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 Wisconsin co-ops and Wisconsin 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.
| Wisconsin Statewide Homeschool Groups | Wisconsin Regional Homeschool Groups | Wisconsin Homeschool Groups By County |
| Secular Wisconsin Homeschool Groups |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
CIRCLE
“CIRCLE (Children Involved in a Respectful Co-operative Learning Environment) is an all-inclusive, secular homeschool community and does not discriminate against anyone regarding religion, politics, race, gender, sexuality, age, educational methods, or other differentiating factors. The group is open to families seeking a respectful co-operative learning environment and community. All ages are welcome, from infants through adults.
Wisconsin Christian Homeschoolers
“Wisconsin Christian Homeschoolers is an online support group for parents in Wisconsin who are homeschooling – meaning you are filing DPI-1206 form (a Private Home Based Education Program – Homeschooling), are planning to do so in the very near future, or are using the one of the virtual/charter school options and are wanting to change to or learn more about Homeschooling in Wisconsin. We seek to encourage parents in their homeschooling endeavors and provide homeschooling support to our members.”
Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association
“Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association is a state-wide, inclusive, non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the right and freedom of parents to provide an education to their children according to their own principles and beliefs.”
Wisconsin Secular Homeschoolers (Wi.S.H)
“This group is for secular homeschoolers in Wisconsin. By secular, this means not using religion in homeschooling materials.”
“Wisconsin Unschoolers is a place for families who are unschooling in Wisconsin to connect, share, inspire, and play.”
Wisconsin Regional 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 Wisconsin Homeschool Groups | Central Wisconsin Homeschool Groups | South Wisconsin Homeschool Groups |
North Wisconsin Homeschool Groups
Appleton Christian Homeschool Fellowship
“We are homeschoolers, but first and foremost we are followers of Christ, and thus proclaim the Good News.”
“We are an association of Christian home-educating families in Northeast Wisconsin with a common vision to raise godly children and provide a home-centered, parent-directed education that will equip and prepare them for life.”
Central Wisconsin Homeschool Groups
Central Wisconsin Holistic Homeschoolers
“This was an active co-op for over 10 years and a highlight for families learning together. At this time, in-person meetings are on pause. However, it is still is a wonderful, resourceful group where you can ask questions, share events and post information related to your learning journey. Let’s continue to support each other!”
Central Wisconsin Homeschoolers
“Please join the discussion of homeschooling in Central WI! If you’d like to post an event once in a while or mention a field trip, outing, experience; that’s awesome.”
CHAT (Christian Homeschoolers Aligning Together)
“Our mission is to connect homeschoolers to each other and to opportunities that will enhance their homeschooling experience. We do this through our moderated Google email group where members can post questions, information, invitations, or buy/sell items. CHAT is a volunteer organization that is member-led. All programs and activities are member initiated and run.”
South Wisconsin Homeschool Groups
Southwest Wisconsin Community of Homeschools
“Southwest Wisconsin Community of Homeschools: an informal web network for homeschooling families throughout the hills and valleys of this beautiful corner of Wisconsin, and across the Mississippi River into Minnesota and Iowa.”
Splendor of Truth Catholic Home Educators
“Splendor of Truth Catholic Home Educators, or SOTCHE (pronounced SAH-chee), is a group of homeschooling Catholic families. All members adhere to and respect the Magisterium and Catechism of the Catholic Church. Our group’s location spans the Illinois/Wisconsin border: from southeastern Wisconsin to northeastern Illinois. We have families from Racine, WI to Lake Bluff, IL and from Lake Michigan to McHenry County, IL. Most of our activities take place near the Kenosha, WI and Gurnee, IL areas.”
Wisconsin County Groups
Most homeschooling families are looking for the direct personal connection that local homeschooling groups can provide. Below are Wisconsin homeschool groups and Wisconsin co-ops sorted by county.
| Adams | Ashland | Barron | Bayfield | Brown | Buffalo |
| Burnett | Calumet | Chippewa | Clark | Columbia | Crawford |
| Dane | Dodge | Door | Douglas | Dunn | Eau Claire |
| Florence | Fond du Lac | Forest | Grant | Green | Green Lake |
| Iowa | Iron | Jackson | Jefferson | Juneau | Kenosha |
| Kewaunee | La Crosse | Lafayette | Langlade | Lincoln | Manitowoc |
| Marathon | Marinette | Marquette | Menominee | Milwaukee | Monroe |
| Oconto | Oneida | Outagamie | Ozaukee | Pepin | Pierce |
| Polk | Portage | Price | Racine | Richland | Rock |
| Rusk | Sauk | Sawyer | Shawano | Sheboygan | St. Croix |
| Taylor | Trempealeau | Vernon | Vilas | Walworth | Washburn |
| Washington | Waukesha | Waupaca | Waushara | Winnebago | Wood |
Adams
Ashland
Barron
Bayfield
Brown
Buffalo
Burnett
Calumet
Fox Valley Wisconsin Homeschoolers and Unschoolers
“A completely inclusive and diverse homeschooling/unschooling group! We don’t discriminate based on age, race/ethnicity, income, gender, religion, political affiliation and/or sexual orientation.”
Chippewa
Clark
Columbia
Crawford
Dane
“FISH Home Education Network is a Christian network of homeschooling families from the Madison, Wisconsin area, including many surrounding communities. We offer fellowship, mentoring and a variety of clubs and activities to our members.”
Homeschoolers Exploring Activities and Resources Together (H.E.A.R.T.)
“HEART is a Madison, Wisconsin area inclusive homeschool support group.”
“Holy Family Homeschoolers is a Catholic homeschooling support group serving the Madison Diocese. Our aim is to support one another in the important mission of raising children who are well-rounded spiritually, academically, and socially, and who are, therefore, equipped to blaze trails for God and pursue sainthood. Most of us cannot imagine homeschooling without the great support that a network like Holy Family Homeschoolers offers to our families. Life-long friendship are born within HFH, and we hope we can count you among us.”
“For REACH member families in the Dane County, WI, area and our teachers: REACH is an organization to enrich the homeschool experience by providing supplemental education by group activities including music, art, physical education & other educational opportunities for grades K-8. As a teaching co-op, REACH is organized to complement the home educator’s curriculum by enhancing our children’s studies in a Christian environment supported by Biblical principles.”
T.E.A.C.H. (Training, Educating and Admonishing our Children at Home)
T.E.A.C.H. provides support and networking to approximately 20 Christian families in the greater Madison area who participate in a home-based private educational program as defined by Wisconsin’s homeschool laws.
Dodge
Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE)
“Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE) organized in 2004 as moms supported each other in their homeschooling journey. Today, the support continues with over 150 families collaborating to enrich the social and educational opportunities available. As an informal Christian group, KMHE depends on individual parents and children to take the initiative. Member enthusiasm is welcome, and needed, for lives to be nourished and opportunities to flow in the form of field trips, social gatherings, supportive posts and much more. The organization connects homeschooling families in Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, Fond Du Lac and surrounding counties.”
Door
Douglas
Dunn
Eau Claire
Florence
Fond du Lac
Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE)
“Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE) organized in 2004 as moms supported each other in their homeschooling journey. Today, the support continues with over 150 families collaborating to enrich the social and educational opportunities available. As an informal Christian group, KMHE depends on individual parents and children to take the initiative. Member enthusiasm is welcome, and needed, for lives to be nourished and opportunities to flow in the form of field trips, social gatherings, supportive posts and much more. The organization connects homeschooling families in Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, Fond Du Lac and surrounding counties.”
Forest
Grant
“CHEF is a Judeo-Christian based unincorporated nonprofit association that exists for the purpose of encouraging homeschool families based on Biblical principles.”
Green
Green Lake
Iowa
Iron
Jackson
Jefferson
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
Juneau
Kenosha
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
“If you are looking for a way to get connected to other homeschoolers in the Kenosha County area, you’ve come to the right place! We have 80 families with children ranging from pre-school through high school. You are currently on our public side of the website with general information about our homeschool group. “ “KRHEST is not affiliated with just one church body BUT we are a Christian Homeschooling group and we encourage Biblical education as well as pray at meetings and events.”
Kewaunee
La Crosse
Lafayette
Langlade
Lincoln
Manitowoc
Marathon
Marinette
Marquette
Menominee
Milwaukee
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
MAHL (Milwaukee Area Home Learners)
“MAHL is a group of homeschooling families who gather for friendship, activities, and support. Members come from all walks of life, setting aside differences in approaches to education, curriculum choices, religious and philosophical beliefs, and parenting styles to create a vibrant and inclusive homeschooling community.”
Monroe
Oconto
Oneida
Outagamie
Appleton Christian Homeschool Fellowship
“We are homeschoolers, but first and foremost we are followers of Christ, and thus proclaim the Good News.”
Fox Valley Wisconsin Homeschoolers and Unschoolers
“A completely inclusive and diverse homeschooling/unschooling group! We don’t discriminate based on age, race/ethnicity, income, gender, religion, political affiliation and/or sexual orientation.”
“Valley Home Schoolers (VHS) is a Christ-honoring and Christ-centered home schooling community of believers that promote and support home education through various academic, social, and outreach programs. “
Ozaukee
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE)
“Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE) organized in 2004 as moms supported each other in their homeschooling journey. Today, the support continues with over 150 families collaborating to enrich the social and educational opportunities available. As an informal Christian group, KMHE depends on individual parents and children to take the initiative. Member enthusiasm is welcome, and needed, for lives to be nourished and opportunities to flow in the form of field trips, social gatherings, supportive posts and much more. The organization connects homeschooling families in Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, Fond Du Lac and surrounding counties.”
MAHL (Milwaukee Area Home Learners)
“MAHL is a group of homeschooling families who gather for friendship, activities, and support. Members come from all walks of life, setting aside differences in approaches to education, curriculum choices, religious and philosophical beliefs, and parenting styles to create a vibrant and inclusive homeschooling community.”
Pepin
Pierce
Polk
Portage
Price
Racine
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
Richland
Rock
Rusk
Sauk
Sawyer
Shawano
Sheboygan
Sheboygan Secular Homeschool Group
“This is a secular homeschool group, if your family has religion you’re still welcome! Just ask that religion topics be kept off the board and if you recommend curriculum it be secular only.”
St. Croix
Taylor
Trempealeau
Vernon
Vilas
Walworth
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
Washburn
Washington
Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE)
“Kettle Moraine Home Educators (KMHE) organized in 2004 as moms supported each other in their homeschooling journey. Today, the support continues with over 150 families collaborating to enrich the social and educational opportunities available. As an informal Christian group, KMHE depends on individual parents and children to take the initiative. Member enthusiasm is welcome, and needed, for lives to be nourished and opportunities to flow in the form of field trips, social gatherings, supportive posts and much more. The organization connects homeschooling families in Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, Fond Du Lac and surrounding counties.”
MAHL (Milwaukee Area Home Learners)
“MAHL is a group of homeschooling families who gather for friendship, activities, and support. Members come from all walks of life, setting aside differences in approaches to education, curriculum choices, religious and philosophical beliefs, and parenting styles to create a vibrant and inclusive homeschooling community.”
Waukesha
Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators
“We are a Catholic homeschool support group serving nearly 200 families in Southeastern Wisconsin. We have families in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson Counties.”
MAHL (Milwaukee Area Home Learners)
“MAHL is a group of homeschooling families who gather for friendship, activities, and support. Members come from all walks of life, setting aside differences in approaches to education, curriculum choices, religious and philosophical beliefs, and parenting styles to create a vibrant and inclusive homeschooling community.”
Waupaca
Waushara
Winnebago
Fox Valley Wisconsin Homeschoolers and Unschoolers
“A completely inclusive and diverse homeschooling/unschooling group! We don’t discriminate based on age, race/ethnicity, income, gender, religion, political affiliation and/or sexual orientation.”
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