Wisconsin Homeschool Associations
Wisconsin’s homeschool association is called “WPA” which stands for Wisconsin Parents Association. As a flourishing homeschooling state which continues to grow more and more each year, this homeschool association is eager to meet the needs of Wisconsin’s growing homeschooling population. As of the 2017 – 2018 school year, there are over twenty-one thousand homeschooled students.
Learn about the benefits of joining this statewide organization and get information about homeschool conventions happening around the Badger State.
About Wisconsin Parenting Association (WPA)
The Wisconsin Parents Association was created in 1984 by a group of concerned homeschoolers “to oppose legislation that would have severely limited homeschoolers’ freedoms by giving the Department of Public Instruction power and authority over homeschools. Homeschoolers working together through WPA got the legislation amended so it became one of the most reasonable homeschooling laws in the country.”
The foundation of the WPA is based on ten principles which remind all homeschoolers to know the law, do only the minimum required so as not to spur additional legislation, stand up for your rights, do not accept government help, and to work alongside other homeschoolers and the WPA to maintain the status quo of the current homeschool law.
Why Join a Homeschool Association
Some of the many benefits to joining a state homeschool association include:
- Support and guidance
- A comprehensive guide to homeschooling in your state
- A go-to spot for essential resources such as a flow chart showing how to fill out the PI-1206, Ask a Homeschooler, a guide to determining if homeschooling is a good fit for your family, a legislative watch, and a link to their active Facebook community.
- An annual conference with speakers, workshops, and curriculum vendors
- A bi-annual newsletter
- Event discounts
Additional Resources Related to Homeschooling Wisconsin
Have other questions about homeschooling in Wisconsin? You may find the following pages helpful.
- Homeschooling in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Homeschooling Laws
- Wisconsin Homeschool Groups and Co-ops
- Homeschool Field Trips in Wisconsin
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