Co-ops & Groups...
Co-ops, Music & Sports
Co-ops are groups that meet on a regular basis. They typically are geared to a certain area of interest. Registration is usually required yearly and groups often require a fee for supplies and materials.
If you would like to have your local Co-op listed, or have changes to be made, please click here.
Support Groups
Support Groups differ from Co-ops in that they are most often regional. They provide access to local activities and events in those regions. These groups also include support for legal information as well.
If you would like to have your Support Group listed, or have changes to be made, please click here.
Other places to receive support
Our Heavenly Father. This is the first place we should go to seek help. He already knows the problems you face. He already knows the solution. He is waiting and hoping you will turn to Him for guidance.
Family, friends, spouses. Many times we don't even consider asking for advice or support from our family or friends. If you believe that homeschooling is a lifestyle, then you already realize the large role our spouses play.
State & National Support Sites
- FHE - Families for Home Education-Missouri state homeschooling organization provides lobbying in Jefferson City and other statewide support. Membership is $10 and helps lobbyists demonstrate the size of homeschooling in Missouri .
- HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association - At a cost of $115 or less per year, HSLDA provides experienced legal cousel and representation by qualified attorneys to every member family who is challenged in the area of homeschooling (except in custody disputes.) All attorney's fees and costs are paid in full directy by the association. You may receive a group discount of by becoming a member of FHE - the state lobbying organization.
- NHERI -The National Home Education Research Institute's mission is to: Produce high-quality research (e.g., statistics, facts, findings) on home-based education (homeschooling). * Serve as a clearinghouse of research for the public, researchers, homeschoolers, the media, and policy makers. * Educate the public concerning the findings of all research on home education.
- NCHE - Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the freedom to homeschool. The National Center focuses on federal legislation, grassroots lobbying, research, and the media.
S.A.C. Lending Library
S.A.C.: The Springfield Area Curriculum (SAC) Library lends
curriculum to homeschool families.
Teacher's Manuals and student texts are
available in most grades and subjects.
Borrowing charge: $1 per book
for the school year.
Call or e-mail Carol Getty 417-889-6723 for information
Hours: Tuesdays 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Verify time at SAC's Calendar online.
Other Resources, Links & Blogs
- Link to new MO Law
- Resources - Full List
- WORLD Magazine - Enter code PG5NSHEM for a 10% discount!
- God's World News
- Homeschool Press Newspaper - Local newspaper created by homeschoolers

