Catholic Homeschooling in Indiana

How to Homeschool in Indiana

In Indiana, homeschools are considered nonaccredited private schools and thus, fall under the laws regulating private schools. Take these steps to homeschool legally in Indiana:

1. Provide instruction equivalent to public schools and utilize the English language for all instruction. 

2. Teach for the required 180 days of instruction. 

3. Keep attendance records and provide upon request.

4. Provide the number of children and grade level you are teaching if requested. 

No enrollment is necessary and there are no mandatory subjects to be taught. 

Indiana Department of Education Home School Information
Parents who choose to home educate their children may report their homeschool’s enrollment to the Indiana Department of Education (IC 20-33-2-21). Reporting homeschool enrollment (registering a homeschool) is not required in Indiana.

How to Comply with Indiana’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Indiana
Special Education Provisions for Indiana
The Importance of Recordkeeping in Indiana

Lobbying & Advocacy Organizations

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is the nation’s largest homeschool advocacy organization. They protect the rights of homeschoolers in court, advocate for homeschool freedom in state legislatures, and work to advance homeschooling in the public arena. 

Indiana Association of Home Educators (IAHE)
IAHE has as its primary function is to interact with civil government leaders, influence the legislative process to protect freedom to home educate, publish information of interest for home educators, and sponsor seminars and events to encourage families. 

Catholic Homeschool Support Groups

Catholic Homeschoolers of Michiana
Greater South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Plymouth, LaPorte, Niles, Edwardsburg, St. Joseph County, Elkhart County, LaPorte County, Marshall County, Starke County, Cass County, Berrien County, northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan
This homeschool group serves families in the greater South Bend area and in counties in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. They offer an email list, gatherings for learning and fun, mutual prayer, mentorship, and social opportunities for kids and families. Catholic Homeschoolers of Michiana Facebook group. 

Central Indiana Catholic Homeschoolers (CICHS)
Central Indiana
This Facebook group offers Catholic homeschool moms in the Central Indiana area the opportunity to connect for support, and meet ups. 

Evansville Catholic Homeschool Group
Evansville, IL
This is a Catholic homeschool support group for families in the Evansville, Indiana, area. 

Holy Family Catholic Home Educators
Cincinnati Tri-State area, including southwest Ohio, southeast Indiana, and northern Kentucky
Holy Family Catholic Home Educators is a community of Catholic families supporting parents who educate their children at home. They welcome families from across the Cincinnati Tri-State area, including southeast Indiana and northern Kentucky. Events and programs include moms’ group, feast day celebrations, beginning and end of year parties, park days, game nights, high school socials, theater performances, talent shows, and academic fairs.  HFCHE on groups.io. 

Holy Family Home Enrichment
Indianapolis, IN
Holy Family Home Enrichment is a group of homeschool families on and near the south side of Indianapolis. They offer activities such as a back-to-school picnic, field trips, feast day celebrations, teen social activities, and more. They also sponsor a co-op that meets in the fall and spring. 

NICHE – Northeastern Indiana Catholic Home Educators
Northeastern Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas
NICHE is a group of Roman Catholic homeschooling parents serving God, their families and other homeschoolers in Fort Wayne, IN, and the surrounding areas. They offer First Friday Masses with activities for kids afterwards, a graduation Mass and ceremony, weekly email updates, member directory, moms’ nights out, field trips, parties, plays, talent shows, and service opportunities. NICHE Facebook group. 

Queen of Angels Home Educators
Northwest Indiana, Diocese of Gary, and surrounding communities
Queen of Angels Home Educators is a Catholic family learning community, serving northwest Indiana, the Diocese of Gary, and surrounding communities that aims to support and encourage homeschool families and individuals to grow spiritually, academically, and socially in the understanding and expression of the Catholic faith, and to connect a growing Catholic homeschool community. Activities include park and gym days, teen nights, preschool play dates, field trips, service projects, liturgical year gatherings, and more. 

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Homeschool Group
Louisville Metro Area, Southern Indiana, Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Bullitt, and surrounding counties in Kentucky
This Catholic homeschool group serves the Louisville metro area. They offer moms’ nights out, education fairs, Catholic kids clubs, homeschool Masses, park days, theater field trips, history field trips, and more. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Homeschool Group Facebook group. 

Catholic Homeschool Co-ops

Catholic Family Institute Homeschooling Co-op
St. John, IN
This is the message board for the Catholic Family Institute Homeschooling Co-op at St. John the Evangelist Parish in St. John, Indiana. 

Holy Family Home Enrichment
Indianapolis, IN
Holy Family Home Enrichment is a group of homeschool families on and near the south side of Indianapolis. They offer activities such as a back-to-school picnic, field trips, feast day celebrations, teen social activities, and more. They also sponsor a co-op that meets in the fall and spring. 

Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Homeschool Co-op
Fort Wayne, IN
Our Lady of Good Help (OLGH) co-op meets twice a month at St. Patrick’s Church of Arcola and serves the greater Fort Wayne area of northeastern Indiana. They offer classes such as religion, music, art, science, logic, and presentations. There are also events for socializing and recreation, saint studies, nature studies, field trips, and service opportunities. 

Do you know of any Catholic homeschool co-ops near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here. 

Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Academies

Catholic Schoolhouse
Evansville, Fishers, Greenwood,  Indianapolis, Merrillville, Mishawaka, South Indianapolis, Sunman, IN
Catholic Schoolhouse is a supplemental program designed to help homeschool families enrich their educational experience through a flexible approach to learning inspired by classical elements presented in a structure environment. They serve students in grades K-8 and meet once a week during the school year. 

St. Benedict Classical School
Bloomington, IN
St. Benedict School has a four day schedule (Tuesday-Friday). Mondays are used for at-home work. Students are offered a classical Catholic curriculum. 

Do you know of any Catholic hybrid homeschool programs or homeschool academies near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here. 

Catholic Homeschool Conferences

The 2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Virtual Conference
June 7-8, 2024

This virtual conference features topics covering homeschool guidance, marriage and family, and character and virtue development. Speakers include Bishop Joseph Strickland, Emily Brown, Bonnie Landry, and more. There will also be a homeschool graduate panel. The Catholic Homeschool Directory is a virtual exhibitors hall. You can browse through curriculum, programs, tools, and businesses who support your family’s homeschool journey.

Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference & Curriculum Fair
St. Paul College, St. Paul, MN
May 31 – June 1, 2024

After a 3-year hiatus, the Minnesota Catholic Home Education and Curriculum Conference is back! This annual conference is one of the largest Catholic homeschooling conferences in the country. Listen to speakers from around the country and meet other homeschoolers from your area. Conference attendees can browse through the vendors hall, go to workshops and talks, and network with other homeschoolers. Keynote Speaker 2023: Pam Barnhill, Host of the Your Morning Basket Podcast

Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers

Do you know of any great local classes or programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here. 

Sports for Homeschoolers

Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Indiana
Indiana does not have a law granting homeschooled students the right to participate in public school classes and activities; thus, the individual schools and school districts have the authority to decide whether to allow homeschooler participation. Policies often vary from district to district.

Do you know of any great sports programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here. 

Shrines & Pilgrimages in Indiana

Do you know of any Catholic pilgrimage sites or shrines that would be perfect for a homeschool field trip? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here. 

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