How can I go about advertising my homeschool group page for my area?

Question

I have just started a homeschool group in my area and I am trying to find ways to get the word out there, but have not have much luck. Please help!

Answer 1

Do an online search for homeschooling in your state.  You may find groups where you can list it.  For example, in our area there are statewide groups that list homeschooling support groups, there are homeschooling announcement groups, and general homeschooling groups.

You can join state and national online homeschooling groups.  Then occasionally answer questions and list the link to your homeschool support group as a signature line, if the group allows that.

Check online for local bulletin boards.  Craigslist.com is a free group that has classified-ad-type listings.  You might be able to list it there.  There may be other bulletin boards for your area where you could list it.

Put an ad on the bulletin board at the local public library.  And ask if you can give the librarians a stack of fliers (if you have the money to print some up).  Most homeschoolers spend a lot of time at the library.

If the group is a religious one, try putting up fliers at local religious organizations that are compatible with your group.

Contact your school district and see if they keep a list of support groups to refer people to.  A lot of people who are interested in homeschooling will ask for information there first.

If you are really ambitious, try sending an announcement to the local media (radio, tv, newspapers) about the group.  They might post it in a community calendar, or even do a story on the group.

Make sure the homeschool support group's webpage clearly explains the kind of group you are and makes it easy for people doing an online search to find it.  For example, include the town, county, state, and area names; spell homeschool (home school, home education) a couple of different ways; try to think of anything else that people might search under.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Maybe you could work something out to where your church has it in the bulletin.