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Rappahannock

An HEAV school board monitor identified a violation of the homeschool statute’s privacy law, §22.1-254.1(G). A homeschool child’s personal identifying information–full name, city and

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A Christmas Unit Study

The holiday season is the perfect time to integrate creative, festive themes into your curriculum. One timeless classic that resonates with the spirit of

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Clarke

A parent contacted HEAV after receiving a form letter indicating “homeschool instruction…will not be approved” until “required documentation is submitted.” The requirement included a

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Smyth County

While responding to a parent’s inquiry regarding information on the district’s notice of intent form that was inconsistent with the law, HEAV discovered several

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Southampton County

A district form letter incorrectly described a notice of intent as a request that was approved. To help ensure parents are informed accurately in

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Spotsylvania 12.4

A concerned parent contacted HEAV after she was advised by elementary school leadership that her child would remain enrolled and be counted absent until

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Albermarle

A parent contacted HEAV when she was advised by a school district associate that her notice of intent would not be accepted because the

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Wise

A parent who received an unexpected home visit by district officials was surprised to learn the office did not have her homeschool documentation on

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Montgomery

After 10 months of diligent effort, we regret to report the school board has decided not to align a specific policy with the compulsory

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Clarke County

A Virginia Certified Tutor received a letter from the office manager indicating a deadline to comply with the home instruction law. Upon further review,

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