Support Groups, Co-ops and Others in and around Brazos County
Please note: These are only the groups which the Alternative Educator's Alliance knows of. We do not support or advocate any of these groups. Most of this information has been compiled from other sources, so we do not promise that it is all correct. If you are interested in any of these groups, please contact them directly.
KEY for Listings:| CHR-Christian, but not necessarily exclusive | CO-Co-op | DR-Dues Required |
| E-Exclusive | FT-Field Trips | I-Inclusive |
| SOF-Statement of Faith Required | SG-Support Group | O-Online Group |
Alternative Educators' Alliance
-SG; I; FT; www.gnjonline.com/aea; aeainfo@gnjonline.com; groups.yahoo.com/group/alt-ed-alliance, or alt-ed-alliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com; Contact: The Gray Family, PO Box 4324, Bryan, TX 77805-4324 or aeabcs@gnjonline.com (preferred) Park Day-3rd Thursday/ month 1pm -? Sue Haswell Park, BryanAustin County Christian Home Educators (ACCHE)
-CHR; E; SOF; SG; FT; Newsletter, Other Activities; Contact: John and Susan Hare-979-277-0231 or Scott and Gloria Hill-979-838-4747; Meeting-3rd Thursday/month, Bellville Activity Center;Bcs-homeschool-discussion Group
-O; I; For discussion of homeschooling, regional or otherwise; To join, e-mail bcs-homeschool-discussion-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or go to groups.yahoo.com/group/bcs-homeschool-discussionBCS-HEARTnetwork
-O; CHR; I; Free e-mail loop which announces activities and other events; To join email- BCS-HEARTnetwork-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or groups.yahoo.com/group/BCS-HEARTnetworkBrazos Valley Catholic Homeschoolers
-SG; groups.yahoo.com/group/CatholicHS, or BVCatholicHS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com; Contact Blair Spearman-979-690-3762 or Janette Smith 979-690-7458Brazos Valley Christian Home Educators Association (BVCHEA)
-CHR; I; Newsletter (free by e-mail); PO Box 2703, Bryan, TX 77805; info@bvchea.org; 979-696-2651; www.bvchea.orgBrazos Valley Gifted Homeschoolers List
-O; For discussion of homeschooling as pertaining to gifted children; List Manager: Bonnie; groups.yahoo.com/group/bvgifted or bvgifted-subscribe@yahoogroups.comBurleson County Support Group
-SG; CHR; I; Donna Groethe-979-596-1189Centerville Area Support Group
-Valerie Wood-903-536-2229Charlotte Mason Support Group
-SG; 1st Thursday/month 7-9pm Barnes and Noble, College Station, for moms and nursing babies 6 months and younger; Contact: Celeste Barrentine- momceleste@yahoo.com ; groups.yahoo.com/group/cmasongroup or cmasongroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.comChildren's Sake Co-op
-CO; CHR; Moms meet monthly, children and parents meet Friday mornings from 8:30-12; Contact: Sharon Wells 777-8817 or Debi Santini 784-8983Cornerstone
-SG; CHR; I; FT; 2nd Thursday each month 7pm, Millican Baptist Church; Contact: Vicki Dunlap-936-825-3989; Lee Hernandez-936-870-3375Funhomeschool e-loop
-O; CHR; I; For discussion of fun homeschooling ideas and curriculum; List Manager: Trish; groups.yahoo.com/group/funhomeschool or funhomeschool-subscribe@yahoogroups.comGrimes County
-Navasota/Brenham Support Group-April Smith-936-348-2473 wapanuckal@hotmail.comHillcrest Support Group
-SG; Primarily for new homeschoolers, but all are welcome; Richard and Jane Huey-979-776-1690Lamplighters
- SG; CHR; FT; DR; Moms' meetings 2nd Thursday/month at various members' homes, other activities throughout year; Contact: Tammy Stubblefield-979-778-8045, tammyls6@hotmail.comMadison County- Dayspring Support Group
-Contact: Leslie Milam-936-348-2473Prairie Homeschoolers
- SG; 2nd Wednesday/month (year round), 10am-?, Friedrich Ernst Memorial Park, Industry, Bring a picnic lunch, children's ages 4-16; Contact: Tanya Barrera, tanyab2@swbell.netRobertson County Support Group
-SG; FT; 4H; Kids Club; Play days; Other activities; Contact: Brenda Roye-979-279-9558; groups.yahoo.com/group.RoCo-HOSS or RoCo-HOSS-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTAFFIE
-O; I; website with extensive resources, links, and more; one of the oldest e-mail lists in Texas; announcement and discussion e-mail lists; www.jsoft.com/archive/taffieTGIF Homeschool Co-op
- CO; History Study/Fellowship/Weekly Support/Field Trips/Book Discussions on Tuesday mornings; Membership for 2002-2003 currently full, but for info, Contact: Chirs Pinones-979-776-8843 or Dean Hoelscher-979-272-3201