History of Homeschooling in Virginia

Celebrating blessings, remembering history, renewing vision, and honoring the Lord 25th Anniversary

In 2008, HEAV celebrated its 25th anniversary. Twenty-five years ago, homeschoolers were few and far between. There was no "homeschooling movement," only moms and dads dedicated to discipling their own children. These parents couldn't see the results of homeschooling and they didn't have hundreds of companies offering them educational resources—in fact, many of them had to make up their own curriculum materials! They knew, however, God had called them to raise their children for Him.

Below are resources compiled as part of HEAV's 25th anniversary on the history of homeschooling in Virginia. Together, let's celebrate God's faithfulness. Let us remember the history and cherish the hard-won freedom we have to bring up our children at home. And as we move into the future, let us renew afresh the vision to train up the next generation in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

Homeschooling in Virginia Video

Explore the early years of homeschooling in Virginia through engaging interviews and images! Learn about the hardships and motivations of parents 27 years ago, and discover the changes and dangers we face today. Originally released at the 2008 HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention.

History of Homeschooling in Virginia

Read brief highlights of the history of homeschooling in Virginia, an outline of its growth, and an important warning on the threats facing homeschoolers today.

Reflections on the History and Vision

Going Back to the Beginning
Convention Themes - How Many Can You Remember?
Willing to Question and Seek?
A Nation at Risk
God Said This - A Scrambled Message from 1990
We Need to Band Together - Reprint from 2004
Keep the Heart of Homeschooling - FREE MP3 EXCERPT!
God Almighty Went Before Us - FREE MP3 EXCERPT!
A Fourth of July Thought from 1989
Support Groups
Newsletter Slideshow
Graduations Then and Now
Modern Technology
"ABCs" from 2004
Curriculum Advice from 1989
Remember...
Convention Musings from the 1980s
Why Are We Homeschooling?
Victory for Religious Exemption Shows God's Faithfulness
Reflections from a Second-Generation Homeschooler
To Be Educated
Standing for Truth
Standing for Righteousness - FREE MP3 EXCERPT!
A 1985 Call to Prayer
Remembering the Past: God Prepares a Judge's Heart
What? No Curriculum?
Maintaining the Vision

Article Reprints

These articles from past HEAV publications are sure to inspire and encourage!
Special Concerns of Homeschoolers (1985)
Socialization (1986)
We Children Must Be Prepared (1986)
The Lord: Your First and Best Support (2004)

Years in Review

The Early '80s
1986-1987

"25 Misconceptions About Homeschooling."

We asked homeschoolers to submit the misconceptions they had. View the answers on page 15 and 16 of the Fall 2008 Virginia Home Educator.