Listed below is a treasure trove of resources to aid you in finding a new school or learning space for your child.

If you’re exploring innovative education opportunities, even without plans to homeschool, local homeschooling Facebook groups can be a valuable resource. Use your city or state name alongside “homeschooling” to locate groups in your area. Once you’re part of a group, ask about microschools or other innovative education options, and see if members can point you to additional resources or communities. You might uncover options you never knew existed right in your neighborhood!

You can also explore local parenting groups through Facebook and similar social media sites. In these spaces, ask about alternative education options, but be specific to avoid suggestions for traditional schools (unless that’s your goal). Mention that you’re searching for affordable, child-centered alternatives to conventional education and see what recommendations come your way. 

Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for uncovering schools and learning spaces in your area that you might not have discovered otherwise.

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As creative schooling models emerge, local and national organizations are helping families to find just the right educational fit for their child. Some of these networks include:

Microschool Florida (FL) – Microschool Florida is a statewide directory and community that makes it easy for parents to discover and join Florida’s growing ecosystem of microschools, homeschool pods, hybrid programs tutors and enrichment options. Search by category or region to find options that match your child’s interests, pace, and learning style, from hands-on STEM pods to arts-focused microschools and unique abilities programs. The site also hosts events and a supportive network so families can connect with like-minded educators and other parents who have taken alternative paths. If you are looking for a personalized, flexible alternative to one-size-fits-all schooling, Microschool Florida is your entry point to the many innovative choices available across the state. 

Wichita Innovative Schools & Educators (KS) – Wichita Innovative Schools & Educators (WISE) is a Kansas-based resource hub that helps families discover and connect with microschools, homeschool co-ops, tutoring centers, and other “outside the box” learning options in and around Wichita. Parents can browse an online directory, filter by location or educational focus and attend in-person networking events, workshops, and monthly meet-ups to learn what each program offers. A lively Facebook community allows families to keep up to date on new schools and practical tips for alternative education. Whether you are looking for a faith-based hybrid academy, a STEM microlab, or a nature focused co-op, WISE makes it easy to find a learning environment tailored to your child’s needs.

Love Your School (AL, AZ, WV) – Love Your School offers one-on-one guidance to help families in Arizona, Alabama, and West Virginia navigate and utilize Education Savings Accounts (ESA), Tax-Credit Scholarships, special education services, and the full range of school choices. They also provide free resource guides and offer local events and an upbeat parent community to make it easy to discover a learning environment perfectly suited to your child.

Options for Education (OR) – Options for Education is southern Oregon’s go-to guide for families seeking something beyond the standard classroom. The nonprofit maintains a free filterable online library of local and virtual resources on homeschool curricula, hybrid programs, charter partnerships, tutors, and enrichment classes. This allows you to quickly pinpoint options that match your child’s age, interests, and learning style. Parents can meet providers at the group’s annual Education Vendor Expo, regular drop-in mixers, and a lively Facebook community where questions get answered and success stories are shared. From one-on-one referrals to idea-packed resource lists, Options for Education makes designing a personalized learning journey for your child possible.

Ed Navigate MT (MT) – Ed Navigate MT helps Montana families confidently explore the growing range of education options now available across the state. Ranging from public and charter schools to microschools, homeschooling, and private alternatives. Through their user-friendly map tool and interactive guides, parents can compare school types, understand recent policy changes, and discover what educational fit best suits their child. The site also breaks down financial assistance programs like Education Savings Accounts and scholarships. Backed by the Frontier Institute, Ed Navigate makes it easier for Montana families to access the resources, support and information needed to take charge of their child’s learning journey.

EdOpt (NH) – EdOpt is a New Hampshire-based nonprofit that makes it simple for parents to compare schools, programs, and funding options across the state. Through regional Education Options Expos, a searchable online directory of 1,000 plus providers, and free one-on-one consultations, EdOpt walks families through everything from local public school transfers to charter academies, microschools, homeschooling, and fully online models. Whether you are a parent looking for a classic classroom, a faith-based or secular microschool, or a flexible virtual program, EdOpt’s tools and experienced team will help guide you to find the right fit for your child.

KaiPod Learning (national) – KaiPod Learning makes it easy to find a small, relationship-centric microschool that fits your child’s personality and pace. Use their interactive nationwide map to locate schools by city, grade, or specialty. Their map offers an extensive range of schools, including full-time and part-time programs. Since many KaiPod sites accept Education Savings Accounts and other school-choice funds, the platform also equips parents with state-specific tuition guides and live advisers who can walk you through funding options. If you are craving a nurturing, flexible place where your child is known by name and excited to learn each morning, KaiPod’s directory is a smart first stop.

National Microschooling Center (national) – The National Microschooling Center is a free, resource-rich hub that helps parents locate or launch a small, personalized learning environment that matches their child’s needs. Use their parent friendly resources to learn more about microschools. If you need help, their family liaison team will work with you to find or create a new microschool, all while sharing research, webinars, and success stories so you know what to expect. From quick “What is a microschool?” videos to live Q&A sessions, the Center makes exploring and accessing this flexible form of schooling simple and welcoming for every family.

Schoolahoop (national) – Schoolahoop is a free, nonprofit “matchmaker” that helps parents find K-12 options (charter, microschool, hybrid, virtual, or affordable private) that best fits their child’s interests and learning styles. Start with a quick quiz about what matters most to your family, and Scholahoop instantly sorts nearby schools by your desired options. If tuition is a concern, a companion “assistance quiz” shows whether your state offers scholarships, Education Savings Accounts, or other funding opportunities. As the beta platform adds new states, it is becoming a helpful tool for families who want a personalized, stress free school search experience.

Great Schools (national) – Great Schools is the nation’s largest nonprofit school information platform, visited by nearly 50 million families every year to compare public, charter, magnet, and private schools. Their easy to read 1-10 scale ratings blend state results with student growth, college readiness, and equity measures, allowing parents to see not just how a school performs overall but how well it serves learners from diverse backgrounds. They provide ample resources for parents including interactive maps, “compare” lists, and email alerts that keep you on top of new data.

My School Choice (national) – MySchoolChoice.com, also called Navigate School Choice, is a free, nonprofit program helping families across the United States understand and explore the full range of K-12 education options available to them. Whether you are considering public, charter, magnet, private, online, homeschool, or microschool environments, this resource provides state-specific guidance, school search tools, and parent friendly resources to make the process stress-free. Their “Find School Near Me tool” allows you to explore over 130,000 schools nationwide. They also provide guides to help you find the best fit for your child’s learning style and needs.

• Acton Academy: A fast-growing network of more than 300 learner-driven microschools.
• Agile Learning Centers: A network of self-directed schools and co-learning communities.
• Alliance for Self-Directed Education (ASDE): A global organization providing information on self-directed learning communities worldwide.
• Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO): AERO was founded in 1989 to support families and founders seeking learner-centered education options. It provides a worldwide school directory.
• Black Minds Matter: A national directory of Black-owned schools and spaces.
• Charlotte Mason In Community: A network of Charlotte Mason-inspired homeschool programs and related models.
• Chesterton Schools Network: A fast-growing network of Classical Catholic schools.
• Latinos Homeschooling: A vast network of Latino homeschooling families, offering community resources and encouragement.
• Liberated Learners: A network of self-directed learning centers for tweens and teens throughout the U.S.
• National Association of University Model® Schools: A national network of hybrid homeschool programs.
• Prenda: Prenda was founded in 2018 and has grown into a national network of learner-centered microschools.
• Primer: A national network of microschools founded by a former homeschooler.
• Wildflower Schools: A national network of Montessori microschools run by teacher-entrepreneurs.