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Homeschooling in New York

Fingerlakes Unschoolers Network
Email: hilinda@lightlink.com
http://www.lightlink.com/hilinda/fun.html
The Hudson Valley is home to a wide variety of educators. Whether you've been home schooling for a long time or are just getting started, this resource center is intended to provide you with information and support.

Home Education Network of Central New York, HENCNY
Email: callihan@davidandlaurie.com
http://www.nyhen.org
Home Education Network of Central New York is a resource for all home educating families in the Central New York area.

Hudson Valley Home Educators
Email: Hudsonvalleyhomeeducators@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/hudsonvalleyhomeeducators
Home Education Network of Central New York is a resource for all home educating families in the Central New York area.

Long Islanders Growing at Home Together, LIGHT
http://www.longislandhomeschool.com
Whether you have always thought you would homeschool or you were thrown into it with little other choice or anywhere in between - this is a place for us to meet, greet and support one another. Although the primary goal is Long Island Homeschool and Home Education, there might be some areas of national interest and some off topic articles for discussion. This board is provided as an opportunity for the homeschoolers of Long Island to use as a venue in sustaining their community - a gathering around a common goal.

New York Home Educators' Network, NYHEN
http://www.nyhen.org
We are New York State homeschoolers past, present, and future, from seasoned veterans to newcomers. We are a diverse group with different views, and we accept members regardless of their approaches to homeschooling. We welcome all members who believe in our mission.

Syracuse-area Homeschoolers' Association, SAHA
http://www.syracusehomeschoolers.com
We are a diverse group of families who have a common interest in teaching our children at home. We are a secular group, and membership is open and not limited to those with particular religious or political beliefs. We do encourage tolerance and respect among members.

Adirondack Homeschool Education Fellowship, AHEF
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ahef
Adirondack Homeschool Education Fellowship - A home schooling support group based around Schroon Lake in Warren and Essex counties in the Adirondacks of New York State, and founded on Christian principles and beliefs.

Albany Area Unschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albanyareaunschoolers
he Albany Area Unschoolers is a group for families in the Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Schoharie counties and surrounding areas in upstate New York, who are currently radically unschooling or have already decided to radically unschool and would like to meet others who are already living the radically unschooling lifestyle.

All things HomeSchool
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeSchoolNY/
All inclusive, inter-denominational/ CHRISTIAN! Post your questions, leave your answers! Share your joys, vent your frustrations! Buy, sell, trade your curriculum! Join field trips and events, make new friends and meet with some old! Join the homeschooling email world and be part of the email community! Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Wayne, Oswego, Monroe, Chautauqua counties and more! McKean and Potter Counties!

Berkshire Area Christian Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BerkshireAreaChristianHomeschoolers/
This is a Christian Homeschool Group for homeschooling mothers living in (or relocating to): Western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont, Eastern Upstate New York or Southern New Hampshire.

Brooklyn African-American Homeschoolers Connections
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BAHC20
The main purpose of the group is to connect families of color with other families of color who are homeschooling in Brooklyn. The group will also serve as a way to share ideas about curriculum and methodology about homeschooling.

Capital District Home Educators, CDHE
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CDHE
This list is for homeschoolers in the Capital District of New York State -- the Albany/Schenectady/Troy area. We welcome homeschoolers of all types and philosophies. Please note that this is not a religious list, and messages regarding religion are not to be posted here.

Catholic Homeschoolers of York Pennsylvania, CHSY
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chsy
This list is limited only to those who are members of the Catholic Homeschoolers of York,PA. You must join the off-line support group before you can join the email group. For new member information and form, email gatun.cz@verizon.net.

Central NY Home School E-Network, CNYHSEN
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CNYHSEN
CNYHSEN is an "E-Support Group" (a net-working forum) designed to share information, news, ideas and events relevant to homeschoolers in the Syracuse, Rome, Utica and surrounding communities of Central New York.

D.R.E.A.M. HOME EDUCATION COMMUNITY
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DREAM4KIDS
D.R.E.A.M.--Discovery, Resources, Education, Activities and More. We are a group of families who educate our children at home. The group is secular and is open to all homeschoolers, as well as to those who are thinking about homeschooling their children.

East Hampton Homeschool Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/easthamptonhomeschool/
This group is serving the Hamptons, (East End of Long Island, New York), Montauk, Amagansett, Wainscott, Watermill, Springs, Napeague, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack. Homeschoolers on any area of Long Island are welcome to join in.

Families Unschooling iN NY (FUNNY!)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FamiliesUnschoolingiNNY
This list is for New York State unschoolers (or those interested in moving towards unschooling in NYS).

Family Educators Resource Network, FERN
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FERNetwork
FERN is an informal networking group for home educators in the areas of Columbia, Rensselaer, and Albany counties in New York and in Berkshire county in Massachusetts. FERN operates as a computer-based "newsletter" for activities, resources, and information to support homeschooling families and those interested in home education.

Finger Lakes Home Schooling Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fingerlakeshomeschooling
The Finger Lakes Home Schooling Network is a resource for home-schoolers in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. This is an inclusive, non-denominational list.

Fingerlakes Unschoolers Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/funschooling/
An e-mail list for the Fingerlakes Unschoolers Network, located in and around Ithaca, New York.

The Home Education Exchange of the Southern Tier of New York
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stnyhee/
The Home Education Exchange of the Southern Tier of New York is a nonsectarian activity and support group for homeschoolers and those exploring educational alternatives. We respect each child's interest, learning style, and rate of progress and strive to perserve and promote the joy of learning. We appreciate the richness of diversity that each family brings to the group. Participation and cooperation of all group members is encouraged.

Home Educators of York Region, HEYR
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HEYR
A group to facilitate discussion and get-togethers amongst York Region homeschooling parents. HEYR is a group intended to help homeschoolers thoughout York help each other. Posting opportunities taking part in York region ( as well as local GTA outings) field trips, get together outings, and offering help to new and long term homeschooler helps fill a need that many of us rely on.

Homeschool New York
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolnewyork/
This group is for parents and tutors who are homeschooling in the New York City Area. The purpose is to share information about workshops, trips, classes, meet-ups etc. that are of local interest to those of us in this area. Home educators are also welcome to post on topics (newspaper articles, etc.) that may be of interest to NYC homeschoolers.

Hudson Valley Home Educators
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HudsonValleyHomeEducators
Hudson Valley Home Educators is a group, based in the Hudson Valley of New York, dedicated to assisting those interested in home education for their children, both the experienced homeschoolers and those just starting out. We plan to discuss many topics including how to get started, curriculum issues, field trip ideas, and problem-solving.

Jewish Home Educators of New York City, JHENYC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JHENYC/
This list is a meeting place for homeschooling or unschooling Jewish parents (or those just thinking about it) living in or around New York City. It is a place to discuss issues unique to New York-area Jewish homeschoolers and unschoolers and a place where, I hope, friendships will be formed and meetings will be planned.

The Learning Community of Bergen & Rockland Counties, TLC
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TLC_Bergen_Rockland
The Learning Community (TLC) of Bergen and Rockland Counties is a very active support and activity group for families who are homeschooling in Bergen County NJ, Rockland County NY, and the surrounding areas.

Learning With Family
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LearningWithFamily/
Welcome Homeschoolers - particularly in the NY Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), but all Homeschooling families and people very involved in their children's lives and learning are welcome!

LIGHT Homeschooling Network Community
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LIGHTmail
LIGHT is a secular grassroots non-profit organization directed by member consensus. The common interest of our members is home-education. The purpose of this organization is to offer information, organize activities for members by members (and their children and families), hold meetings that support members in their home education choice and help members to introduce themselves to one another. All services are provided through the unpaid volunteer efforts of the members. All members are invited to attend business meetings or send written opinions.

Northern Adirondack Home Educators
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthernAdirondackHomeEducators
Welcome to the Northern Adirondack Home Educators (NAHE). Please use this communication tool to share announcements, ideas and information.

Northern New York Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthernNewYorkHomeschoolers
This list is for all homeschoolers/unschoolers in Northern New York.

NY-alert
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NY-alert
A list for homeschoolers in NY to discuss legislative and regulatory issues with each other and with concerned homeschoolers in other states.

NYC Unschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nyc_unschoolers
This list is for families who are living and learning in the greatest city on earth. Meet other unschoolers, organize get-togethers, discuss cool things in your neighborhood -- we're a pretty relaxed discussion group.

NYHEN-Support
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYHEN-Support/
This list is hosted by the New York Home Educators' Network (www.nyhen.org). It is open to anyone interested in homeschooling in New York State. If you have questions about homeschooling in NY, and especially if you're a new homeschooler, this is the place to find out what you need to know. Please post your questions or answers/suggestions about complying with the state regulations, filling out required paperwork, dealing with school districts, useful homeschooling resources in New York, etc..

NYHEN-Teen
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYHEN-Teen/
This list is hosted by the New York Home Educators' Network (www.nyhen.org). It's a place for New York State homeschooling families -- parents and teens -- to discuss topics concerning older homeschoolers, such as curriculum options for homeschooling at the high school and junior high level, social activities, volunteer activities, employment rules, diplomas, preparing for college, auditing classes, scholarships, college requirements/restrictions regarding homeschoolers, local homeschooler-friendly programs and colleges, etc. See the list's Links section for a list of resources for homeschooling during high school.

Orange County Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/orangehomeschoolers/
The Orange County Homeschoolers are an inclusive homeschool support group for families in and around Orange County, NY. The purpose of the group is to provide community-based educational and social actvities for our children and networking opportunities for homeschooling families. Members of the group take turns arranging activities.

Park Slope Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/parkslopehomeschoolers/
The PARK SLOPE HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY is an inclusive and diverse homeschool community welcoming all homeschoolers living in and around Park Slope, Brooklyn. We are a vibrant and dedicated community, creating opportunities for the social and educational growth of our homeschool families.

Saratoga Area Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SaratogaHomeschoolers
Join this list if you homeschool in the Saratoga Springs (NY) area. Here you will learn about activities that are being offered in the community as well as field trips that are organized by our own members.

Schenectady L.E.A.H.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/schenectadyleah
A support group for Schenectady LEAH members.

Simply Homeschooling
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/simplyhomeschooling/
Simply Homeschooling is a resource/support network for those currently homeschooling or planning to homeschool in greater Rochester, NY. We gather together to play, network, encourage, inspire and learn. Membership is free and open to families of all backgrounds and philosophies who seek opportunities for positive socialization within a diverse, inclusive community.

Staten Island Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sihomeschoolers
This is a group open to all Staten Island home schoolers. We welcome people of all religious backgrounds and theoretical approaches! Please join us so we can network & strengthen our homeschool community on the island.

Suffolk County New York Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCNYhomeschool/
Are you a homeschooler living in Suffolk County, NY? Then this is the place for you! This list is meant to provide a forum where homeschooling families can connect with other homeschoolers located on the eastern half of Long Island.

Suffolk Waldorf
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/suffolkwaldorf/
This is a cooperative group of homeschooling families in Suffolk County, (Long Island) New York who are inspired by the methods of waldorf education.

Sullivan County Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sullivancountyhomeschoolers/
The Sullivan County Homeschoolers are a group of families in around Sullivan County, New York who choose to educate their own children. We are an all inclusive group set-up to provide support, friendship and socialization, amoung other things, to each other.

Syracuse-area Homeschoolers' Association
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syracuse_Homeschoolers/
This is the mailing list for the Syracuse-area (NY) Homeschoolers' Association. We are a diverse group of families who homeschool. Membership in our group is open and not limited to those with particular religious beliefs or political affiliations. We encourage respect and tolerance among members. You must be a homeschooler living in the Syracuse area to subscribe to this list.

Western New York Homeschool
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNYHomeschool
This group is designed for all homeschoolers within the Western New York Area. This includes Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Alleghany, Orleans, Genessee and Wyoming Counties. This group is to be used for people to connect from all areas mentioned above to promote a positive home school environment and community.

WNY Teaching Parents LEAH
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNYTeachingParentsLEAH/
This is an email group specifically set up for members of the WNYTP LEAH homeschool support group which is located in Western New York. Here we will be able to share about our daily homeschooling through encouragement, support, resources, and ideas shared. We will also post announcements and information necessary to the WNYTP LEAH homeschool support group as they come up.

Woodstock Home Educators' Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/woodstockhomeschoolers/
The purpose of this group is to facilitate communication among members of the Woodstock Home Educators' Network, a group of homeschooling families in northern Ulster County, NY.

New York City Charter School Center's Charter School List
http://www.nycchartercenter.org/schools.asp

New York Charter Schools Association's Charter School List
http://www.nycsa.org/NYCS.asp

If you would like your group or organization listed here, please email me with your info and I'll add it in.