To log into our secure site, you must first become a member by completing the online membership registration form and paying the group membership fee. The membership year is from October 1 to September 30, and the cost for joining is $15.00 regardless of when you join. Keep in mind that WCCHE is NOT a co-op nor do they host one. The fee above is for the fee that Homeschool-Life charges for each member & a small amount towards the amount of insurance that WCCHE carries for events.

WCCHE Membership is OPEN and is accepting new members!

After your approved Membership form, Insurance Waiver form, and fee have been received, you will receive approval via e-mail to access the entire website. 

Who is a homeschooler in Wisconsin?
Definition of a Home-Based Private Educational Program – WI statute 115.001(3g)

“‘Home-based private educational program’ means a program of educational instruction provided to a child by the child’s parent or guardian or by a person designated by the parent or guardian. An instructional program provided to more than one family unit does not constitute a home-based private educational program.” (WI stat 115.001(3g))

A Home-Based Private Educational Program (Homeschool) reports their enrollment numbers annually to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) via eForm PI-1206 (Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction).

Please note that the State of Wisconsin defines Virtual/Charter schools as public schools, and all children enrolled in them are considered public school students even though they may receive instruction at home. Students enrolled in any Virtual Charter school (including schools like BVA) or in WI-Based private schools (including schools like AOE) are not included on PI-1206 forms and are not considered to be homeschooled in Wisconsin.

**Please note**
WCCHE does not accept memberships from families who are only utilizing Wisconsin's Virtual/Charter Public Schools (this include public school-at-home programs like Bridges Virtual Academy & Rural Virtual Academy) or private schools (including private schools who are only in their school PT and do lessons at home PT or in WI-based Private-school-at-home programs). You may be asked to provide a copy of your PI-1206 form. Thank you for understanding.

The above delineation is in no way meant to be a “judgment” on families who utilize brick-and-mortar/virtual charter public schools or regular private schools for some/all of their children. In fact, WCCHE respects the right of the parents in each family unit to choose whatever they deem to be an appropriate educational program for each child. Wisconsin Parents Association (WPA) and the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), both strongly recommend that homeschool associations ensure that public/taxpayer funds are not used within private homeschool groups. Our membership policy is simply meant to protect private homeschoolers from possible government intrusion that may occur when taxpayer funds are used for private homeschool activities.

2024/25 Renewals started on October 1st and finish on October 15th.

What do you need to do to renew this year?

1. Login

2. Update your Profile (yes, even if you have just updated it previously in the last 24 hours or if you just joined in the last week - it all gets reset to reflect the 2023/24 dates at renewal time).

3. Go to your profile and update the "Adult and Youth Waiver & Release of Liability" e-form (this is a legal document, so first AND last names of all people listed are necessary), if needed. It is right at the top of your Profile Page. Brand New Members since August 1, 2024 do not need to do so unless there are changes to be made.

4. Pay your Renewal invoice (brand new members since August. 1, 2024 will NOT have one because you just joined the group and we extend a grace period for August/September new members ).

5. Go have a cuppa and read a good book with your children!