Ohio Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and we 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
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
Ohio Department of Education
Robert Hubbell (614) 644-2636
Sandra hay (614) 644-2632
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.
Homeschool Support Groups
Homeschool 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 listing does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented above.
Christian Home Educators of Ohio (CHEO)
CHEO acknowledges that the Lord Jesus Christ must be central and supreme in the rearing of our children, and that Biblical education is an inseparable part pf the Christian faith.
CHEO seeks to preserve the God-given, constitutional; right to home educate, and to support and encourage families in fulfilling this Biblical responsibility.
Address: 117 W. Main St. Ste 103, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 710-654-3331
Fax: 740-654-3337
E-mail: cheo@cheohome.org
Web: http://cheohome.org/
Home Educators Cooperative Learning Community
Mission: To promote information, resources, and support to home educators, their families, and those interested in home education.
To provide information regarding educational and social opportunities that encompass cooperative, nurturing and multi-generational environments for adults, teens and children in the homeschool community.
To promote an open and inclusive community for home educators in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.
Address: P.O. Box 2392, Westerville, OH 43086
Phone: (614) 678-2228
Email: info@HECLC.com
Web: http://www.heclc.com/
Ashland Richland Christian Home Educators (ARCHE)
The purpose of ARCHE is to: mutually support and encourage one another in our God-given task of raising Godly children, provide educational opportunities for our families, give our children the opportunity to build friendships with others who share their unique experience of being taught at home and to be a positive witness for home education to the community and to government agencies.
Address: P.O. Box 61, Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 281-2023 or (419) 289-7730
Email: A_R_C_H_E@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.anobadiah.net/arche.htm
Christian Home Educators Coop (CHEP)
The purpose of Christian Home Educators Co-op is to support and promote home education by Christian parents in the Northeast Ohio area. We do this by adhering to the following statement:
We desire to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in all that we do.
We desire to assist Christian home educators in our area by providing support, fellowship, and communication.
We desire to assist in providing education, training, and nurturing for our children according to Biblical doctrine.
We desire to provide information, ideas, and activities to our members and members of other groups.
We endeavor to encourage one-another in the pursuit of Godly character, wisdom, and knowledge.
We endeavor to promote the rights of Christian homeschoolers.
All CHEC members must agree with our group's mission statement.
Email: questions@checonline.org
Web: http://www.checonline.org/
North East Ohio Home School Connection (NEOHSC)
The northeast Ohio home school connection is a secular home schooling support group. We welcome all home schoolers including traditional, on-line, eclectic, and unschoolers.
The group's purpose is to help home schoolers find like-minded friends and plan children's activities, mom's nights, and family events.
Email: info@neohsc.com
Web: http://www.neohsc.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!
Invent Now
Invent Now is a non-profit organization that brings to the world a wide range of programs, places, content and other experiences. Everything we offer is in service of our mission: to celebrate and foster the spirit and practice of invention - the innate human impulse that drives social and economic progress.
Address: 221 South Broadway, Akron, Ohio 44308-1505
Phone: 330-762-4463
Email: museum@invent.org
Web: http://www.invent.org/
Cleveland Museum of Art
The mission of the Cleveland Museum of Art is to fulfill its dual roles as one of the world's most distinguished comprehensive art museums and as one of northeastern Ohio's principle civic and cultural institutions. The museum, established in 1913 "for the benefit of all the people forever," seeks to bring the pleasure and meaning of art to the broadest possible audience in accordance with the highest aesthetic, intellectual and professional standards. Toward this end the museum augments, preserves, exhibits and fosters understanding of the outstanding collections of world art it holds in trust for the public and presents complementary exhibitions and programs. The Cleveland Museum of Art embraces its leadership role in collecting, scholarship, education and community service.
Address: 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone: 1-888-CMA-0033
Email: info@clevelandart.org
Web: http://www.clevelandart.org/
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating experiences that foster a sense of wonder, share knowledge, and advocate active involvement with wildlife and wild places. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is proud to offer programs for children and adults, school groups and families. Each year our programs reach over 300,000 people.
Address: 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220-1399
Phone: 1-800-94-HIPPO
Email: info@cincinnatizoo.org
Web: http://www.cincyzoo.org/
Great Lakes Science Center
The Great Lakes Science Center is one of America's largest interactive science museums. More than 400 exciting "hands-on" exhibits, breathtaking OMNIMAX films, daily demonstrations and exciting educational programs show visitors the interdependency of science, environment and technology, particularly in the Great Lakes Region.
Address: 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-694-2000
Web: http://www.greatscience.com/
Cincinnati Art Museum
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 60,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Art Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year.
Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions or participate in the Art Museum's wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free for all, plus Art Museum members receive additional benefits.
Address: 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 639-2995
Web: http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Celebrating its 125th year in 2007, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals representing 600 species. Top attractions include The RainForest, Northern Trek, Australian Adventure, African Savanna, Waterfowl Lake and the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building.
Address: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: 216-661-6500
Email: lls@clevelandmetroparks.com
Web: http://www.clemetzoo.com/
Playhouse Square Center
Playhouse Square Foundation is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is presenting and producing a wide variety of quality performing arts, advancing arts education and creating a theater district that is a superior location for entertainment, business and housing, thereby strengthening and economics vitality of the region.
Address: 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-771-4444
Fax: 216-771-0217
Email: triplett@playhousesquare.org
Web: http://www.playhousesquare.org/
COSI Columbus
Mission Statement: COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves. We motivate a desire toward a better understanding of science, industry, health, and history through involvement in exhibits, demonstrations, and a variety of educational activities and experiences. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth.
Address: 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 1-888-819-COSI
Fax: 614-629-3226
Email: call_center@mail.cosi.org
Web: http://www.cosi.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.
