Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Departmenty of Education
Merry M. Larson (608) 266-2146
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.
Wisconsin Catholic Home Educators Association (CHEA)
Wisconsin CHEA is a non-profit ministry (501C3 corporation) dedicated to serving ALL home schoolers in the state of Wisconsin. Our leadership are all born-again Christians, and we have dedicated this ministry to the Lord Jesus Christ. We continually ask for His guidance in our work, and seek His face daily. We give all the glory to Him alone.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 320458, Franklin, WI 53132
Phone: (414) 425-6324
Email: jang@wisonsinchea.com
Web: http://www.wisconsinchea.com/
Wisconsin Parents Association
Wisconsin Parents Association (WPA) provides encouragement, support, and accurate information about homeschooling, learning resources, and laws that affect homeschoolers.
Address: P.O. Box 2502, Madison, WI 53701-2502
Voicemail: (608) 283-3131
Web: http://www.homeschooling-wpa.org/
Growing Relationships and Christian Education (G.R.A.C.E)
GRACE Homeschoolers of Wisconsin is an organization set up to provide moral support, informal sharing, and opportunities for fun, fellowship and the building of relationships with other families to Christian homeschool families in the southeastern Wisconsin area. It is our intention to represent the home schooling community in a manner that honors and glorifies our Lord Jesus Christ.
Email: GRACEChristianHomeschoolers-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web: www.geocities.com/gracechristianhomeschool
Holy Family Homeschoolers
Holy Family Homeschoolers provides fellowship and support for Catholic homeschooling families in the Madison Diocese and the greater Madison area.
Email: holyfamilyhomeschoolers@gmail.com
Web: http://www.homeschool-life.com/wi/hfh
Rock Valley Home School Group
Rock Valley Home School Group is a grassroots group open to all homeschool families. Our purpose is to provide homeschooling kids with educational and wholesome social interaction, and to provide homeschooling families the opportunity to connect and share ideas, information, and give each other encouragement. All educational and religious philosophies are welcomed and respected. The direction of our group is determined by the active participation of our members.
Phone: (608) 758-9502 (Laura Bornemann)
Email: lebornemann@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.rvhsg.rockriverconsulting.com/
Waukesha Area Homeschoolers
The mission of the Waukesha Area Homeschoolers is to provide an outlet for local homeschooling families to connect and share ideas with one another. Our main goal is to present our children with opportunities to socialize with peers by providing recreation days, field trips and other activities. All educational and religious philosophies are welcome and respected. Though the majority of gatherings take place in Waukesha County, families from all around Southeast Wisconsin are welcome to participate. The direction of our group is determined by the active participation of our members.
Email: wahmember@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.wah.kariesweb.robertcity.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!
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
A hands-on, interactive exploratory for families offering educational and cultural experiences that connect technology and the Great Lakes environment. Feel the magic of tall ship sailing aboard Discovery World's 137', three-masted S/V Denis Sullivan, a re-created 19th century Great Lakes schooner built in 2000 for the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial. Learning adventures include exploration under sail for youth & adults, day sails, private charters, and dockside programs.
Address: 500 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 765-9966
Email: info@discoveryworld.org
Web: http://www.discoveryworld.org/
Kenosha Public Museum
A museum of natural history and fine/decorative arts, established in 1937. New facility features interactive, multidisciplinary life-scale exhibits. Museum activities are designed to engage visitors of all ages with classes, programs, workshops, bus trips and tours travelogues.
Address: 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI 531140
Phone: (262) 653-4140
Web: http://www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org/
Paper Discovery Center
The historic Atlas Mill has been transformed into Northeast Wisconsin's only science and technology museum. The museum is unique, not only because of its paper focus, but also because of its fun, family-oriented atmosphere where people can explore the world of paper through interactive exhibits. Visitors can even make their own paper!
Address: 425 W. Water St, Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: (920) 380-7491
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Musuem
Do something extraordinary! Discover weird oddities. Witness the strange, the unbelievable, and the downright looney. 8 amazing galleries, 2 sit-down theaters, 7 video presentations. More than a museum--It's an adventure.
Address: 115 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Phone: (608) 253-7556
Email: ripleysbelieveitornot@verizon.net
Web: http://www.ripleysbelieveitornotdells.com/
Weus Earth Science Museum
The Weis Earth Science Museum is the official mineralogical museum of Wisconsin. Come to the Weis to learn about Wisconsin geology and the state's mineral heritage and mining history. Lots of interactive, hands-on education for for all ages!
Address: 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952
Phone: (920) 832-2925
Web: http://www.weismuseum.org/
National Railroad Museum
At the National Railroad Museum we strive to introduce visitors to a chapter in national history that brought wealth and modernity to millions of Americans. Learning about the history of rail allows us to connect the political, cultural and economic influences that built America. It goes beyond a mere discussion of hardware but reveals that way in which rail shaped American culture through literature, music and historical events.
Address: 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI
Phone: (920) 437-7623
Children's Museum of La Crosse
The Gertude Salzer Gordon Children's Museum provides affordable and educational activities for children ages 12 and under and their adult companions. Three floors of exhibits allow visitors to enjoy exciting, interactive adventures that stimulate wonder, exploration, and imagination about the world around them. Imagine...tiny hands changing the course of a river... a family learning together how a human heart works -- from inside a giant model...a six-year old experimenting with light and shadows...a toddler learning through play...a team of firefighters, some with pacifiers. The possibilities are endless: there is no limit to a child's imagination!
Address: 207 5th Ave South, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 784-2653
Web: www.childmuseumlax.org/
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is dedicated to providing interactive exhibits and educational resources that promote the healthy development of children in their formative years-from birth through age ten. The Museum experience encourages hands-on learning and the development of fundamental skills, self-esteem, and the ability to work with others. Caregivers use the Museum as a resource that provides information on early childhood brain development, learning styles, and effective parenting skills. The Museum maintains a strong commitment to providing access to all children and families in the community, including low-income and special needs families.
Address: 929 East Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 390-KIDS
Fax: (414) 291-0906
Email: questions@bbcmkids.org
Web: http://www.bbcmkids.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.
