly park days, monthly newsletter, teen events, children’s parties, Co-op,Yahoo group, Stanford Achievement Testing, basketball, volleyball, golf and much more. $10.00 yearly fee.

 


 

Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas (CHAT)
P.O. Box 381998, Duncanville, TX 75138
Email: info@c-h-a-t.org
http://www.c-h-a-t.org
CHAT is a group of homeschooling families in SW Dallas & N. Ellis County area. CHAT has a variety of activities and extra-curricular programs including field trips, MNO, Christmas caroling, holiday parties, a talent show, pizza parties, and the only local team in the BEST robotics program. We also have a program of extra-curricular classes at a low cost. Membership in CHAT is $35 per year.

 


 

Christian Homeschool Athletes of North Texas
North Dallas
Contact: Dave Joss
Phone: (469) 675-0989
Email: djoss@dgjnet.com
http://www.chantchargers.org
We offer 6-man football, basketball and softball. Membership is open to all homeschool families wanting to give their children a chance to play competitive sports against school teams and compete in tournaments.

 


 

Christian Homeschoolers in Paris, TX
Lamar County (Paris, TX) and surrounding area.
Email: chiptexas.org@gmail.com
http://www.chiptexas.org
Enrichment classes, robotics team, field tips, park days, athletics, and more. Support forums and community.

 


 

Collin County Homeschoolers Sharing Adventures in Learning (SAIL)
Collin County, McKinney, Allen, Plano, Richardson
Contact: Shari Fahey
Phone: (972) 540-6610
Email: info@sailhomeschoolers.org
http://www.sailhomeschoolers.org
SAIL is a member-governed, inclusive homeschool group centered in McKinney, Texas. We provide a network of support for the entire homeschool family. For a semi-annual fee of $15 per family, we offer activities for toddlers to teens. We have book clubs, chess club, park days, educational games days, athletic events, cultural events, field trips, Mom’s Night Out, family gatherings, and more.

 


 

Conroe Area Christian Home Educators
Montgomery County and surrounding areas – Conroe, Montgomery, Willis, New Waverly, The Woodlands, Spring, Cleveland, Magnolia
18842 Walding Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356
Phone: (936) 756-4648
Email: cachequestions@yahoo.com, http://www.cacheonline.org/feedback.htm
http://www.cacheonline.org
Since 1987, CACHE has been a cooperative effort supporting the home schooling community in Montgomery County, Texas. CACHE is now represented by more than 150 families who wish to educate their children independently, with a focus on both spiritual and academic excellence.

Benefits include our monthly newsletter, The Lifeline, reduced dues for HSLDA membership, graduation events, extracurricular projects and activities, yearly book fair, and more!

 


 

Crossroads Home Educated Children (CHEC)
P.O. Box 5175, Victoria, Texas 77901
Phone: (361) 648-0652
Email: info@checin.org
http://www.checin.org
CHEC is a local, inclusive, non-profit, Christian-based support group serving families in and around Victoria, TX.

 


 

Cypress Homeschool Association (CHA)
Northwest side of Houston
Email: president@cypresshomeschool.org, http://cypresshomeschool.org/contact-cha/
http://www.cypresshomeschool.org
CHA is dedicated to the support of parents and students homeschooling in the Cypress area. Through field trips, social outings, teaching co-ops and various clubs and events, we seek to create many opportunities for education and socialization.

 


 

Dallas Home School Athletic Association (HSAA)
P.O. Box 262486, Plano, TX 75026-2486
Contact: Chris Schultz or Tim Day
Phone: (972) 743-7544 or (214) 534-2469
Email: coachschultz@verizon.net, Tim_Day@dell.com
http://www.hsaa.org
Dallas HSAA was established to provide homeschooled youth with opportunities to compete in competitive athletic events in a Christian atmosphere. Sports include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, track & field, cross country and cheer-leading. Each participating adult volunteer must sign a statement of faith.

 


 

Dallas Thunder Basketball
Serving Dallas, TX
Contact: David Parker
Phone: (972) 475-3946
Email: dallasthunderinfo@gmail.com
http://www.dallasthunder.org
Dallas Thunder is a Christ-centered, competitive basketball organization for homeschooled boys and girls. We have teams teams for 18 and under, 16 and under, 14 and under, 12 and under, and for 2007 are evaluating the level of interest for 10 and under. We have experienced, professional coaches and provide our teams the opportunity to play top public and private schools in the area. Our season culminates with participation in the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Tournament.

 


 

Deseret Homeschoolers of Southeast Texas
Houston, TX
Contact: Marissa Sutherland
Phone: (832) 403-4044
Email: sutherclanhomeschool@gmail.com
http://www.deserethomeschoolers.com
Deseret Homeschoolers is meant to be of interest to LDS families involved in the education of their own children, although membership is not limited to LDS families. Our mission is to make opportunities for families involved in the intellectual, social, and spiritual education of their own children. We offer education days, field trips, active teen and tween groups, modest prom, and a Shakespeare Play, among other activities.

 


 

Eagle Mountain Area Christian Home Educators (EMACHE)
Based in Azle, TX, 10 miles west of Fort Worth
PO Box 1218, Azle, TX 76098
Contact: Mayra Bremer
Phone: (817) 270-1918 or (817) 444-4320
Email: mb0721@thebremers.com
http://www.emache.org
A small Christian homeschool support group offering field trips, family fellowship, PE, newsletter, dramas, recitals, etc. The fathers are very involved in the group. We provide information to new homeschooling families.

 


 

Ellis County Christian Homeschool Organization
P.O. Box 232, Waxahachie, TX 75168
Email: elliscountychristianhomeschool@gmail.com
http://www.homeschool-life.com/tx/eccho/
ECCHO is a multi-denominational Christian support group for homeschooling families in the Ellis County, Texas, area. Activities include field trips, co-op classes, park days, Mom’s Night Out and events, such as a fall chili cook-off, a spring field day, and a ladies’ retreat. Dues are $30 per year per family.

 


 

ENAACT Family Academy
5513 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Contact: Neal Donop or Jill Jansen
Phone: (830) 626-0320 or (830) 626-0320
Fax: (830) 626-2614
Email: neald@tolcmail.org
http://www.enaact.org/
A Christian Homeschool co-op serving New Braunfels and surrounding areas. Admission is $40-80 dollars, and parents are encouraged to participate in co-op activities.

 


 

Enrichment Friday’s
Hope Christian Academy, 12351 Hwy 142, Martindale, TX 78655
Phone: (512) 357-2543
Email: mrsunrau@mbctoday.org
http://www.hcatoday.org
A skill-building program offered in six week rotations by Hope Christian Academy. Examples include Pottery, Golf, Martial Arts, and Music. Open to the Homeschool community. Fees include $50 for the year, and $35 per course.

 


 

Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
25 Burwood, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 342-4674
Fax: (210) 541-8722
Email: staff@homeschoolfeast.com
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com
A nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to serve as a clearing house of information and support services to the homeschool community. We offer a bookstore with over 15,000 titles, legal information on homeschooling in Texas, orientations for new homeschoolers, monthly newsletter, workshops and training seminars, annual convention and curriculum fair, team sports, co-op classes, music conservatory, achievement testing, agricultural fair, science fair, debate tournament, geography and spelling bee. We also co-host a variety of events.

 


 

Families Investing in Christian Home Education (FICHE)
4210 E. Municipal Dr. #17, Lubbock, TX 79403
Phone: (806) 766-6790
Email: fichewt@yahoo.com
A warm and friendly, Christian group for homeschoolers, FICHE encourages families through monthly fellowship opportunities. Serving the West Texas area, our members enjoy field trips, Mom’s Nights Out, Family Nights, teen groups and much more. We also offer mentoring through our sponsorship of a chapter of Smoothing The Way.

 


 

Flames Activities Association
P.O. Box 20124, Amarillo, TX 79114
Contact: Ginger McMullin
Phone: (806) 372-3553
Email: gingermcmullin@gmail.com
We currently provide a forum for homeschool sports and are pursuing options in education and fellowship activities. We are comprised of mainly 6th-12th graders but do try to form teams for younger students if there is interest.

 


 

Frisco H.I.S.
Serving Frisco, TX
Email: maboyd97@gmail.com
http://www.friscohis.org
Christian-run, inclusive support group offering two to three activities a week. We offer fine art trips, field trips, and plenty of fellowship opportunties for both parent and child. We also offer a class for new homeschoolers. Annual membership dues of $25.

 


 

Galveston Homeschool Performing Arts Co-op
P.O. Box 16791, Galveston, TX 77552
Contact: Jeannette Duke
Phone: (409) 762-5193
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://www.galvestonhomeschool.net
A non-profit organization established in 2003 to provide comprehensive, high-quality education in music, dance, and drama to Galveston area home-educated students. We meet once a week during the school year, offering music classes in the morning (4 choirs, 3 bands, instrument and theory classes, rhythm band, and recorder class) and dance and drama in the afternoon. We are founded and run by Christians as an inclusive group.

 


 

GalvestonISLE
Galveston, TX
Contact: Julia Hatcher
Phone: (409) 599-6685
Email: jhat788699@aol.com, GalvestonISLE-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GalvestonISLE/
We are a homeschool support group on Galveston Island, Texas. We sponsor field trips, classes, and clubs. Membership is free, and ages of the children range from 5-15.

 


 

Glow Homeschool Group
Southeast Texas- Beaumont Area
Contact: Krista Hebert or Melanie Gray
Phone: (409) 790-6382 or (409) 504-5738
Email: godleadsourway@att.n et
Glow homeschool group is a support group that meets once a month to share ideas and interact with other fellow homeschoolers. We meet up for field trip once a month and plan other activities to do at our meetup each month.

 


 

Greater Waco Christian Home Educators
P.O. Box 8861, Waco, TX 76714
Phone: (888) 569-2984
Email: info@gwche.org
http://www.gwche.org
We are a volunteer Christian support group dedicated to helping families who have chosen to educate their children at home.

 


 

H-HERO
Houston, TX
Email: h-hero-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/H-HERO/
H-HERO is for sharing information about Houston area homeschooling resources (like e-lists, laws, museums, etc.) and opportunities (like meetups, field trips, etc.) with all Houston-area home educators.

 


 

Hardin County Home School Association (HCHSA)
Hardin and Jefferson Counties, Southeast Texas Area and Beyond
P.O. Box 730, Silsbee, TX 77656
Email: hchsa.tx@gmail.com
http://www.hchsaonline.org
HCHSA is a Christian organization. We meet twice a month. We offer classes, band, field trips, family fellowships, student parties, mom night outs, etc… Please visit the website for more information.

 


 

HCentralSA
Serving San Antonio, TX
Contact: Patricia Valdez
Phone: (210) 224-8729
Email: hcentralsa@satx.rr.com
http://www.hcentralsa.org
A central website location for homeschoolers in and around San Antonio.

 


 

HEAR of Rockwall
P.O. Box 2442, Rockwall, TX 75087
Contact: Jennifer Weinzapfel
Phone: (972) 743-3497
Email: info@hearrockwall.org
http://www.hearrockwall.org
HEAR strives to foster a family-helping-family, Christian environment. Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday from 7-9 P.M.

 


 

Heart of Texas Home Educators
5525 Hughdy Rd, Blanket, Texas 76432
Contact: Teri Smith
Phone: (325) 748-2902
Email: terintodd@aol.com

 


 

Hearth and Home Ministries
P.O. Box 835105, Richardson, TX 75083
Contact: Kirk and Bev McCord
Phone: (817) 460-4565 or (972) 272-6965
Email: staff@homeschoolbookfair.org

 


 

Henderson Area Christian Home Educators (HACH)
1342 CR 346, Henderson, TX 75654
Phone: (903) 889-2125
Serving the counties of Rusk, Gregg, Smith, Panola, and Nacogdoches.

 


 

HighRidge Christian Homeschoolers
Fort Worth
Contact: Tania
Email: ricardotania@yahoo.com
A nondenominational Christian group open to all families who homeschool in the South Fort Worth/West Fort Worth area. Our goal is to connect the home educator with other like-minded families so that they can build friendships, support one another, and be strengthened. Children will enjoy group field trips and special events throughout the year and moms will have monthly get-togethers.

 


 

Hill Country Home School Association
Hill Country area of Texas
Contact: Charlie and Toni Hastings
Email: HCHSApresident@gmail.com
http://www.homeschool-life.com/tx/hillcountryhsa/
A group of Christian homeschooling families offering support to one another through monthly Mom’s Meetings, field trips, co-op classes two quarters a year, student council, Dad’s Night, yearly family picnics, community service opportunities, weekly park time activities etc. There is a yearly membership fee of $24 per family.

 


 

Home School Huddle
4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75010
Contact: Kimmie
Phone: (972) 416-7109
Email: mbkkjccb@gmail.com
http://www.homeschoolhuddle.blogspot.com/
Meeting every other month starting June 7th, 2010. We will do twice-weekly reviews on movies, book, and music. We are Christian but will let anyone in. Membership is free of charge. Ages are 7th-12th grades.


HomeSchool ETCetera
P.O. Box 104, Wylie, TX 75098
Contact: Katonga Thurmon or Alice Allen
Phone: (214) 431-9119
Email: homeschooletc@yahoo.com, k-thurmon@hotmail.com
We are a Christian homeschooling resource support group that inform, advise, and encourage parents who are new to homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling. We currently serve the Dallas County areas.

 


 

Homeschool Teen Scene of North Texas
D/FW and surrounding areas
Contact: Cindy Brooks
Email: homeschool_teen_scene-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschool_teen_scene/
A group created to help teens and preteens connect for social activities and share educational information. Planned activities will most often take place in areas around south Dallas and North Ellis County (Midlothian, Cedar Hill, Arlington, Mansfield). This group is SECULAR and inclusive in nature.

 


 

Homeschool Victoria
Serving families in Victoria and surrounding counties
Contact: Rebecca Atherton
Phone: (361) 573-7741
Email: rebeccawow@sbcglobal.net
http://www.homeschoolvictoriatx.com
An inclusive network sharing creative ideas, knowledge of educational and community events, personal support and social opportunities with all homeschooling families who ‘live and learn together’ in Victoria and surrounding counties – Lavaca, Jackson, Wharton, Matagorda, Calhoun, Aransas, Refugio, Goliad, Dewitt, and Karnes.

 


 

Homeschoolers East
Serving area east of I-75 in Dallas
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://www.homeschoolerseast.com
Homeschoolers East provides homeschool families of diverse backgrounds with educational opportunities that develop the individual’s academic and spiritual potential, family partnership and unity. Weekly events include cooperative classes, field trips, social events and service projects. All are welcome!

 


 

Homeschoolers EXCEL
Serving all areas of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Contact: Teri D.
Email: coop@homeschoolersexcel.com
http://www.homeschoolersexcel.com
Homeschoolers EXCEL is a secular, inclusive support group for homeschoolers seeking cooperative educational and social opportunities. We have members from all over the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We get together for field trips, co-op classes, parties, park days and lots of fun! Our members have access to the ‘Members’ section of our website and all events. Our membership fee is $20 a year.

 


 

Homeschoolers Hearts & Hugs
Based in Dallas-Fort Worth
Contact: Kristi
Email: txheartsandhugs@aol.com
http://www.orgsites.com/tx/heartsandhugs/
Our group offers field trips, volunteer projects, and social events. In addition to our activities we offer mentoring to prospective and/or new homeschooling families. Members also have access to our Yahoo E-Loop where members can ask questions and discuss issues, and are kept up-to-date on area events that may be of interest.

 


 

Homeschoolers Unlimited Texas (HUT)
Serving Corpus Christi, Texas and surrounding areas
Contact: Margaret Bailon-Labednick
Email: homeschoolersunlimitedtexas@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Homeschoolers.unlimited.texas/?fref=ts
A resource/support network for those currently homeschooling or planning to homeschool. We gather together to play, network, encourage, and learn. Membership is free and open to families of all backgrounds and philosophies who seek opportunities for positive socialization. Members are encouraged to organize and participate in group activities; parents are required to monitor the behavior of their children during group events and provide guidance and direction as needed.

 


 

Homeschooling Organization of South Texas (HOST)
P.O. Box 271211, Corpus Christi, TX 78427
Email: info@hostcc.org
http://www.stxh.org
HOST is a support group for Corpus Christi and its surrounding areas. For an annual fee, we provide many opportunities for social and academic development including, but not limited to: monthly field trips, speech and debate club, drama classes, theatrical productions, geography, biography, fine arts, and science fairs, spelling bees, dance classes, family and teen dances, park days, member meetings, Mom’s nights out, graduation for seniors, holiday parties, and more. Through a newsletter, email loops, and a Facebook page we offer information that we think can be helpful to homeschoolers in general.

 


 

Homewood Christian Association
The Woodlands, Texas – North of Houston
Email: infohomewood@gmail.com
http://www.homewoodchristianassociation.org
We are a Christian home school support group located in The Woodlands, Texas. We require agreement with our Statement of Faith and a commitment of service from each family in our membership. Please visit our Web site for more information.

 


 

Hood County Homeschoolers
Serving Hood County, Texas and the surrounding areas
Contact: Kim Clover-Engle
Phone: (817) 925-6296
Email: hoodcountyhomeschoolers@gmail.com, Hood-County-Homeschoolers-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hood-County-Homeschoolers/
Welcoming faith-based & secular homeschoolers alike, this is an all-inclusive group. We get together for field trips, play dates, to talk to one another about the day-to-day issues & experiences of homeschooling that we all share. The main focus of this group is supporting each other in our effort to provide a personalized education for our children.

 


 

Houston Alternative Education Alliance (HAEA)
Serving the Greater Houston area, with members from Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery counties
Contact: Eleonore
Email: seazm1@yahoo.com
http://haea-houstonalterneducalliance.com/
HAEA is an inclusive/nonsectarian association of homeschooling families. Our members hold monthly meetings, park days, and field trip activities in which we share support and information pertaining to our families’ growth.

 


 

Institute for Accelerated Learning
121 Mountain Way Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
Contact: Dr. Miles Jones or Michelle Jones
Phone: (817) 718-8822 or (214) 546-7893
Email: milesjns@yahoo.com, chris@jonesgeniuses.com
http://www.jonesgeniuses.com
IAL provides accelerated learning classes in Super-Math, reading, and languages at various locations. Children learn to do advanced mathematical calculation faster than math professors armed with calculators. Speed reading and memory training are also offered.

 


 

irvingHOMEschoolers
P.O. Box 154516, Irving, TX 75015
Contact: Karen Harmon
Email: irvinghomeschoolers@gmail.com
http://www.irvinghomeschoolers.com
An all-inclusive group of homeschooling families, sharing resources and offering activities that enhance and support the homeschooling experience. We welcome all homeschooling families, both new and experienced, including families who are still exploring the homeschool option and seeking further information. We meet the FIRST Thursday of each month August-May (except December) at Lee Park Recreation Center.

 


 

Jars of Clay Education Station Co-Op
Commerce, Texas
Contact: Jodi Calkins
Phone: (903) 268-6007
Email: joceducationstation@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/joceducationstation/
Spring of 2012 we will be offering specialty classes for homeschool kids! Our lineup will also include field trips, extracurricular projects and events, as well as hands-on activities.

 


 

JBSA Randolph Military Home Educators
Randolph AFB
Email: jbsa_randolph_military_home_educators-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JBSA_Randolph_Military_Home_Educators/
We are a homeschooling community comprised of military and civilian homeschooling families at JBSA Randolph, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, and surrounding areas with the primary purpose of connecting with one another for the social growth of our children through participation in events such as enrichment classes, holiday parties, park days, teen group, and special activities.

 


 

Johnson County Christian Educators
Serving Johnson County, Hill County, southern Tarrant County
Contact: Brenda Tippie or Laura Taylor
Phone: (817) 297-7479 or (817) 783-6340
Email: l_taylor@joimail.com, cbstip@gmail.com
http://www.freewebs.com/johnsoncountychristianeducators/
JCCE is a Christian support group offering classes on Thursdays for K-12, and group activities in and around Johnson County, TX.

 


 

Katy Association of Christian Homeschoolers (KACH)
Katy, Texas and surrounding areas
Email: kach-owner@yahoogroups.com, kachboard@yahoo.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kach/
KACH is a Christian Homeschool group that reaches beyond Katy into the surrounding areas. The cost for 2012-2013 is $20 per year per family. To join KACH, each family is required to sign a Statement of Faith. KACH has many small group activties each month as well as field trips through-out the year. (Some small groups charge additional fees.)

 


 

Learning Adventures of Fort Bend (LAF)
Serving Fort Bend county, including Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, and surrounding Houston areas
Email: learningadventuresfb@yahoo.com
http://www.learningadventuresfortbend.com
LAF is a member-led, inclusive support network of homeschool parents sharing their talents and energies in a co-operative environment. LAF meets regularly for the purpose of providing fun and creative activities for our children.

 


 

Lubbock Home School Association
Serving Lubbock and surrounding communities
Contact: Wade and Tina Crowson
Email: liz@lubbockhomeschoolnews.com
http://www.lubbockhomeschoolnews.com/
Our home school support group is five years old. We offer weekly play times, monthly field trips, a science co-op, academic and one act play competitions, book clubs, quarterly newsletter, and an annual promotion dinner for all of our families. Annual membership fee.

 


 

McKinney Area Christian Homeschoolers (MARCH)
P.O. Box 2825, McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: (972) 354-5236
Email: president@marchgroup.org
http://www.marchgroup.org
MArCH is a volunteer, non-profit homeschool organization, serving McKinney and the surrounding North Texas communities, where our first priorities are to glorify God and pursue godly character. MArCH provides support meetings, newsletters, fall and spring co-op classes, clubs, field trips, activities, homeschool resources, fellowship, ministry opportunities, and venues for your children to present their accomplishments.

 


 

McLennan County (Waco) Home Learners
Serving Waco, Texas
Email: mchl-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mchl/
We are an inclusive homeschool group open to anyone in the Waco area.

 


 

Mesquite Christian Home School Association
920 Remington Trail, Mesquite, TX 75181
Contact: Dennis and Karen Kaptain
Phone: (972) 222-6020
Email: president@mchsa.org
http://www.mchsa.org
Your answer to the “socialization” issue. Lots of field trips and activities for all ages. Mom’s night out, Dad’s night out, teen nights, potluck game night, teen activities, crafts, smaller children gatherings, science club, co-op. history club, high school book club and more. Open to Mesquite residents as well as surrounding areas.

 


 

Mid and Lower RGV Happy Homeschoolers
Rio Grande Valley, TX
Contact: Hugh Barlow
Phone: (956) 365-4052
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://midandlowerrgvhappyhomeschoolers.webs.com
We are a laid-back, friendly group of homeschooler in South Texas, who have regular park days and other get-togethers for our children. We do not charge any fees or have any service requirements. We are invite both religious and secular families to join us! Find us on Yahoo Groups!

 


 

Midland Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE)
P.O. Box 30086, Midland, TX 79712-0086
Contact: Scott & Stephanie Dowlen
Phone: (432) 553-8552
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://www.mache.cc
Our mission is to encourage, strengthen, support and educate home schooling families. We serve families in Midland, Odessa, Stanton, and the surrounding area.

 


 

Nacogdoches Area Christian Home Educators’ Association (NACHEA)
Nacogdoches County and the surrounding area
Contact: Angie Lopez or Cyndi Armstrong
Phone: (936) 559-1742 or (936) 564-1748
Email: info@NACHEA.org
http://www.nachea.org
NACHEA exists to support and encourage parents educating their children at home. We strive to provide opportunities for like-minded home schooling families to meet and develop relationships. We have a board that runs the day-to-day operations of the group and collect yearly dues.

 


 

New Beginnings
Locations in Dallas East, Gulf Coast-Webster, and The Woodlands.
Contact: Tina Robertson or Kelley Williams
Phone: (832) 754-7927 or (281) 354-0881
Email: newbinfo@yahoo.com
http://www.new-bintexas.webs.com
New Beginnings is a program, a curriculum that you go through in a year for new and struggling homeschoolers. Seasoned veterans hold you by the hand in your first or even second year of homeschooling. Support group meetings are held once a month throughout various locations in Texas. If you do not live near a location, attendance can be via webinars. Membership fee is annual.

 


 

North Irving Christian Home Educators (NICHE)
Irving, TX and the greater D/FW area.
Email: board@texasniche.com
http://www.texasniche.com
We are an inter-denominational Christian group, offering support, social activities, field trips and academic encouragement to each other. We meet at Irving Bible Church on the second Monday of each month, starting in August and ending in May. Yearly membership is $22 per family.

 


 

North Texas Enrichment Classes for Homeschoolers (N-Tech)
Collin County
Email: director@n-tech.org
http://www.n-tech.org
Homeschool Coop in Allen Tx founded in 1999 run entirely by volunteer moms to provide academic enrichment to homeschool families. We meet on Mondays in the fall and spring at Greenville Oaks Church of Christ. Please visit our website for more information or to schedule a visit to see if N-Tech may be right for you.

 


 

North Texas Home Educators Network (NTHEN)
709B West Rusk Street, #577, Rockwall, TX 75087
Phone: (972) 772-0082
Fax: (972) 722-7798
Email: staff@nthen.org
http://www.nthen.org
NTHEN is a nonprofit organization serving north and northeast Texas since 1988. We sponsor two major home education conferences (winter and summer), graduation and commencement exercises, college preparation training sessions, and other family and support group leadership workshops and training events. We are closely aligned with HSLDA. An e-newsletter is available to all.

 


 

Our Learning Journey Homeschool Group
Clear Lake/Bay Area
Contact: Natalie Harrison
Phone: (832) 692-9889
We are a homeschool support group that goes on fun and educational field trips to Houston and Galveston to visit the Zoo, Children’s Museum, Moody Gardens, more.. We also have park play dates, mom’s night out, celebrate birthdays/holidays, attend kid friendly/family events, volunteer for community outreach opportunities, and go on nature walks/hikes. Annual membership dues are $10, and all members are welcome, regardless of homeschooling style.

 


 

Parent and Child Educational Services (PACES)
12345 Lake Vista Dr, Willis, TX 77318
Contact: Johnnie K. Seago
Email: webmaster@pacesinfo.org
http://www.pacesinfo.org
We are a one/two day per week classical school for home school families. Students come to our campus (in local churches) and take Bible, Latin, Logic, Rhetoric, Literature, Humanities, History, Science, Spanish, Geometry and Algebra. They leave and complete weekly assignments at home with Mom and Dad.

 


 

PEAK of San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://peaknetwork.org/sanantonio/
We’re an inclusive group of local homeschoolers who love to meet new people and learn from each other. PEAK is member-led and diverse, with people of many viewpoints: religious and non-religious, liberal and conservative, school-at-home and unschooling, just to name a few. Come join us – we hope to meet you soon!

 


 

Plano Area Texas Homeschoolers Co-op (PATH)
Based in Plano, Texas
Contact: Lori Duncan
Phone: (972) 517-2174
Email: dbsparks@swbell.net
http://www.pathco-op.org
A Christian Co-op offering a balance of academic and enrichment classes for 0 through 12th grade. We meet on Mondays at Prairie Creek Baptist Church on 15th Street in Plano, between Coit and Independence.

 


 

Plano Educators Association of Christian Homeschoolers (PEACH)
P.O. Box 260565, Plano, TX 75026
Phone: (972) 390-0773
Email: info@peachonline.org
http://www.peachonline.org
A volunteer, non-profit organization committed to ministering to home schoolers in Plano, Texas and the surrounding areas. We hold bi-monthly meetings from August through May each year. PEACH members enjoy field trips, a mentoring program, various clubs, regularly scheduled events, service opportunities, etc.

 


 

Rockwall Christian Academy
P.O. Box 880, Rockwall, TX 75087
Contact: Marilyn Lane
Phone: (214) 771-6314

 


 

Round Rock Christian Homeschool Moms & Play Group
Round Rock/Austin TX and surrounding areas
Contact: C Messick
Phone: (512) 731-5807
Email: courtney.messick@sbcglobal.net
http://rrchristianhomeschoolmomsplaygroup.weebly.com/
A group for Christian Homeschool Moms and their children to get together for play dates, field trips, and fun affordable events. Children of all ages accepted. Currently meeting weekly, except holidays.

 


 

Round Rock Home Educators Offering Moms Encouragement (RRHome)
Round Rock, TX
Contact: Betsy Hindes or Morgan Shimp
Email: rrhome@macmastery.com, http://www.rrhome.org/contact.html
http://www.rrhome.org
Our mission is to provide Christian-based support for homeschooling families in the Round Rock area. The group offers monthly meetings, weekly playdates, clubs and special parties and more. There is a nominal annual fee.

 


 

San Angelo Christian Homeschool Association
P.O. Box 60672, San Angelo, TX 76906
Email: sachsa@sachsa.org, http://www.sachsa.org/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=9&Itemid=84
http://www.sachsa.org
We are a support system for homeschoolers. We provide activities which edify and assist parents in teaching their children, such as meetings, workshops, and moms’ fellowship opportunities; activities which allow parents and children to enjoy friendships with other home schooling families, such as park days and skate days; group educational opportunities,such as field trips and spelling bees; basic information (but not legal advice) on legal concerns.

 


 

San Angelo Inclusive Homeschoolers
Serving San Angelo, TX and surrounding areas
Contact: Jennifer
Email: jenpenny5297@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/398937213499073/
All homeschoolers are welcome to join us for park days and field trips. This is a brand-new group, so jump in and join the fun!

 


 

San Antonio Christian Homeschoolers (SACH)
Covers SW to NW San Antonio
Contact: Noel Dill or Brandy Nicholson
Phone: (210) 862-3048 or (210) 710-3725
Email: Form / Contact Page
http://www.sachristianhomeschoolers.com
We offer support, resources, educational activities, and encouragement to Christian homeschooling families in southwest San Antonio and surrounding areas. Members enjoy: Park days, moms fellowship, field trips, family fellowships, newsletter, teen club, lending library, membership directory, THSC & HSLDA membership discounts, quarterly support meetings, and more! There is a statement of faith and by-laws agreement and member dues of $30/yr per family.

 


 

San Antonio Home Education
12307 Hart Ranch, San Antonio, TX 78249
Contact: Michelle Kretzschmar
Email: contact@homeedsa.com
http://www.homeedsa.com
Homeschooling curriculum and resources for home schoolers in the San Antonio area. Information on how to home school in Texas. Listing of area home school events and homeschooling support groups.

 


 

San Antonio Home Education Resources and Opportunities (HERO)
12307 Hart Ranch, San Antonio, TX
Contact: Michelle Kretzschmar
Phone: (210) 587-2407
Email: contact@sahero.org
http://www.sahero.org
HERO is an inclusive organization open to any San Antonio area homeschooling family. We offer band, lego robotics, PSIA, and Odyssey of the Mind; we sponsor the Geography Bee at no cost to participants; we offer a yearly convention and free homeschool information sessions and dinners with guest speakers; and we publish a directory of homeschool support groups and resources.

 


 

San Antonio Sociable Homeschoolers (SASH)
San Antonio, Texas
Contact: Kei Denevan
Phone: (210) 419-6021 or (210) 848-4121
Email: sanantoniosociablehomeschoolers@yahoo.com
http://www.meetup.com/SanAntonioSociableHomeschoolers/
SASH is a supportive co-op group for all homeschoolers! Everyone is welcome! All types, sizes, and faiths; nothing is judged or forced upon. Enthusiasm required!

 


 

Smoothing The Way
P. O. Box 56, Bastrop, TX 78602
Contact: Melody Gillum
Phone: (512) 639-9341
Email: info@smoothingtheway.com
http://www.smoothingtheway.com
A support group dedicated to assisting new homeschoolers for the first year through information and fellowship in the homeschool community. Company is based in Texas but is expanding nationwide.

 


 

South East Texas Coastal Homeschool Association
929 Nichols, Bay City, TX 77414
Contact: Mary Beth Elmakiss
Phone: (903) 352-8626
Email: mbelmakiss@yahoo.com
We’re a new, all-inclusive, and free homeschool support group. Our members hold monthly meetings, park days, field trips and social events in which we share support and information pertaining to the growth of our families. The age group at the present time is 6th-12th grade. You may join at any time during the year.

 


 

South Fort Worth Christian Home Educators
P.O. Box 16573, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Phone: (817) 249-1975

 


 

Southeast Texas Home School Association (SETHSA)
10592-A Fuqua #503, Houston, TX 77089
Phone: (281) 756-9792
Fax: (281) 655-0963
Email: staff@sethsa.org
http://www.sethsa.org
In 1983, several home-school families met to begin the organization now known as Southeast Texas Home School Association, SETHSA. It was not, however, until 1986 that SETHSA officially came to exist. SETHSA consists of volunteer couples who serve as the Board of Directors to service a non-member, subscription base of about 79+ home-school support groups.

 


 

Sports Association of Texas Christian Homeschoolers (SATCH)
2315 Carriage Run, East Conroe, TX 77384
Contact: Yvette Schenck or Tammy Markgraf
Phone: (936) 648-4823 or (281) 615-4678
Fax: (832) 218-0805
Email: yvette@satchbasketball.com
http://www.satchbasketball.com
SATCH provides sports opportunities to Houston area homeschoolers. We are located in the Spring/ The Woodlands area and currently have golf, volleyball and basketball sports. SATCH offers free camps and training with open gyms in August and September.

 


 

Supporting Homeschoolers In the Northeast (SHINE) Homeschool
Serving NE San Antonio and surrounding areas, including Schertz, Garden Ridge, Cibolo, Universal City
Email: info.shinehomeschool@gmail.com
http://www.shinehomeschool.com
We are a Christian, volunteer-run homeschool support group offering meetings, field trips, newsletter, book club / book sales, co-op, standardized testing, yearbook, symphony, Mom’s Night Out, Teen Time, and more!

 


 

Texas Education Achieved in Christian Homes (TEACH)
Serving Jacksboro, TX
Contact: Juanita Pyle
Phone: (940) 507-0791
Email: ejejvcsbbs@yahoo.com
We are a small community with a big heart for homeschooling. Free membership. Co-op covering Science, History and Music. Information and support for new homeschoolers.

 


 

Texas Home School Coalition
P.O. Box 6747, Lubbock, TX 79493
Phone: (806) 744-4441
Fax: (806) 744-4446
Email: staff@thsc.org
http://www.thsc.org
THSC Association, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, serves and protects Texas homeschool families by lobbying and intervening in problems with government officials and others related to parental rights and the right to teach children at home–including written or verbal intervention. When necessary, THSCA will also provide legal assistance for members. Its work is funded by the sale of resources and the procurement of membership fees (not tax-deductible).


 

The Next Generation of Homeschoolers (TNG) A Homeschool Cooperative
Serving the Del Rio and Laughlin Air Force Base, TX area
Email: thenextgeneration2010@gmail.com
http://sites.google.com/site/thenextgeneration2010/
A cooperative of parents who desire to teach their children at home. Being a Christian is not a requirement for membership, but Christian principles will be adhered to. We meet every other Friday from Sept to May for holiday parties, field trips, service projects and classes. Fees are per semester per participating child. Parents are required to stay on site at the planned activity with their child(ren)

 


 

The Woodlands Home School Choir
Budde Rd at Sawdust near I-45, The Woodlands, TX
25275 Budde Rd. Ste 25, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Contact: Bari Brumfield
Email: homeschoolworld@singandrejoice.com
http://www.singandrejoice.com/Choir_Details.html
Missing music for your Homeschool? This home school choir is for ages seven years or older. This unique performing group combines music education with ministry. Sight-reading skills, good vocal production, music appreciation, and expressive delivery are all taught. TWHSC also utilizes gifted student instrumentalists by featuring them on some of the choral selections with the choir. Rehearsals are Wednesday afternoons weekly from September through April. TWHSC is kept affordable for everyone and scholarships may be available.

 


 

Tri County Christian Home Educators
Serving Freestone, Limestone, and Leon counties, TX
Contact: Karen Crabtree or Penny Burkeen
Phone: (903) 389-4318 or (903) 390-1040
Email: info@tcchea.com
http://www.tcchea.com
TCCHEA is a non-profit Christian homeschool support group organized to promote and encourage families in their efforts to home educate their children. Our group is completely supported by parent volunteers, and past activities have included Mom’s Night Out, Co-op Classes, Support Meetings, Teen Game Night, Science/History Fair, Field Trips, Park Days, Service Projects, Book Clubs, High School Banquet, and more!

 


 

TX-ChristianHmschool · Homeschooling Help Here for Texans
Based in Galveston County, TX
Contact: Mary Baker
Phone: (936) 327-9897
Email: no1friend@yahoo.com, tx-christianhmschool-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TX-ChristianHmschool/
This Christian-oriented list was set up for Texas homeschoolers, especially those in Southeast (Houston-Galveston) Texas, to share their homeschool activities, advice, concerns, discussions, encouragement, experiences, ideas, information, links, resources, suggestions, and support.

 


 

Tyler Area Christian Home Educators (TACHE)
P.O. Box 132144, Tyler, TX 75713-2144
Email: tache.info@tachetexas.org
http://www.tachetexas.org
TACHE coordinates activities of interest to its membership. We have skating, bowling, soccer, Moms’ Night Out (dinner and a speaker), newsletter, history co-op, field trips, Recognition Night, Graduation, etc. There are also class activities (i.e. sophomores, seniors). Members are asked to agree to basic Christian beliefs and behaviors.

 


 

Veritas Speech & Debate Club
Dallas-Fort Worth area
Contact: Donna
Phone: (817) 229-7256
Email: donna_burton@blue-skies.net
http://www.veritasntx.com
A Christian club that meets weekly during the school year to prepare students for speech/debate competition. Through competition in the National Christian Forensics Communication Association (NCFCA), Veritas Speech/Debate club helps students develop solid thinking skills, examine why they believe what they believe, and learn to locate the values/worldview and assumptions behind positions expressed by others.