supporting christian homeschoolers in ontario
HOMESCHOOL WITH CONFIDENCE & SUPPORT
Phone & Email
Ph: (519) 608-2332
Email: info@ochec.org
Quick FACTS
MEMBERSHIP
To encourage Support Groups, use your support group coupon code to access a $5 discount.
PPM 131 - HOMESCHOOL LAW
PPM 131 is an important policy memo that informs Ontario School Boards and schools how to communicate with homeschooling parents and the policies related to excusing children from school who are receiving homeschooling. You can learn more about it on our PPM 131 Page.
NEWSLETTER
Be informed and keep up to date of the Ontario homeschooling environment. Subscribing to OCHEC emails and newsletters provides access to the latest articles and promotions, and information on upcoming events! (No membership is required.)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
As a disciple of Christ, you have been tasked to steward your gifts, resources, and experiences. Have you been praying that God would bring opportunity? Do you have a heart to serve on Ontario’s leading Christian homeschooling organization? OCHEC has been praying too! We would love to have a conversation of how we could join in this.
CLICK HERE to apply as a volunteer. Please note that only paid members of OCHEC can apply for volunteer positions.
BOARD AND STAFF
Jake Zwart – Executive Director
Heather Zwart – Administrative Assistant & Board Member
Ian Dutschek – Chairman & Board Member
Nathan McLaren – Treasurer & Board Member
Michael Thiessen – Board Member
Sara Enns – Bookkeeper
Upcoming Events
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you once again for your help with the supporting letter as well as with connecting to a local group. Your role and the organization you support couldn’t have been more important, especially today, to so many families.
Thank you for your dedication.
I hope to stay in touch.”
“My friend homeschooled through high school. My frame of reference for recommending homeschooling is her daughter. She is a mature, thoughtful, and wise young woman who has a strong Christian faith and knows how to think.”
Upcoming Events
CONSIDERING HOMESCHOOLING?
ONTARIO’S LARGEST CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL NETWORK
With many affiliated homeschool support groups across Ontario, OCHEC is the best place for Christian homeschoolers to find local connection and support.
Want to find a support group in your area?
MEMBER BENEFITS
ANNUAL CONVENTION
We host Ontario’s leading Christian homeschool convention, filled with amazing speakers, on-site curriculum exhibitors & great opportunities to connect.
PERKS & DISCOUNTS
Your annual OCHEC membership gives you tons of perks and benefits to help you homeschool with confidence. From our Educator’s Circle Rewards and Perkopolis discounts, to savings on printing, curriculum and events, membership truly has its rewards!
Leader Support & Training
OCHEC provides Support Group Leaders with one-on-one personal support, mediation services, training workshops, and an annual Leadership Symposium designed to ensure homeschoolers have a strong local support network.
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Just as the Christian faith is not a journey to be walked alone, we believe that Christian homeschoolers need healthy connections and relationships to truly thrive in their homeschool journey. We invite you to join our community by becoming an OCHEC member today.
Jake & Heather Zwart
Executive Director and Administrative Assistant
READY TO BECOME A MEMBER?
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Get In Touch
Telephone: (519) 608-2332
Email: info@ochec.org
Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 9am - 5pm
Wednesday – please leave a message
All calls will be answered as promptly as possible