Louisiana Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and Calvert School will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
Louisiana Department of Education
Phone: Jackie Bobbett (225) 342-0178
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Home school Support Groups
Home school support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
ALLIANCE OF BATON ROUGE AREA HOMESCHOOL (ABRAH)
A inclusive, member-run group of homeschoolers, serving those families who choose to homeschool by networking through activities, events, and Yahoo Group. We host park days, field trips, Parent's Night Out, and other activities.
Address: 930 High Lake Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Email: Alliance_of_Baton_Rouge_Area_Homeschool-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web: http://members.cox.net/abrah/
NORTHSHORE HOME EDUCATORS
An inclusive and diverse, family-lead support group for all homeschoolers on the Northshore, including: Slidell, Pearl River, Lacombe, Mandeville, Covington, Folsom and beyond. Serving Slidell, Mandeville, Covington, and all Northshore communities.
Email: villagefrogs@charter.net
Web: http://www.geocities.com/nshomeed/fun_at_home.html
BATON ROUGE HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION (BRHA)
A totally inclusive support group for homeschooling families in the Baton Rouge area and surrounding parishes. We have weekly park days and frequent educational field trips.
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brhassociation
Email: brhassociation-owner@yahoogroups.com
Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF)
The Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) of Louisiana is a Christian organization comprised of Christian home school support groups from around the state. This gives CHEF of Louisiana an effective membership of hundreds of families without competing with local support groups for memberships. The unique relationship CHEF of Louisiana has with local support groups offers each home school family the comprehensive, unified and affordable support it needs at local and state levels.
Address: PO Box 226. Maurice, LA 70555
Phone: 888-876-CHEF (2433)
Web: http://www.chefofla.org/
Educational Excursions
Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!
ALLIGATOR BAYOU SWAMP TOURS
Cruise with us into the wild beauty of the Spanish Lake Basin, a primitive wilderness of swamps, bayous and lakes teeming with alligators, birds, cultural history and the Cajun joie de vivre for which Louisiana is famous. Experience the riches of the Cajun culture and others that settled this wetlands paradise 300 years ago.
Located just 15 minutes from Baton Rouge, Alligator Bayou invites you to laugh, learn and let the good times roll during our fun, entertaining eco-swamp tour or your corporate, private or school event on our bayou-side pavilion.
Phone: (225) 677-8297
Web: www.alligatorbayou.com
JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK & RESERVE (Barataria)
Includes an education center and eight miles of boardwalk and trails through a cypress swamp.
Address: 7400 Hwy 45, Marrero, LA 70003;
Phone: (504) 589-2330.
Web: http://www.nps.gov/jela/
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
