Nebraska 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.
Nebraska Department of Education
Phone: Beth Bolte (402) 471-2795 and Micki Iverson (402) 471-1894
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.
HOME EDUCATORS NETWORK (HEN)
A service organization designed to provide practical help, support and encouragement for homeschoolers throughout Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. HEN provides a bi-monthly new homeschooler orientation meeting, a summer conference, a used curriculum sale and an Email tree, as well as a monthly newsletter complete with timely articles and information about groups, activities and opportunities of interest to area homeschool families. We are an HSLDA discount group.
Address: P.O. Box 460664, Papillion, NE 68046
Email: board@omahahen.org
Web: http://www.omahahen.org
WESTERN NEBRASKA HOME EDUCATORS NETWORK (WNHEN)
Serving Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming, our members offer a wide range of activities and events for all ages from a homeschool band to field trips to graduation and so much more. We also offer a weekly cooperative for homeschooling families in the fall and spring which includes specific classes for all ages such as music, science, art, college prep and much more.
Address: P.O. Box 925, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Contact: Virginia Mues
Phone: (308) 436-5124
Email: wnhen@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/western_nebraska/
Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association (NCHEA)
The NCHEA is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization founded in 1986 to encourage and support Christian families in the education of their children at home in accordance with Biblical principles and to support the rights of Christian parents to homeschool their children.
Address: PO BOX 57041, Lincoln, NE 68505-7041
Phone: 402-423-4297
Web: www.nchea.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!
OMAHA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
The Mission of Omaha Children’s Museum is to engage the imagination and create an excitement about learning.
Address: 500 South 20th, St., Omaha
Phone: (402) 343-6164
Email: discover@ocm.org
Web: http://www.ocm.org
EDGERTON EXPLORER CENTER
The Edgerton Explorit Center exists to instill and nurture in all people the joy of scientific discovery and exploration through hands-on learning experiences. Located in Dr. Harold Edgerton's home town, the EEC inspires kids age 2 to 92 through exciting activities and state-of-the-art programming. Come join us as we help you see through the eyes of discovery!
Address: 208 16th St., Aurora, NE 68818
Phone: (877) 694 - 4032
Web: http://www.edgerton.org/
Children's Discovery Zone
The Children's Discovery Zone offers a "miniature children's museum" located within the Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center. This innovative addition to the museum consists of hands-on activity areas, each with a separate and unique focus, but all designed to give children the opportunity to learn by doing and exploring. The Discovery Zone is designed specifically for children ages two to eleven and their families.
Address: 515 Queen City Blvd, Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone: 402-371-3886
Web: http://www.elkhornvalleymuseum.org/discovery.htm
Children's Museum of Central Nebraska
Mission Statement: Nurturing Imaginations
Address: 12th and Marian Rd, Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: 402-463-3300
Email: director@cmocn.org
Kidzone: Kearney Area Children's Museum
The Kearney Area Children's Museum provides fun, interactive, educational experiences for children which stimulate creative play and expression, while supporting connections within the family, the community, and the world around us.
Address: 2005 1st Ave, Kearney NE 68847
Phone: 308-698-2228
Web: http://www.kearneykidzone.com/
Lincoln Children's Museum
The Lincoln Children's Museum invites children to create, discover, and learn through the power of play.
Address: 1420 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-477-4000
Web: http://www.lincolnchildrensmuseum.org/aLCM.php
North Platte Area Children's Museum
The North Platte Area Children's Museum is dedicated to serving the needs of children, families and schools as a center of learning and discovery. The Museum is a place for children a parents to experience the wonders of science, culture, life and the arts in a unique and interactive atmosphere. We strive to develop a feeling of excitement about learning and exploring.
Address: 314 North Jeffers St, North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: 308-532-3512
Web: http://www.northplattechildrensmuseum.com/index.htm
Mueller Planetarium
Address: 212 Morrill Hall, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: 402-472-2641
Email: Mueller@spacelaser.com
Web: http://www.spacelaser.com/index.html
University of Nebraska State Museum
Address: 307 Morrill Hall, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588
Phone: 402-472-2642
Web: http://www.museum.unl.edu/index.html
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.
