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Homeschool Success Seminars

Would you like the opportunity to sit down and talk with homeschooling pros about what's worked and what hasn't? Well, the HEAV Success Seminars give you that chance! From teaching with babies and toddlers to preparing teens for college, you can find out what methods are most successful. We bring in the best and most successful homeschooling parents and educators to share their experiences with you.

Throughout the year, we offer various homeschooling success seminars. Get your questions answered, look at a wide variety of resources, and connect with other parents who are facing the same challenges you're facing.

WHAT SEMINAR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY

"This was wonderful--I learned so much."

"This was just the start I needed."

"This was just what I needed at the right time."

"Very inspirational and encouraging."

"I attended the 'How to Get Started' workshop yesterday, and although I filled out the questionnaire afterward, I don't think I fully expressed how much I enjoyed the seminar and how thankful I am that I went. Both Yvonne and Vicki were wonderful presenters. Not only are they knowledgeable, but they're interesting and helpful, and quite easy to learn from. They presented all the information in such a lively and productive manner (even the dry stuff!) that I left feeling well-informed and more confident.

"What an incredibly well-spent afternoon! Thank you for offering these services. I came from Northern Virginia (like a few others) and it was such a valuable and worthwhile trip. I'm very much looking forward to the next one. I'm still in the process of making the decision of whether homeschooling is right for us, but I feel a lot more prepared to make that decision, and certain that if I do, the support is available. Thank you!" - K. Stewart

Schedule a Homeschool Success Seminar
Upcoming Homeschool Success Seminars
General information for Seminar Attendees
Tell Us What You Need
Help a New Homeschooler

UPCOMING HOMESCHOOL SEMINARS

For more information about a Homeschool Success Seminar, or to reserve your spot, please call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 or e-mail office@heav.org. To get the latest information on future Homeschool Success Seminars, sign up for our e-mail Virginia Homeschool Updates.

Download Homeschool Success Seminar handouts.
Order how-to-begin homeschooling seminars on CD/MP3 (look under "Thursday 'FREE' sessions").

Yvonne BunnHow to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know!

Virginia Beach, Monday, August 2, 2010

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help?

Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year, including how to prepare, the ins and outs of the Virginia law, testing and evaluation options, how to choose curriculum, how to teach several levels at once, how to get the support you need, where to find the best resources, some things to avoid, and some secrets of success.

Date: Monday, August 2, 2010
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Place: London Bridge Baptist Church, 2460 Potters Road, Virginia Beach 23454
Cost: $25/HEAV members; $30/non-members; spouses are free, as always.
Childcare: Not available
Pre-registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited to 100 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
Questions: Call 804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.org.

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Yvonne 
BunnHow to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know!

South Hill, Thursday, August 5

If you’re thinking about homeschooling and have questions about how to get started, come discover the answers here! You’ll find out what you need to do now to prepare for the school year, how to schedule your day, how to teach more than one child, where to find curriculum, and where to get help. You’ll learn some secrets of success and how to avoid some big homeschool mistakes. 

Yvonne Bunn, veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling, will be joined by an HSLDA representative, who will discuss the homeschool law and testing information. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year.

Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: R.T. Arnold Library, 110 East Danville Street, South Hill
Cost: FREE!
Questions: Call Shirley Clark of the Sonshine Christian Homeschool Group at 434-447-4368, or e-mail questions to littleallenia@yahoo.com.

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Yvonne BunnHow to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know!

Richmond, Thursday, August 12

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help?

Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year, including how to prepare, the ins and outs of the Virginia law, testing and evaluation options, how to choose curriculum, how to teach several levels at once, how to get the support you need, where to find the best resources, some things to avoid, and some secrets of success.

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248-G Dabney Road, Richmond. Get directions.
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always. 
Childcare: Not available
Pre-registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited to 40 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
Questions: Call 804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.org.

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Yvonne BunnHow to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know!

Richmond, Monday, August 23

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help? 

Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year, including how to prepare, the ins and outs of the Virginia law, testing and evaluation options, how to choose curriculum, how to teach several levels at once, how to get the support you need, where to find the best resources, some things to avoid, and some secrets of success.

Date: Monday, August 23, 2010
Time: 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 
Place: Immanuel Baptist Church, 3601 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230. Seminar is located in the second floor women’s ministry room.
Get directions.
Cost: $25/HEAV members; $30/non-members; spouses are free, as always. 
Childcare: Not available
Pre-registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
Questions: Call 804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.org.

Plus Richmond Regional’s Activities Meeting!
The Richmond Regional Home Educators yearly Activities Meeting will be held directly after the seminar, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is an open house for homeschool families across the Richmond area and 11 surrounding counties. Come with your friends and browse the tables for information about clubs, classes, sports, and events your children may want participate in during the school year. 

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Yvonne BunnHigh School at Home: Yes, You Can Do It!

Richmond, Thursday, September 2

Teaching high school at home can seem like a daunting task. Parents wonder what subjects they should teach; how they can do labs or teach higher math; what kind of records they should keep; and whether their students will be able to get into college. At the same time, teens are concerned about sports, extracurricular activities, prom, and their friends. Yes, there are plenty of valid questions.

In this seminar Yvonne Bunn, director of homeschool support for Home Educators Association of Virginia, will help you find the answers! After teaching three teens through high school and preparing them to go off to college, she will share the benefits and challenges of homeschooling during the high school years.

Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248-G Dabney Road, Richmond. Get directions.
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always.
Childcare: Not available
Registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited to 40 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
Questions: Call 804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.org.

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Yvonne BunnHow to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know!

Richmond, Thursday, September 16

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help?

Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year, including how to prepare, the ins and outs of the Virginia law, testing and evaluation options, how to choose curriculum, how to teach several levels at once, how to get the support you need, where to find the best resources, some things to avoid, and some secrets of success.

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248-G Dabney Road, Richmond. Get directions.
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always. 
Childcare: Not available
Pre-registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited to 40 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations. 
Questions: Call 804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.org.

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SCHEDULE A HOMESCHOOL SUCCESS SEMINAR

If you would like to schedule a "Homeschool Success" seminar in your area, contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200, or e-mail Yvonne Bunn at support@heav.org. Our goal is to help you succeed by providing the right information and best resources available!

Below are descriptions of some of the seminars we offer.

How to Homeschool: What You Really Need to Know
This informative workshop will help new homeschoolers get off to the right start by answering many common questions: Am I qualified? How do I prepare? Where can I go for help? How do I teach more than one child? What things should I never do? What are some secrets of success? And more! Download handout.  

The Law, Evaluation, and Testing
Don't let the legalese confuse you! Find out what requirements you must meet in order to homeschool, what tests or evaluations you may use, whom you should notify and when, and what to do if you are homeschooling because of your sincere religious beliefs. Download handout.

How to Choose Curriculum
Get a brief overview of six different teaching methods—from the classical approach to relaxed homeschooling. Hear lots of practical suggestions for choosing curriculum and where to find the resources you need.

Download curriculum handout.
Download a list of suggested resources.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SEMINAR ATTENDEES

Registration
Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations. You can call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 to reserve your spot.

Cost
See cost information under each Homeschool Success Seminar.

Directions
You can find directions to the HEAV Office and Resource Center here. For directions to other locations, please call the office at 804-278-9200.

Homeschool Resource Center
When you come to a seminar at the office, be sure to come early or stay after the sessions to visit our Homeschool Resource Center. The HEAV Homeschool Resource Center is a one-stop visit for home-education needs, and will include a variety of the best homeschool resources and curricula available for purchase. While you’re at the Homeschool Resource Center, you may also schedule a free curriculum counseling session with an experienced homeschool teacher/counselor for answers to your specific questions.

Seminar Notes
Download handouts for seminars here.

HELP A NEW HOMESCHOOLER

Be sure your support group shares these encouraging learning opportunities with new homeschoolers and interested parents! Feel free to include this information in your e-mail updates and newsletters.

TELL US WHAT YOU NEED

What topics would you like us to address during the coming year? E-mail HEAV at support@heav.org with a list of suggested topics. We’ll do our best to schedule the subjects that interest you most!