Catholic Homeschooling in Oklahoma
How to Homeschool in Oklahoma
It’s easy to homeschool in Oklahoma! There are minimal requirements to comply with and you can follow your own guidelines (and heart) doing what works best for your family.Â
How do you homeschool in Oklahoma? Simple! Just send a letter of intent to homeschool to your local school and then teach your children at least 180 days a year. That’s it!Â
While there aren’t strict requirements imposed on homeschooling parents, the Oklahoma Department of Education (and advice resulting from court cases) recommend that you provide instruction equivalent to the education provided by the state. This include math, language arts, science, and social studies. In Oklahoma, the compulsory school ages are 5-18.Â
Oklahoma Department of Education Home School Information
The law governing homeschooling in Oklahoma has been interpreted by the Attorney General to allow for the education of your own children in your home by a parent or guardian. There is no required state approved curriculum or required school subjects.Â
Oklahoma Homeschool Statutes
This is a summary of the laws regulating homeschooling in Oklahoma, provided by Homeschool Oklahoma. Oklahoma is the only state in America with a constitutional provision guaranteeing the right to homeschool.Â
How to Comply with Oklahoma’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Oklahoma
Special Education Provisions for Oklahoma
The Importance of Recordkeeping in Oklahoma
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.Â
Homeschool Oklahoma (HSOK)
Homeschool Oklahoma is Oklahoma’s Christian statewide homeschool organization. They work to promote home education in the state of Oklahoma, offering events, support, communication, and resources to homeschooling parents. Volunteers in the group monitor legislative activity in the state and inform concerned parents about legislation that could affect homeschoolers.Â
HERO of Oklahoma
Home Educators Resource Organization (HERO) of Oklahoma is a network of support groups and families dedicated to homeschooling their children. They offer a legislative email list with updates on legislation that is being considered or has passed by Congress and/or the Oklahoma Legislature that could affect homeschooling families.Â
Catholic Homeschool Support Groups
Catholic Home Educators of Eastern Oklahoma
Diocese of Tulsa
CHE is a support group of Catholic homeschool families in the Diocese of Tulsa. They offer families a Catholic homeschool community to encourage friendship and support through educational opportunities and social activities. Members participate in a graduation ceremony, All Saints party, Homeschool Blessing Mass, speaker events, moms’ nights out, game nights, and service opportunities.Â
Church of Saint Benedict Homeschool Group
Broken Arrow, OK
This group meets at St. Benedict Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Offering support, social activities, and used book sales.Â
Classical Catholic Drama Club of Eastern Oklahoma
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
The Classical Catholic Drama Club meets at the Church of St. Benedict in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn the theatre arts and make friends! They put on quality productions such as The Prince and the Pauper, Charlotte’s Web, and The Jungle Book. Kids can also learn technical and production skills.Â
Holy Family Homeschool Association
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
This is Catholic homeschool support group in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. They offer gatherings to offer mutual support to each other.Â
Oklahoma Catholic Homeschoolers
Oklahoma
This Facebook group connects Catholic homeschoolers from across the state of Oklahoma to share homeschooling resources.Â
St. Kateri Catholic Homeschoolers
Shawnee, OK
This homeschool support group provides support and opportunities to connect with other Catholic homeschooling families through faith and friendship.
St. Monica’s Homeschooling Group
Edmond, Ok
This Catholic homeschool group meets once a month to pray, build community, and work on a small service project. They meet at St. Monica Catholic Church in Edmond, Oklahoma.Â
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
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.Â
Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Academies
Great Books Program for High School Homeschoolers
Tulsa, OK
The Great Books Program for High School Homeschoolers is a supplemental program which introduces students to the Classics of Western Civilization in Literature, History (Secular and Ecclesial), Philosophy, Theology, Latin, and Music Theory for the Tulsa and surrounding areas. They offer a four-year program with a Greek Year, Roman Year, Medieval Year, and Modern Year. Classes are held in the education building at St. Bernard’s on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit their website at tulsagreatbooks.org.
Catholic Schoolhouse
Broken Arrow, OK
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 structured environment. Grammar students study the same topics at all ages creating family unity. The whole family has a place at Catholic Schoolhouse. Older students in the dialectic and rhetoric stage meet for discussion and activities that are best done in a group setting–all focusing on helping them become effective Catholic adults.
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
Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference
Most Precious Blood, Denver, CO
July 12-13, 2024
This annual conference is independent and local, bringing in speakers from around the country. Featured speakers for 2023 include Maureen Wittmann of Homeschool Connections, Kerri Davison of Holy Heroes, Sara Masarik, and Ana Braga-Henebry. Conference attendees can browse through the vendors hall, go to workshops and talks, and network with other homeschoolers.
Kansas City Conference for Catholic Homeschoolers
Grandview, MO
Date TBA
This annual conference is offered to encourage homeschoolers in their vocations as Catholic home educators. Enjoy inspiring talks and presentations, a vendor hall with curriculum, books, and resources, and Mass, confession, and other devotions. Updates can be found on the Kansas City Catholic Homeschool Conference Facebook page.
Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Sapulpa, Ponca City, Edmond
CGS is a program focusing on the contemplation and enjoyment of God. It is shared in a place particularly prepared for the religious life of children called the Atrium.Â
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City CGS
Christ the King Catholic Church CGS, Oklahoma City, OK
St. Monica Catholic Church CGS, Edmond, OK
Saint Eugene Catholic Church CGS, OKC, OK
Church of Saint Mary CGS, Tulsa, OK
Church of St. Benedict CGS, Broken Arrow, OK
Sacred Heart CGS, Sapulpa, OK
St. Anne Catholic Church, Broken Arrow, OK
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ponca City, OK
Archdiocese of Oklahoma Scouting
The Tulsa Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting (TDCCS)
American Heritage Girls
Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa
Church of St. Benedict, Broken Arrow
Troops of Saint George
Edmond, OK
Classical Catholic Drama Club of Eastern Oklahoma
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
The Classical Catholic Drama Club meets at the Church of St. Benedict in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn the theatre arts and make friends! They put on quality productions such as The Prince and the Pauper, Charlotte’s Web, and The Jungle Book. Kids can also learn technical and production skills.Â
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.Â
Sports for Homeschoolers
Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, there is no access for homeschooled students to public school sports. Court case decisions have ruled against homeschooled students seeking to participate in public school sports programs. The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) requires student athletes to attend the public school they represent.Â
Christian Homeschool Sports
This list is offered by Homeschool Oklahoma and includes baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance/pom, football, golf, gymnastics, marching band, martial arts, PE, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling, robotics, and hockey. Â
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.Â
Diocese & Parish Resources
Diocese of Tulsa
The Marks of a Truly Catholic Education, Bishop David A. Konderla
Shrines & Pilgrimages in Oklahoma
Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
Oklahoma City, OK
Our Lady of the Annunciation Clear Creek Monastery
Hulbert, OK
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague
Prague, OK
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.Â
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