Washington 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.
Washington Department of Education
Phone: Kristen Smith (360) 725-6433
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.
CLARK COUNTY HOME EDUCATORS (CCHE)
CCHE offers support and information in areas pertaining to home education such as local support group listings, state law information, local and national resources. Also serves as a political watch group for issues and concerns related to homeschooling freedoms.
Address: P.O. Box 5941, Vancouver 98668
Phone: (360) 576-5357
Email: cchome.ed@juno.com
Web: http://www.cchomeed.org
FAMILY ACADEMY/ ACADEMY NORTHWEST
Family Academy is a not-for-profit homeschool organization serving the state of Washington. The Academy links independent teachers with homeschooling families with over 40 learning centers state-wide. Family Academy offers fully accredited transcipts and a high school diploma. Academy graduates earned $840,000.00 (139 students) in academic scholarships for the 2004-2005 calendar year.
Address: P.O. Box 66839, Seattle, WA 98166
Contact: Barbara Laxdal
Phone: (800) 877-4586
Fax: (206) 246-5618
Email: barbaral@academynorthwest.net
Web: http://www.familyacademy.org
ACTS HOME SCHOOL
South location - Puyallup; North location - Renton. ACTS meets from September to June. In addition to our class days, we offer a variety of events such as field trips, missions, holiday parties, homeschool support, etc. For our class days we have three 8-week sessions that offer a variety of classes to children from birth to high school.
Email: info@actshomeschool.com
Web: http://www.actshomeschool.com
HOMESCHOOLERS ON WHIDBEY
Homeschoolers on Whidbey is a non-profit, inclusive support group dedicated to serving all homeschoolers on Whidbey Island. Annual membership dues are $15 and include regular news, field trips, classes, special events, and social opportunities. We meet in Oak Harbor, usually the second Monday of each month.
Address: P.O. Box 761, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Contact: Carmen
Email: newcontacts@howonline.org
Web: http://www.howonline.org
Christian Homeschool Network of Washington
Address: 10638 SE 236th St. Kent, WA 98031
Email: chnow@msn.com
Web: http://www.chnow.org/services.aspx
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!
JOB CARR CABIN MUSEUM
Enjoy Ray Egan, prominent local actor and historian, as he presents the heartwarming story of George Washington Bush through the eyes of Ezra Meeker, Sunday, February 8.
Address: 2350 North 30th, in Old Town Park, Tacoma, WA.
Phone: (253) 627-5405
Email: jkiah-saslav@jobcarrmuseum.org
Web: http://www.jobcarrmuseum.org
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
Fascination and FUN come together! People of all ages can explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington's past speak about their lives.
Address: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA
Phone: (253) 272-3500
Email: 253-798-5922
Web: http://www.wshs.org/
COLUMBIA RIVER EXHIBITION OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY (CREHST)
This facility features a variety of two- and three-dimensional exhibits and displays. Visitors will be entertained with interactive, hands-on displays and activities.
Address: 95 Lee Boulevard (street address), P.O. Box 1890 Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 943-9000
Web: http://www.crehst.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.
