Our Story

Village Home began in 2002 when Lori Walker and a group of homeschooling families came together with a vision: creating a supportive community for their children. After months of planning, we launched classes in fall 2003 as an alternative to traditional public education, serving 200 homeschoolers in the greater Portland area.

 
Initially partnering with the Beaverton School District, we expanded our reach in subsequent years to include Portland, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Tigard, accommodating students from various other districts as well. Offering around 80 classes weekly and organizing 130 field trips annually for homeschoolers aged 5-18, we quickly gained popularity.
 
By the end of our second year, changes in the political climate and increasing budget pressures from districts led us to reevaluate our approach. In summer 2005, Village Home restructured as a tuition-based private program. This shift allowed us to create an innovative space focused on enhancing learning in a community setting, while maintaining flexibility for our families and learners.
 
Since then, we have continued to grow and diversify our programs, catering to homeschoolers, charter school students, and other independent learners. As a private program, Village Home is committed to providing engaging educational opportunities that align with our core values of self-directed learning and community connection.
 
Recognizing families as the primary educators, Village Home strives to support their homeschooling journey, making it easier and more enriching. Over the years, we have solidified our role within the education reform movement, continually refining our approach to meet the evolving needs of learners and families.
 
In the fall of 2023, Lori Walker stepped down from her role as Executive Director and we welcomed Brandi Kujala as the new ED of Village Home. Under Brandi’s leadership, we continue to serve the growing population of learners seeking a different education path. We are a community that comes together to spark curiosity, learn with joy, and grow together. 

Location

5150 SW Watson Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97005 

Mailing Address

PO Box 2093, Beaverton, OR 97075 

Contact

(503) 597-9100  |  office@villagehome.org

Village Home is a 501(c)(3) Oregon Non-Profit Organization, Tax ID #43-1980251

Important Notice: Registration System Updates and Instructions

We want to inform you about some current issues with our registration system and provide guidance to ensure a smooth experience:

  1. Dropping a Class After Enrolling:

    • To request a drop after enrolling, please select the beginning of the term date as the drop date. We understand this is not intuitive, and apologize for the inconvenience. Please see screenshot included.

  2. Class Visibility During Registration Periods:

    • When Registration is OFF:
      • Families can log in or out to view all current fall classes.
    • When Registration is ON for Staff and Faculty between Tuesday, July 16 & 17 AND for Returning Families between Thursday, July 17 – Sunday, July 21:
      • Families will not be able to search for classes while logged in until their designated registration period.
      • Example: On Tuesday, staff and faculty will see classes when logged in because they have a keyword allowing them to register. However, a returning family will see no classes when logged in until Thursday, when their registration period begins.
      • Note: If families log out, they will still be able to see all classes and use all filters.

This issue will only persist until July 22, when registration opens to everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at office@villagehome.org.