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Membership: Five Reasons You Should Join HEAV Today

January 10, 2022

Homeschoolers are a pretty diverse crowd. Families come from all walks of life and choose home education for various reasons. One thing many, if not

Testing Level

April 21, 2015

Q. Which testing level should I use to show educational progress—the one for the current year or the year my child will enter next fall?

Sports Access Position

August 19, 2022

Q. What is HEAV’s position on homeschoolers’ access to public school sports? A. The rules and regulations of statewide competitions are overseen by the Virginia

Homeschooling On The Road

August 17, 2022

Homeschooling On The Road One of the benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility to use our time as best fits our families. You may schedule

Cartooning Lessons

August 16, 2022

FREE for HEAV Members Like to Doodle? Turn your doodles into great cartoons as you learn new skills—online OR in-person–from Dan Nuckols, author of Cartooning for

Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance

August 11, 2022

How Do We File as a Traveling Homeschool Family? Q: Our homeschool family travels a lot. How do we comply with the homeschool law? A:

Leaders, It’s OK to Say No

August 11, 2022

by Sheri Payne In my own leadership journey, I’ve discovered something powerful. It’s the courage to say NO. We humans have some beliefs about success.

Summer Homeschool: Best Water Activities for Learning

August 10, 2022

Summer homeschooling calls for tons of hands-on, outdoor activities, and water learning activities perfect for the hot days! Introducing the element of water brings endless

Homeschool STEM: Summer Science Experiments

August 3, 2022

Summer is the perfect time to try some messy outdoor activities and science experiments. Check out these great summer science experiments for some creative ways

Virginia Homeschool Law Compliance

August 2, 2022

Virginia Homeschool Statute Providing What the Law Requires Avoiding Over-Compliance Is Important, Too. It’s important to comply with the Virginia homeschool law, but HEAV cautions

Summer Sensory Activities

July 27, 2022

Summer is the perfect time to have some fun with learning through hands-on sensory activities for your homeschool. You’ll be able to spend some time

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities

July 26, 2022

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t my homeschooler play sports or participate in public school activities? Access

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