Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma Department of Education
Phone: Accreditation, OK Department of Education (405) 521-3333
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' RESOURCE ORGANIZATION (HERO) of Oklahoma
HERO is an open-membership group that acts as a resource for individuals and other open-membership groups in the state. Fall conference, quarterly newsletter, annual directory, Oklahoma Homeschooling Handbook, open email list for Oklahoma homeschoolers.
Address: 302 N. Coolidge, Enid, OK 73703-3819
Email: hero@oklahomahomeschooling.org
Web: http://www.oklahomahomeschooling.org
TULSA HOME EDUCATORS
Sponsors spelling and geography bees. THE NEWS, a large bimonthly publication full of local and statewide events, classes,support group info available by subscription. Also operates a book benevolence ministry for home educators with over 10,000 books distributed yearly for free. THE Leadership Coalition is an organization made up of many Tulsa-area homeschooling groups.
Address: P.O. Box 813, Glenpool, OK 74033
Contact: Linda Duntley
Phone: (918) 322-3984
Email: lduntley@aol.com
Web: http://www.tulsahomeeducators.com
Oklahoma Christian Home Educators Consociation
To equip, inform, and encourage home educators through events, communications, and resources and to protect their God-given right to direct the education and training of their children to the glory of God.
Address: 3801 NW 63rd St, Building 3, Suite 236, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: 405-810-0386
Email: staff@ochec.com
Web: http://www.ochec.com/
Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) of Oklahoma
When C.H.E.F. was officially organized in 1984, the founding families felt that a home educational organization whose sole purpose was to meet educational needs was not enough. Since they were coming from a Christian perspective, home education, to them, had a much greater significance than just academics. Their convictions were based upon a "Christian World View." Although they recognized the right of any individual of any persuasion to home educate, they chose to limit membership to their organization to only those of similar Christian beliefs and standards. While the founding families did not want to discriminate against any particular Christian denomination, they did want to only include those potential members whose beliefs were consistent with traditional evangelical Christianity. Thus the Statement of Faith that we now have was written. As a result, the organization would not only provide a means to participate in support groups, field trips, and any other home educational function but would also help shield the children from the ungodly influences and humanistic world views.
Address: P.O. Box 471363, Tulsa, OK 74147-1363
Contact: Larry Mason
Phone: 918-583-7323
Web: http://www.chefok.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!
SAM NOBLE OKLAHOMA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Over 300 million years of Oklahoma's natural history can be seen in a 195,000 square foot facility.
Address: 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma 73072. (University of Oklahoma Campus)
Phone: (405) 325-4712.
Web: http://www.omnh.ou.edu/
OMNIPLEX
An amusement park for the mind! Where science electrifies, aerospace takes flight, technology surrounds, imagination blooms, and wonders never cease.
Address: 2100 NE 52nd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7198
Phone: (405) 602-OMNI
Email: jtabor@omniplex.org
Web: http://www.omniplex.org/
Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
Welcome to a favorite family destination! We've created a special place where children of all ages come each to year to explore a world of fun through interactive play. As you explore our website, be sure to Take a Virtual Tour. You'll discover our hands-on award winning museum is in part, an imaginary town where children can roleplay in a variety of career opportunities. Another part of our museum is dedicated to self-discovery in the world of healthcare and science exhibitions. See our surgical suite, complete with actual footage of surgery. Our outside play area holds a 12,000 square foot Castle Maze and a train, the SuperSONIC Express!
Address: 1714 Highway 9 West, Seminole, OK
Phone: 405-382-0950
Web: http://www.jasminemoran.com/frameset.html
Myriad Gardens
Discover a breathtaking paradise nestled in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. The Myriad Botanical Gardens feature 17 acres of colorfully landscaped gardens surrounding the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory.
Address: 301 W Reno, OKC, OK 73102
Phone: 405-297-3995
Web: http://www.myriadgardens.com/index.html
Oklahoma City Zoo
The Oklahoma City Zoological Park and Botanical Garden shall contribute to an understanding and preservation of the earth's natural resources through positive recreational and educational experiences. The Zoo will also conduct and participate in scientifically based conservation programs that benefit animal and plant communities, both at the Zoo and in nature.
Address: 2101 NE 50th St, OKC, OK 73111
Phone: 405-424-3344
Web: http://www.okczoo.com/
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Under the direction of Maestro Joel Levine, the Philharmonic offers a variety of services to central Oklahoma including eight Classics Series concerts, six Pops Series concerts, three Discovery Family Series concerts, Youth concerts for grade-school children in the metropolitan area and provides orchestra services to Ballet Oklahoma and Canterbury Choral Society.
Address: 428 West California, Suite 210, OKC, OK 73102
Ticket office: 405-TICKETS
Web: www.okcphilharmonic.org/
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.
