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Home Educators Association of Virginia is a member-supported, statewide, nonprofit homeschool association that operates from a biblical worldview. HEAV serves all homeschoolers and since 1983 has worked tirelessly to promote and protect homeschool interests in Virginia through information, legislation, and resources.
Get your questions answered and the support you need. We have full-time office staff and dedicated volunteers ready to serve your needs-just give us a call at 804-278-9200, or send an e-mail to
JUNE 5, 6, AND 7, 2008 - REGISTER TODAY!
ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO PREREGISTER!
Take advantage of lower prices and no lines by preregistering. But hurry, preregistration ends May 19!
FREE
CD WHEN YOU REGISTER!
Register for the convention
and receive—thanks to some awesome homeschool companies—a free CD with 25
excellent resources, plus seven bonus gifts! Included are notebooking pages,
unit studies, audio books and workshops, cookbooks, e-books, homeschool helps,
patterns, timelines, coloring books, and LOTS more! Valued at more than $200! View more details.
THE MARRIOTT IS FULL
The Marriott is now completely FULL. If you have any questions or need to make a cancellation, please contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200.
Please do NOT contact the Marriott—ALL transactions are handled through the HEAV office.
Although the Marriott is full, there are a lot of other great hotels in the area! View a list of other hotels.
GRADUATION
Graduation registration is now closed. Please if you have any questions.
2008 CONVENTION INFORMATION
We're adding new information about the convention all the time!
Take a look at some of our speakers, exhibitors, and more!
JOIN HEAV AND SAVE!
HEAV members receive discounted convention registration, a discount on all products in the HEAV store, and many other great benefits! Plus, we put your membership to work in supporting and defending homeschooling throughout the state. Join today!
VOLUNTEER WITH HEAV
Whether you are interested in helping year round or just once a year
for a few hours at convention, you can make a difference at HEAV.
Simply fill out our new Volunteer Checklist,
and someone will contact you with more information. Take some time out
of your busy schedule to volunteer with HEAV, and be blessed in the
process! Find out more information about volunteering.
HEAV CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Join us
as we celebrate 25 years of God's faithfulness, remember our history,
and renew our vision. Send us your own memories, and join us at the
convention for a grand celebration!
NEWS ALERT FOR CALIFORNIA
Homeschoolers' Setback Sends Shock Waves through State
From the San Francisco Chronicle:
"A California appeals court ruling clamping down on homeschooling by parents without teaching credentials sent shock waves across the state this week, leaving an estimated 166,000 children as possible truants and their parents at risk of prosecution.
"The homeschooling movement never saw the case coming."
Read the rest of the article.
DONATE TO HEAV
Donations to HEAV help us continue to protect and promote homeschooling
in Virginia through legislative monitoring and lobbying and working
with the Virginia Department of Education and local school
superintendents. Your support also helps us operate a staffed office
and offer an informative website, quarterly magazine, weekly Update e-newsletter, and a yearly convention, as well as counseling and many other services and helps for homeschool moms and dads.
HEAV is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Donate today via our website, or call 804-278-9200. We couldn't do what we do without YOU!
GETTING STARTED HOMESCHOOLING? NEED HELP?
Take a look at the articles and information on our Basic Info page.
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP – JOIN TODAY!
In addition to the great member discounts and benefits, now you and your family can enjoy free convention registration for life by supporting HEAV through Lifetime Membership. We’ll even process monthly payments when you register today. Learn More About Lifetime Membership.
*Lifetime Membership convention benefits include adults, teens, and young adults. Children’s Program is not included.
SHOPPING ONLINE? SUPPORT HOMESCHOOLING AT THE SAME TIME!
Thanks to affiliate programs and the Benevolink/Box Tops for Education
programs, you can let a portion of your online purchases at sites such
as CBD, Answers in Genesis, J.C. Penney, Kohl's, Barnes & Noble, and many others go toward supporting homeschooling in Virginia - all at no extra cost to you! Get started today.
VISIT THE HEAV STORE AND SAVE
GREAT SAVINGS on some of our most popular items! Begin shopping for homeschool resources here.
A DAILY DOSE OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS - FROM CURRICULUM CHOICES TO THE LAW
Be inspired, encouraged, and instructed by our convention speakers. Download MP3s from the 2006 or 2007 conventions at http://www.best-christian-conferences.com and experience the benefits of the convention at your own pace, wherever you like. Want to get it all? The 2007 convention MP3 is packed with taped convention workshops! Workshop speakers in 2007 included Doug Phillips (Vision Forum), Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis), Jessica Hulcy (KONOS), Andrew Pudewa (Institute for Excellence in Writing), Mary Hood (The Relaxed Home School), and many others!
"I am able to fill my mind up with godly wisdom each day as I jog along. I always come back from my jogs with a fresh idea and a new attitude about homeschooling. It would have been too much to process all this information in a weekend, but with the MP3, I can get my cup filled regularly. Thank you so much for offering it. I will definitely purchase it—and recommend that others purchase it—each year." –Jennifer Agnew, Charlottesville
BOOK TICKETS AND HOTELS THROUGH EduTravel.org
Next time you're in need of airplane tickets or a rental car, or will be booking hotel rooms in advance, visit http://www.edutravel.org. The rates are competitive with other super-saver travel sites, and by purchasing your tickets through EduTravel, you're benefiting HEAV with 40% of the travel commissions!
“EDUCATION BEGINS AT HOME” LICENSE PLATE
Thanks to HEAV, Virginia has the first and only homeschool license plate in the nation. Order yours today!
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