Blog

Amherst County

February 9, 2023

A parent contacted HEAV with a concern regarding the district’s requirement to provide a diploma for option (iv) on the notice of intent form.

Cheasapeake

February 6, 2023

Parents have expressed concern regarding correspondence received from the district promoting its virtual, public school option. School divisions market these programs to homeschool parents

Rappahannock County

January 31, 2023

As a reminder, the law does not require you to submit your child’s immunization records with your Notice of Intent. Submission of these personal

Rockbridge County

January 27, 2023

HEAV’s School Board Monitor Team found two comments of concern in the minutes from a special school board session held on November 10th. Chairman

Puzzles In Your Homeschool Curriculum

January 18, 2023

Puzzles in Your Homeschool Curriculum Puzzles are one of the most versatile teaching tools you can incorporate into your homeschool curriculum. Check out this

homeschool life and Hitting-the-Ground-running--5-Things-to-Start-In-Your-Homeschool-homeschool-living-email

5 Ways to Jump-start Your Homeschool Life

January 4, 2023

The start of the new year is a great time to implement good habits and practices. Try a new learning experience, and jump-start your

Legislative - State Impact. Virginia Capitol Building at Homeschool Day at the Capitol - legislation

Proposed Homeschool Law Change

December 20, 2022

A former homeschooler—and now first-year teaching parent—was in tears as she read a letter from her district saying they would not accept her homeschool

Deck the Halls!: DIY Holiday Unit Study

December 14, 2022

DIY Holiday Decor We’re getting closer to the holidays, which probably means you’ve either finished up your formal homeschool for the year, or have

Unique Christmas unit studies homeschool Christmas HERO

5 Unique Christmas Unit Studies

December 7, 2022

Homeschooling around Christmastime can be challenging. December fills quickly with special events, church programs, extra activities, and the wonderful hum of anticipation. Instead of

World Cup Activities for Kids

November 2, 2022

Soccer or Football? World Cup Activities for Kids This year’s World Cup tournament presents the perfect opportunity to wrap up the fall semester with

Probation for Low Test Scores

October 29, 2022

Probation for Low Test Scores Why Support HEAV? HEAV Stands with You… …when you stand up to school officials. Probation for Sub-Test Scores Often,

Archaeology Unit Study

October 26, 2022

History Mysteries: Exploring Archaeological Discoveries Archaeology is a fascinating topic for a unit study, and there are tons of great hands-on archaeology activities that

START HOMESCHOOLING

THROUGH THE YEARS

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

LAW BASICS

LEGISLATIVE

NOTICE OF INTENT

TESTING

RELATED TOPICS

HOMESCHOOL EVENTS & FIELD TRIPS

CONFERENCES

Connect

LEADERS

PUBLICATIONS

SERVICES

RESOURCES