By: Andrea Dillon
By:Homeschooling is a grand adventure for both parents and children. One of the first steps when deciding to homeschool is to reach out to local homeschoolers for support, comradery, and interactions. Below we have different Oregon co-ops and Oregon homeschool groups 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.
| Oregon Statewide Homeschool Groups | Oregon Regional Homeschool Groups | Oregon Homeschool Groups By County |
| Secular Oregon Homeschool Groups |
Oregon Statewide 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 homeschool groups in Oregon.
Secular Homeschoolers in Oregon
“This a group for all secular families that live in the state of Oregon.”
Oregon Regional Groups
Some homeschool support groups and co-ops offer their services to multiple counties in the state.
Southern Oregon Homeschool Groups
“We are an established homeschool group with many member families who share ideas, and plan fun activities around Southern Oregon.”
Oregon County Groups
Most homeschooling families are looking for the direct personal connection that local homeschooling groups can provide. Below are Oregon homeschool groups and Oregon co-ops sorted by county.
| Baker | Benton | Clackamas | Clatsop | Columbia | Coos |
| Crook | Curry | Deschutes | Douglas | Gilliam | Grant |
| Harney | Hood River | Jackson | Jefferson | Josephine | Klamath |
| Lake | Lane | Lincoln | Linn | Malheur | Marion |
| Marrow | Multnomah | Polk | Sherman | Tillamook | Umatilla |
| Union | Wallowa | Wasco | Washington | Wheeler | Yamhill |
Baker
Benton
Corvallis Community Homeschool Network
“This is a place for homeschoolers and unschoolers in the Corvallis area to make connections and post information about events.”
Mid-Willamette Valley Homeschoolers
“Willamette Valley Homeschoolers is a brand new, welcoming, inclusive homeschool discussion board. It doesn’t matter if you are an unschooler, a co-op member, a traditional homeschooler, a religious homeschooler, a secular homeschooler, a member of a homeschool charter, or just thinking about the possibility of homeschooling. Everyone is welcome here.”
Clackamas
“A group for Canby and surrounding area homeschoolers and unschoolers to connect.”
“A group for local connections in the Sandy, Oregon area. Please feel free to add anyone you know who lives in Sandy or the close surrounding area, and is homeschooling.”
Clatsop
Columbia
Columbia County Homeschool Group
“This group is for homeschool families and those involved with homeschool families in the St. Helens, Scappoose, Rainier area.”
Columbia County Homeschool Tuesday Co-op
“A cooperative of local homeschooling families who engage in mutual support and encouragement. Ours gets together for classes, field trips, and state testing.”
Cowlitz/Lewis/Columbia County Homeschoolers
“This is a group for homeschoolers in or near Cowlitz or Lewis County, WA and Columbia County, OR to share information about local resources and to make connections with other local homeschoolers.”
Coos
Crook
Curry
Deschutes
Douglas
Douglas County Catholic Homeschool Co-op
“We are a group of Catholic homeschool families in Douglas County, CO. Currently, we have a weekly, parent-run co-op in Castle Rock.”
Douglas County Homeschoolers (Oregon)
“Douglas County Homeschoolers (Oregon) is a private local Facebook group for those families in Douglas County, Oregon who are brand new to homeschooling (or seriously considering it for the very near future) or have been homeschooling for years (and yes, if you homeschooled for a long time and your kids are grown and gone, you’re welcome to stay here).”
Douglas County Homeschoolers (Oregon)
“Douglas County Homeschooling is a non-religion based online home school community for Douglas county, Oregon.”
Gilliam
Grant
Harney
Hood River
Jackson
“Jackson County Home Educators is located in Southern Oregon. It is our purpose to meet together regularly in order to assist and support one another in teaching our children in an effective and creative manner, upholding traditional family values and the moral standards in the Bible.”
Medford Classical Conversations
“We have communities in SW Medford, Central/North Medford, Central Point. and Grants Pass. We offer programs for kindergarten through college credit.”
Jefferson
Josephine
Klamath
Lake
Lane
“Cascadia Learning Cooperative was a part-time, secular program for Eugene-Springfield area homeschoolers and unschoolers.”
Eugene-Springfield Area Homeschool Discussion
“A Homeschool Community Group in Lane County, for deeper discussion and connection.”
Homeschool Hike-Eugene /Springfield
“A hiking group for Homeschoolers in the Eugene/Springfield area.”
Lincoln
Mid-Willamette Valley Homeschoolers
“Willamette Valley Homeschoolers is a brand new, welcoming, inclusive homeschool discussion board. It doesn’t matter if you are an unschooler, a co-op member, a traditional homeschooler, a religious homeschooler, a secular homeschooler, a member of a homeschool charter, or just thinking about the possibility of homeschooling. Everyone is welcome here.”
Linn
“Albany’s Christian Homeschool Co-Op organizes parent-taught classes.”
Linn & Benton County Homeschoolers Unite
“This group is for homeschooling parents in Linn and Benton Counties.It’s a place to encourage one another and share our ideas, curriculum, events and field trips. A great way to connect with others in the community that are choosing this path.”
Mid-Willamette Valley Homeschoolers
“Willamette Valley Homeschoolers is a brand new, welcoming, inclusive homeschool discussion board. It doesn’t matter if you are an unschooler, a co-op member, a traditional homeschooler, a religious homeschooler, a secular homeschooler, a member of a homeschool charter, or just thinking about the possibility of homeschooling. Everyone is welcome here.”
Malheur
Marion
Legacy Guardian Homeschool Resources
“Our mission is to reach out to homeschool families by: encouraging each other in our individual homeschool journeys; connecting the homeschool community through resources for and/or by homeschooling families; providing easily accessible and affordable resources; helping parents develop a philosophy of education for their homeschool; helping each other build our individual legacies within our families, communities, and our nation.”
Mid-Willamette Valley Homeschoolers
“Willamette Valley Homeschoolers is a brand new, welcoming, inclusive homeschool discussion board. It doesn’t matter if you are an unschooler, a co-op member, a traditional homeschooler, a religious homeschooler, a secular homeschooler, a member of a homeschool charter, or just thinking about the possibility of homeschooling. Everyone is welcome here.”
Homeschool group for north east Salem.
Salem Area Christian Home School Network
“SACHSN works together with homeschooling families in the Salem, Oregon and surrounding areas to help encourage, inspire, and train parents in Christian home education and discipleship.”
“This program is for Homeschool families in Salem, Oregon”
“All Mid-Willamette Valley homeschoolers and people considering homeschooling are welcome here. Regardless of your religion (or lack-thereof), family structure, or homeschooling style – if you are in the area (or are considering moving here) and want to participate, join right in! The conversation is happening at the Salem Inclusive Homeschoolers Facebook Page.”
Salem (Oregon) homeschool curriculum swap
“Buy, sell and/or trade at your own risk. Please only list homeschooling materials.”
“A place for us to discuss curriculum. To swap trade or give away supplies. To put together outings and to support one another.”
Secular Homeschooling group of Marion County, Oregon
“This group is a non-religious group.“
“Village Home provides classes and community for homeschooling families. Village Home learners are empowered to own their learning. Learners and their families select from an array of engaging, grade-free classes to enrich their at-home plans. We are the home-away-from-home for hundreds of happy homeschooling learners. Experience real choices for real learning in our community of homeschooling families.”
Woodburn Area Homeschooling Families
“This is a group for families in the Woodburn, Oregon area to connect and support each other on the journey of homeschooling. We provide opportunities for social interaction and friendship.”
Marrow
Multnomah
The Christian Homeschool Online Community Board
“The CHOC Board is a free directory of educational resources, help articles, and community bulletin board for families homeschooling in the extended Portland, Oregon, metro area. ”
“A group for homeschoolers in Portland, Oregon to share information and support.”
Homeschooling in Portland and Surrounding Areas
“A group for homeschoolers in the Portland, OR metro area. Ask questions, share resources, plan events, make friends!”
Latter-Day Saint Homeschoolers Portland, Or
Latter-Day Saint homeschool group in Portland Oregon.
Oregon Homeschool Science Club
“Oregon Homeschool Science Club families come together from all over the Portland Metro area, from Ridgefield, The Dalles, Salem, Oregon City, Seaside, and Hillsboro. There is no single style of homeschooling that guides our families, only that quality instruction and high academic experiences are common goals.”
Pdx-HUT: Homeschooled/Unschooled Teens
“This group is for people more-or-less ages 12 through 18 years old, in the Portland Metro area who are homeschooled/unschooled or consider themselves a self-directed learner. Local NBTSC campers and graduates are especially welcome.”
Portland Unschool/Homeschool Tweens
“A group for tweens that are unschooled and homeschooled. Activities, fun happenings and discussions about our homeschooled tweens ages 10-12, give or take a year.”
“This is a group for families in the Portland, Oregon area who are UNSCHOOLING, not homeschooling.”
Portland West Side Homeschoolers/Unschoolers
“Do you live west of Portland, Oregon and homeschool? Join in and let’s see if we can get some West side activities going.”
Secular Homeschoolers of Portland, Oregon
“Join this group of secular homeschoolers living in Portland, OR, who homeschool without a belief in supreme beings. Share curriculum ideas, create events, discuss issues (this can include subjects NOT pertaining to homeschooling), and make friends!”
“Village Home provides classes and community for homeschooling families. Village Home learners are empowered to own their learning. Learners and their families select from an array of engaging, grade-free classes to enrich their at-home plans. We are the home-away-from-home for hundreds of happy homeschooling learners. Experience real choices for real learning in our community of homeschooling families.”
Polk
Mid-Willamette Valley Homeschoolers
“Willamette Valley Homeschoolers is a brand new, welcoming, inclusive homeschool discussion board. It doesn’t matter if you are an unschooler, a co-op member, a traditional homeschooler, a religious homeschooler, a secular homeschooler, a member of a homeschool charter, or just thinking about the possibility of homeschooling. Everyone is welcome here.”
Homeschool recess group in Polk county.
Sherman
Tillamook
Umatilla
Union
Wallowa
Wasco
Washington
Wheeler
Yamhill
ELT – Enjoy Learning Together (Homeschool co-op)
“ELT (Enjoy Learning Together) A Bible based home school co-op established in 1994. McMinnville, Oregon Currently serving 50 families and 150 students.”
Mid-Willamette Valley Homeschoolers
“Willamette Valley Homeschoolers is a brand new, welcoming, inclusive homeschool discussion board. It doesn’t matter if you are an unschooler, a co-op member, a traditional homeschooler, a religious homeschooler, a secular homeschooler, a member of a homeschool charter, or just thinking about the possibility of homeschooling. Everyone is welcome here.”
“We are here to encourage one another in the homeschooling journey.”
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