Facing new challenges, Lizzie records in her second diary
the colony1s day-by-day struggle for survival as it faces a harsh
winter and a scarcity of food. But with spring, a new ship sails
up the river, bringing hope andÐbest of allÐbringing
Lizzie her brother Caleb.
The Unschooling Handbook : How to Use the Whole World
As Your Child 's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
Unschooling, a homeschooling method based on the belief that
kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities
and interests, is practiced by 10 to 15 percent of the estimated
1.5 million homeschoolers in the United States.
Home Educators Association
of Virginia
A statewide, non-profit, member-supported association which
has provided information, legislation and resources to all of
Virginia 's homeschooling families from a Biblical worldview.
The Organization
of Virginia Homeschoolers
(VaHomeschoolers) was formerly known as Virginia Home Education
Association (VHEA). VaHomeschoolers is your fully inclusive,
member directed, and volunteer driven state association. VaHomeschoolers
is neutral in matters of religion and partisan politics; homeschooling
is our only agenda.
FAQs about 2008 Changes to Home Instruction Statute
Effective July 1, 2008, amendments to the laws concerning annual reporting and testing/evaluation will become law. What do these changes mean for your family?
Home Instruction in Virginia
In Virginia, parents must ensure that a child attends school in compliance with the state compulsory attendance law as specified in 22.1-254 of the Code of Virginia when the child has reached his 5th birthday on or before September 30 of any school year and has not passed his 18th birthday.
Letter of Intent
The Notice of Intent is due to your local Superintendent by
August 15th.
Notice
of Intent to Homeschool
You may print and fill out this form to provide notice that you
are going to homeschool your children in Virginia.
Choosing Standardized Tests
Standardized test publishers regulate the use of their tests closely in order to protect the reliability of their norms. Thus, they do not sell tests directly to the public, including homeschool parents. Review by HEAV.
Pros
& Cons: Standardized Testing vs. Portfolio Evaluations
Are you a homeschooling parent thinking about what to send to
your local school division by August 1? In my unscientific analysis,
I have noted that those new to homeschooling are apprehensive
about this issue; those new to homeschooling in Virginia
are also apprehensive about this issue; and those who 've become
seasoned homeschoolers in Virginia aren 't any too thrilled with
the issue either.
Arc-homeschool
Appalachian Regional Cooperative is an inclusive group of homeschoolers
in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Culture
at Home
An African American homeschool support group in the Washington
D.C., Maryland and Virginia area with an emphasis on the older
homeschooled student.
Families
News
This is a group of homeschool families who want to encourage
each other and share information, events, curriculum, fieldtrip
ideas and also to be in service to Our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Heathen
Homeschoolers
A support group for Northern Virginia homeschoolers who identify
with the heathen label. We are pagans, atheists, agnostics, Unitarian
Universalists, secularists, and humanists -- some of us defy
labels altogether. Members required to have a sense of humor.
HomeschoolActivities-VA-DC-MD
We are a clearinghouse for activities, events and field trips
for homeschool families and visitors to the Washington, D.C.,
metro area including Maryland and Virginia suburbs as well as
points far beyond. Members are welcome to post homeschool activities,
but this is not a discussion board.
Homeschool
Resources
This group is set up to inform all homeschoolers about local
and current events that are happening in your area or surrounding
areas in the state of VA, Maryland and DC.
Homeschool-va-chat
Site for homeschoolers in Virginia who wish to share ideas and
chat with each other.
MD_DC_VA_Educators
This groups exists to create an online forum to share resources,
activities, ideas, and support among the homeschooling community
to include the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, Virginia,
Delaware and Pennsylvania.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers Blog
The blog is our way of giving you more of the great things that you love about VaHomeschoolers. Read interesting thoughts about homeschooling in Virginia and posts by favorite Voice authors. Receive timely legislative information and deadline reminders. Find out when new information has been added to the website and keep up-to-date on special VaHomeschoolers events and opportunities.
REACHomeschoolemail
This information is for members of REACH that will help them
in their homeschooling adventure. REACH will post a newsletter
regarding events and so forth the beginning of each month.
Sankofa
Homeschool Community
Sankofa is a community of homeschooling families of color, with
members in DC, Maryland and VA, and as far north as Baltimore.
We are religiously diverse and our members use a variety of homeschooling
methods.
VaEclecticHomeschool
For in-depth discussion of issues affecting homeschooling, and
for news about media articles and programs, proposed legislation,
research, conferences and other information of interest to Virginia
homeschoolers. [Note: this is their NEW link as of 7/05]
Virginia
LDS Homeschooling
This group is a place to ask for ideas and advice, share information
and inspiration. It is a place where members show each other
respect for differences of perspective and opinion.
Virginia
Homeschool Manual
A Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Virginia. CD included.
Published by HEAV, from a Christian perspective. $59.95, with
$10 discount for members.
Home School Sports Network
Sportsmanship the way God Intended; Sponsors State-Wide Tournaments.
Ultimate Fun for the Whole Family; Sports That Won 't Run Your
Life; Encourages "Once-A-Week" Practices
Moore Expressions
The largest homeschool bookstore in Virginia, Moore Expressions
currently operates out of a 3,000 square foot store front located
at 6070 Indian River Road Suite 110, Virginia Beach, Virginia
23464.
SHARENET
Provides free, twice-monthly email newsletter of ideas, activities and information for Northern Virginia homeschooling families.
Contact: SHARENET@att.net
Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools
The commonwealth 's expectations for student learning and achievement
in grades K-12 in English, mathematics, science, history/social
science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health
and physical education, and driver education.
Get your drivers license fast! DriversEd.com- your ticket to freedom.
Recommended books to help you explore
homeschooling
Home Learning Year by Year
How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through
High School
byRebecca Rupp
A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what
they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through
high school.
As a homeschooling parent, you 're always looking for new
and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer!
Inside this innovative helper, you 'll find kid-tested and parent-approved
techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners,
and more that you can easily adapt to your family 's homeschooling
needs.
Homeschooling : The Teen Years
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- To
18-Year Old
by Cafi Cohen
This book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special
challenges of working with this age group.
Homeschool Your Child for Free
More Than 1,400 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for
Home Education on the Internet and Beyond
by LauraMaery Gold and Joan M. Zielinski
The best sites for everything from reading-readiness activities
for preschoolers to science projects for teens.
First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
With the constant concern about the safety and quality of our
nation 's schools, many of today 's families are opting to teach
their children at home. The first hurdle these families face
is getting started.
This ambitious reference guide lives up to its name. Practically
three inches thick--and we 're not talking large print here--it 's
packed with titles, ordering information, and Web site addresses.
The Complete Idiot 's Guide to Homeschooling
by Marsha Ransom
A step-by-step manual written for the new and inexperienced homeschooler.
The explanations, resources, and recommendations apply to families
homeschooling for a wide variety of reasons and to families who
"afterschool" their children.
