Interdenominational Christian cooperative serves 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 families that are unschooling (student-led education) or homeschooling in the greater Ann Arbor area. Weekly social and other activities. groups.yahoo.com/group/a2unschooling

Center for Occupational and Personalized Education

1055 Cornell, Ypsilanti [map]
547–0419

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

Family Learning Institute of Ann Arbor

1954 South Industrial [map]
995–6816

After-school program helps low-income Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti students in grades 3–8 improve their reading, writing, and math skills. Summer program for kids entering grades 1–9. Free to families who meet eligibility guidelines. sandy@familylearninginstitute.org, www.familylearninginstitute.org

First Steps Ann Arbor

2775 Boardwalk [map]
994–2300, ext. 53179

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

Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan-Washtenaw Chapter

(888) 597–7809

Advocacy, education, and information for students, parents, and professionals. To join listserv, go to groups.yahoo.com then search for ldaofmichigan. ldamich@sbcglobal.net, www.ldaofmichigan.org

Student Advocacy Center of Michigan

1921 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
482–0489

Helps families of public school children grades 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

Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott, Ypsilanti
973–7892

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.

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