Open Support Groups Why Should I join a support group? They offer families of like-mindedness the opportunity to get together for field trips, mom’s meetings, activities . Some are based on educational philosophies or are simply a way for other families to connect. They help families stay informed of actions each individual family may need to take in regards to legislation that would adversely affect home school freedoms. THE Leadership Coalition currently serves over 34 groups in the Northeast Ok. Area. The following groups are accepting new members. If you are looking for a church based or limited membership support group, you may contact Linda Duntley at 322-3984 for a referral. Tulsa Metro Area Cornerstone: An inclusive support and information network of parent educators in the Tulsa area. Contact: Marcia Sharp lily@sharp3.com An inclusive support and information network of parent educators in the Tulsa area. Contact: Marcia Sharp lily@sharp3.com Email news loop: CornerstoneOKNews@yahoo.com Phone: (918) 491-0889 Discussion list: Cornerstone-Tulsa @yahoogroups.com Website: http://www.cornerstonetulsa.tripod.com Subscribe: Cornerstone-Tulsa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OK-NEWS Cornerstone is a participant –driven homeschooling information and support network for families in NE Ok. We seek to facilitate networking opportunities and to empower families in their homeschooling decisions. We believe there is strength in diversity, therefore we support the individual freedom of each family to choose home education and to autonomously direct such education in the manner best suited for their family. We do not discriminate on the basis of a person’s race, religion, belief system or ethnicity. F.A.I.T.H. Educational Alliance Open with Christian statement of faith required. Contact: Lisa Marshall Email” faithprez@yahoo.com We are a family based Christian group with many activities for all members of a homeschool family. We offer coops, classes, field trips, and special interest clubs for moms, dads and kids of all ages. We have a newsletter and a very active online discussion board. Website: http://www.faith4families.com/ TULSA - Green Country H.E.R.O., http://www.gchero.com/ P.O. Box 52504, Tulsa, OK 74152. Serving Tulsa, Owasso, Bixby, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow, Coweta, Sperry, Collinsville, Sapulpa, Jenks, Glenpool, Catoosa. Green Country Home Educators Resource Organization was established to provide support for homeschoolers in the greater Tulsa area. The group is open to all homeschoolers and is Christian based. We provide a wide variety of social and educational opportunities, all organized by group members. Benefits include the following: a monthly newsletter, a member directory, use of our lending library, an HSLDA discount, monthly boys' club activities, monthly girls' club activities, meetings for mutual support, special speakers, and moms' nights out. OCHEC Affiliated. Members are required to fill out an application and pay dues, and participate! Contact: Dawn Osborn (918) 261-4688. F.A.I.T.H. Educational Alliance Open with Christian statement of faith required. Contact: Melissa Daniel Email: faith prez@cox. net Phone number 794-5677. We are a family based Christian group with many activities for all members of a home school family. We offer coops, classes, field trips, and special interest clubs for moms, dads and kids of all ages. We have a newsletter and a very active online discussion board. Website: www.faith4families.com Home School from the Heart Enrichment Classes and West side Parents meetings and field trips Classes starting this fall Elementary Adventures and French for Fun Call Cindy Fisher 918 770-0162 or visit the website http://www.homeschoolfromtheheart.com/ Victory Home Schoolers Victory Homeschoolers is a support group for both members and nonmembers of Victory Christian Center. Must be in agreement with and sign Victory’s statement of Faith and agree to volunteer in a committee. Dues are $20 for VCC members and $25 for non-VCC members. Contact: Roberta Smith. Email: vhsschoolnews@sbcglobal.net website http://www.victorytulsa.org/schools/VHS/ Northeastern Oklahoma Vinita Area Homeschoolers We are an informal, email network in the Vinita area and points around. We seek to provide information and support networking, and hope to be more physically active in the future, as families that network with us are led. Contact Lorraine Pitts Lmep@cableone.net Owasso Area Heartland Home Educators: Our goal is to offer encouragement to you and your family as you do what God has called you to. We have mom’s meetings, coop, science fair, field trips and a newsletter. Open to all who sign a n agreement to Christian bylaws. Contact: Julie Atteberry 272-9494 heartlandhe@yahoo.com Osage-Skiatook Christian Homeschool Association Dues are $24/yr. OSCHA is an interdenominational group of Christian Homeschooling parents joined by our common desire for support and activities. We would love to hear from you. Please call the following phone numbers of visit the public home page at www.homeschool-life.com/ok/OSCHA Contact Victoria Myers at 396-0655 or Wendy Kuerbitz at 407-3936 Proverbs 22:6 Support Group Proverbs 22:6 Home Educators Open to anyone! No membership fees or forms to sign! This group was established as a support network for families who honor the seventh day Sabbath. Family monthly meetings are the second Thursday. There is a children’s program available during the meetings, so that the entire family can attend! The group meets every Thursday for a variety of activities. Perks include: Free Art/PE/ Drama Co-op Classes; student public speaking; fun academic competitions; community outreach events; educational field trips; end of year ceremony with a movie keepsake with highlights from the school year; educational field trips; interactive e-mail loop; lots and lots of friendship and fellowship!!! Website: http://www.proverbs22-6homeeducators.org/index.html Contact: Jami 742-1562 e-mail: proverbs22-6@cox.net Principle Approach Support Group Date: Last Monday of each month in the summer. Time: 7:00P.M. Location: Jo Anne Bennett (357-9345) 7301 S. 228th E. Ave. B.A. McAlester ARCH (Area Resource for Christian home- educators Contact: 918-426-4787 Email: Ossenbeck1@sbcglobal.net We want to be a resource of fellowship, encouragement and support for you and your family as you walk this journey of homeschooling your children. $20 dues/yr. Serving Southeast Ok are Wagoner Homeschool Christian group Email BAKO1964@aol.com Dues $25.00/yr plus plan and carry out one activity in 12 months. Social Friday once a month. Academic Services: Academic Advantages Classes for Moms and Students in a wide range of offerings including Oklahoma History, Research Paper, French, etc. Mrs. Bennett will even customize a class to meet the needs of a suport group. JoAnne Bennett 7301 S. 228th E. Ave. Broken Arrow, OK Call:(357-9345) Homeschool Helps: Classes in Drama and Tutoring Tulsa and Muskogee area Call Phyllis McLemore at 622-4912 or 683-6782 Coops,Tutorials and Alternative Schools Christian Education Alliance A ministry of Calvary Church of the Nazarene, located at 840 W. 81 Street, Tulsa, provides classes for home schooled children three mornings per week. Parents remain actively involved with their child’s education and work with a part-time classroom teacher to provide an excellent academic program focusing on core subjects. Classes for 3rd -12th graders . For more information on this unique program, call 445-3145 MWF. 8:00 a.m.-noon www.ceatulsa.org Email: ceatulsa@cox.net Augustine Christian Academy Augustine Christian Academy is a non-denominational, Classical School dedicated to helping parents prepare their children to follow God’s calling in their lives. Although the school offers a full-time program for parents who chose this option, it has always offered parents the choice of sending their students for as many or as few classes as they wish. SAA is unique in its classical approach, but it is also unique in how well it welcomes and supports home-schooled students. Students who are enrolled in at least one class have the opportunity to participate in many other school functions including athletic and academic competitions, house parties and activities, performing arts productions, chapels, Bible study groups, House leadership, and even graduation ceremonies. This makes SAA one of the best values in town for home schooling families. Contact the school at 832-4600 or through its web site ate-mail info@acatulsa.org or website http://www.acatulsa.org/About_ACA The School of Humanities—From a Christian Worldview offers interactive, discussion based high school classes integrating history, philosophy, literature, Bible, writing and grammar meeting two days a week. Cost: $60 per month for 5 months—plus books Information: persimmongrove@juno.com or 583-3455. Tulsa Academic Coop (TAC): Offering a parent directed coop environment utilizing Trisms classical approach timeline study curriculum for middle school and high school, upper level math and sciences and a free hands on elementary enrichment based on Prairie Primer. Low fees (some classes only have a supply fee). Call Candy Matheny 627-6436 Konos –In-Common Fee based classes for junior high and high school students. Contact: Renee Janzen at konosincommon@sbcglobal.ne Classical Conversations Coop Classical Conversations was founded over 10 years ago to establish Christian, homeschool communities where like-minded parents and students can study and fellowship together. We offer weekly programs for preK-1 2th grade. www.classicalconversations.com or JCourtney@ClassicalConversations.com Sports Programs Northeast Oklahoma Assoc. of Homeschools (NOAH) has a golf team and elementary through varsity basketball teams and cheer leading squads. For more information visit their web page at http://www.noahjags.org/ Email/Cyber Groups/ Discussion Groups New! Christian Oklahoma Homeschool Chat http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4_His_Glory OK-Teens : For parents of home schooled teens in Oklahoma. We welcome discussion on a wide rangeof issues- from resources, activities and curriculum to social needs and parenting ideas- geared specifically to parents of teens. To meet the unique needs of this specific group of parents, we ask that only parents of teens (age 12 and up) join in the discussion. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OK-teens Join OKHSMOMS-INFO@yahoogroups.com The Oklahoma Homeschool Moms Information Network connects our homeschool community within the Metro Oklahoma City area and beyond, providing information, resources, and encouragement to enhance our homeschool endeavors. It is simply an Information and Resource Network. Fully moderated/no chat/no spam received in a DAILY DIGEST for ease; read or delete what serves you best! Sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OKHSMOMS-INFO/join. Asperger’s Syndrome Yahoo Group Announcing a new yahoo discussion group for Oklahoma families who have children with Asperger’s Syndrome. Parents will benefit from the opportunity to discuss situations and solutions with other families experiencing similar concerns in life, as well as with those who have already been there. This group is designed for all homeschooling parents, regardless of curriculum or methods being used. To join this group, go to OKHomeschoolOfAspergers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Homeschoolers Group List – West of Tulsa http://groups. yahoo.com/group/LizsLiszt/ join -- This is a Christian group list with information for the West of Tulsa. Area homeschoolers with posts of field trip ideas, activities, and information; also includes new finds, book and movie information, cool websites and more |
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