Homeschooling in Houston.... where do we even start? This is a question I get a lot… and I also wanted to know the answer.
Fortunately this community is full of experts that are nice enough to share their knowledge! Below are resources to get us started with Homeschooling in Houston. (And I did start homeschooling in Houston!)
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Get started Homeschooling in Houston:
- Texas Home School Coalition
- Learn about the laws and watch a series of videos on what to consider before homeschooling, and how to start.
- There are also a couple THSC Homeschool Conventions.
- The Homeschool Store
- Not only do they have supplies and curriculums, but they provide all the information you need to get started.
- Learn what subjects each age needs, watch videos about getting started and let the knowledgeable staff guide you.
Find a Homeschooling Group:
You can find a Homeschooling Group in your area. These are a huge source of information and resources. Some groups are:
Tell us if you have more you recommend!
University Model/Co-op Homeschooling Options:
Some schools offer hybrid programs where you are onsite for a couple days and homeschool on the other days.
- Trinity Classical School – On-campus classes meet two days per week (Monday and Wednesday), with at-home learning occurring on the alternate days.
- Kingwood Bible Church has an excellent home school program.
- Legacy Prep Christian Academy (The Woodlands) – University model school that is half private school half homeschool.
- Some private Co-Ops allow kids to attend a "school" a couple days a week and to teach at home the rest of the week.
Homeschool Curriculums:
- Find homeschool curriculums at The Homeschool Store.
- 102 Homeschool Curriculums is a book that has been recommended to help match your teaching style to your child's learning styles.
Houston Homeschooling Events:
Find Houston Area Homeschool Days, Labs and Classes.
- Houston Homeschool Events
- For Houston Area Homeschool Days, Labs and Classes, go HERE!
Houston Homeschool Sports:
- HYCA (Homeschool Christian Youth Association) provides home schooled young men the opportunity to compete and excel in competitive basketball. They have teams to accommodate boys ages 9 through the High School Varsity Level. They compete against public schools, private schools and homeschool organizations.
Thanks to Amy H, Kimberly R, Pat S, Nicole W, Kyla H, Sarah C for getting me started!
If you have more suggestions for homeschooling in Houston, let us know!
Kim says
I am new to Crosby Texas and I have a very smart 4 yr old boy.
I was wondering were I could get some resources about homeschooling in my area .
Thank you
Jill Jarvis says
Kim -
I think the Texas Home School Coalition is a good place to start. I'll ask the group for more ideas in the Crosby area too.
Jill
Han says
Baytown Secular Homeschoolers Chat on FB. There's a co-op too, find out more about it there.
Also, Houston Freethinking Homeschoolers' name has been changed to Houston Secular Homeschoolers. Check us out!!
Harold says
Another useful resource is http://houston.areahomeschoolclasses.com, which lists various co-ops, classes, and programs for homeschool families in the Houston area.
Jill Jarvis says
Thanks Harold!
Anna Pizana says
Jill,
I noticed your post. I applaud you for learning about home school curriculum and support groups. You probably have a good idea about Texas requirements for homeschooling by now. I know several families who home school in this city. I thought this site would be helpful http://www.a2zhomeschooling.com for someone new. It is the list of groups in Houston by area.
Anna Pizana
Founder & President
WeTestKids.com
http://WeTestKids.com
Cleopatra scales says
I'm trying to find a home school cause behind in school he 17 in the 9th grade
Jube Dankworth says
There is another resource for everything homeschool and Houston: Greater Houston Area Home Educators,
http://g-hah.org
https://www.facebook.com/GHAH.FB
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreaterHoustonAreaHomeEducators/
Mary says
Thanks for this post! There are so many homeschoolers and very few very good resources. You are the first page that comes up when I look for things! I would love to see you really dive into the issue even more -- where are there classes (at least centrally, but maybe by region). In Houston, there are arboretum, glassel, art school on the boulevard, zoo, etc classes during the homeschool day (which usually means not saturdays/sundays to homeschool families who tend to keep their weekends open). But there are more, and they're so hard to find. There are a whole bunch of pages that are otu of date online, with links to groups that no longer exist. I'd love to be able to point people here because we already love your site for thorough info.
Jill Jarvis says
Mary -
Thanks. 🙂 Did you see this page? http://www.bigkidsmallcity.com/2017/12/houston-area-homeschool-days-labs-and-classes/
Jill
Kathleen Jones says
Hi Jill,
I’m a twenty year teacher looking to start a homeschool pod.
Do you know of any sights where I can share my information to people looking for homeschooling?
Thanks so much, I have followed you for many years, attending many events you have recommended.
Kathleen Jones
Kj’s Homeschool Pod
Jill Jarvis says
Kathleen - I'd try the homeschool groups listed in the post. Also, feel free to email me at Jill @BigKidSmallCity.com. Thanks! Jill
Brandy L Easley says
Looking to home school 3boys that they love first time they need to get back on track on there right grades year round can they help quickly
Jill Jarvis says
They are a great resource!
Kelly says
Imagine my delight to find Jill B Jarvis - my OG Houston guru - has a post on homeschooling in Houston! The universe is smiling on me today. 😉
@Jill, or any experienced homeschoolers, could you point me to more of a "personal blog" type resource (or book), etc where someone discusses (1) the decision to homeschool and (2) how homeschooling fits (or doesn't) with a working-parent's (from remote, not full-time) career?
Many thanks for any guidance.
Jill Jarvis says
LOL 🙂
I've found The Homeschool Store, in Houston, to be very helpful. I'm sure others have more online resources... but I generally take all my questions to the staff at the store!