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A student should not be taught more than he can think about.
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Ohio Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
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- Northcoast Family Educators (northcoastfamilyeducators) - Welcome to Northcoast Family Educators! We are an inclusive and secular group of open-minded family educators, who live in the general area of Lorain, Erie, & Huron counties in Ohio. We welcome any style of home education (unschool, e-school, traditional, eclectic), any curriculum choice, any religious (or non-religious) background, and any family type. We'd like the focus of our group be what we have in common rather than focus on what our differences are. We like to keep things light and fun.
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays for support, socialization, ideas, and fun! We also have a book club, family circle dinners, Mom's Night Out, Thursday park days, an art class, and impromptu activities. In addition to our regular events, people are welcome to post about other homeschooling/kids/family events happening in and around the area. If you have an idea for an event feel free to post it to the group to get feedback, too.
This group is for real people who really want to participate. All potential members must attend an event before requests to join the yahoo group will be approved. Continued membership requires participation at least once every 6 months.
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- To Subscribe, visit northcoastfamilyeducators.
- Northeast Ohio and Southeastern Michigan Catholic homeschooling families (Oh-MiCatholicacademics) - This group is for Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan Catholic homeschooling families wanting to search and share Catholic homeschooling curriculum. Feel free to ask about any curriculum as we have used other types also and have modified them a bit! You can use this site to look for or sell curriculum. You may also feel free to share area happenings,field trips, or get-togethers.
- To Subscribe, visit Oh-MiCatholicacademics.
- Northeast Ohio Home School Connection (NEOHSC) - NEOHSC (North East Ohio Home School Connection) is a secular home schooling support group. We welcome all home schoolers including traditional, on-line, eclectic, and unschoolers.
The group's purpose is to help home schoolers find like-minded friends and plan children's activities, mom's nights, and family events.
There is a calendar for upcoming events. Get-togethers will be throughout Northeast Ohio.
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- To Subscribe, visit NEOHSC.
- Northern Ohio Unschoolers (NorthernOhioUnschoolers) - Welcome to Northern Ohio Unschoolers! The purpose of this group is to have a place where Unschooling families in Northern Ohio can find a local unschooling community and plan activities, field trips, park days, learning opportunities, etc... Or if you just need another unschooling family to talk with, this is the place. We are families who already embrace the unschooling lifestyle or those that are exploring this idea.
We may have lively discussion and debate but NO disrespect of members will be tolerated. This is an unschooling group. Since unschooling is a life philosophy, all subjects are open for discussion. We all may have differences of opinions but lets ALL agree to disagree at times. We may state our points but this is not a race to see who can win. We are here to learn and help enlighten. Lets be respectful while doing so.
If you would like to be part of this group, please send a brief intro and your reason for wanting to be part of the group to the list owner. It needn't be elaborate. We are presently keeping the list at restricted membership to ensure the safety of those in it and their families.
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- To Subscribe, visit NorthernOhioUnschoolers.
- Ohio Christian Homeschool (oh-christian-hs) - This is an e-mail support group, created to discuss homeschooling topics from a Christian viewpoint. We are open to Christian Homeschoolers in and around the Ohio area. We will not be asking for proof of your Christianity, but if you are not comfortable with Christian Homeschoolers, then this is probably not the list for you.
We are a group of God-fearing people, having the common goal of home educating our children. We believe in the Holy Bible as being the infallible, inspired Word of God, and use it to the best of our ability, as a guideline in raising our children. We welcome all discussions pertaining to Christian Homeschooling and/or Unschooling. (We realize that the subject matter may vary from time to time.) Scripture quotes are very much welcome, seeing that they are an intricate part of our lives. However, if you have a doctrinal difference of opinion, please discuss it privately.
Legislative updates and/or alerts pertaining to homeschooling and/or family values are welcome.
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- To Subscribe, visit oh-christian-hs or send an email to oh-christian-hs-subscribe@topica.com.
- Ohio Homeschool Group Leaders (OhioHSLeaders) - This is a support list for all OHIO HOMESCHOOL GROUP LEADERS, regardless of religious beliefs or homeschooling philosophies. If you would like to give or receive input, ideas and support from other OHIO Homeschool Leaders, then you've found the right list! Membership to this list is by approval of the list moderator. To join, you will be required to post, to the list moderator, an introduction with qualifying factors that you believe make you a leader with Ohio home schoolers. After approval the moderator will submit your introduction post to the group, just to let everyone know who you are and where you are from. This list applies to home educators who currently use the notification process in OAC 3301-34-01 through -06.
- To Subscribe, visit OhioHSLeaders.
- Ohio Homeschool Network - This website is an informational resource for those who are: New to homeschooling in Ohio; Interested in understanding the political aspects of homeschooling in Ohio; and Interested in playing an active role in homeschooling issues at the legislative level in Ohio.
It is also a portal to those associations, networks, local support groups that make up our diverse homeshooling community in Ohio.
Ohio Homeschooling Network appreciates that Ohio homeschoolers are diverse in their beliefs and backgrounds, but acknowledges that we have common threads, like valuing education for our children and a desire to preserve our freedom to homeschool.
Because we are so diverse, the Ohio Homeschooling Network is neutral in matters of politics and religion. However, you will find that the common theme on all of these pages is encouragement of thoughtful exploration into the idea of preserving individual freedoms to homeschool.
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- For more information, Ohio Homeschool Network.
- Ohio Homeschoolers (oh-homeschool) - OHS is a networking list for home educators in the state of Ohio. We are open to all. We support a wide variety of home education styles and the thousands of reasons to homeschool. Welcome!
- To Subscribe, visit oh-homeschool.
- Ohio Pagan Home Schoolers (OPHS) - OPHS is an e-list for Pagan home schoolers in Ohio. This e-list will be unmoderated, please be kind and think before you type. I have created this list because of the problems that I have seen on other lists. Flaming will not be tolerated. You don't have to agree with anyone else, but please don't fight about it. That's not why we are here.
- To Subscribe, visit OPHS.
- Ohio Valley Christian Home Educators (OVCHE) - For home-educating families in Ohio and West Virginia in the Northern Panhandle region.
- For more information, email Judi at cmeyerj@juno.com.
- Ohio Virtual Academy North Columbus Homeschoolers (OHVA_NCH) - Welcome to NCH group! This group is for everyone enrolled in OHVA in Columbus Ohio area, primarily in the North Columbus area, or is just thinking about OHVA, you are welcome to join!!!
This site is mainly to post outings, network and meet other homeschool parents and let our children (preschool-8th grade) involve and socialize in a friendly, non-competitive environment and create friendship along the way!
We are located in the North Columbus area-but not specific to it; we can meet at various locations around Columbus. We encourage you to chit ˇVchat and planning outings, play-dates, and visit local attractions like the Columbus Zoo, COSI or Chuck E. Cheese, Library etc.
All members are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, offer advice, and give & receive support. Please feel free to post your own gatherings, class offerings, Co-op, play-dates or educational opportunities in your area.
We are open to anyone regardless of race, religion, home school styles, parenting styles, etc. Home school families and their friends are welcome to join our support group and participate in our activities. While we have not had any issues to date. It is necessary that we understand that you and your child attend play-dates at your own risk.
Have a wonderful home schooling journey!
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- To Subscribe, visit OHVA_NCH.
- Ohio Virtual Academy Yahoo Group (OHVA Y! Group) - The OHVA Yahoo! Group is a statewide virtual connection for Ohio Virtual Academy families. We are an eSchool community that facilitates learning coach support and discussion about student academics. The primary goal of the OHVA Yahoo! Group is to foster educational and social interaction through parent mentoring.
The OHVA Yahoo! Group is hosted by the Parent Steering Committee (PSC) which is committed to developing a strong network where families can obtain timely information and assistance. This group is moderated by OHVA parents who volunteer to serve on the PSC. We encourage a joint collaboration within this community between learning coaches, teachers, and administrators of Ohio Virtual Academy and K12 Inc. who participate on this group.
For more information about Ohio Virtual Academy, visit Ohio Virtual Academy.
For more information about K12 Inc., visit K12 Inc..
The OHVA Parent Steering Committee’s Mission Statement: To serve Ohio Virtual Academy families as liaisons by communicating suggestions and needs to OHVA staff, and to build a unified school community through supporting and encouraging parent involvement in OHVA programs.
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- To Subscribe, visit OHVA.
- OPHEN (OPHEN_online) - OPHEN is a group networking individual homeschoolers and homeschool groups together for the benefit of us all. OPHEN was started as a local group of homeschooling parents who wanted to get together and help each other, while promoting homeschooling in their area. OPHEN is a Christian organization in the NW PA and NE Ohio area which offers support and assistance for people who want to home school. While many of our activities are off line, this list group is an expantion of that original group, and a means for easier acces to files, publication of materials for members and their children, public awareness of the group etc. OPHEN members typically organize a number of exciting and educational activities each year, from science and education fairs to costume parties and spelling bees. We have published a monthly newsletter, and have a members lending library. OPHEN also has field trips and educational outings, as well as clubs, such as Bible Quizzing and Keepers of the Faith. We would love to see you! Come join us!
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7, New International Version
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- To subscribe, visit OPHEN_online.
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Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery
by David H. Albert
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| Are children empty boxes into which we pour knowledge and wisdom? Or are they naturally predisposed to acquire these things? David H. Albert presents a collection of articles laden with gems, -including the single most important lesson to teach a child.
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The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
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| This book is so down to earth that it will put anyone at ease, and the advice she and the many other homeschoolers give is so practical.
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Deschooling Gently
by Tammy Takahashi
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| Deschooling Gently will help you whether you are new to homeschooling, or if you are experienced, but are in need of new approaches. Discover the best way to educate your children at home, not through rote process, but by learning how to find the answer within yourself.
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Canals of Ohio
A History and Tour Guide
by Boone Triplett
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| Summary of Ohio's 1,000-mile long canal system, which was started in 1825 and closed after the 1913 flood. Primarily a tour guide that describes canal structures remaining in the field with a fair amount of local history also included.
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How Children Learn
by John Holt
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| John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, _ learning is as natural as breathing. _ In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children.
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