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We are your homeschool community…

July 23, 2024

and we are waiting for you! When you decided to homeschool your children, there could have been a moment when you felt alone, as

5 Favorite Homeschool Podcasts

July 22, 2024

We are well into the warm days of summer! Hopefully, you are not overwhelmed by reading all the books you think are needed for

5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool

July 17, 2024

Summer homeschool can be the most fun and most memorable lessons! Whether you follow more structured lessons year-round or break for a summer holiday,

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Electronic Notice of Intent Forms

July 16, 2024

Q. My school district sent a link to their Notice of Intent form and said I must provide an electronic Notice of Intent. Am

Co-op Teachers: Employees or Contractors?

July 10, 2024

Recent Change to Federal Law Could Impact Your Homeschool Group By Darren Jones, Esq. Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Are your homeschool co-op

Giles County Religious Exempt Homeschool Families 6/27/2024

June 27, 2024

ATTENTION RELIGIOUSLY EXEMPT FAMILIES: In Giles County, ALL families, including religiously exempt (RE) families, have received the district’s Notice of Intent to Provide Home

Embracing the Summer Slide

June 26, 2024

The dreaded “summer slide”—the idea of your kids forgetting information and losing achievements they’ve gained over the year is scary. No one likes to

Welcome to Virginia

June 19, 2024

We live in one of the most beautiful, diverse, history-rich states in the U.S., but it’s so easy sometimes to overlook the fascinating places,

The Art of Juggling

June 12, 2024

Summer is fast approaching—the perfect time to get outside, try out a new activity, and do a fun, relaxed homeschool lesson. World Juggling Day

Gloucester 6/5/24

June 5, 2024

HEAV reached out to Gloucester’s homeschool liaison regarding a miscommunication on a form letter relating to the evidence of progress requirement that had caused

Alexandria 6/5/24

June 5, 2024

Your HEAV school board monitor team found several important concerns with the district’s religious exemption (RE) policy and regulation. These included a requirement for

Lancaster County 6/5/24

June 5, 2024

HEAV has worked with the division superintendent and homeschool liaison regarding website text that misrepresented a notice of intent to homeschool as an “application.”

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We are your homeschool community…

5 Favorite Homeschool Podcasts

5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool

Electronic Notice of Intent Forms

Co-op Teachers: Employees or Contractors?

Giles County Religious Exempt Homeschool Families 6/27/2024

Embracing the Summer Slide

Welcome to Virginia

The Art of Juggling

Gloucester 6/5/24

Alexandria 6/5/24

Lancaster County 6/5/24