Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO)

The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by education expert Jerry Mintz to advance learner-centered approaches to education. AERO is considered by many to be the primary hub of communications and support for educational alternatives around the world, including homeschooling.  

AERO's mission is: "Building the critical mass for the education revolution by providing resources which support self-determination in learning and the natural genius in everyone." 

Towards this end, AERO provides information, resources, and guidance to families, schools, and organizations regarding their educational choices. AERO disseminates information, both nationally and internationally, on topics such as: homeschooling, public and private alternative schools, and charter schools. AERO's long-term goal is to become a more effective catalyst for educational change by providing books, magazines, online services, consultations, support groups, and organizational information and seminars in the field of alternative education. 

The annual conference website is www.aeroconference.org.