The IAHE highly recommends that homeschooling families become a part of a local support group. In Indiana there are more than two hundred local support groups. They all exist to provide encouragement, information, socialization and friendship for homeschooling families. However, just as homeschools differ, support groups differ. Some are designed for educational purposes. Some focus on field trips or special interests, such as history or drama. Some are "co-op" groups where the parents share the teaching responsibilities. Some are Christian groups, and some are secular.

As a means of connecting new homeschoolers to the support needed, the IAHE has selected 16 experienced homeschooling couples as Regional Representatives. Each Representative is a "veteran" homeschooler who can help answer the questions of a family just starting out. Regional Reps also communicate with the local support groups in their region and keep them up to date on changes in the law and activities throughout the state. You can contact your Regional Representative for information about spelling bees, sports clubs, book fairs, curriculum advice, workshops, standardized testing and convention information. Regional Reps can also help you find a support group in your area, or if none is available, they'll help you start one. A listing of Regional Representatives appears to the right:


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