Community Blog

In early March 2010 the co-op was visited by a reporter and photographer from the Chicago Tribune and on March 10 we found ourselves front page news in the local West Chicagoland Extra section of the Tribune.  You can find the text of the article in the Tribune’s archives.

The article is written for the general public and tackles some of the stereotypes that Tribune readers might have about homeschooling.  Some of our diverse group of co-op parents and kids talked to the reporter about what this co-op, and homeschooling, means to them.

Classes are closed for this year, but we still want to hear from you! Check out our website and contact us through our “Contact Us” link to ask questions, schedule a tour, and to get on our mailing list or waiting list.

We will be developing a teen program for fall of 2010!

Join us for our second session!  Details below.

Steps to Participating in the Co-op

• Read this website.
  • FAQ, schedule (in reg. packet), and class descriptions
• Read the handbook.
• Contact us at info@homeschoolcommunitycoop.org:
  • if you have questions.
  • if your child has special circumstances we need to discuss
  • to check on availability of openings.
• Please contact us by mail or phone if you are unable to reach us by email for any reason. See registration packet for co-op address and registrar’s phone number.
• If you would like a tour, please contact us to schedule a time.
  • Tours are available by appointment only. Because we are a co-op, we are engaged in classes and not available to give on the spot tours.
• Consider what your role as a parent might be in the co-op.
  • While not everyone has to lead classes, please consider becoming a small group leader or a co-leader.
• Print and complete the registration packet.
  • Please print at your local library or contact us to request a copy of the forms if you are unable to print at home.
• Mail your registration packet and full payment check by the registration deadline.
  • As a courtesy to our volunteer registrar and schedule coordinator, please honor this deadline.
• Participate in the orientation.

Registration: Jan. 23-Feb. 2 (11 days)
New Family Orientation: Sat., Feb. 6, 2:30-4:30, location TBD (Oak Park)
Session Dates:  Feb. 11- May 20 (See calendar in reg. packet for details.)

Price:  Full members $195, Junior members (mostly babies) $35 

See registration packet for fee chart and payment options.

Note: Many questions can be answered on various pages of our website. The registration packet will be available on our “Current Program” page Jan. 23.  Please contact us if you have any questions.

We’d love to have you join us!

Steps to Participating in the Co-op

1. Read this website.

      FAQ, schedule, class descriptions, and leadership & volunteer roles list

1. Read the handbook.
2. Contact us through our website:
   • if you have questions.
   • if your child has special circumstances we need to discuss.
   • to check on availability of openings.

Please contact us by mail or phone if you are unable to reach us through the

website for any reason.  See registration packet for co-op address and

registrar’s phone.

1. If you would like a tour, please contact us to schedule a time.

Tours are available by appointment only.  Because we are a co-op, we are engaged in classes and not available to give on the spot tours during co-op hours. 

1. Consider what your role as a parent might be in the co-op. 

Each participating parent has a variety of jobs to choose from.  Please see the “Leadership & Volunteer Roles” list found on the “Current Program” webpage.

1. Print and complete the registration packet. 

Please print at your local library or contact us to request a copy of the forms if you are unable to print at home.

1.  Mail your registration packet and payment check by the registration deadline.

 As a courtesy to our volunteer registrar and schedule coordinator, please

 honor this deadline.

1.  Participate in the orientation.

Registration Info