Adventurers Homeschool Association

Interdenominational Christian cooperative serving homeschooling families with high school students. Meets for two 12-week semesters for shared classes and educational experiences. Thurs. 1–8:30 p.m. czupinski@cavtel.net, www.adventurershomeschool.org

Ann Arbor Area Unschooling Support Network

A nonreligious support group for unschooling and homeschooling families in the Ann Arbor area. Social and other activities. groups.yahoo.com/group/a2unschooling

Center for Occupational and Personalized Education

Alternative education for youths ages 10–17 who have not found success in the school system. info@cope1.org, www.cope1.org

Family Learning Institute of Ann Arbor

Helps low-income Ann Arbor students in grades 4–8 who are behind grade level in reading improve their reading, writing, thinking, and communication skills. Free one–on–one tutoring. info@familylearninginstitute.org, www.familylearninginstitute.org

First Steps Ann Arbor

Services include parent-child classes; monthly newsletters; personal visits; developmental screening; and connections to preschools, resources, and other support services. $384/year; six 7-week sessions each year. Scholarships available. Open to all families with children from birth to kindergarten in the Ann Arbor school district. firststeps@aaps.k12.mi.us, www.aaps.k12.mi.us/firststeps.home

Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan—Washtenaw County Chapter

Education and information group for parents and professionals. Programs available on request. info@ldaofmichigan.org, www.ldaofmichigan.org

Student Advocacy Center of Michigan

Helps families of public school children, K–12, who are eligible for regular and special education services resolve school-related problems. No fee. contact@studentadvocacycenter.org, www.studentadvocacycenter.org

Teens Using Drugs: What to Know and What to Do

A free two-part education series, Oct.–June, first and second Tues. 7:30–9 p.m. Parents, teens, and professionals welcome. jessa@med.umich.edu, www.teensusingdrugs.org

Tutoring services

Several businesses offer tutoring help for students. See the Yellow Pages for listings.