Los Angeles County Homeschool Support Group & Private ISP or PSP Directory

Los Angeles County Homeschool Support Groups

The most important thing for homeschool success is to surround yourself with like-minded people who share information and resources, answer your questions, and ease your concerns. Your local Homeschool Support Group is where you can get connected with other homeschooling families. To find a Homeschool Support Group near you, simply click on the county where you reside from the list below.

IMPORTANT:  Both Homeschool Support Groups as well as Private Independent Study Programs (ISPs), which are now being called Private School Satellite Programs (PSPs) to differentiate them from public school programs, are listed in this California Support Group Directory.

What's the difference? In general, Homeschool Support Groups are gatherings of homeschool families who get together for park days and may also organize some field trips and co-op classes. (Some of these groups require a small membership fee, most do not.) Private ISPs or PSPs are small private schools. Homeschool families may enroll (paying a tuition fee) to receive administrative support and attend support meetings, park days, and events. To help you distinguish Homeschool Support Groups from Private ISPs or PSSPs, the letters (ISP) or (PSP) have been designated in ITALIC BLACK BOLD CAPS next to the name of the group.

Los Angeles County Directory
of Homeschool Support Groups with Home Study Programs

A ThousandMoor Homeschoolers - A free inclusive, eclectic homeschooling support group with preschoolers to teens. We offer weekly park days, weekly field trips, classes and clubs as well as beach days during the summer. Our intent is to provide homeschooling families the experiences that will enrich their homeschool journey. All members have an equal voice in group operation as well as field trip and event planning. Serves members in Ventura County. Contact: Cathy Linson

Branford Grove School (ISP) - Established in 1984, Branford Grove School is an inclusive California based private Independent Study Program. We provide online families with the following: transfer and maintenance of student records, an independent study manual, and guidance. Graduates receive complete transcripts and an accredited diploma. Contact: Peggy Foltz at 818-890-0350

CA School of Excellence (ISP) - A private independent study program serving grades K-12. Provides a supportive network, encouragement and assistance to families who are either considering, or have made the decision to educate their children at home. All families are welcome to apply, regardless of religious affiliation or educational philosophy. This program serves the entire state of CA. Contact: Aunice Reed or phone 310-619-7430.

California Teen Homeschoolers - a secular non-political support group for all families with teen homeschoolers. Please send info that will aid other teen homeschoolers, set up teen activities, classes or other learning activities. Also please ask questions, share insights, or recommend various offerings. E-mail Lisa Jackson or Call 818-880-6029.

Crane Academy of Excellence (ISP) - A private school providing enrollment for homeschooling families to meet legal requirements in California. Contact: Shawn Crane at 818-716-7220.

Crescenta Valley Christian Home Educators Association (C.V. C.H.E.A.) (ISP), Our members are from Glendale, Montrose, La Crescenta, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Pasadena and other areas in the San Gabriel Valley. We meet for friendship and support at Park Days, Field Trips, Classes, Holiday Parties, Graduation Celebration, etc. Two I.S.P.s are available to members. We are a Christian group, so we do pray at most of our functions, but don't require any particular affiliation or signing of statement of faith. E-mail Yvette Aguirre.

Culver-Westchester Homeschool Network - Culver City, Westchester, Playa & Marina del Rey and nearby areas of Los Angeles. E-mail: Joanne

DragonTree Home Learners - This inclusive, diverse, non-directed support group meets weekly in El Dorado Park in Long Beach on Wednesday afternoons for play and conversation with kids of all ages from toddlers to teens. Founded as an unschooling support group, all homeschoolers are welcome. Our primary goal is to provide plenty of freedom for our children to develop their own games, make complex creations, explore new relationships, and develop close friendships. Meet for fun, discussion, support, occasional activities or field trips. Contact: Karri Lewis.

East San Gabriel Valley Homeschoolers (EastSGVHS) - This support group meets in San Dimas (LA County) on Fridays from 10-12 (or whenever people leave). Please join the yahoo group for more info.

EIE Academy (ISP) - Contact: Martin or Carolyn Forte at 626-821-0025. All ages and inclusive. Park days, classes, field trips (you do not need to be a member of the ISP to attend). We have a complete resource center dedicated to homeschoolers. We are certified learning style specialists and can do assessments.

Family Centered Education of Los Angeles (FaCE-LA) - We are an inclusive, loosely organized support group. FaCE-LA meets for park days on the first and third Thursday of every month in Burbank. Our activities include: book clubs, science and nature classes, a movie-making group, field trips, physical education, Moms' night out, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, craft fairs, curriculum fairs, potlucks and much more. Contact: Colleen Paeff at 323-664-9408. Located at: PO Box 264, Tujunga, CA 91043.

Home4Kids - An inclusive group for homeschoolers in Pasadena and its surrounding areas. We meet every Tuesday, and also have a girl scout troop. Please contact through Yahoo Group.

Homeschool Garden Cooperative (ISP) is a Waldorf inspired homeschooling group. The Co-op brings together a community of parent educators and supportive teachers with like-minded educational and lifestyle philosophies dedicated to the emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children. Families and children have the opportunity to participate in: classes, field trips, and festivals. Los Angeles, CA (Studio City) Contact: Erica Orosco.

Homeschooling In Santa Clarita Valley - offers field trips, parkdays, workshops, bowling, chess club, arts & crafts, themed events, camping trips, various group classes and more!

HomeSchoolLA.org - A website for LA homeschool families providing support, friendship, and resources. Contact: Kat Alexander.

San Gabriel Valley Homeschool Christian Connection - Networking Group for Christian Homeschoolers in and around the San Gabriel Valley. Contact: Jane Chesshir at 626-359-6570.

Santa Monica Homeschooling - Weekly park days and a discussion group. Completely inclusive -- don't care what your religion is (or if you have one at all), would love to hear about your homeschooling style whether you're an unschooler or curriculum-based or somewhere in-between. Our only rule is play nice! Contact: Deborah at 310-319-0498.

Santa Monica West LA Child Led Learners - We are unschoolers, alternative and eclectic Homeschoolers all in the child led learner mode. We meet for park days weekly.

SDP Home Scholars of Southern California - a secular, diverse, and progressive group created to provide socialization, support & resources. Contact Sage.

Secular Home Educators Parkdays - Support group for secular (non-sectarian) homeschoolers.

South Bay Home School Network - Contact: Tamah Kushner

West Valley Homeschoolers of Los Angeles - We are a diverse group and have something for all ages. WVHomeschoolers' is a great place to keep up with activities in the Los Angeles, California, homeschooling community. We share information, keep members informed, and act as a liaison to the wider community as a whole. Contact: Lisa Jackson. Join Yahoo E-group.

Youth Leadership Project - An organization offering classes and activities for homeschooling students/teens taught by mentors using Thomas Jefferson Education Principles. Contact: Shawn Crane at 818-716-7220.