Catholic Homeschoolers in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
Email: pennymcd@earthlink.net http://www.eagerreaders.com/olqp
Our group is Catholic in character, and consists of practicing Catholic home schooling families. A primary purpose of the group is to build up the kingdom of God on earth by raising children who are strong in the practice and knowledge of their Catholic faith. We offer support and information to parents, and provide social, academic, and spiritual opportunities for our children.
Christian Family Educational Co-op
Email: cfec@christianfamilyhomeschool.org http://www.christianfamilyhomeschool.org
We are a group of Christian homeschooling families that have joined together in an Educational Co-op to help each other add to the Home School experience. Our group includes homeschooling families from Cook, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties here in Illinois.
Christian Home Educators Coalition, CHEC
Email: chec@chec.cc http://www.chec.cc
A state organization whose purpose is to preserve homeschooling liberties in the state of Illinois.
Grassroots Homeschoolers
Email: info@grassrootshomeschoolers.com http://www.grassrootshomeschoolers.com
Whether you are a seasoned homeschooler or have a peaking interest, Grassroots is here to welcome you in support of your Homeschooling choices. This non-profit organization exists for the purpose of nurturing your family in a non-denominatinal, non-sectarian capacity. We welcome all faiths, all abilities, and all educational styles. To the homeschooling community, we offer social opportunities, practical information, and learning adventures to be experienced by not only our members but the general public as well.
Illinois Christian Home Educators, ICHE
Email: mailto:info@iche.org http://www.iche.org
a not-for-profit Christian organization composed of families dedicated to the success of home education in Illinois.
Illinois HOUSE, Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience
Email: info@illinoishouse.org http://www.illinoishouse.org
H.O.U.S.E. is a statewide network of support groups for people involved in homeschooling.
Lakeland Christian Home Educators
Email: lche@rocketmail.com http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/1716
A non-profit non-denominational organization of Christian home schooling families. Our purpose is to offer Christian support groups for both parents and children, learning and social acticities and resource information (workshops, book fairs, seminars, etc.).
Northside Unschoolers of Chicago
Email: juli@northsideunschoolers.org http://northsideunschoolers.org
NUG activities are open to all homeschoolers, whether or not they define themselves as "unschoolers". Diversity, openmindedness, and flexibility to meet the needs of our children are of utmost importance to NUG families. NUG enjoys collaborating with other homeschool support groups in and around the city (Chicago) for classes, special projects, fieldtrips and community.
St. Clair County Christian Home Educators
Email: kinghill@sbcglobal.net http://www.sccche.org
Our goal is to be a support for the families in the St. Clair County Christian Home Educators. We engage speakers for our monthly meetings once each quarter, at least four times during the homeschool year, to encourage, educate parents, and assist new homeschoolers in their personal endeavor to answer God's call on their family to train up their children in the Lord.
All Saints Catholic Home Educators http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AllSaintsCatholicHomeEducators
Catholic Home Education Support Group that meets in Antioch, IL and surrounding communities. We meet for open gym, bowling, chess, and other fun activities.
Chicago Homeschool Co-Op http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChicagoHomeschoolCo-Op
a network of homeschooling families in Chicago with at least one child under 6 years of age. Currently, we meet twice a week, once for a "field trip," and once at a member's studio space in the Logan Square neighborhood. In addition, members are encouraged to seek one another out outside of group get togethers. Our hopes are to form a group of kids and parents who can grow up together in the homeschool life.
Homeschoolers Helping Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homeschoolers_Helping_Homeschoolers
This site is for the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. The purpose of this group is to promote family business, list items to buy or sell, and tips on anything related to homeschooling.
Illinois Homeschool http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Illinoishomeschool
This is a mailing list for people who home schooling or are thinking of homeschooling in Illinois. Kids and Parents alike! Here you can exchange ideas! support each other! give links for school stuff! just talk including, scripture, God, church, parents, kids, home cleaning, lessons and curriculum, on-line courses, and web sites.
Illinois Homeschool Announce List http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILHSannounce
This list is for all Illinois homeschoolers, or those who are interested in homeschooling in Illinois. This list is intended for announcements of area activities, field trips, speakers, group meetings, and legal information discussions.
McHenry County Homeschool Happenings
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/McHenry_Co_Homeschool_Happenings
The homeschooling community of McHenry County, IL is widespread and diverse. This e-group has been created to help all of us in McHenry County stay in touch with one another, share our group events with one another, and help each other find the local resources we need to succeed beyond our wildest dreams. This list is for networking and announcements about upcoming local homeschooling related events.
Muslim Homeschoolers of Greater Chicago http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MHSGC
This group is designed to facilitate communication between members of our homeschool group.
Northside Unschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthsideUnschoolers
A group only for participants of this Chicago based homeschooling group. We request that families attend a few of the group's events before joining the email list. We provide information, support and encouragement to Chicago area families with children ages 0 to 18 who unschool or are interested in unschooling. We also provide a variety of activities, classes and events to all interested homeschoolers.
Off The Beaten Pathhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/OffTheBeatenPath
Off the Beaten Path is an inclusive support network of unschooling families based in Lake County, Illinois. OTBP’s mission is to provide a means for local unschoolers, and those wanting to learn more about interest-led learning, to connect and support one another.
Salve Regina, Chicago Area Catholic Homeschoolers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SalveRegina
The PURPOSE of this list is for Chicago area Catholic homeschoolers to exchange information of use to others in the area.
Splendor of Truth Catholic Home Schoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SplendorOfTruthCatholicHomeSchoolers
This group will be an email resource for members of the Splendor of Truth Catholic Home School group comprised of members from northeastern Illinois (Winthrop Harbor, Zion, Waukegan, Gurnee, Wadsworth, Russell, etc) and southeastern Wisconsin (Kenosha, Racine, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, Mount Pleasant, etc.)
Three Rivers Homeschool Network http://groups.yahoo.com/group/3riversnetwork
The Three Rivers Homeschool list functions to connect homeschooling families and their support groups in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, and northwest Tennessee. Its purpose is to keep families aware of the opportunities for support and enrichment available within a roughly 60 mile radius of Paducah, KY. This is a mailing list, not an organization, but we welcome posts from local homeschool organizations. Meeting announcements, field trip and activity opportunities, workshops and conferences, and homeschool related for-sale items will be welcome.
Unschooling in Illinois http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Unschooling-in-IL
We are homeschooling parents in Illinois, who have chosen the method of "Unschooling" as the means to teach our children. Unschooling has many definitions, such as "Child-led learning" and "learning from life's experiences." But no matter how you define it, we'll discuss it here.
Will County Unschoolers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/will_unschoolers
This is an ALL INCLUSIVE, homeschooling group for Will, DuPage and surrounding counties in Illinois. We are currently meeting every Wednesday, alternating each week between the Joliet area and Aurora/Naperville area.
Chicago International Charter School - Bucktown Campus
2235 N. Hamilton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Phone: (773) 645-3321
Email: tivy@aqs.org http://www.cics-bucktown.org
We believe in the innate capacity of every child to succeed. This capacity is fostered through high academic and personal standards, respectful and orderly schools, competent and dedicated faculty and staff, involved and caring parents and administrative and management leadership creating a climate and culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to high and measurable standards of excellence.
Chicago International Charter School - Prairie Campus
11530 S. Prairie
Chicago, Illinois 60628
Phone: (773) 928.0480
Email: cjackson@aqs.org http://www.cics-prairie.org
We believe in the innate capacity of every child to succeed. This capacity must be fostered through high academic and personal standards, respectful and orderly schools, competent and caring faculty and staff, involved and caring parents, and administrative and management leadership which fosters a climate and culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to high and measurable standards of excellence.
Chicago International Charter School - Washington Park Campus
6105 S. Michigan
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773.324.3300
Fax: 773.324.3302
Email: webmaster@aqs.org http://www.cics-washingtonpark.org
We believe in the innate capacity of every child to succeed. This capacity must be fostered through high academic and personal standards, respectful and orderly schools, competent and caring faculty and staff, involved and caring parents, and administrative and management leadership which fosters a climate and culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to high and measurable standards of excellence.
Illinois State Board of Education Charter Schools
100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
KIPP Ascend Charter School
4820 W. Walton Street – 3rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60651
Phone: 773.261.9972
Fax: 773.261.9975
Email: info@kippascend.org http://www.kippascend.org
A new, college preparatory middle school located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. As a charter school, we offer a free, public education to any student who chooses to enroll. Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to succeed in top-quality high schools, universities, and the competitive world beyond.
North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School
1119 E. 46th Street
Perspectives Charter School
1930 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 225-7400
Fax: (312) 225-7411
Email: info@perspectivescs.org http://www.perspectivescs.org
Perspectives Charter School is dedicated to the mission of providing urban students with a rigorous and relevant education that will prepare them for life in a changing and competitive world. Perspectives will help students further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
1571 Jones Point Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847-543-9722
Fax: 847-543-9744
Email: pccsoffice@pccs.lake.k12.il.us http://www.pccs.lake.k12.il.us
Imagine a small school, grouped by multi-ages, nestled in the prairie, with a goal to instill life long learning in all its students. Add to this a warm, caring, personal atmosphere, and the use of a variety of people for teaching: students, parents, experts in a subject, and classroom staff. Mix in the ability to use both the indoors and outdoors as one large classroom, and the integration of the underlying theme of environmental education. This is Prairie Crossing Charter School.
Springfield Ball Charter School
2530 East Ash Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-525-3275
Fax: 217-525-3316
Email: andyjolly@springfield.k12.il.us http://www.geocities.com/drjolly1/sbcs.html
The mission of the Springfield Ball Charter School is the creation of a safe, nurturing environment which fosters learning through the development of high quality, research-based academic programs, attention to the learning needs of individual children, and the involvement of parents in their child’s education.
The Academy of Communications & Technology
4319 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60624
Phone: 773.626.4200
http://www.actcharter.org
Located in West Garfield Park, the Academy of Communications and Technology Charter School opened its doors to students in 1997 as an independent public school. We exist to prepare inner city students who wish to attend and complete college. Our program emphasizes the communication arts and technological literacy. ACT students live in and around West Garfield Park, a neighborhood chronically plagued with gangs, drugs, unemployment, violence and other symptoms of poverty. ACT believes that all of the school’s stakeholders - teachers, parents, students and community members - can become partners in building a safe haven for learning and growth. ACT currently serves 300 students in grades 6 – 12.
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