By: Andrea Dillon
Are you ready to take on homeschooling? Homeschooling can be a wonderful time for both parents and children. Now is the time to reach out to local homeschoolers for support, comradery, and interactions. Below we have different Indiana co-ops, Indiana homeschool groups, and Indiana homeschool associations to help get you started on your homeschooling journey.
Navigate the page by clicking the sections below to go to statewide, regional, and local groups by county. To have your group listed please add the information in the comments below or contact me here.
Statewide Indiana Homeschool Groups | Regional Indiana Homeschool Groups | Indiana Homeschool Groups By County |
Secular Indiana Homeschool Groups |
Statewide Indiana Homeschool Groups
Statewide homeschool groups can help you find different resources that are available throughout the state. These groups can help locate local homeschool groups, co-op homeschool groups, and virtual Indiana homeschool groups.
IAHE Indiana Homeschool Discussion and Support Group
“IAHE’s resources are used to bless all Indiana homeschoolers since our foundation is Christian; and therefore, serving is important to us, but we do ask that discussion does not violate Christian principles.”
IAHE Indiana Homeschool Marketplace
“Welcome, Indiana homeschool families! Buying and selling is at your own risk. While we try to be sure members are truly Indiana homeschoolers, we cannot guarantee it and take no responsibility for transactions.”
IAHE Special Learners Homeschool Support Group
“The IAHE Special Learners Homeschool Support Group is a community of homeschooling families from all across the state of Indiana who have come together to share resources and glean from others.”
“The IHEN.org and IndianaHomeschoolers.com web sites, in tandem with the largest statewide discussion and networking e-list in Indiana, IndianaHomeschoolers, are the best, most efficient online resources for Hoosier Homeschoolers.” Facebook
Indiana Association of Home Educators [IAHE]
“Our primary functions are maintaining visibility as home educators with civil government leaders, influencing the legislative process to protect our freedom to home educate, publishing information of interest for home educators, and sponsoring seminars and events to encourage families.”
Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling
“IFHS is a Christian faith-based organization, but its services and resources are offered without regard to anyone’s religious affiliation or belief, in an effort to encourage any homeschooling family.”
“This group is for Indiana homeschoolers. It’s a place to connect, share ideas, curriculum finds, resources, websites, field trips and all things homeschooling.”
“Indiana Homeschool Support accepts all faiths or non-faiths.”
“This group was started by a homeschool group in Marshall county. This group is for anyone homeschooling in the great state of Indiana. Feel free to post frustrations, suggestions, discussions, questions or anything else you are feeling.”
Indiana Homeschooling for College Credit
“This page operates around the principles taught in Homeschooling for College Credit by Jennifer Cook DeRosa. The information shared here will be specific to homeschooling this state.”
“This group was created for parents homeschooling or wanting to homeschool their children in Indiana. We focus on providing support to Hoosier families who are interested in events, fieldtrips, classes, workshops and building friendships.”
“A place for Indiana homeschooling parents to discuss homeschooling, events, ask questions and get help in a judgement free environment.”
“Indy Homeschool is here to provide an online resource for all the best deals and events Indianapolis has to offer homeschoolers.”
Regional Indiana Homeschool Groups
Some homeschool support groups and co-ops offer their services to multiple counties in the state. These groups have been sorted into regional groups.
North Indiana Homeschool Groups | Central Indiana Homeschool Groups | South Indiana Homeschool Groups |
North Indiana Homeschool Groups
Catholic Homeschoolers of Michiana
“We are a group of Catholic home school families in the Michiana area of Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, which includes the South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart and Niles areas.”
“Indiana homeschoolers of north west Indiana.”
“The NE Indy Homeschool Connection is Christian based and exists to connect home educators through a common virtual meeting place in order to encourage discussions and dialogue where members can share resources, learn together and build a sense of community.”
Northeastern Indiana Catholic Home Educators
“ We are a group of Roman Catholic homeschooling parents trying to serve God, our families, and other homeschoolers in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas.”
“This group is for NWI families who are actively unschooling or thoughtfully considering unschooling. The purpose of the group is to create a local community for NWI unschoolers to connect, share and plan events and support one another on our unschooling journeys.”
Central Indiana Homeschool Groups
Central homeschool support group for Indiana.
“A group for all Central Indiana homeschoolers to come together to discuss events, activities, curricula, and more. Feel free to ask questions and share knowledge.”
South Indiana Homeschool Groups
“Heart’n’Home is a homeschool support group for families in the southern Indiana area. Our goal is to support and encourage homeschooling families through our monthly meetings, extra curricular activities, and our diverse Heart’n’Home community in Kentuckiana.”
Southeastern Indiana Christian Home Educators (SEICHE)
“Southeastern Indiana Christian Home Educators, in agreement with, but not a part of Indiana Association of Home Educators (IAHE), is a ministry of Christian families who come together to give and receive the support and resources that will more fully enable them to provide a home education for their children in which the Lord Jesus Christ is central and supreme. Parents will be encouraged in their walk with Christ so that they will be further equipped to raise children who live out the character, truth and compassion of Christ in their unique, God-given life purposes.”
Southern Indiana Home Educators
“SIHE is for homeschoolers in the Southeastern Indiana area, particularly Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, and Washington counties. It can be a useful tool in spreading information regarding local homeschool opportunities.”
Southern Indiana Homeschool Meetings
Homeschool group for southern Indiana.
Indiana Homeschool Groups By County
Most homeschooling families are looking for the direct personal connection that local homeschooling groups can provide. Below are Indiana homeschool groups and Indiana co-ops sorted by county.
Adams | Allen | Bartholomew | Benton | Blackford | Boone |
Brown | Carroll | Cass | Clark | Clay | Clinton |
Crawford | Daviess | Dearborn | Decatur | DeKalb | Delaware |
Dubois | Elkhart | Fayette | Floyd | Fountain | Franklin |
Fulton | Gibson | Grant | Greene | Hamilton | Hancock |
Harrison | Hendricks | Henry | Howard | Huntington | Jackson |
Jasper | Jay | Jefferson | Jennings | Johnson | Knox |
Kosciusko | LaGrange | Lake | LaPorte | Lawrence | Madison |
Marion | Marshall | Martin | Miami | Monroe | Montgomery |
Morgan | Newton | Noble | Ohio | Orange | Owen |
Parke | Perry | Pike | Porter | Posey | Pulaski |
Putnam | Randolph | Ripley | Rush | St.Joseph | Scott |
Shelby | Spencer | Strarke | Steuben | Sullivan | Switzerland |
Tippecanoe | Tipton | Union | Vanderburgh | Vermillion | Vigo |
Wabash | Warren | Warrick | Washington | Wayne | Wells |
White | Whitley |
Adams
Allen
“FWAHS exists to serve the Lord Jesus Christ by helping new home schooling parents get started.”
Fort Wayne area Secular Homeschool Group
“If you started homeschooling for other reasons besides religious ones and you are open to other beliefs in a nonjudgmental way and you are located in or near the Fort Wayne, In area, you are welcome to join!”
“This is an all inclusive local homeschool group for homeschoolers in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas to exchange ideas, find support, and share materials. This group is for the entire family and includes moms and dads.”
Homeschool Marketplace Fort Wayne & Surrounding Areas
“This page was created for Homeschoolers to be able to list, exchange, sale, or buy curriculum.”
“Let’s laugh together, brainstorm together, and pool our resources. You don’t have to homeschool alone. Find community, friendship and fun. Let’s fill each other’s tanks so you have the strength to keep doing what you think is best for your child. Life is an Adventure to be lived!”
Live and learn Ft. Wayne homeschool
“An inclusive homeschooling group in Fort Wayne, IN, offering activities for kids and topical discussion for parents. All ages, all homeschooling styles, all faiths and secular homeschoolers.”
Northeastern Indiana Catholic Home Educators
“ We are a group of Roman Catholic homeschooling parents trying to serve God, our families, and other homeschoolers in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas.”
Southwest Fort Wayne Homeschoolers
“Connecting homeschoolers in Southwest Fort Wayne, Indiana. You may advertise lessons you teach, sell or request schooling materials, discuss homeschool issues, inform others of events homeschoolers may find if interest, etc.”
Bartholomew
Benton
Blackford
Boone
Brown
LEARN: Homeschooling in Bloomington, Indiana
“LEARN (Life Education and Resource Network) is a group of Indiana homeschooling families from Bloomington, Monroe County, Brown County, and the surrounding areas. The network is diverse and inclusive; we represent many political backgrounds, educational philosophies, and religious views, and all are welcome. We are also committed to providing information to the broader community about homeschooling in Indiana.”
Carroll
Cass
Clark
Clark County Indiana Homeschool
“This group is for anyone in Clark County Indiana or the surrounding area who is homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling. It is for sharing ideas and planning times to get together.”
Clay
Clinton
Crawford
Daviess
Dearborn
Decatur
DeKalb
D.A.S.H. Homeschool (DeKalb, Indiana)
“DASH functions as a homeschool support group based on the Judeo-Christian heritage of America. DASH has been formed to serve the DeKalb County, Indiana area by encouraging individual families as they endeavor to develop good family relationships and increase their knowledge.”
Delaware
Muncie Christian Homeschoolers
“This group is for homeschooling families in the Muncie, Indiana and surrounding area. We discuss homeschooling, plan fun and educational field trips, park days, movie meet-ups, MNO, and share local family-friendly events and activities.”
“A place for sharing information for those in and around the Muncie area.”
Dubois
Elkhart
“The Homeschool Source has partnered with CC Community to bring our members a unique calendar. There is also a downloadable APP that contains all of the same information. The events are searchable by date, county, age, and/or interest. Join now and find local events for you and your family! For each of the seven counties that make up Michiana, there are links for local resources. Within our Homeschool Information tab, you will find lots of information and guidance for your education journey. There is also a vast quantity of curriculum listings all within our one website.”
Fayette
Floyd
Fountain
Franklin
Fulton
Gibson
Grant
Greene
“G.R.A.C.E. is a unique home education support group serving Indiana homeschool families in Greene and Sullivan counties. We are an inclusive, Christian group with a non-denominational statement of faith. Home educators with differing philosophies of faith are welcome to join as long as they respect our statement of faith and do not violate it’s contents or our code of conduct while participating in group activities.”
Hamilton
Hamilton County Homeschooler (HCHS)
Homeschool support group for Hamilton county Indiana.
In Hamilton County Homeschooling Tweens and Teens
Homeschool support for those homeschooling teens and tweens in Hamilton County.
“We are committed to offer this program with tutelage of Christian coaching in an environment of Family Values. Our mission is to encourage young men and women, families and adults to press for God’s excellence in all things. Philippians 3:10-15 “I am determined to know Him… Forgetting what lies behind and pressing forward to what lies ahead.”
Hancock
“East Indy Trailblazers is a competitive homeschool soccer club based in Greenfield, Indiana.”
Hancock County (Indiana) Homeschoolers
“Joining homeschool families in Hancock County for support, encouragement, events, selling homeschool items, etc.”
Harrison
“Heritage Family Educators is a Christian homeschool co-op in Corydon, Indiana (Harrison Co.). Our cooperative offers educational classes one day a week and other services to the school aged children of registered families. Parents share the teaching and administrative responsibilities and do not charge for their services, keeping cost low.”
Hendricks
“BrightStars is a Hendricks County based Home School Group with the purpose of providing social interactions for home schooled children. We are a casual, informal, secular group that has weekly meetings at various parks and places in Hendricks County.”
Hendricks and Putnam County Homeschoolers
“This is an all inclusive group for homeschooling families in Hendricks and Putnam Counties to connect and share field trip and event information.”
Hendricks County Homeschoolers Connect
“This is a place for connecting with local homeschooling families, sharing relevant opportunities in our area, and pooling our shared knowledge. Homeschooling comes in many forms, and the best support always comes from in-person relationships.”
Henry
Howard
Kokomo Area Schools at Home (KASH)
“KASH is a Christian organization with Christian leadership. KASH is here to provide information to ALL families interested in home education, to provide communication among homeschoolers in the area, and to organize specific activities for homeschoolers.”
Huntington
Jackson
Jasper
Jay
Jefferson
Jefferson County Indiana Secular Homeschoolers
“JCISH) is an amazing group of homeschooling families that are here to support each other.”
Jennings
Johnson
“Our mission at Greenwood Home Educators is to support homeschool families as we are educating together In community, through connections, and cultivating our faith in Christ.”
Knox
Kosciusko
“This Page is open to all who Home School or Provide for Homeschoolers.”
LaGrange
ACE (Angola Christian Educators at Home)
Indiana homeschool groups supporting Angola Christian home educators.
Lake
“We value the parents choice to educate their children and desire to partner with them providing encouragement, support, and assistance. We value relationships and recognize the significance of children building healthy relationships with peers and adults. We value unity in the Body of Christ and vow to work together across denominational lines respecting each others beliefs. We value Children as whole beings created in God’s image with individuality, dignity, and potential. Therefore, we work to create a safe environment where children can meet and programs designed to help children/youth grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. We value excellence and are committed to provide educationally sound programs of the highest quality.”
“NWI Whole Life Learners is a co-op of unschooling/ eclectic /hybrid homeschooling families where students and educators can learn, find connections, and share resources.”
LaPorte
“An inclusive group designed to support and connect homeschoolers in the LaPorte County area. The group is open to everyone regardless of race, age, marital status, sexual orientation, curriculum choices, religious affiliation or sock colors. We welcome respectful discourse.”
“The Homeschool Source has partnered with CC Community to bring our members a unique calendar. There is also a downloadable APP that contains all of the same information. The events are searchable by date, county, age, and/or interest. Join now and find local events for you and your family! For each of the seven counties that make up Michiana, there are links for local resources. Within our Homeschool Information tab, you will find lots of information and guidance for your education journey. There is also a vast quantity of curriculum listings all within our one website.”
Lawrence
Madison
Anderson Indiana Area Homeschoolers
“A FB group for sharing information and activities for homeschool families in and around the Anderson, Indiana area.”
Marion
“Acton Academy Northwest Indianapolis admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.”
Indianapolis Crimson Knights Football and Cheer
“The Indianapolis Crimson Knights partners with families to raise men of honor, discipline, and excellence. The Crimson Knights organization was founded in 2010 as a venue for those who wanted to play football, but were not afforded that opportunity–students who were home schooled, in private schools, or in charter schools which did not have a team). We now field a Middle School (grades 6-8), Varsity (grades 9-12), as well as a Cheer Team from elementary through high school.”
Indianapolis Kings Baseball Club
“The Indianapolis Kings Baseball Club is a private, Christian club organized to provide Christian, homeschooled boys an opportunity to participate in competitive baseball on the junior high and high school levels under the tutelage of Christian coaching and in an environment of Biblical principles. We also seek to enhance their relationships with Christ and help train them to serve Him in a competitive environment.”
“We are a Christian homeschool organization offering competitive basketball programs for boys and girls from 4th through 12th grade. Above all, we seek to serve and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. Our goal is to instill and demonstrate Christ-like character while developing God-given athletic abilities through discipline, training, and an emphasis on fundamental skills in basketball. We compete against other homeschool, Christian, private, and public school teams as members of the Indiana Christian Basketball Alliance (ICBA), Midwest Christian Homeschool Conference (MCHC), and National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championships (NCHBC).”
“We are driven by a primary mission; to develop Christlike character through homeschool competitive sports.”
Downtown Indianapolis Homeschool Network
“We are a group of homeschooling families coming together for field trips, social activities and fun. We are based out of the Downtown Indianapolis area.”
Indianapolis Homeschool Classifieds
“This group was set up to help connect people in the Indianapolis area wanting to buy or sell homeschool related items. It is not for retail sales or business ads.”
“We are a community that embraces the values of Waldorf Education with a deep connection to humanity and the natural world. A daily rhythm that fosters healthy breath and development for children and serves them in the capacities of the musical, visual and performing arts, literature, science, history and culture. The teachers support a healthy growth in the individual for willing, feeling, and thinking through hands, heart and head.”
Pendleton Indiana Homeschool Group
Homeschool group in Pendleton Indiana.
“Homeschool group providing co-op classes and activities for families in the greater Indianapolis area.”
“Younique East is an established cooperative located on the east side of Indianapolis, taught in a secular manner by committted homeschooling families.”
Marshall
“The Homeschool Source has partnered with CC Community to bring our members a unique calendar. There is also a downloadable APP that contains all of the same information. The events are searchable by date, county, age, and/or interest. Join now and find local events for you and your family! For each of the seven counties that make up Michiana, there are links for local resources. Within our Homeschool Information tab, you will find lots of information and guidance for your education journey. There is also a vast quantity of curriculum listings all within our one website.”
Martin
Miami
Monroe
Bloomington Area Christian Homeschoolers (BACH)
“BACH is a Christ-centered support group for Christian homeschooling families in the Bloomington, Indiana community (including Monroe County and the surrounding area).”
Bloomington Homeschool Bulletin Board
“Bloomington Homeschoolers is a homeschool group and resource for Bloomington and South Central Indiana Families. We are an inclusive group run by members. Members are encouraged to create events, activities, classes, and share ideas. Basic principles of kindness, tolerance, and goodwill create and sustain our community.”
LEARN: Homeschooling in Bloomington, Indiana
“LEARN (Life Education and Resource Network) is a group of Indiana homeschooling families from Bloomington, Monroe County, Brown County, and the surrounding areas. The network is diverse and inclusive; we represent many political backgrounds, educational philosophies, and religious views, and all are welcome. We are also committed to providing information to the broader community about homeschooling in Indiana.”
Montgomery
Morgan
Newton
Newton-Jasper County One Heart
“Newton-Jasper County One Heart is a faith based Homeschool Coop where parents use their God given abilities and talents to teach and train children ages Pre-K thru High School.
Sometimes Homeschooling can be stressful and can feel overwhelming.”
Noble
ACE (Angola Christian Educators at Home)
Indiana homeschool groups supporting Angola Christian home educators.
Ohio
Orange
Owen
Parke
Perry
Pike
Porter
“NWI Whole Life Learners is a co-op of unschooling/ eclectic /hybrid homeschooling families where students and educators can learn, find connections, and share resources.”
Posey
Pulaski
Putnam
Hendricks and Putnam County Homeschoolers
“This is an all inclusive group for homeschooling families in Hendricks and Putnam Counties to connect and share field trip and event information.”
Randolph
Ripley
Rush
Rush/Shelby & Surrounding Counties (IN) Homeschoolers
“This is a homeschooling group for residents of
Rush / Shelby County Indiana. We also have others in group from out of county. We are a support group.”
St.Joseph
“The Homeschool Source has partnered with CC Community to bring our members a unique calendar. There is also a downloadable APP that contains all of the same information. The events are searchable by date, county, age, and/or interest. Join now and find local events for you and your family! For each of the seven counties that make up Michiana, there are links for local resources. Within our Homeschool Information tab, you will find lots of information and guidance for your education journey. There is also a vast quantity of curriculum listings all within our one website.”
Scott
Shelby
Rush/Shelby & Surrounding Counties (IN) Homeschoolers
“This is a homeschooling group for residents of
Rush / Shelby County Indiana. We also have others in group from out of county. We are a support group.”
Spencer
Strarke
Steuben
ACE (Angola Christian Educators at Home)
Indiana homeschool groups supporting Angola Christian home educators.
Sullivan
“G.R.A.C.E. is a unique home education support group serving Indiana homeschool families in Greene and Sullivan counties. We are an inclusive, Christian group with a non-denominational statement of faith. Home educators with differing philosophies of faith are welcome to join as long as they respect our statement of faith and do not violate it’s contents or our code of conduct while participating in group activities.”
Switzerland
Tippecanoe
Greater Lafayette Home Educators’ Association
“ GLHEA is a Christian organization with Christian leadership. GLHEA exists to provide information for ALL families interested in home education, to facilitate communication among homeschoolers in the area, and to organize specific activities for these homeschoolers.”
HUSTL (now HUSTL, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity) was founded in 2003 by Steve and Margie Leer along with several other home school families to provide a competitive basketball program for home-educated students. After the first successful season, more sports were added and a Board of Directors was elected. The Board established policies to ensure a constant focus on glorifying Christ in all HUSTL programs.”
Tipton
Union
Vanderburgh
Evansville Christian Homeschoolers
“Homeschoolers, or those considering home education in the Evansville, Indiana and surrounding area.”
Evansville Homeschool Thunderbolts
“We are a competitive homeschool basketball team for students in the city of Evansville, IN, and the surrounding area.”
Vermillion
Vigo
Terre Haute Inclusive Network for Knowledge – THINK (Homeschool Group)
“Terre Haute Inclusive Network for Knowledge, THINK, was created as an inclusive group for home educators to connect, share learning ideas and give each other inspiration and support.”
Wabash
Warren
Warrick
Washington
Wayne
Wells
White
“We are a Christian homeschool support group for families in the Greater White County area that offers assistance in several key ways.”
Whitley
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