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Austin & Hill Country Support Groups Please note: I do not live in Texas, and am doing the best I can to place support groups in appropriate geographical regions or near the nearest large city. If you feel I have erred greatly, please use the contact link at the bottom of this page to correct any errors. Here's a map of Texas that I'm using. Austin Annunciation - Austin We are a Catholic homeschooling cooperative that offers classes twice a week at a local Catholic church and regular expert family consultations for homeschoolers. Located in Austin. Austin Area Home School Sports An association of home school parents providing excellence in competitive home school sports for students from elementary through high school. Football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, golf, and track are among sports offered. Austin Area Homeschoolers A network of families who homeschool or are exploring the possibility. Up-to-date calendar included. Austin Area Homeschoolers Newcomers' Guide Publication you can read online or download. Quite extensive and useful to all. Austin Homeschooling Friends This list is for you, if you are a homeschooled student in the Austin area who wishes to meet new friends. Austin Pagan Homeschoolers A network of families who homeschool or are exploring the possibility. We are an inclusive group composed of individuals who are willing to share their homeschooling experiences. Austin Well-Trained Mind/Charlotte Mason All Austin Area homeschool families who have been inspired by "The Well-Trained Mind" by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer are welcome to discuss issues involving homeschooling our children in the classical method. Christian Home Educators Association of Central Texas A Christian support group for parents and others involved and/or interested in teaching their children and to encourage the high standard of excellence throughout all the membership. Holy Family Homeschoolers An organization of Catholic homeschooling families in the greater Austin area. We work together to provide educational field trips and social activities for our homeschooling children. Lake Travis Homeschoolers We are an active group of homeschoolers supporting the Lake Travis area of Texas including Apache Shores, Bee Cave, Bee Creek, Briarcliff, Cardinal Hills, Hamilton Pool, Hudson Bend, Lake Pointe, Lakeway, Spicewood, Steiner Ranch, and The Hills. MidTex Inclusive Homeschoolers This is an inclusive support group for homeschooling families in Bell County. All faiths, creeds, beliefs and homeschooling styles are welcome. Yahoo Group. Smoothing the Way A support group in Texas which is dedicated to serving first-year homeschooling mothers. Each month a topic of specific interest to the new homeschooler is offered. Meetings in Austin and San Antonio monthly. Bastrop County Bastrop Christian Home School Association A group of families with Christian beliefs who come together to fellowship, encourage and support each other. Bastrop County Homeschoolers We welcome all homeschooling families in Bastrop County to this list. There are no religious requirements in order to join. There are no requirements of other memberships in order to join. Brazos Valley Alternative Educators' Alliance AEA welcomes all home educators, regardless of race, creed, religion or educational philosophy. Meets in Brazos Valley. Brazos Area Homeschool Association An umbrella group for homeschoolers in the Brenham, Bryan, Caldwell, College Station, Navasota and Robertson Country areas.   Open to all homeschoolers, this new non-profit association welcomes diversity and sponsors local events such as the Geo Bee, Science Fair, and homeschool seminars. Brazos Valley Catholic Homeschoolers Sharing activities, prayers, hopes and information about our Catholic homeschooling. Brazos Valley Christian Home Educators Association News and information for the local  home schooling community. Help and assistance to those families beginning or considering home schooling in Bryan / College Station, Brazos, and the surrounding counties. Cmasongroup This is for our local Brazos Valley CM group to communicate online. It is a place to share what we are doing, ideas that we have and how we are implementing Charlotte's ideas in our everyday lives/schooling. We are "eclectic" in our approach. Support Groups, Co-ops and Others in and around Brazos County These are only the groups which the Alternative Educator's Alliance knows of. We do not support or advocate any of these groups. Bryan/College Station Bryan/College Station - Home Education Anchored in Restored Truth Welcome! HEART is an area-wide forum for exchange of information between Christian homeschoolers in the B/CS, TX area. Red River Christian HomeSchoolers Serving Cooke County, Texas and surrounding areas including: Gainesville, Lake Kiowa, Collinsville, Whitesboro, Tioga, Mountain Springs, Valley View, Era, Muenster, and Lindsay, TX. Thackerville and Marietta, OK. Fort Hood Area (Bell County, etc.) Bell County Christian Home Educators Association Located deep in the heart of Texas, this Christ centered group provides fellowship and moral support for families striving to teach their chidren at home. Christian Home Educators Support System We are a group of more than 100 families who have chosen to homeschool our children for a variety of reasons. Our members come from within an approximate 50-mile radius of the Fort Hood Army Installation, including Killeen, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, Gatesville, Kempner, Lampasas, and Copperas Cove. Georgetown Georgetown Christian Home Educators GCHE is a very active group, with activities including, but not limited to, Monthly Moms' meetings, a variety of field trips, Teen Nights, PE on Fridays, holiday parties and Teen Bowling League. Hill Country/Central Boerne Area Christian Homeschoolers BACH is a Christ-centered support group that uses the Bible to provide the basis and standard of truth and values. Christian Home-school Association Representing Independent Schoolers of Canyon Lake CHARIS is a Christian Homeschool organization to provide support and encourage home educators in the Canyon Lake and northern Comal County areas of Texas. Greater Waco Christian Home Educators We are a volunteer Christian support group dedicated to helping families who have chosen to educate their children at home. Hill Country Christian Homeschoolers HCCH is a Christian organization established to provide support, education, and fellowship for local homeschooling families who are striving to train up their children in the Lord. Hill County Home Educators We are an informal group that meets occasionally to help support the homeschooling families in Hill County. S.E.E.D. Homeschool Support Group A Christian homeschooling support group serving the Dripping Springs area. San Marcos - Between Auston and San Antonio Come As You Are Texas We are a diverse, welcoming homeschool support group for families located in and around the New Braunfels, Tx area. This is an inclusive group with no religious affiliation and a serious slant towards natural and attachment parenting. Dripping Springs Area Homeschool Association A Network for Home Education in the Dripping Springs, Texas Area - providing a way for area homeschoolers, as well as those families considering homeschooling, to connect with other homeschoolers and to plan and announce workshops, field trips, and group activities. San Marcos Home Ed Group We are an inclusive group composed of members who are willing to share their homeschooling experiences. San Marcos Homeschool Co-op Provides home educating families with social support and extra - curricular activities.

Drivers Ed Virtual Drive of Texas was designed with the teenager and the busy parent in mind and fulfills the State of Texas requirements for 32 hours of in-class driver education training and 14 hours of in car training. Drivers Ed - Texas - Safe Driving   Home Education Magazine Every issue of this award-winning magazine features outstanding articles on a variety of subjects, interesting and informative columns by experienced homeschoolers, and reviews of the best new homeschooling resources. An excellent source of support and encouragement for homeschooling! Subscription Form.   A to Z DVD Library DVD rental and purchase store   Recommended books to help you explore homeschooling   The Complete Home Learning Source Book : The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology by Rebecca Rupp This ambitious reference guide lives up to its name. Practically three inches thick--and we're not talking large print here--it's packed with titles, ordering information, and Web site addresses.   Home Learning Year by Year How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School by Rebecca Rupp A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school.   The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 by Linda Dobson As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs.   Homeschooling : The Teen Years Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- To 18-Year Old by Cafi Cohen This book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special challenges of working with this age group.   The Teenage Liberation Handbook How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education by Llewellyn, Grace Written primarily for teens who need to convince their parents they can teach themselves. 1998 Paperback