Learning at home with your children can be a wonderfully fulfilling experience. Oregon Home Education Network (OHEN) supports families with critical information, resources, helpful suggestions, and words of encouragement from homeschool families and professionals in Oregon. We encourage you to explore all possibilities with a view toward developing your own learning philosophy and homeschooling style. This website will provide the information you need to be a successful homeschooling family in Oregon.

Quarterly Board Meeting

OHEN’s quarterly board meeting is Monday August 26th. Drop a line to ohenmail@gmail.com if you would like to attend via Zoom and see the inner workings of this volunteer organization. Community participation is needed to fully realize the Oregon Home Education Network.

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Looking for Community? Build it, they will come!

We all want community and it can be hard to find your homeschooling people. If you haven’t already, find out what’s available to you. There may already be lots of opportunities for homeschooling families to connect in your area. Open play groups, gaming gatherings, field trips, library programs, homeschool classes, co-ops, … If your group doesn’t already exist, build one.

OHEN Resource Fair 2024

It’s time once again to look forward to the OHEN Resource Fair, to take place during Oaks Park’s Not-Back-to-School Homeschool Rides day on September 6, 2024! (You can purchase ride tickets in advance.) The Homeschool Rides event is from noon to 4:00pm, and the Resource Fair runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm, to give you a chance to visit vendors before the rides.

To register as a Vendor at the Resource Fair, visit our Vendor Registration Page.

We will also be hosting a Curriculum Fair where you can buy and sell used curriculum and homeschool supplies. Visit our Curriculum Sign-Up page for more information.

Advertise with OHEN

We’ve added a page to the website with advertised resources. Details in the new blog post.

The New Face of Homeschooling

A recent article in The 74, a non-profit news source on education, is about a new survey on homeschooling that “found that the reasons families began homeschooling in the past year are ‘shifting away from being a values-driven decision to an environment-driven decision.'” The New Face of Homeschooling: Less Religious and Conservative, More Focused on Quality

Homeschooling in Oregon Session

Contact OHEN if you would like to have a Homeschooling in Oregon session near you. Learn about types of homeschooling, what it takes to homeschool in Oregon, and meet other local homeschoolers.

OHEN Needs You

Do you like numbers? Are you interested in supporting homeschooling in Oregon? OHEN is seeking volunteers for the positions of Treasurer, Event Coordinator, and Web Support. Be active and contribute to the flourishing homeschooling community in Oregon. Let OHEN know of your interest and join us in providing information and support to all Oregon homeschoolers.

OHEN in the News

OHEN Board President is quoted in the article “Despite return to in-person classes, many who chose homeschooling during pandemic stay home” from the Oregon Capitol Chronicle. It includes statistics on the increase in homeschooling in Oregon over the past couple of years. However it is incorrect in stating that homeschooled students may opt out of the mandatory testing. See our testing page for more information.


Please join our Facebook discussion forum to connect with other homeschoolers and school-at-homers for ideas, answers, and community:


OHEN is a statewide, all-inclusive, volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information about homeschooling and promoting connection among homeschoolers. OHEN honors the rights of families to facilitate their children’s educational path and to make choices that respect the rights, needs, and aspirations of their children.

Difference between Independent Homeschooling and Online

What’s the Difference Between Homeschooling in Oregon and Charter/Online Schools? This infographic lays out some of the differences between legally independently homeschooling in Oregon and using charter or online school programs at home. Select the infographic to expand it.

Meet OHEN

Come meet OHEN and bring your homeschooling questions to be answered. Join the Oregon Home Education Network (OHEN) informational Facebook page to learn the date of each presentation. All meetups and informational sessions are currently held online. Contact us to schedule one.

If you would like to help with any aspect of OHEN activity, please fill out our Volunteer Form.
Join us in lively discussion of homeschool activities and issues at our Homeschooling in Oregon group on Facebook!

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