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NCAA Declaration Process for Homeschoolers

February 26, 2026

Homeschoolers have been accepted and excelled in the NCAA ranks for years! If you’re considering this for your homeschooled student-athlete, it’s a journey that

NEW Member Benefit! Introducing eStudents.com

October 14, 2025

NEW Member Benefit! Introducing eStudents.com Feeling Stuck? You’re Not Alone. Let’s be honest—sometimes the homeschool year starts off strong … and then life happens.

The Call to Homeschool

December 3, 2024

A Homeschool Mom’s Story from Fear to Power Even though we have now graduated our last homeschooled child, HEAV will forever be near and

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Preparing the Busy Toddler for the HEAV Convention

April 26, 2017

by Kyndra Steinmann The annual HEAV Convention is one of the highlights of our school year. It marks the end of regular lessons (although

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Teach Public Speaking: One Essential Skill

January 18, 2017

by Kyndra Steinmann When I was a girl, the homeschool group in Williamsburg/James City County and Charles City Counties in Virginia decided that it

Homeschool Q&A Live with Yvonne Bunn!

January 12, 2017

Welcome! Here is our inaugural live question-and-answer video with Yvonne Bunn, HEAV director of homeschool support! Yvonne writes the widely read Q&A in our

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Testing Accommodations

January 11, 2017

Accommodating Struggling Learners Q. Can I use testing accommodations for my child who is a struggling reader? A. Unless your child has a documented

Sick Days and the Unexpected

January 4, 2017

by Kyndra Steinmann This past week was supposed to be one of much accomplishment! Co-op is over for the semester, which gives us an

Helping Other Homeschoolers

December 8, 2016

Q. I’ve finished homeschooling and would like to give back by sharing my experiences. I’m interested in working with new homeschoolers, but may not

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Teaching Art to Young Children

December 7, 2016

by Sharon Jeffus When we think of art for preschool and early elementary, we need to think of fun and adventure.Children this age have

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Child Doesn’t Want to Homeschool

November 16, 2016

Q. My nine-year-old daughter has decided she doesn’t want to be homeschooled because she will miss out on school activities. There is constant conflict.

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Homeschool Probation by Mistake

October 31, 2016

A. I received a letter that I have been put on probation! I hand-delivered my Notice of Intent and test scores at the same

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