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Organizations

National

American Homeschool Association: http://www.americanhomeschoolassociation.org/

AHA is a service organization created to network homeschoolers on a national level and provides news and information about homeschooling.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association: http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/AK/default.asp

HSLDA offers support and information on laws affecting Homeschoolers in America. HLSDA is a Christain based organization but is not exclusive. HLSDA partners with religious and secular groups alike to promote homeschooling.

Greater Portland area and Oregon

Clackamas Web Academy: http://www.clackamaswebacademy.org/

Public charter school in the North Clackamas school district offering a blend of online instruction and one-on-one teaching in the home for grades 1-12.
Connections Academy: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/home.aspx

Free online public school providing curriculum, teacher guidance, flexibility and structure. Parents act as "learning coaches" and curriculum can be individualized.
Gresham-Barlow Web Academy: http://www.gbwebacademy.org/

Public charter school in the Gresham-Barlow school district for middle and high school students.
First Choice Central Portland: "http://www.homeschool-life.com/or/fccp/"

A Christian homeschooling cooperative offering parent-run classes one day a week. Operated through Central Bible Church.
Greater Portland Homeschoolers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GPH/

Meet area homeschoolers for fun activities and support.
HIP: Homeschoolers in Portland: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HIP_list/

Local Portland homeschooling support group. Get advice, meet up with others or join the newsgroup.
Multnomah Education Service District: P.O. Box 301039, Portland, OR 97294-9039

11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland OR

Phone: 503.257.1771

If you live in Multnomah County you must register with MESD as a homeschooler. Contact the Home School Registrar at MESD. If you are outside of Multnomah County contact your Education Service District.
Oregon State Department of Education: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=74

Oregon homeschooling law, administrative rules and a list of qualified testers. Plus statistics on homeschoolers in Oregon.
OCEAN: Oregon Christian Home Education Association: http://www.oceanetwork.org

OCEANETwork provides local support and information for Christian homeschoolers.
OHEN: Oregon Home Education Network: http://www.ohen.org/

OHEN offers curriculum resources, support and information for homeschoolers in Oregon. OHEN holds an annual conference for homeschoolers.
ORChristianHS: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ORChristianHS/

Support group for Christians living in Oregon. Seek advice, share resources, experiences and how faith influences homeschooling. All denominations are welcome.
Village Free School: http://villagefreeschool.org/

A democratic free school in the Lents neighborhood. Offers an "open school" program to homeschoolers and unschoolers who would like to participate in school one day a week.
Village Home Education Resource Center: http://my.villagehome.org/

A choice-based learning community integrating family, education, and real life. Services include workshops, classes, events, teams, field trips and travel opportunites. Campuses in Beaverton and Portland's east side.