Oregon Homeschooling

How do I begin homeschooling in Oregon? Do I have to submit test scores? How do I connect with other Oregonian homeschoolers? What is the best way to teach math to my teenager? If you are full of questions, you've come to the right place. Inside you'll find all the tools and information you need to successfully home educate in Oregon.

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Timeline of Oregon Homeschool Freedoms
A year-by-year look at the history of home education in the state of Oregon.
JHEN-PDX
This is a list for Jewish homeschooling families in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. The purpose of the list is to facilitate communication between members of the JHEN of Portland, OR support group.
The Oregon Homeschool Law
This pdf file is a summary of the laws regulating home education in Oregon.
Oregon Administrative Rules: Division 21 — School Governance and Student Conduct
581-021-0026 Examination of Children Instructed by Parent, Legal Guardian or Private Teacher The following definitions and abbreviations apply to OAR 581-021-0026 unless otherwise specified within the rule: "Approved Tests" Tests approved for assessment of satisfactory progress by home school students are the two most recent versions of the following tests; California Achievement Test; Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills; Iowa Tests of Basic Skills/Tests of Achiev...
Eugene Homeschool Co-Op
Eugene Homeschool Co-Op is a cooperative of community-based education. It is an intimate group of homeschooling families sharing in the consistent organization of educational opportunities, study groups and activities. Bi-monthly meeting and newsletter help keep families connected. The purpose of this list is to connect homeschoolers in the Eugene, Oregon area, who want to be actively contributing to a fun, open-minded, community-based homeschooling cooperative. The EHC has no religious affili...
Private Career School Directories
These directories cover these areas: Private Career Schools, Schools of Cosmetology, Tattoo/Permanent Color Schools, and Veteran Approved Programs Schools.
Oregon Connections Academy
Oregon Connections Academy provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This is a unique program that combines strong parental involvement, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) is authorized by the Scio School District 95C school board. ORCA serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in Oregon. Parents pay no tuition for students to attend Oregon Connections Academy....
Portland Children's Museum Free Family Pass
Did you know you can check out a family pass from the Multnomah County library to visit Portland Children's Museum for free? Each pass admits two adults and all the children in their household one time. To allow a greater number of families to visit the museum, Multnomah County Library loans the passes for three days only. Passes may not be renewed.
Home School Testers in Oregon
This list is provided by the Oregon Department of Education.
Complying with Oregon Laws
This document is a general summary of laws regarding homeschooling, provided by the Oregon Home Education Network.
Oregon Home School Data Statistics 2000-2001
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Fort Clatsop National Memorial
This site commemorates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33-member Lewis and Clark Expedition. A 1955 community-built replica of the explorers' 50'x50' Fort Clatsop is the focus of the park. The fort, historic canoe landing, and spring are nestled in the coastal forests and wetlands of the Coast Range as it merges with the Columbia River Estuary. The park is located approximately 5 miles south of Astoria, Oregon.
Oregon Home School Students Registered by County 1997-1998
Compiled by the Oregon Department of Education.
Homeschooler's Educational Resource
Homeschooler's Educational Resource provides information and support for home educating families in Oregon.
Common Questions
An overview of the requirements to homeschool in Oregon. Provided by the Multnomah Education Service District's (MESD) program for home school notification.
Upcoming Events
Not Back to School Camp - Oregon
August 11-25, 2021
Camp Myrtlewood, Bridge, Oregon
Not Back to School Camp is a non-denominational, non-religious homeschool camp. The camp offers workshops, spontaneous events, and special evening gatherings, bringing together campers who are excited about life and willing to be themselves and to reach out and connect with the others. 
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