Homeschool cooperatives

A Homeschool Cooperative is acooperative of families who homeschool their children. It provides an opportunity for children to learn from other parents who are more specialized in certain areas or subjects. Co-ops also provide social interaction for homeschooled children. They may take lessons together or go on field trips. Some co-ops also offer events such as prom and graduation for homeschoolers.^{[citation needed]}

Homeschoolers are beginning to utilizeWeb 2.0 as a way to simulate homeschool cooperatives online. Withsocial networks homeschoolers can chat, discuss threads in forums, share information and tips, and even participate in online classes via blackboard systems similar to those used by colleges.