Monthly Meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month - except summer)

•  homeschool speakers at every meeting
• Teens room where they play games and socialize
• Middle school-age room
• Elementary school-age room
• "Chat Room" for parents to meet other homeschool parents, both new and veteran
• free homeschool catalogs at most meetings

 

In addition to the monthly meetings:

Weekly e-letter/ monthly newsletter

Parent-led field trips (lots)

Socialization opportunities

Park groups

An active teen group

Spelling Bee,  Geography Bee, Science Fair

International Day/  Living History

Parties

High School Prom/ Graduation/ promotion and awards ceremonies

Annual "New Homeschoolers" meeting

Annual Homeschool Activities Fair

Annual yearbook

Standardized testing & personal evaluation contacts

Used curriculum sale

Free used curriculum advertising on PSG web site

Mentoring program

The purpose of the Broward County Homeschool Parent Support Group (the PSG) is to encourage our membership of several hundred families to grow and thrive in their respective homeschool environments. We help facilitate our members success by providing information and support services while upholding the philosophies of the PSG (which are founded upon traditional Biblical Judeo-Christian values as defined by the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Scriptures).

HISTORY of the PSG

Formed in 1983, our group originally met at the First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale. We grew as more families took advantage of new Florida State legislation, which helped to create a more improved atmosphere towards homeschooling here in the Sunshine State. Our first newsletter was a one-page update on the activities within the group.

As our group membership began to encompass all of Broward County and its newsletter grew into its present multi-page monthly publication, we changed our name to the Broward County Parent Support Group (aka - the PSG).

Due to our increased membership and the ever-expanding activities/functions of the PSG, a Board of Directors was appointed by the original founders of our group to facilitate smoother operation. The Board of Directors handles the PSG's necessary business concerns and obligations to the community and its members. Our monthly meetings are totally free for educational and family support.

In January of 1996, the PSG was incorporated as the Broward County Homeschool Parent Support Group, Inc.  Our organization has continued to support its members and the community while maintaining membership with the Florida Parent Educators Association (the FPEA) throughout our history. Additionally, we have always been recognized by the Broward County School Board.