Orange County Homeschool Support Group & Private ISP or PSSP Directory

Orange 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 (PSSPs) 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 PSSPs 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 (PSSP) have been designated in ITALIC BLACK BOLD CAPS next to the name of the group.

Orange County Directory
of Homeschool Support Groups with Home Study Programs

Celebration Education (ISP) - Provides support, resources, and learning adventures that foster the spirit of inquiry and imagination. Contact Heather Martinson 909-446-5962

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.

Homeschooling In Central Orange County (HSCOC) - Inclusive homeschool park day with all age groups represented. Contact: Cheryl Ahia.

Homeschooling in Orange County - Offers information, resources and support for homeschoolers throughout Orange County.

OC Homeschool Events - This group is for events and activities that may be of interest to homeschooling families in and around Orange County. Everyone is permitted to post their findings or start a group to attend an event. There are so many great things to do here and this is a great group to get together enough people for a group discount.

Orange County Considering Homechooling - A Christian support group with park days, monthly speakers, field trips. Contact: Kathy at 949-916-6816

Rainbow Kids - Founded in 1985, this inclusive group is based in Orange County, CA. Members vary in homeschooling styles, religions, political views, family structures, and just about everything else. At present our children range in age from 1 to 17. We offer park days, theme days, field trips, support, and plenty of socializing. Contact: Vicki Giansante.

South County Kids - South Orange County, CA. Contact: Clare Collins An inclusive homeschool support group. We embrace diversity within our membership including cultural, religious, ethnic and homeschooling technique. South County Kids meets weekly at public parks, museums and community centers.

South Orange County Home Schooling Group - Inclusive group. Weekly events. Contact: Debi Richtman.

West Orange County Homeschool Group (WESTOC-HS) - An inclusive, member-directed group. Families are diverse in their methods and styles of home education. Weekly park days and field trips.