Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Department of Education
Phone: Christy Ballard (615) 741-2921
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.
COLLEGEDALE AREA HOMESCHOOLERS
We serve Collegedale, Ooltewah, Chattanooga, North Georgia and anyone who wants to join us. Support group meetings are held at Collegedale City Hall. Classes are provided for the children during this time.
Address: 4319B Katy Kim Lane, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Contact: Angie Lippard
Phone: (423) 396-9488
Email: teacher2mykids@aol.com
Web: http://www.teacher2mykids.com
GRAINGER COUNTY HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
We are a group of homeschooling families located in the rural area of Grainger County (and the surrounding counties of Eastern Tennessee), with an exchange of advice on home schooling, friendship, and support, and organizing of play dates and field trips.
Address: 204 Georgie Bull Ln, Rutledge, TN 37861
Contact: Lisa Weir
Phone: (865) 828-5831
Email: GraingerCountyHSA-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GraingerCountyHSA/
HOME EDUCATORS SUPPORTING CHOICES, OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS IN LEARNING (HomES COOL)
We are an inclusive group serving the Maury and Marshall County areas in Middle Tennessee. We are an active group with lots of activities for kids of all ages, and support and help for parents.
Address: 152 Stanfill Drive, Columbia, TN 38401
Contact: Teri Hill
Phone: (931) 380-0428
Email: homes_cool_group@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.homescool.homestead.com
Bradley County Home Educators
Bradley County Home Educators is a Christian-based homeschool support group that exists to provide encouragement and support, fellowship, and spiritual leadership to those who are seeking to teach their children at home. We invite all people regardless of creed, race, or ethnic background. However, it should be understood that BCHE is committed to Biblical standards in all its endeavors, including activities, field trips, standards of behavior, and manner of interaction. We seek to provide an informational network to our members about teaching methods, educational opportunities, and pertinent current events. We seek to provide a forum for the development of Christian character by providing a wide variety of social and educational opportunities. Our group is dedicated to supporting families in making their personal home education experience a rich and satisfying one.
Web: http://www.bche.org/index.html
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!
RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM OF THE SMOKIES
An interactive, educational experience while building an understanding of the aquatic world and the need to conserve and protect it.
Address: 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
Phone: (888) 240-1358 Toll Free.
Web: http://www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com/
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS
Encourages the curiosity and imagination of children and their families through interactive exhibitions, programs and resources that help demystify the arts, sciences, humanities and technology.
Address: 2525 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 458-2678
Email: paul.laney@cmom.com
Web: http://www.cmom.com/
HANDS ON! REGIONAL MUSEUM
Become a pioneer, an explorer, or an inventor, ready to find new places and experience new things, like science, the world around us and technology.
Address: 315 East Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: (423) 434-4263
Email: handson@handsonmuseum.org
Web: http://www.handsonmuseum.org/
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM
There's always something new to see and do at Creative Discovery Museum. We believe that kids learn best when they're having fun.
That's why we make everything we do fun and exciting for children of all ages. Click on these links to find more fun things for kids and their parents to enjoy. There are clubs just for kids, camps, art lessons, science shows, exciting overnight adventures, gooey workshops and parties galore. Discover and have fun!
Address: 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-756-2738
Email: Info@cdmfun.org
Web: http://www.cdmfun.org/
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM
Your Tennessee Aquarium experience, which will take at least two hours, includes admission to both River Journey and Ocean Journey. For express entry purchase tickets in advance online or become a Tennessee Aquarium member. Add an IMAX movie for just $5!
Address: One Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37401-2048
Phone: (800) 262-0695; 423-265-0698
Email: brochure@tnaqua.org
Web: http://www.tnaqua.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.
