Catholic Homeschooling in Michigan
How to Homeschool in Michigan
In Michigan, there are two options to comply with the home education laws in the state:
Option 1: Homeschool under Michigan’s homeschool statute
There is no notification requirement. Required subjects must be taught, including reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing, and English.Â
Option 2: Homeschool as a nonpublic school
Ensure that the instructor has the required qualifications of a teaching certificate, teaching permit, or a bachelor’s degree. Each year, you must provide notification that includes the name and age of each child and other information. There are required subjects that must be taught.Â
Michigan Department of Education Home School Information
This webpage provides information on both options available to homeschooling parents in Michigan.Â
How to Comply with Michigan’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Michigan
Special Education Provisions for Michigan
The Importance of Recordkeeping in Michigan
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
Michigan Christian Homeschool Network (MICHN)Â
MICHN works to ensure homeschool freedom in the state of Michigan. They offer conferences, communication, and legislative monitoring and lobbying.Â
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.Â
Catholic Homeschoolers of West Michigan
West Michigan
The West Michigan Catholic Homeschooling Community shares resources and plans events and social activities for members.Â
Christ the King CTK Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Ann Arbor, MI
This program meets once a week at Christ the King parish in Ann Arbor. They serve children ages 3-9.Â
Christ the King CTK Homeschool Group
Ann Arbor, MI
This homeschool group offers two programs, one a drop-off program in partnership with Oxford Virtual Academy on Tuesdays and a classical Catholic co-op day on Thursdays. Courses include theology, history, literature, philosophy, art, music, science, and writing. They meet at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor and serves grades PreK through high school.Â
Greater Lansing Catholic Homeschoolers
Lansing, MI
This Catholic homeschool groups serves families in the greater Lansing area of Michigan.Â
His In the Spirit (HITS) Catholic Homeschool Group
Fenton, Genessee, Shiawassee, and Northern Oakland County, Southeast Michigan
This homeschool group offers social, educational, and faith-based activities for children and families in the southeast Michigan region.Â
Holy Family Society and Co-op
Bedford, MI
This is a vibrant and solidly Catholic community of homeschooling families dedicated to provide opportunities for mothers and children to be supported on their homeschooling journeys. Monthly meetings host different activities including various classes for all age groups, prayer together, fellowship and occasional field trips and moms nights.
Holy Rosary Homeschoolers
Southeast Michigan
This homeschool group serves families in the southeast region of Michigan.Â
JMJ Catholic Homeschool Group
Kalamazoo, MI
This is an active homeschool community in the Kalamazoo area. They offer support and activities for homeschooling families such as Masses and Adoration, family fun nights, a high school youth group, field trips, feast day celebrations, moms’ nights out, book clubs, park days, and graduation.Â
Lansing-Area Catholic Homeschoolers
Lansing, MI
This is a local Catholic homeschool group for families in the Lansing area. They have events and offer advice and support.Â
Sacred Heart Educators
Ann Arbor, MI
This is a Roman Catholic homeschooling support group in the greater Ann Arbor Michigan area. They offer support and information and plan events for member families.Â
Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish Homeschool Support Group
Sterling Heights, MI
This homeschool group offers art classes, the John Paul II Home Educators Support Group, and the Sancta Familia Homeschool Support Group. Activities include parent support meetings, field trips, classes, volunteer work, and social opportunities.Â
Shrine Parish Homeschool Group
Royal Oak, MI
This group serves families at Shrine Parish in Royal Oak with fellowship and activities for member families.Â
St. Anastasia Homeschool Group
Troy, MI
St. Anastasia’s Homeschool Group is a Roman Catholic homeschooling community in Troy, MI. They meet weekly for gym days, field trips, liturgical parties, and park days.Â
St. Jude Parish Homeschool Support
Gobles, MI
St. Jude Parish offers information and support for Catholic homeschooling families.Â
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
Christ the King CTK Homeschool Group
Ann Arbor, MI
This homeschool group offers two programs, one a drop-off program in partnership with Oxford Virtual Academy on Tuesdays and a classical Catholic co-op day on Thursdays. Courses include theology, history, literature, philosophy, art, music, science, and writing. They meet at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor and serves grades PreK through high school.Â
Classically Catholic Memory Co-op
Kalamazoo and Midland/Saginaw, MI
Classically Catholic Memory is a memory work program that is both Catholic and classical in nature. It is designed for children ages 5 through 12, and each year of the program provides 18 weeks of memory work in each subject. CCM is run as a co-op model.
Immaculate Conception Homeschool Group (ICHG)
Lapeer, MI
Immaculate Conception Homeschool Group(ICHG) is a group of lay faithful Roman Catholic parents who view homeschooling as a beautiful way to educate their children and understand that being surrounded with like-minded families only aids in the support of the children’s religious, academic, moral, and social formation. This co-op was created to help parents in teaching non-core classes, based on the Catholic Schoolhouse model, adding a structured supplemental curriculum in a relaxed atmosphere, while also giving students a way to form friendships and have positive social interactions. ICHG accepts families that are currently members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, those going through the RCIA program, or regular attendees who understand the importance of raising their children in the Catholic Faith.Â
LIFE Catholic Homeschool Cooperative
Grand Rapids, MI
The LIFE Catholic Homeschool Cooperative meets at Saint Isidore Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. They offer a once-a-week program for preschool through 12th grade. Students have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities such as gym and art.Â
Servants of the Immaculata Catholic Homeschool Co-op
Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI
Servants of the Immaculata Catholic Homeschool Co-Operative & Tutoring provides core classes and enrichment opportunities for homeschooling families with students preschool through middle school as well as core classes for students in high school. Participants are obedient to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and entrusted to Jesus Christ through our Blessed Mother, Mary Immaculate. SOI groups.io forum.Â
St. Augustine Catholic Homeschool Cooperative
Chassell, MI
The St. Augustine Catholic Homeschool Cooperative is a ministry of St. Anne’s Parish in Chassell. They meet weekly for classes in art, science, literature, and philosophy. This co-op offers classes mainly for PreK through elementary aged students.Â
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
Catholic Schoolhouse
Iron Mountain, Rockwood, St. Joseph, West Bloomfield, MI
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.Â
Christ the King CTK Homeschool Group
Ann Arbor, MI
This homeschool group offers two programs, one a drop-off program in partnership with Oxford Virtual Academy on Tuesdays and a classical Catholic co-op day on Thursdays. Courses include theology, history, literature, philosophy, art, music, science, and writing. They meet at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor and serves grades PreK through high school.Â
LIFE Catholic Homeschool Cooperative
Grand Rapids, MI
The LIFE Catholic Homeschool Cooperative meets at Saint Isidore Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. They offer a once-a-week program for preschool through 12th grade. Students have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities such as gym and art.Â
Quo Vadis Homeschoolers
Shelby Charter Township, MI
This homeschool enrichment program offers families a fun and educational environment where they can take drop off students for classes. Additional activities include field trips and service projects.Â
Regina Caeli Detroit
Detroit, MI
Regina Caeli is a homeschool hybrid program offering a combination of in-person classroom learning at at-home homeschool learning. Parents follow the classical education curriculum at home while tutors instruct the students two days a week at the local campus center. There are also opportunities for extracurricular activities and field trips.Â
Sacred Heart Academy Classical Homeschool Enrichment
Grand Rapids, MI
Sacred Heart Academy offers Catholic families the opportunity to participate in courses taught by Sacred Heart faculty. These CEC classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, allowing homeschooling families to maintain the freedom and autonomy of homeschooling while still benefitting from the academy community.Â
Saint Stephen Catholic School Homeschool Partnership
East Grand Rapids, MI
Saint Stephen School in East Grand Rapids offers a homeschool program for grades 3-8. Students can join full-time students in the same classroom on Wednesdays and Fridays for classes using a Charlotte Mason inspired liberal arts curriculum. Students can also join in for school Mass and field trips.Â
Sanctuary Academy of Dewitt
Dewitt, MI
Sanctuary Academy of Dewitt is a Catholic homeschool support program. It is an affiliate of Acton Academy of Austin, Texas. Educational experiences focus on hands-on, real-world learning during the school day.Â
St. Augustine’s Classical Homeschool Enrichment Program
Ann Arbor, South Lyon, Temperance, MI
St. Augustine’s is a classical homeschool program that offers in-class learning experiences two to three days a week, with the remaining days dedicated to studies at home. They offer a classical education curriculum based on literature, history, science, math, and writing. They have three campuses: Old St. Patrick Parish in Ann Arbor, St. Joseph Parish in South Lyon, and St. Anthony Parish in Temperance.Â
St. Benedict Integrated Homeschool Program
Imlay City, MI
This is a hybrid homeschool program with classes offered weekly at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. The program provides two days of on-site directed studies by experienced tutors in a classroom setting, while parents teach and guide the children at home in tandem with the program curriculum on the remaining days.Â
St. John Paul II Classical Connect for Homeschoolers
Lincoln Park, MI
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School partners with parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Homeschool students in grades K-8 grade are able to join full-time students in the same classroom on Wednesdays for classical curriculum education. Families are also welcome to join the school for Mass, participate in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports teams, and for field trips.Â
St. Joseph ClassicalÂ
Ypsilanti, MI
St. Joseph Classical is a one day per week homeschool support program at St. Joseph – Ypsilanti for students in grades 1 through 8. Class days begin with Mass and offer classes in science, history, math, religious education, and chess club.Â
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.Â
Catholic Homeschool Conferences
The 2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Virtual Conference
June 7-8, 2024
Long Island Homeschool Conference
St. Roccos Pl, Glen Cove, NY
2024 Date TBD
This is the first annual Long Island Homeschool Conference for Catholic families. Listen to speakers, hear special panels, browse the vendors, and find new homeschool materials and curriculum at the book swap! Featured speakers include Alice Gunther, Annabelle Moseley, Jessica Schaefer, and Margaret Gallipeau.
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
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.
Our Lady – Queen of All Saints Central Wisconsin Homeschool Conference
Merrill, WI
Date TBA
This conference offers homeschool talks, social time, a homeschool used book and curriculum sale, and exhibitors.Â
Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers
Christ the King CTK Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Ann Arbor, MI
This program meets once a week at Christ the King parish in Ann Arbor. They serve children ages 3-9.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 Michigan
Both nonpublic and homeschool students may enroll in nonessential elective courses at their local public school. No interscholastic activities are permitted unless permission is provided by the local public school district.
St. John Paul II Classical Connect for Homeschoolers
Lincoln Park, MI
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School partners with parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Homeschool students in grades K-8 grade are able to join full-time students in the same classroom on Wednesdays for classical curriculum education. Families are also welcome to join the school for Mass, participate in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports teams, and for field trips.
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 Michigan
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
Field Trips in Michigan
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