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Prepare for the General Assembly Session
The 2026 General Assembly session begins January 14 and will last 60 days. Your government affairs team is already hard at work—meeting with key leaders,
Do I Need a Homeschool Co-op?
Once you’ve chosen homeschooling, the next steps can be tricky. Figuring out if you need a co-op and how the programs available can help you
Homeschool Cyber Security Opportunities: Inside the Virginia Cyber Cup
Cyber Security Challenge: Capture the Flag If your homeschooler is fascinated by technology, puzzles, or cyber security, the Virginia Cyber Cup (VACyberCup) is an event
Homeschool Thanksgiving Science
Thanksgiving is a season full of warmth—family gathered together, favorite recipes passed down through generations, and a table filled with the familiar tastes of fall.
Take a Hike Day in Your Homeschool
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, a perfect excuse to lace up your boots, grab your water bottle, and head outdoors with your
Homeschool Literature Spotlight: Margaret Sidney
If you’ve ever read Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, you already know the warmth and charm that Margaret Sidney brought to her storytelling.
Nick & Tina Freitas
Social Media Host & Speakers
Nick & Tina Freitas Keynote Speaker Edgy, opinionated, funny, and deeply patriotic—the voice of lively conversations on politics, free markets, culture, and more. Nick &
Hal & Melanie Young
Authors, Speakers & Bloggers
Hal & Melanie Young Feature Speakers Hal and Melanie Young, are parents of eight, authors, and dynamic speakers—bringing biblical wisdom, authenticity, and humor to real-life
Jamie Erickson
Unlikely Homeschool
Jamie Erickson Feature Speaker Jamie Erickson is the host of the Mom to Mom podcast, owner of the Unlikely Homeschool blog, author of Homeschool Bravely—and
Privacy Concerns: Language Puts Homeschoolers at Risk
HEAV considers your family’s safety and privacy of the utmost importance. With this concern in mind, we share the following update. If your local public
Ryan Lauterio
Artist & Founder of Made Makers Curriculum
Ryan Lauterio Feature Speaker Ryan Lauterio, an Award-winning studio artist, educator, homeschooler, and co-founder and CEO of Made Makers: Christian Art and Design Education, a
Joel Salatin
Polyface Farms
Joel Salatin Keynote Speaker Virginia’s very own self-proclaimed Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Joel Salatin View all speakers here! Workshops: Saturday 8:30-10:15 a.m. Keynote
Fall Homeschool Sensory Activities
Sensory activities and fall afternoons are perfect for some hands-on fun in your homeschool. You’ll be able to spend some time outdoors, soak up the
Brian Jacques Homeschool Unit Study
As an admittedly sentimental and voracious reader, especially in childhood, I’ve built quite a list of authors whose stories have stayed with me (you can
NEW Member Benefit! Introducing eStudents.com
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. Your
Delightful Art Company: Membership Art Class
New Member Benefit: FREE Live Online Art Class! Did you know that only 12% of teens retain the creativity they had at age 5? We
Homeschool Science: Yo-yos and Spinning Tops
Exploring a spinning top can do more than entertain. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago shares a great activity that shows how weight
Favorite Books for National Book Month
October is a special time for readers of all ages—it’s National Book Month! Whether your homeschool is filled with cozy reading nooks, stacks of favorite
Teaching Homeschool Math With Storytelling
If you’ve ever looked up from a math book and seen nothing but blank stares, you’re not alone. But what if teaching math didn’t have
Journaling In Your Homeschool
In homeschool life, we get to shape not only what our children learn, but how their hearts and minds grow. One simple habit that often
Meet Your Virginia Legislator
You Are the Face of Homeschooling—Be Visible! Have you thought about what your legislator really knows about homeschooling? Chances are—very little. They may not know
