Facebook has become the go-to place to research curriculum, find local resources, and connect with homeschool families in your area. Here are some groups in the Portland area, some statewide, and some nationwide.
Oregon Homeschool Support - For all homeschoolers in Oregon state, open to ALL methods of "schooling at home"...virtual school, traditional homeschooling, unschoolers, or transitioning between one or another.
Outdoors in Oregon with Homeschoolers - Activities and places to go and meet outdoors!
Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network (OCEAN) - Networking about homeschooling with a Christian religion world view.
Homeschooling in Oregon - Talk with OHEN - Covering the entire state, Oregon Home Education Network is an advocacy non-profit organization for homeschoolers. All homeschoolers may join, however OHEN does not allow any discussion of charter / virtual schools who support home learning. If you want to ask about curriculum and are a charter school member, just don't mention what it's for.
Homeschoolers of Portland - All inclusive homeschooling discussions, a good place to find local activities, classes or events.
Homeschooling in Portland and Surrounding Areas - A group for homeschoolers in the Portland, OR metro area. Ask questions, share resources, plan events, make friends. All types of homeschoolers welcome.
Portland Unschoolers - Portland area families who learn at home with their children using an unschooling philosophy.
Secular Homeschoolers of Portland, Oregon - Secular homeschoolers living in Portland, who homeschool without a belief in supreme beings. Share curriculum ideas, create events, discuss issues.
Portland/Oregon Unschooling/homeschooling/family Classes and Businesses - A public group (visible to all) for posting and finding classes or homeschool resources in the Portland area.
Portland West Side Homeschoolers and Unschoolers - Connect with families in the Portland metro area, West of the Willamette river.
Eastside Portland Unschoolers - Connect with families in the Portland metro area, East of the Willamette river.
Homeschooling in Beaverton and Hillsboro - A group of homeschooling families that meets up often to socialize on the Beaverton / Hillsboro western side of PDX.
Hillsboro Area Homeschoolers - A secular and inclusive group for homeschoolers of all styles in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Cornelius, Beaverton, Aloha, and more.
Secular Homeschoolers & Unschoolers of Clackamas County! Residents of Clackamas County, who do not use religious material or philosophies, meet each other and find events closer to home.
Clackamas County Christian Homeschoolers - Residents of Clackamas County, who follow the Christian religion, meet each other and find events closer to home.
School at Home Adventures - The administrator of this group organizes field trips for homeschoolers. Factory tours, group admissions to theater events, etc.
ASDHomechoolersPDX - Families in the Portland metro area, homeschooling kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or thinking about it). Sponsor of this web site.
Homeschooling 2e, LD and special needs in Oregon - A very active group, but not public. Contact admin (Katie Dingman) for an invitation.
Special Needs Homeschooling - Admin is Heather Laurie, who has a blog of the same name and wrote a book, "Homeschooling when Learning isn't Easy".
Autism and Homeschooling - Nation-wide group of about 14,400 members, support for those homeschooling autistic kids in any area.
Homeschooling with Dyslexia - Not a private group, but a good page to "follow". Great advice on teaching kids with reading, writing, and math difficulties. Run by a homeschooling mom of 7, several of whom have learning challenges.
Secular, Eclectic, Adademic Homeschoolers - A nationwide group with over 95,000 members, primarily for academic homeschoolers, or unschoolers discussing academic resources. Excellent for researching and getting real-world feedback on curriculum, books, documentaries, online services, apps, etc.
Learning Challenges for SEA Homeschool Members - Once you join the main SEA group (above) you can join sub-groups, such as this one for all types of learning challenges.
It's Not That Hard to Homeschool High School - National group focusing on high school and college preparations. Admin is Ann Karako of Annie & Everything blog.
Homeschool Curriculum Market - Buy and sell used curriculum and materials.
Secular Homeschool Curriculum - Buy and Sell used non-religious curriculum books and materials.