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DuPage, Lake, Will, and Kane have the densest co-op scene in the state and the worst online record of it. If you run or belong to one, I want it here.
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Co-ops in Illinois
A co-op teaches classes. Families meet weekly or biweekly, parents teach or hire the instructors, and kids take actual courses. Cost varies mostly with whether anyone is getting paid.
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Microschools
Small in-person schools, usually 5 to 20 students.
Hybrid & University-Model Schools
Two or three days on campus, the rest taught at home.
Private Schools
Full-time independent schools, including part-time options.
Tutors & Teachers
One-on-one and small-group instruction by subject.
Classes & Enrichment
Art, music, PE, and daytime classes for homeschoolers.
Support Groups
Park days, field trips, and community. No classes.
Homeschool Resources
Libraries, used curriculum, testing, evaluators, and services.