New Mexico 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.
New Mexico Department of Education
Phone: Drucie Herrera (505) 827-6909
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.
ABQ HOMESCHOOLERS
Based in Albuquerque, NM. Offering New Mexico homeschoolers information and support, including online forum, a detailed overview of local homeschooling law, and advice about local resources. We are also a support group offering social support, fun, and enriching educational activities. We welcome all homeschoolers to our two weekly park days on the east and west sides of Albuquerque.
Email: Form / Contact Page
Web: http://www.abqhomeschool.com
LEA COUNTY HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Based in Lea County, NM. A group of parents and children who have come together to provide support, encouragement, and social situations which we would be unable to provide as individuals, such as field day events, special field trips, etc.
Contact: Lori McCulloch
Email: info@leacountyhomeschool.com
Web: http://www.leacountyhomeschool.com
Christian Association of Parent Educators - New Mexico (CAPE-NM)
CAPE-NM is the acronym for Christian Association of Parent Educators - New Mexico, dedicated to serving God by providing Biblical encouragement and information on home school law and resources to interested parents, legislators, and officials. CAPE is an incorporated 501c3 organization, directed by a board subscribing to a Christian statement of faith. CAPE's purpose is to minister to, to encourage, and to inform the entire home school community, regardless of religion.
Address: PO Box 3203, Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone: 505-898-8548
Email: info@cape-nm.org
Web: http://www.cape-nm.org/pages/capenm/index.php
DRIVE Christian Support Group for Homeschooler Teens
D.R.I.V.E. is a Christian support group for homeschooled teens in the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is more than just a social group, although we will have a tremendous amount of fun!
Serving Albuquerque, NM
Contact: Rosanna
Phone: (505) 401-4080
Email: info@abqteendrive.com
http://www.abqteendrive.com
Sierra County Homeschool Association
Sierra County Homeschool Association provides support for the homeschool education process. The independence of homeschoolers is respected and supported with activities and materials chosen by the members. SCHA provides both social and academic events for anyone interested in supporting homeschooling and homeschoolers. Membership is currently free. When we work together, the stars are the limit!
P.O. Box 1629, Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Contact: Kim Audette
Phone: (505) 744-4005 or (505) 740-1988
Email: kcaudette@yahoo.com
http://www.scha.5u.com
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!
BRADBURY SCIENCE MUSEUM
The Bradbury Science Museum is located at 15th and Central in downtown Los Alamos, the home of Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Museum serves as a bridge between the Laboratory and the community, helping to improve science education and science literacy. The Museum also serves as a window to the Laboratory, interpreting the Laboratory's history and current research.
Address: Mail Stop C330, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545
Phone: (505) 667-4444
Fax: (505) 665-6932
Email: web-bsm@lanl.gov
Web: http://www.lanl.gov/museum/
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY
Starting Nov. 18th, 2007: Temples and Tombs: Treasures of Egyptian Art from The British Museum. A collection of magnificent objects spanning the full range of pharaonic history, from shortly before the Third Dynasty, about 2686 B.C., to the Roman occupation of the fourth century A.D. The exhibition provides a rare opportunity to view renowned Egyptian masterworks and lesser-known treasures before their final return to The British Museum.
Address: 2000 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: (505) 243-7255
Email: tcolaughlin@cabq.gov
Web: http://www.cabq.gov/museum/
Explora!
Explora: creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy of lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology and art.
Address: 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 505-224-8300
Email: explora@explora.us
Web: http://www.explora.us/ExploraPHP/english/index.php
Santa Fe Children's Museum
The Santa Fe Children's Museum is a place for families to learn and play together. The interactive exhibits, beauty of the outdoor garden, diversity of programs, and professional staff make for a special museum visit.
Address: 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505-989-8359
Email: children@santafechildrensmuseum.org
Web: http://santafechildrensmuseum.org/
Museum Hill
Santa Fe has four world-class museums presenting the art, history and culture of the Native American Southwest, the Spanish colonial past, and folk traditions from around the world.
Phone: 505-476-1200
Web: http://www.museumhill.org/
Museum of Natural History
The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History is located in the Mesilla Valley Mall and is dedicated to broadening people's understanding of natural history, science, and the environment of New Mexico and the Chihuahuan Desert. We offer exhibits and educational programs geared towards this mission. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center houses more than 40 live animals from our area.
Address: 700 S. Telshor Blvd, #1608, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: 575-532-3370
Web: http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/museums/nhm.shtm
Atomic Education Online
The National Atomic Museum Education Department actively engages and explores issues in nuclear science and history by providing quality experiential based interactive tours and programs.
Address: 1905 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 504-245-2137
Email: info@atomiceducation.org
Web: http://www.atomiceducation.org/index.html
New Mexico Museum of Space History
The mission of the museum is to educate the people of New Mexico and our visitors from around the world in the history, science, and technology of space. The museum stresses the significant role that the state of New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program through collecting, preserving, and interpreting significant artifacts relevant to the history of space.
Address: Top of highway 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Voicemail: 575-437-2840
Email: noel.romero@state.nm.us
Web: http://www.nmspacemuseum.org/index.php
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.
