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.

UPCOMING HOMESCHOOL SEMINARS

Don't miss the four FREE how-to-begin homeschooling workshops at the convention on Thursday, June 5.

For more information about a seminar, or to reserve your spot, please call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 or e-mail . To get the latest information on future seminars, sign up for our e-mail Updates.

How-to-Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need To Know! 
August 7, 2008 
 Are you thinking about homeschooling next year? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for the coming year! What are the first things you should you do to get started? What does the new law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help? 

Yes, now is the time to get ready! This will be the last spring seminar at our resource center. You can maximize your success with practical ideas from two veteran homeschool moms, Yvonne Bunn and Vicki Bentley! 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 7, 2008 
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  
Place: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248 G Dabney Road, Richmond, VA
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always.
Childcare: Not provided
Pre-registration: Limited to 32 seats; please register 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.

PhotoHigh School 101: Blueprint for Success
August 14, 2008
Vicki Bentley, mom of 17 homeschooled students and curriculum counselor for HEAV, shares the secrets to mapping out a successful high school course of study, and shows why the high school years are the most important years to homeschool. Don't miss this you-can-do-it seminar!

This three-part seminar includes:
Building a Framework: Strategies for High School Success (Part One)
Vicki discusses goal setting, graduation requirements, and an overview of high school planning and courses. Question-and-answer time follows.

High School Construction Tools: Coursework & Credits (Part Two)
Vicki walks you through building your course descriptions, choosing specific materials to meet your goals, scheduling and lesson planning, recordkeeping and credits, and grades/GPAs. She also discusses how to document and give credit for less conventional studies, and how to incorporate life skills and independent studies into your program. Question-and-answer time follows.

"Finishing" Touches: Graduation & Beyond (Part Three)
Vicki discusses preparing for college admission and/or apprenticeship, military service, or other options. She covers transcripts, resumes, reading lists, essays, and portfolios. She also translates the acronym maze of AP courses, CLEP tests, SAT/ACT exams, the PSAT/NMSQT, and more. Question-and-answer time follows.

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
Place: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248 G Dabney Road, Richmond, VA
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always.
Childcare: Not provided
Pre-registration: Limited to 32 seats; please register 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.

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 . 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 Vicki's curriculum handout.
Download Yvonne's curriculum handout.
Download a list of suggested resources.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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
Success Seminars cost $20 for HEAV members and $25 for non-members. Spouses are free.

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 with a list of suggested topics. We’ll do our best to schedule the subjects that interest you most!