HERO of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Homeschooling Co-ops, Classes and Tutors

Homeschooling Co-ops

Homeschool co-ops offer selected classes for homeschool students, and provide a welcome addition to learning at home for some families.  Some co-ops utilize parents as teachers for subject areas and in other cases the group hires outside teachers for the classes, splitting the cost among participating families to make the price more affordable per family.  Co-ops are sought for many reasons:   they can be a good way to meet same-age (or nearly same-age) homeschoolers; some parents like the freedom of allowing others to assume responsibility for subjects they are uninterested in, or are unable to learn and teach; others like the opportunity to share expensive supplies, such as lab equipment; some activities, such as choir, orchestra, and team sports require a group of children larger than many families can put together.


Bartlesville

Teresa Stokes, Private Violin Instructor and member of the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra is starting a Home School Orchestra.  The meetings will be held in Bartlesville.  For more information contact Teresa Stokes 918-534-7072

Bethany

 S.A.L.T. 1905 N Sterling Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73127.  Serving Bethany, Warr Acres, OKC.  Contact Kim Landrum  (405) 326-5500 or Sharon Westmoreland.  Co-op classes offered for pre-K through Highschool.  Support and encouragement for parents in their homeschool journey.

Broken Arrow

Judy Werner Piano Studio, 1213 E. Uniontown St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Cell: 918-521-2337 Home: 918-355-4123
Education: Bachelor of Music Education, Evangel University
Master of Music in Piano Performance, University of Missouri/Kansas City

Experienced teacher of piano at all levels
Member of MTNA, OMTA, OMTBA

Taught Elementary music education for 20 years
National Board Certified Teacher

 

Enid Area

Enid Classical Conversations, meets weekly offering classes from age 4 through junior high. Science experiments, art, music, oral presentations and more in the morning for age 4- 6th grade. Afternoon Essentials of the Language Arts, IEW writing and math games for 3rd - 6th grade. Challenging all day program for 7th grade and up. Check out www.classicalconversations.com . For more information contact Terrill Browne.

Enid Area Christian Home Educators (EACHE) offers classes for Sign Language(7-12 grades), P.E.(2-12 grades), Art(2-12 grades), Drama(2-12 grades), Band(2-12 grades), and a Coop time for the little ones (K-2 grades).  Classes are generally from 9am - 2pm.   Contact Karen King 233-1181 or Michelle Baldwin 496-2458.

Enid Public Library, 120 W. Maine, 580-233-6325 - Offers classes for young children and teens.

Hennessey Public Library, 525 S. Main, Hennessey, Oklahoma, 580-853-2073, email the librarian. - Offers various classes and events for homeschoolers.

Home School Band - Contact Karen at 580-233-1181 if you are interested.  Classes are held weekly.  The cost is $35 per month for one child in the family and $50 for two or more children from the same family.  There is no cap on the number of children in the family that may take lessons for the total cost of $50.  There is a $20 yearly membership fee per family. Mr. Vincent is the music instructor.

Kick N Fit - 231 W. Cherokee, Enid, OK.  580-402-1663 Regina Anguiano, is an International Sports Science Association (ISSA) certified personal trainer and karate instructor.  Her certification through karate is through the Soo Bahk Do Moo Do Kwan Federation, and her level is Kyo Sa (instructor level).  She has trained in martial arts for over 18 years and has been doing personal training for almost 2 years.
 
In addition to karate classes, Regina offers 45 minute Kidz Kardio classes consisting of cardio, age appropriate resistance training, agility drills, teamwork drills, and just plain fun.   If one word describes the martial art that she teaches, it is RESPECT.

Karate classes are M/W 5-5:30--Tiny Tiger (ages 4-6), 5:30-6:30 (ages 6-adult), and 6:30-7:30 (ages 6-adult). 

 

Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse, 200 E Maple, Enid, OK 73701, (580) 233-ARTS (2787) - Homeschool classes in science, art history/technique and pottery are offered each semester on Fridays for K-3 and 4-6 (flexible), plus can be scheduled at other times by groups of 10 or more children. Students may sign up for individual classes or for the entire semester.

Middle school Science Adventure Club is available Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This club offers more in-depth science investigations in a relaxed environment designed for 6th - 8th grades. Registration is by the semester - 8 sessions.

High school classes are available as scheduled by groups of 10 or more students. Check out Leonardo's calendar for more event information.

Lowe's Home Improvement, 5201 W. Owen K. Garriott, 580-242-3000 - Offers various classes for kids and adults.

 

Lawton / Fort Sill

Ft. Sill Youth Services offers a P.E. and Art class during the public school year and weekly recreational days, which feature activities such as swimming, bowling and fishing.  This is open to any military homeschool family and may soon open to other homeschoolers in the Lawton area.

Miami Oklahoma

Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College has partnered with Red Star, a non-profit organization to offer four free environmental education curriculum workshops to anyone working with children preK-12.  The focus is on preK-5, but we welcome all educators.  Check the website for workshop dates and times.

Higher Learning Center - Serving Afton, Grove, Fairland, Miami. 25901 S 560 Rd, Afton, OK 74331.  Contact: Denise Glenn (918) 257-4212.

Cooperative homeschool services for kindergarten through high school age. Classes taught by multi-certified, multi-grade level, Oklahoma teacher. Student monthly fee is $50/month, or if your student enrolls for periodic classes, the cost is $12/hour. Though not a special education teacher, I have taught a variety of students and learning styles and welcome the opportunity to assist you and your child in reaching that next level of education without frustration and heartache. From math, reading, and science to physical education, I can help! Classes and times now forming.

Please help us provide information.  If you know of a co-op in the Oklahoma City area, please contact HERO of Oklahoma

 

Moore

OKLAHOMA CITY - Christian Life School 1400 NW 12th, Moore, OK 73160.  Serves OKD, Moore, Norman and Tuttle.  Contact: Christy Prescott 405-794-0808.
Christian Life School offers after school and homeschool classes. All of our classes are taught using hands on methods. Our goal is to make each subject come alive for each child. These classes will offer real life applications for what your child is already learning at school. We feel that all subjects can be and should be fun! Our teachers strive to put the joy back into learning! Fall Classes begin Sept. 20th. Fall dates are Oct. 25th, Nov.22nd, and Dec. 20th. Hours 4:30- 5:30. Classes offered : Adventures in Art, Everyday Spanish, Kid's Culinary Academy, Sweet Spot Cake Decorating Class, and WOW Wonders of the Wetlands.

 

MoMs  (Moms Of Moore) offers preschool movement and music classes at the Moore Community Center.  Contact Jill Floyd.

 

Norman

Special Needs Tutoring by Patty Harvey - Is your bright child a year or more behind in reading? Don't wait to get help. A former homeschooling parent, I have more than 10 years' experience using the Orton-Gillingham approach to help children and teens with learning differences. Instruction integrates auditory/visual/kinesthetic-motor pathways to the brain in order to build a new, lasting foundation for reading/spelling/writing. This approach is structured, systematic, multi-sensory, phonics-based, and highly effective with dyslexia. And most importantly, your child will gain skills and confidence for academic success in a safe, positive environment. Free consultations; reasonable rates. Located in Norman, I am available for co-op small group classes and parent meetings. For a free consultation call Patti Harvey at
719-287-5560.

Piano Lessons - Dear Parent- My name is Andrea Chambers and I provide private piano lessons out of my home in Norman. I have been playing the piano for almost 20 years. Beginning at a young age, I studied under Steven Lansberry, a well known concert pianist. I actively accompany vocalist, choirs and congregations and perform locally for different congregations in the Norman area. I offer half hour and one hour lessons throughout the day at a rate of $15 and $30 respectively. I instruct piano theory and technique and offer recitals throughout the year. I teach all ages, six and up from beginning to late intermediate skill levels. My lessons are fun, structured, and motivating. I would love the opportunity to teach your child how to play this beautiful instrument. You can contact me for further questions or concerns at 405-361-0440, or by e-mail, Andreachambers@ou.edu.

 

Oklahoma City Area

Bilingual Tots in Oklahoma City
Contact Kathy Scott 405-315-7418.
Bilingual Tots, primarily teaches foreign language to students between the ages of 0 and 12.  In addition to our primary focus, language, we are adding other classes in the arts such as advanced art classes for older students. 
 
All language classes are total immersion with a native speaker of the focus language.  The languages include Spanish, ESL, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Russian, and German.  We also offer ASL (sign language). 

 We currently hold classes at the Central Presbyterian Church and 50th and May and will be expanding to other parts of OKC metro and surrounding areas. 

Central Oklahoma Alliance of Christian Homeschoolers (C.O.A.C.H.)
The purpose of the Central Oklahoma Alliance of Christian Homeschoolers (aka C.O.A.C.H.) home extension classes is to offer weekly classes to home-educated Jr. High & Sr. High students as an extension of the homeschool, with parents as active participants in the overall discipline and learning process. C.O.A.C.H. classes are held on Thursdays during the school year at Berry Road Baptist Church, 500 N. Berry Rd., Norman, Oklahoma.

Classical Conversations
Homeschool program for Christians in the OKC area, offering a full range of academic subjects as well as standardized testing, PE, and extras.  Contact JCourtney@classicalconversations.com.

Comm-Unity Homeschool Coop. 
7704 S. Hillcrest Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73159.  Serving the OKC metro area.  Contact:  Amanda Montgomery.  Christian group of committed homeschool families working together meets every Friday during the school year for "school."  Each family brings specific strengths and individual gifting to enhance our children's education.  Through the cooperative effort our children receive a richer, fuller homeschool experience.  The success of our co-op depends upon our strength collectively and not any one person's individual gift.  For more information about our academic corner, academic classes offered, and fees, please contact Amanda.

CRBC Homeschool Enrichment Group
Council Road Baptist Church Homeschool Enrichment Group exists to support students and parents on their journey of home schooling. It is designed to be a supplementary enrichment; to help students and families interact and learn with one another in the community of Christ. For more information contact Cheryl.

EXCEL: Excellence in Home Education
Meeting at Heritage Baptist Church, 14317 N. Council, Oklahoma City, OK.  Classes are designed for grades 6-8 and 9-12 in the areas of history, math, literature and science as well as several electives. Contact  Jené Olsson at (405) 317-0600 for additional information. 

The Family Theatre is a Christian non-profit theater providing drama instruction for homeschool students. Features a 5600 square foot production studio that houses two 20x25 rehearsal halls, costume and scene shops, and a 125 seat theater.  For more information, please contact us at (405) 848-7469.

KISS Institute for Practical Robotics, Botball Educational Robotics Program, V: (405) 579-4609 F: (405) 329-4664
1818 W. Lindsey, Bldg D, #100, Norman, OK 73069
- A nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational outreach organization based in Norman, Oklahoma that produces the Botball Educational Robotics Program.

The program is designed to excite and engage middle and high school students in meaningful applications of science, technology, engineering and math. It provides students with the motivation and the means to solve open-ended problems creatively while working as a team. Botball teaches real life programming and software development as well as valuable teamwork skills, project documentation and working to a schedule... skills they will need and use one day, as part of Oklahoma’s workforce and future leaders.

This inquiry-based program is aligned to Oklahoma State Department of Education Priority Academic Student Skills as well as to National Science, Math and Technology standards. Botball provides resources along with professional development so that educators can integrate the reusable robotic equipment into their science, math, computer science, information technology and vocational technical curricula, thereby impacting more students.

Metro Technology Centers offers free career-technical coursed with academic credit and possible college credit for 11th & 12th grade. We also have an advanced program in Bio Medical Sciences that is for 10th -12th grade. For more information contact: Laurice Butler 405-424-8324.

OCHEFA (Oklahoma Christian Home Educators Football Association) offers Jr. High and  and Varsity tackle football for young men in grades 6-12 (Ages 12-18).  Serves the greater Oklahoma City area.  For more info contact: David Colburn (405) 283-0042.

Oklahoma City Homeschool Choirs, directed by Sue Vanderwater, have been introducing middle and high school students to choral music for the past six years.  New students are accepted in July and August; sessions run from mid-August to late April.  Students learn Basic Music Theory, Sight Singing, Ear Training, Rhythms, Singing Multi-Part Harmonies, Performance, Stage Presence, and working in a group setting.  Choirs present several major concerts each semester, including a Christmas Candlelight concert, a Capitol Day Concert, and a Spring Concert.  High School students will have the option of participating in tour at the end of the Spring semester.  Contact: Sue Vanderwater at (405) 755-6690.

The Oklahoma City Zoo Education Department uses  the Zoo as a living classroom to teach science and thinking skills.  Monthly Safari Club sessions are designed specifically for homeschoolers children ages 5 through 16 and include animal encounters and presentations, discovery, inquiry, and guided activities on the zoo grounds.  Contact:
Dr. Allison Brody, Director of Education, Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 NE 50th, Oklahoma City, OK  73111
 (405) 425-0288 or (405) 425-0218

Reading Specialists/Tutors

Paula Anderson, retired Reading Specialists with 28 years experience and grandmother of home schoolers offers help to families with special needs. such as coaching to parents and/or tutoring students.  Paula can be reached at (405) 728-1441.

 Melene Wright   (405) 623-2985
Fun & Exciting Reading Instruction- Proven Results

Do you want your child to have a fun and unique time when learning to read? Do you struggle or feel apprehension when teaching your child to read? I home educated my children through high school. Currently, I am a reading specialist with my Master's in reading. Private one on one instruction. My home. NW OKC

Please help us provide information.  If you know of a co-op in the Oklahoma City area, please contact HERO of Oklahoma

Online Classes

 Latin in the Christian Trivium
858.335.6311

We are offering these classes this year taught by Master Teachers:
Principles of American Government – Mr. Ben Gilmore
U.S. History – Miss Beth Ballenger
Algebra I – Mrs. Fran Gilmore
Calculus - Mr. Ben Gilmore

Latin I – Mrs. Fran Gilmore and student teacher, Mary Joy Johnson.
Latin II – Mrs. Julie Gentry
Latin III – Mr. Duane Kinney
Latin IV – Mrs. Harrington
Class times can be flexible; contact each teacher to discuss options.
Classes are interactive, using moodle.
1. Class will meet once or twice a week, for approximately 60-90 minutes.

2. Students will meet in Moodle, a chat room designed for online classes.
Details will be given to those who sign up. Classes will have audio.
3. Teacher will correct tests and homework, but parents are encouraged to look over homework before it is sent to the teacher.
Students will email the teacher the homework, and one of us will go over it again before class time to see if it is correct. We will mark any mistakes in red and send it back to the student for him or her to correct. Test results, and also a report of homework
done and class participation will be emailed to the parents regularly and at the end of each semester.
4. A normal class period will follow this pattern:
a. Are there any questions or problems you had trouble with?
b. Go over the phrases and discuss them, applying them to today
if possible.
c. Review the actual new material in the chapter, making sure they understand the concepts by asking them questions, and answering their questions.
d. Begin each segment of homework with them, taking turns if there is more than one student in the group.

5. Fee for Latin class is $195 per semester. Please contact the other teachers regarding fees and times.

You may register by emailing mary@latintrivium.com, and she will forward your registration to the appropriate teacher.
Send your $35 deposit to XL Group, 8327 Phillips Rd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 to hold your student's place.
6. Beginning Latin classes will form frequently
depending on need. Small class sizes only.

Stephen Griggs B.A. M.A.T.  158 East Jackson Street, York, PA 17401 (717) 846-3734.
 After seventeen years of teaching Latin or German in non-public school classrooms, Stephen is now specializing in tutoring those languages to home-schoolers through their home computers using the Skype interface. 

Shawnee

Christian Family Academy (CFA) is a co-op of Christian home schooling families, committed to serving one another by using our unique gifts, abilities, and educational backgrounds to educate our children. It is our desire to honor God by lightening the individual load of the parent (bearing one another’s burdens), while augmenting the learning that is already taking place in the home. Contact Donna Griffin

Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, OK. offers an array of "Kid's Klasses" during Spring, Summer and Fall.  Classes are primarily offered in the evenings and on Saturdays.


Tulsa Area

Barthelmes Conservatory - A faculty of professional musicians & music educators offer individual instrument instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass, group lessons, ensemble participation, and music theory and ear training classes. Performance opportunities are available to participating students.

Christian Education Alliance
(918) 445-3145
3rd-12th grades
840 W. 81 St, Tulsa
A ministry of Tulsa Hills Church of the Nazarene; classes for home schooled students three mornings a week.

Christian Heritage Education Center
(918) 461-2790

Cornerstone Tutorial Center
948 S. 91st East Ave., Tulsa
Targeting homeschooling Christians, Cornerstone offers a variety of classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Graduation ceremonies are offered for homeschoolers (even those who do not attend Cornerstone Tutorial Center).  Other special services offered to homeschool families include academic counseling and testing.

Destiny Dance studio in Tulsa is offering daytime classes for home schooled students beginning in August 2010 in the area of ballet, lyrical, tap, modern, hip hop, jazz and creative movement for ages 2 1/2 and up. (918) 289-1795

From Brain to Paper:  A Writing Program for Children of All Ages
(918) 744-8878 or (918) 637-8888
Email:  iamimagine@att.net
Offering technical writing skills, creative thinking, journaling and tutoring.  Special classes offered for homeschoolers.

Greenwood Cultural Center Performing Arts Program
(918) 596-1020
Offers community-based, after-school youth learning experiences in classes such as ballet, African dance, drumming, martial arts, and  hip hop.

Kids Konservatory
918-814-5264 4961 S. 203rd E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Email: Shane Taylor
Offers homeschool music classes. Individual and group lessons available.

Legacy Homeschool Group
Email: Shelley Faust
Christian Coop in Tulsa providing enrichment and classes for elementary and middle school children each week.  Statement of Faith required.

Moriah Christian Academy
(918) 241-8410 680 East 41st Street, Sand Springs, OK 74063
Parent and teacher team approach to Christian education for PreK - 7th grade.  Classroom instruction provided by Christian teachers on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with schooling continued at home with parents on the remaining days.

St. Augustine Academy
(918) 355-6918
Individual classes offered Logic, Latin, Hebrew, and Rhetoric.

Tulsa Honors Orchestra
Offers unique string orchestra training for young string players in the greater Tulsa area and provides performance opportunities for violin, viola, cello and string bass players from the 1st through 12th grades.  Meets Monday nights September through May and warmly welcomes homeschool and other musicians.  Contact:  Jody Naifeh (918) 224-3943.

Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa Tech offers free vocational-technical classes for 11th and 12th graders.  A career exploration class is available for sophomores.  Homeschoolers are welcome.

Please help us provide information.  If you know of a co-op in the Oklahoma City area, please contact HERO of Oklahoma