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Everyday Homeschool: Making Old Things New

September 13, 2023

In our modern, fast-paced world of constant innovation, in our everyday homeschool, we tend to overlook the beauty and wisdom of the past. As

Q&A Questions and answers summer sunflower

Homeschool ID Cards

September 8, 2023

Homeschool ID Cards Q. Why do I need an HEAV member card when I can buy a homeschool identification card for a few dollars—or

Wise County

September 6, 2023

A parent who had complied with the homeschool law received an unexpected home visit from two truancy officers, and we understand there are 14

Genealogy: Your Homeschool Family Legacy

September 6, 2023

What are you studying in history this fall? What would happen if you brought the history lessons a bit closer to home? Including family

Fairfax County

September 2, 2023

A parent correctly submitted documentation to be recognized as a Virginia Certified Tutor under compulsory attendance law, §22.1-254(A); however, Fairfax incorrectly processed the parent’s

Lynchburg City, Virginia

September 1, 2023

8/31/23 HEAV has resolved the district requiring a child’s gender, race, Hispanic status, date of birth, and grade as well as the difficulty experienced

Statewide Communication

August 31, 2023

A parent who enrolled in an online public school through Scott County was instructed by her own district to file a notice of intent

Madison County

August 30, 2023

HEAV reached out to Madison County regarding inaccurate requirements in a letter to parents and, after collaborating with the school board attorney, they have

Classic Learning Test

August 30, 2023

Do you have a student in grades 3 through 12? Use CLT assessments to fulfill end-of-year homeschool testing requirements in Virginia. Classic Learning Test

Celebrating Work Labor Day Unit Study

August 30, 2023

There are a variety of ways that you can celebrate workers, model a good work ethic, and appreciate the labor that goes along with

Williamsburg

August 28, 2023

The homeschool liaison inaccurately required “proof of registration in the new county” after a parent moved. She cited Virginia Department of Education policy §22.1-254.02.

Lynchburg City District

August 16, 2023

HEAV contacted the Lynchburg City district homeschool liaison by phone and the superintendent and assistant superintendent by email yesterday in response to several parents

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Everyday Homeschool: Making Old Things New

Homeschool ID Cards

Wise County

Genealogy: Your Homeschool Family Legacy

Fairfax County

Lynchburg City, Virginia

Statewide Communication

Madison County

Classic Learning Test

Celebrating Work Labor Day Unit Study

Williamsburg

Lynchburg City District