North Texas Home Educators Network

The North Texas Home Educators' Network (NTHEN) was founded in 1988 after numerous meetings by representatives of several informal Homeschool groups sought unity and oneness of spirit to meet the many challenges presented by the "new" educational alternative to government education called "Homeschooling". Our mission in 1988 and today is to provide... homeschool leaders and families with the tools and services necessary to enable their support group or their individual home schools to thrive. NTHEN, the largest of several regional homeschool support organizations in Texas, serves over 225 local homeschooling support groups in more than 60 counties throughout north and northeast Texas. Our services include sponsoring two annual conventions (summer and winter), consultations, meetings, training sessions, seminars, local and regional activities, and a variety of other forums. We also work to foster cooperation among local support groups and promote events that support the homeschool community at large. In addition, we proactively educate the media and general public about the diversity and viability of home education. We assist in organizing new support groups and help existing support groups establish programs such as music, sports, science fairs, public speaking and debate competitions, spelling bees, co-op and enrichment classes, and teen groups. We also conduct special meetings, lead regional activities, co-host leadership seminars and retreats, provide consultations, and offer helpful online information. For example, we are aligned closely with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), the nation's premier legal firm regarding home education. We recently co-sponsored with HSLDA the presentation of the popular and "much needed to be heard by everyone" seminar entitled "Constitutional Literacy" which was presented by Dr. Michael P. Farris, Chairman of HSLDA and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College. Additionally, NTHEN typically sponsors two annual Homeschool Conferences, which bring homeschool parents and ...Read More