Minnesota 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.

Minnesota Department of Education

Phone: Homeschool Department (651) 582-8471

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.

ECLECTIC COMMUNITY OF HOMESCHOOLING OPPORTUNITIES IN MINNESOTA (ECHO-MN)

Serving Twin Cities and greater MN. An inclusive outreach group designed to help families with children of all ages learn about homeschooling. Offers quarterly meetings, egroup communication, and connection with local support groups.

Email: echo-mn@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.echo-mn.org

HOME EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE

Based in Burnsville. Secular group for preschool-8th grade offering high quality, tutor-taught classes in Science, Spanish, Art, and Drama. We also offer service learning, many field trips, and family support. We meet once a week Sept. through May.

Phone: (651) 699-1170
Email: donovans4@usfamily.net
Web: http://www.hedfex.org

Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE)

MACHE was organized in 1983 in order to encourage Christian families in accordance with Biblical principles. MACHE's reason for forming was to assist parents as they bring their children up "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4b NASB)

Address: PO BOX 32308, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 866-717-9070
Email: info@mache.org
Web: www.mache.org

Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance

Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance (MHA) is a statewide organization that provides information and support to homeschooling families. The group started out informally in 1982. MHA incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1991, and has been extending a helping hand to Minnesota homeschoolers ever since.

MHA is nonsectarian - there is no religious affiliation or orientation, and people of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. Our members are a diverse group of families with different backgrounds and different approaches to homeschooling, but we all share a common goal: to encourage and facilitate families that choose to educate their children at home.

Address: PO Box 40486, St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 612-288-9662 or 888-346-7622
Email: mha@homeschoolers.org
Web: http://www.homeschoolers.org/home

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!

NIAGARA CAVE

One of the largest caves in the Midwest. 60-foot waterfall, naturally sculptured passages, ancient fossils, and stalactite and stalagmite formations. Educational video presentation and gemstone mining packages available. Niagara cave is a constant 48 degrees year around, so a light jacket or sweatshirt is suggested. 

Phone: (507) 886-6606; (800) 837-6606
Email: niagara@means.net
Web: www.niagaracave.com

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

LaCrosse. Unleash your student's imaginations with an educational and entertaining field trip to the Children's Museum in downtown La Crasse, WI. Two-hour field trips are scheduled between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, Tuesdays through Fridays. The field trip costs $3.50 per child. Field trip groups must be preregistered to receive discount rate.

Phone: (608) 784-2652
Web: www.childmuseumlax.org/

Duluth Children's Museum

The Duluth Children's Museum has served the upper Midwest nearly 80 years. It is the fifth oldest children's museum in the nation. Started in a school classroom by Mable Wing, it served the mission of the organization through a general collection. Moving from a school building to the A. M. Chisholm family home on Second Street and now to shared space in Duluth's Depot, the museum has been true to its origin.

Address: 506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 218-733-7543
Email: explore@duluthchildrensmuseum.org
Web: http://www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org/index.htm

Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum is dedicated to providing children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. The Museum helps to instill a life-long love of learning by nuturing the real-world skills children need to become engaged citizens in the future.

Address: 10 West Seventh St, St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-225-6000
Web: http://mcm.org/index.php

Headwaters Science Center

Headwaters Science Center's mission is to provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for all children and adults in its northern Minnesota service area with scientific and technological interactive displays, exhibits, and programs currently unavailable in the region. The center will work with northern school representatives to assure that exhibits and programs will enhance and supplement formal educational offerings.

Address: 413 Beltrami Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-444-4472
Email: contact@hscbemidji.org
Web: http://www.hscbemidji.org/index.htm

Science Museum of Minnesota

Our mission is to turn on the science: realizing the potential of policy makers, educators, and individuals to achieve full civic and economic participation in the world.

Address: 120 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-221-9444
Email: info@smm.org
Web: http://www.smm.org/

The Works: A Technology Discovery Center

Bring your family and enjoy unique exhibits that are designed to delight visitors ages 5 to 12, demystify technology and inspire interest in the way things work.

Address: 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN 55424
Phone: 952-848-4848
Email: info@theworks.org
Web: http://www.theworks.org/index.htm

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.