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GROUPS, CO-OPS & LEARNING CENTERS
Burrin Academy
County Served: Marion
Contact Person(s): Jim
Burrin
Phone: 317.241.1795
Address: 5600 Rockville Rd.
Eastside Home School Connection
County Served: Marion
Contact Person(s): Lori
Cochran
Phone: 317.897.9917
Web Site: http://www.ehsc-indy.org
Subscription Address/Instructions:
Find details on our website.
Comments: Eastside Home School
Connection (EHSC) located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a Christ-centered
interdenominational private organization supporting traditional
parent(s) in the home education of their children. We meet the
third Monday of scheduled months from 7:00 9:00 p.m. at Aldersgate
Free Methodist Church, 21st St. and Post Rd. Members initiate
sharing of home school related information, legislation, tips,
field trips and activities, or prayer requests via email. You
may contact us at contact@ehsc-indy.org.
Membership - $10.00 annual dues.
Families
Learning Together (FLT)
County
Served: Marion
Contact
Person(s): Jill Whelan,
Tammy Hollingsworth
Web
Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLT-Indy/
E-mail
Address(es): FLT_Help@yahoogroups.com
Comments:
Families Learning Together is an inclusive & diverse group which
serves Indianapolis, IN & the surrounding counties. The group
is open to all homeschooling families, and currently has about
250 members (7/04). Many views, philosophies, faiths & lifestyles
are represented within the membership. All communication is done
via the Yahoogroups list, where all members are encouraged to
plan and post activities. Some planned and/or on-going activities
at the present time (7/04) include 4-H groups, Scout troops, a
pre-school group, a teen group, and a homeschool co-op. Interested
families may go directly to the web address given above to sign
on as members and begin receiving posts.
IAHE
Region 6 Website (for support group listings)
County
Served: Johnson, Shelby and southern Marion Counties
Web
Site: http://www.region6.iahe.net
Comments:
This website may be useful for homeschoolers living in Johnson,
Shelby or southern Marion
Counties who are looking for a support group. Most, if not all
are Christian groups.
Indiana
Marion County Homeschool Co-op
County
Served: Marion (and surrounding counties)
Contact
Person(s): Heather
Bixler
Phone:
317.823.9983
Web
Site: http://groups.msn.com/Indiana-MarionCountyHomeshoolCo-op/_whatsnew.msnw
Subscription
Address/Instructions: Subscribe at the web site above.
Comments:
IMCHC feel that every child should have the opportunity to interact
with children their age on a regular basis, and we realize how
difficult it can be to find to meet this need when a child is
being homeschooled! So this group has been designed to specifically
meet that need. Open to all homeschoolers in the Marion and surrounding
counties!
Indy
Plus Home School Resources, Inc.
County
Served: Marion
Contact
Person(s): April Richardson,
Carla Jones, Michelle Dove
Web
Site: http://www.indyplushomeschool.com
Main
Contact Phone: 317-240-1797
Comments:
Indy Plus supplies curriculum, recordkeeping, newsletters, field
trips, tutoring, high school counseling, and graduation. A one
stop home school service center! [This is not a support group
per se but rather a Resource Center. -ed.]
The Master's Study
County Served: Marion
Contact Person: TMS
Director
Phone: 317.844.4313
Comments:
The Master's Study is a home educator's tutelage program located
on the north side of Indianapolis, Indiana that studies the liberal
arts from a historically Christian perspective. The Master's Study
does not fit the traditional notions of a school, academy or even
a cooperative enterprise. Meeting weekly or once every two weeks
(according to grade level), the Master's Study is a program that
enhances a home educator's existing program through a study of
the liberal arts from a historically Classical Christian perspective.
Just what does that mean? Please click
here to understand more about the TMS program.
The Master's Toolbox Math &
Science Programs
County Served: Marion and
Boone
Contact Person(s): Mark
Brickey
Phone: 317.329.0816
Comments: True classical
Christ-Centered math & science programs! Small group - 8 students
max! Just forming fall 2007, Expierenced, degreed instructor.
Offering Jr. Hi & Hi School (dialectic & rhetoric) Math & Science.
Will be multi-media, hands-on labs & discussions, with required
assignments. Meets Mondays Oct - May. 30-34 week classes, depending
on subject. Gen. Math (overview); Algebra I; Algebra II, Geometry;
Calculus. Gen. Science (overviews); Cellular Biology; Human Anatomy;
Chemistry; Physics; Christian Worldview/Philosophy (centered on
the teachings & writings of Francis Schaeffer). How to be a SuperStudent
(14 week class for developing learning skills)
Special Instructions:
Although we are currently planning to meet at ZPC on Michigan
Rd. in Zionsville, this may change with the demographics of students
& God's leading. Please call or email for further information.
071002
Oxford Learning Center
County Served: Hamilton,
Marion, Boone
Contact Person(s): Kevin
Klee
Phone: 317.844.6565
Web Site: http://oxfordlearning.com/
Comments: Thinking and Learning
Skills When you come down to it, academic success is largely about
how well a child thinks and integrates new information. Oxford
Learning's program develops a child s general thinking and learning
skills. We teach young students how to analyze information, think
figuratively, use mental aids and integrate new information to
build on what they already know. No other program is geared to
developing these core skills that form the bedrock of the deep-seated
confidence needed to do well academically. Our teachers impart
to students the importance of paying attention to the learning
process, seriously questioning new information and checking that
it makes sense. With these new skills, Oxford Learning students
tackle the academic basics and curriculum materials with confidence.
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E-MAIL
DISCUSSION LISTS
There
are several good regional and statewide e-lists for homeschoolers
throughout the state of Indiana. Because of the always changing
nature of many lists, it's hard to keep up with them. If you are
interested in finding a more specific or focused e-list, we suggest
you search YahooGroups.
You might also want to ask around on the IndianaHomeschoolers
List for recommendations. IndianaHomeschoolers is the largest
networking e-list in the state, and the best place to find answers
to most all homeschooling questions.
Families
Learning Together (FLT)
Principle
County of Operation: Marion
List
Moderator/Contact: Jill
Whelan
List
Contact E-mail: Jill
Whelan
Web
Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLT-Indy/
E-mail
Subscription Address: flt-Indianapolis-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Comments:
Families Learning Together is an inclusive & diverse group which
serves Indianapolis, IN & the surrounding counties. Many views,
philosophies, faiths & lifestyles are represented within the membership.
Members generally post activities & info of interest to homeschoolers,
and/or ask questions pertinent to home education. Attachments are
not permitted. "Off-topic" information may be posted, with OT in
the subject line, but no "flaming", name calling or otherwise judgemental
responses will be tolerated. The best guide to "appropriate" posting
is courtesy and common sense - this is a friendly and helpful list!
Homeschool
Preschool Indy
Principle
County of Operation: Marion
List
Moderator/Contact: HomeschoolPreschoolIndy-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web
Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolPreschoolIndy/
E-mail
Subscription Address: HomeschoolPreschoolIndy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Comments:
The purpose of this group is to help bring together homeschooling
families with preschoolers in the greater Indianapolis area. Our
focus is on physically getting together in the greater Indianapolis
area for fun, socialization and the occasional field trip. Off
topic discussions are welcome as an outgrowth of this social support
aspect of the group. Persons of all perspectives, philosophies
and religions are welcome, but please keep it nice, family friendly
and respectful of those with differing opinions. The group, as
the moderator envisions it, is secular and seeks to promote homeschooling,
attachment parenting, and other perspectives not always accepted
by mainstream culture.
HomeschoolResourceLink
County Served: Johnson Marion,
Shelby
Contact Person(s): Greg
and Becki Biberdorf
Web Site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolResourceLink
Subscription Address/Instructions:
HomeschoolResourceLink-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Comments: This is an announcement-only
yahoo group that serves homeschooling families in southern Marion
County and Johnson and Shelby Counties. Please visit our web site
for a full description of this group.
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LIBRARIES
Indiana
State Library Web Sites
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/isl/lib/publib.html
This is a list of all libraries in the state with web sites.
Indianapolis-Marion
County Public Library http://www.imcpl.org/
On
the IMCPL site is this page where one can do a more detailed search
for an activity/group: http://www.imcpl.lib.in.us/cgi-bin/irntop.pl
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HOMESCHOOL
SPORTS
10 NIS 4 ALL
County Served: Marion (and
surrounding counties)
Contact Person(s): Andre
Christopher Smith
Phone: 317.920.0960
Web Site: www.10nis4all.usta.com
Comments: If you are a home
school teacher, student, or just a parent and you are interested
in your child playing in a sport. Please advised I am in the process
of organizing a team tennis/tennis leagues for home schoolers
only. The home schoolers will play team tennis in a league against
other team's organized throughout Indianapolis, IN. Cost to join
a team will be $20.00 per season (11 weeks) for each person. Please
contact us with any inquiries or if you would like information
sent to you for sign up. (Posted 12/07)
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OTHER
RESOURCES
Arthur's Music Store
County Served: Marion
Contact Person(s): Dmitri
Alano or Linda Osborne
Phone: 317.638.3524
Web Site: http://www.arthursmusicstore.com
Comments: Arthur's Music
Store is a local music store with family values in mind. Established
and still located in the same store since 1952. Our staff is dedicated
to assisting customers with personal and individual service. See
us for your music method book needs and with questions about musical
instruction.
Books
Are Fun.com
Resource
Contact: Debra
or Todd Marburger
Comments:
Would like to inform the parents of our website which will provide
the opportunity to purchase items at discount pricing up to 70%
off retail when they enter a pass code at log in. IHEN.org
and IndianaHomeschoolers subscribers can enter the passcode MarbT1
and start saving right away!
Civil
Air Patrol
Resource
Contact: Maj. Gary Brockman
Resource
Contact E-mail: pathfinder@tcon.net
Resource
Web Address: http://weircook.homestead.com/home.html
Comments:
Civil Air Patrol promotes aerospace education and other activities
for youth ages 12-18. The Weir Cook Squadron meets at Indianapolis
International Airport on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 PM and has had
many homeschool members over the years. Some parents use the aerospace
portion of the program as academic credit.
Daniel
Patterson Music Studio
Resource
Contact: Daniel Patterson
Comments:
Serving the Indianapolis community with affordable and excellent
piano and theory lessons. Instructor was a former homeschooler.
Homespun
Resources
Resource
Contact: Lori Cochran
Resource
Contact E-mail: info@homespun-resources.com
Resource
Web Address: http://homespun-resources.com
Comments:
Our current product: Student Photo I.D. Card - The laminated student
photo I.D. card is the size of a credit card, nice for carrying
in the wallet. Why you need a student photo I.D. card: Proof of
non-truancy during public school hours Great wherever photo I.D.
is required Additional I.D. when traveling abroad Helpful when
children get separated during field trips. Possible student discounts.
Indiana
Foundation For Home Schooling
Resource
Contact: Charlene Brown
Resource
Contact E-mail: charlenebrown@comcast.net
Resource
Web Address: http://www.IFHSonline.org
Comments:
The Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling is a new organization
that desires to serve all homeschoolers in Indiana by advancing
the home schooling movement in a positive way and providing opportunities
and resources that inspire learning and enable students to achieve
their potential. We have designed a website to meet the needs
of people considering home schooling, the new home schooling family
and veteran home schoolers: www.IFHSonline.org.
The IFHS is the new sponsor for the statewide graduation, banquet,
and scholarships.
Indiana
Repertory Theatre
County
Served: Marion
Resource
Contact: Kara
Centofante
Resource
Web Address: http://www.indianarep.com
Comments:
We offer classes for students 5-18 year round! We also offer curriculm
related programs to enhance your lesson plan! Have an artist visit
your group today!
Indy
Parks Department http://www.indygov.org/indyparks/
International
Business Language Culture Institute
County
Served: Hamilton
(Marion)
Contact
Person(s): Blake
Phone:
866.758.3841
Web
Site: http://www.KanjiCamp.info
Comments:
The International Business Language & Culture Institute is an
extended learning program outside regular business and school
systems aimed at building the academic and professional excellence
in the Japanese language. We offer enriched learning opportunities
in the Japanese or English languages. The school also teaches
English as a Second Language and English for Professional Purposes
to Asian students and other non-American nationalities.
IUPUI
Music Academy (classes and private lessons for most ages &
levels)
http://music.iupui.edu/academy/
IUPUI
Enrollment Services Over 150 students have enrolled at IUPUI
with home school backgrounds and as a group. Many home school
students wish to enroll in college courses while still in high
school. See web site for more information.
http://enroll.iupui.edu/homeschool.shtml
JCC
County Served: Marion/Hamilton
Contact Person(s): Ruth
Shirley
Phone: 317.251.9467
Web Site: http://www.JCCindy.org
Comments: The JCC, located
at 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, is a community center dedicated
to enriching the lives of the people in our community regardless
of social, economic, or religious background. The JCC is a full
fitness facility and offers a wide range of educational, fitness,
and social programming for all ages. Many programs and activities
are open to nonmembers. Members can enjoy the fitness center,
other programs, and discounted rates on programs/classes.
Julia
Lang Piano Studio
County
Served: Marion
Contact
Person(s): Julia Lang
Main
Contact Phone: 317.496.8617
Comments:
I would like to advertise my piano studio to serve the homeschoolers
in Marion county. I would appreciate your help with this.
My School at Home
County Served: Marion
Contact Person(s): Larry
Blagg
Phone: 317.396.1698
Web Site: http://myschoolathome.com
Comments: Resources for homeschooling.
Natural
Resources Education Center
Resource
Contact: Marie Collins
Resource
Web Address: http://www.in.gov/dnr/nrec
Comments:
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Education Center
provides professional training and support for educators and volunteers
to promote responsible stewardship of our natural resources.
New Palestine Math Tutor
County Served: Hancock, Marion
Contact Person(s): Jean
C. Waltner
Phone: 317 861-6172
Web Site: http://www.npmathtutor.com
Subscription Address/Instructions:
7715 W Williamswood Dr, New Palestine, IN 46163
Comments: Retired high school
math teacher provides tutoring in math. Other counties served:
Hancock, Marion, Shelby, Hamilton, Johnson.
Sibshops
County Served: Marion
Contact Person(s): Christina
Rogers
Web Site: http://www.rileyhospital.org/kids1st
Comments: Sibshops are support
groups for siblings of children who have a brother or a sister
with a disability. Go to website, then to Strong Families Tab,
then to Sibshops tab! All on the above website.
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Theatre
/ Performing Arts
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
County Served: Marion
Contact Person(s):
Mayla Alexander (group sales)
Phone: 317.876.0503
(group sales); 317.872.9664 (box office)
Web Site: http://www.beefandboards.com
Address: 9301 N. Michigan
Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268
Comments: Now in our
34th year, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre continues to serve
up fun, food and fabulous live entertainment. In addition
to our professional Broadway shows, we are delighted to
present the acclaimed children's theatre productions by
our resident Pyramid Players. A visit to Beef & Boards is
more than just great theatre! There's our lavish dinner
buffet, full-service bar and mouth watering gourmet desserts.
Beef & Boards is a member of the National Dinner Theatre
Association and Actor's Equity Association, the only union
for professional actors in legitimate theatre. Discounts
are available for groups of 20 or more, and parking is always
free.
Indiana Young Men's Chorus
County Served: Hamilton,
Marion, Boone
Contact Person(s):
Marie Palmer
Phone: 317.698.8665
Comments: All male
choir called "Momentum" for grades 6-12. Using music for
community service, cultural awareness, character development,
and creative expression. Wide variety of repertoire specifically
for young men. Rehearsals at Meridian Music in Carmel, IN
on the first and third Monday of each month.
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Teacher Supply Stores
Education
World
3740 Lafayette Rd (N. West Indpls) 317-299-8040
Seeds
for Knowledge
9928 E. Washington St (East Indpls) 317-897-9577
United
Art and Education http://www.unitednow.com/
8265
Center Run Drive, Indpls (Castleton area) 317-849-2725
8739 US
Highway 31 S, Indpls (Greenwood area) 317-865-0956
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Visually
Impaired Boy/Cub Scouts
Contact: Gary Brockman
Web: http://troop16bsa.homestead.com/home.html
Comments:
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts open to any visually impaired child
meeting general Scout membership requirements. Units meet at the
Indiana School for the Blind in Northern Indianapolis. We can
also help at times with information on blindness or assistive
technology.
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