
Top 10 Virginia Notice of Intent Questions
Planning to Homeschool This Fall? Your Notice of Intent (NOI) Is Due by August 15. Every year, we get many Notice of Intent questions—from new
Planning to Homeschool This Fall? Your Notice of Intent (NOI) Is Due by August 15. Every year, we get many Notice of Intent questions—from new
by Megan Bittner In the midst of a wave of event closures, there is an unexpected opportunity for families to spend more time together than
There are a few different dates noted as “Submarine Day,” one of which is this Saturday, April 17th. There seems to be some debate as
Springtime is the best time to study the growing things all around you. Plants in your backyard, flowers in your garden, and trees in your
New Update! Thanks to two alert Loudoun County homeschool moms, HEAV was made aware of questionable changes to the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) homeschool
Q. How can I find out if my standardized testing option complies with the law? A. There are hundreds of tests from which to choose, but
Entomology, the study of insects, is a fascinating topic for a homeschool unit study. Whether you explore a wide overview of insects in general or
by Megan Mora Fuentes You might have already noticed the flocks of birds moving through your hometown on their annual migration north. There are thousands
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT Pamplin Historical Park annual Spring Homeschool Day is on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will be led
by Megan Mora Fuentes You can draw inspiration for your homeschool unit studies through a variety of historical events and commemorations. March 11 is National
by Megan Mora Fuentes If you’ve been blessed with some warmer weather this past week, you’ve probably started looking for some new spring unit study
Q. How do I know if a particular test complies with end-of-year testing requirements? A. I know testing can be intimidating and confusing, but the
by Megan Mora Fuentes Believe it or not, springtime is around the corner! A rainbow unit study is a great way to take advantage of
NEW DATE AND TIME!“Ace the SAT/ACT” Mini-Course ($195) HEAV Members are FREE! Join “Master the SAT” course creator, Jean Burk, on March 16 at
Free Cognitive Testing for HEAV Families Discover Your Child’s Strengths! Thanks to a grant from the Gibson Institute of Cognitive Research, LearningRx Charlottesville is able to provide
by Megan Mora Fuentes Introduce a study on birds into your homeschool to explore concepts in science, art, conservation, and more. Winter birding is an
NEW! FREE for HEAV Members Creating a Masterpiece-Art Projects HEAV members get special, one-year access to stunning art projects for beginners and up! Take a
An HEAV Sponsored Event **At this time, Nauticus Safety Policies online state that theaters and high-touch exhibits remain closed. As always, remember to check with
by Megan Mora Fuentes February is Home Education Month in Virginia, and it provides an excellent opportunity for homeschoolers to share their reasons for homeschooling
Why is February Home Education Month? In 2013, Senate Education Committee Chairman Senator Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) introduced a joint resolution proclaiming the month of February
An HEAV-Sponsored Event The Lee-Fendall House Museum welcomes homeschoolers for Homeschool Day on Friday, April 23! The theme this spring focuses on the history of gardens
Groundhog Day is celebrated each February 2 throughout the United States and Canada, and is a fun example of a folk legend weather prediction. Check
AN HEAV-Sponsored Event ! Take education underground as your kids explore and learn about the geology, chemistry, and history behind the wonder of Homeschool Days
Granville P. Meade Scholarship: Open for Homeschoolers! The Granville P. Meade Scholarship is open for Virginia homeschooled students! This homeschool scholarship is available to any
AN HEAV-SPONSORED EVENT. Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18thcentury by exploring the farm at Mount Vernon! On the Farm: Watch costumed historic
by Megan Mora Fuentes Sometimes you can teach a lesson with some silly fun even better than with a serious study session. January 25 is
When you homeschool and are moving districts within the state, the law requires you to inform the division superintendent in your new locale “as soon
Creative Homeschooling: Your Family Quiltby Megan Mora Fuentes After the excitement of the holidays dies down, all the decorations are put away, and things start to go
by Megan Mora Fuentes At the end of a year that presented a lot of challenges and difficulty for many, it can be easy to
The Christmas season, with help from some creative homeschool geography, can be the perfect time to incorporate some holiday baking lessons into your homeschool. There
Homeschoolers have several options for fulfilling the required training to obtain a driver license, but questions–and confusion—still arise. If you have questions or concerns as
A lot of children are very familiar with the joy of receiving gifts—especially around holiday time! But these easy handmade gifts are beautiful tools to