About Evanston Home Educators

EHE is a welcoming and supportive community of homeschool parents located in Evanston, IL who share resources, experiences, and encouragement. Our group is dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration, and growth among families navigating the homeschool journey. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just getting started, you'll find a space to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate successes.

We host regular meetups to help enrich our homeschooling experience. This group also serves as a platform for building friendships, finding cooperative opportunities, and creating a network of like-minded families who understand the unique joys and challenges of homeschooling.

We aim to inspire and support one another as we cultivate a love of learning for our children. 

EHE members bring together children of all ages, from early elementary to high school, for weekly gatherings and clubs. To learn more about what our group is doing, please visit our events page to explore the current offerings!

FAQ

  • No! Families join from all over the North Shore, Chicago, and Greater Chicagoland. However, while you don't need to live in Evanston to join, having the ability to regularly show up to meetups and events helps foster community.

  • Please see our events and activities page for more information.

  • Evanston Home Educators is a non-sectarian group that welcomes families with a wide variety of religious beliefs and worldviews. Our group does not promote any particular religious perspective, and events are secular in nature.

  • The EHE membership is $25 per family, per year. It opens the door to a vibrant, supportive community of homeschooling families in Evanston and beyond. Members gain access to a wide range of enriching activities, age-specific meetups, field trips, and special events designed to foster connection, creativity, and growth. Beyond the activities, EHE offers a space to build lasting friendships, share resources, and support one another on the homeschooling journey—because learning is better when we do it together.

    EHE members have access to an email list which lets them reach our entire membership with just one email. New members are also granted access to our group through a community app, which is where we keep track of offerings, schedules, and RSVPs.

  • Submit an inquiry on our Contact page and our membership coordinator will contact you.

  • No, we are not a school. We are a group of homeschool families that coordinate together.

  • No, this is a closed group that seeks out the resources we need on our own.