Apples of Gold began in September 1995 by a few homeschooling families who saw a need in the northland community for a way in which homeschoolers could connect with one another and keep informed and encouraged. Most subscribers live in Douglas County, Wisconsin and St. Louis County, Minnesota, but there are a growing number of families outside the immediate region that have taken an interest in the subject matter of the newsletter as well. Apples of Gold is published bi-monthly from a Christian world view.

*We do not charge a set subscription price to be on the mailing list for hard copies of the newsletter, but instead ask that subscribers send a donation if possible, in any amount they can afford. We depend on this to continue sending out the newsletter, and there are currently about 100 families receiving Apples of Gold. We are not a "group" or "committee," just a couple of homeschooling families like yourselves with no outside funding, and with postage as costly as it is, this can be very taxing on our limited resources. There are also other publishing costs we have to consider. Subscriptions must be renewed yearly to continue to receive mailings.

For a list of Catholic homeschool support groups in Wisconsin, go to the Catholic Homeschoolers of Wisconsin website: http://www.leonefamily.org/chow.htm .

Please note: To join this email list, you must be a leader of a Catholic homeschool support group in Wisconsin or in a bordering town. The moderator will approve only those who meet this criteria.

If you have already joined our list, please add your name and contact info to our database. (Click on "database" on the left. Once you're on the database page, click on "CHOW Membership List." From there, you can click "add record" to insert your contact information. This is a wholly private site, so your contact information will be known only to those who are members (i.e., leaders of Wisconsin Catholic homeschool groups).

Our activities include:
Group days(classes)
park days
field trips
youth group
and more!

Group days are held at the New Berlin Library, and can consist of special guests, crafts, or game days.

Home Free Homeschool Group is designed for homeschooling parents and their children. According to the Wisconsin Parents Association (WPA) and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), parents who use charter school or other home based public school education are not homeschooling parents. Home Free Homeschool Group is designed to support homeschooling parents and children.

This e-group has been set up to advertise our group's existence to new homeschoolers and new-comers to our area, and also to bring together established homeschooling families who are seeking local support.

We also produce a free homeschool e-newsletter, "Western Wisconsin Homeschool News", which lists homeschool-related activities in the Western Wisconsin area. The newsletter is sent periodically, as new information is gathered. To receive our newsletter, simply post a message requesting that you be added to our e-mail list.

For more information, visit http://www.momys.com.

If you don't homeschool and would like to hang out with us -you are welcome aboard too.

Let's talk about homeschooling, crafts, upcoming events in your area, children, parenting, SAHM, home businesses, and more. Please no flaming. You must post once a month to stay active. To join -you must supply your name, childrens ages, and location.

Check out the OAH Website for events/activities/resources for homeschoolers.

If you are a home educator in Southwest Wisconsin or if you are considering home education for your children, you are welcome to join us. There are no other requirements.

This group is open to dues paying members of the Rock Valley Home School Group (RVHS). If you would like registration and dues information, please go to http://rvhsg.rockriverconsulting.com/. Thanks!!

Please post any appropriate events that would be of interest to our group. Members only, please. The moderator reserves the right to restrict the membership of the list. Questions - email: pattiekelleyhuff@yahoo.com.

We want everyone to feel welcome and a valued member of this group, where we can openly share your views and thoughts with us. Our choice in education is ours alone, and we want to welcome all families regardless of their family makeup, religion, race, or anything else to share in an open and welcome format. This policy will be enforced, and hope that all group members will respect each others differences and embrace our common qualities.

This group especially welcomes families that have special needs children. Please share your joys and trials with us and help us learn from you.

We are based out of La Crosse Wisconsin. We will organize meetings and outings in this group as members wish. There are lots of organizations wanting to open the doors to home educators, and we will try to take advantage of those opportunities. What a wonderful opportunity this is. So please join us and help us learn from you.

Homeschoolers come from different walks of life (and homeschooling itself is a lifestyle!). Here we are free to discuss everything in our lives which relates to homeschooling: raising our children, our families, etc. You are free to ask any question, share any link, support each other, or just talk about just about anything - including: scripture, God, church, parents, kids, home cleaning, lessons and curriculum, on-line courses, and web sites.

If you have a small family business or ministry (located in Wisconsin) and you have a product or service that would be of value to homeschool families, you may also post your information here.

This is a family friendly group and the Items you post for sale and businesses represented must be suitable for all ages. No adult themes, occult or foul language allowed.

All transactions are between the seller and the buyer. Wisconsin Homeschool Book Swap is not responsible for these transactions. This is just a place for you to list your items you have to offer

This is a support group for parents who share the joys and challenges of homeschooling gifted children... a place where parents can ask questions, seek advice, and connect with other gifted families who share similar situations.

Because neither our state gifted organization nor our state homeschool organization provides a forum for TAG homeschoolers, it is hoped that this group can function as the beginnings of a cohesive Wisconsin TAG homeschooling community, and also as a clearinghouse for information on local, state and regional TAG homeschooling events and resources.

This group is a place where parents can connect with other homeschooling families in our area. This is a place where we can ask questions, compare notes, share resources, and generally "socialize" with other homeschool parents. Please post about homeschool-related events you know of in our community or within driving distance.

Members are encouraged to ask each other about different homeschooling approaches, curriculum, and suggestions for materials with or without a religious focus. If you are, for example, looking for secular resources, please say so when you ask for suggestions. If you are, for example, recommending a Christian-focused resource, please state that it is such when you list it.

Our homeschool community is diverse - but we are tied by our common belief that homeschooling is a viable educational option, a worthwhile endeavor, and a wonderful opportunity for families to learn and grow together. Please be respectful of all beliefs, philosophies, and personal points of view of other members.