Homeschool Success Seminars
Would you like the opportunity to sit down and talk with homeschooling pros about what's worked and what hasn't? Well, the HEAV Success Seminars give you that chance! From teaching with babies and toddlers to preparing teens for college, you can find out what methods are most successful. We bring in the best and most successful homeschooling parents and educators to share their experiences with you.
Throughout the year, we offer various homeschooling success seminars. Get your questions answered, look at a wide variety of resources, and connect with other parents who are facing the same challenges you're facing.
WHAT SEMINAR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
"This was wonderful--I learned so much."
"This was just the start I needed."
"This was just what I needed at the right time."
"Very inspirational and encouraging."
"I attended the 'How to Get Started' workshop yesterday, and although I filled out the questionnaire afterward, I don't think I fully expressed how much I enjoyed the seminar and how thankful I am that I went. Both Yvonne and Vicki were wonderful presenters. Not only are they knowledgeable, but they're interesting and helpful, and quite easy to learn from. They presented all the information in such a lively and productive manner (even the dry stuff!) that I left feeling well-informed and more confident.
"What an incredibly well-spent afternoon! Thank you for offering these services. I came from Northern Virginia (like a few others) and it was such a valuable and worthwhile trip. I'm very much looking forward to the next one. I'm still in the process of making the decision of whether homeschooling is right for us, but I feel a lot more prepared to make that decision, and certain that if I do, the support is available. Thank you!" - K. Stewart
"Thank-you so much for a wonderful seminar yesterday. As a result, I am encouraged and feel that I have the direction necessary to homeschool my 'high-schoolers.'" - Rebecca
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Upcoming Homeschool Success Seminars
General information for Seminar Attendees
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Help a New Homeschooler
UPCOMING HOMESCHOOL SEMINARS
- How to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know! - Richmond - Thursday, January 12, 2012
- High School at Home: Yes, You Can Do It! - Richmond - Thursday, January 19, 2012
For more information about a Homeschool Success Seminar, or to reserve your spot, please call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 or e-mail office@heav.org. To get the latest information on future Homeschool Success Seminars, sign up for our e-mail Virginia Homeschool Updates.
Download Homeschool Success Seminar handouts.
Order how-to-begin homeschooling seminars on CD/MP3 (look under "Thursday 'FREE' sessions").
Watch webinar recordings of seminars. (Get the homeschool information you need right now with these recorded webinars.)
How to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need to Know!
Richmond, Thursday, January 12, 2012
Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help?
Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling. This informative seminar will help you focus on the things you really need to know for a successful homeschool year, including how to prepare, the ins and outs of the Virginia law, testing and evaluation options, how to choose curriculum, how to teach several levels at once, how to get the support you need, where to find the best resources, some things to avoid, and some secrets of success.
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248-G Dabney Road, Richmond. Get directions.
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always.
Childcare: Not available
Pre-registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited to 40 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
Questions: Call 804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.org.
Note: This seminar is also available as a recorded webinar series.
High School at Home: Yes, You Can Do It!
Richmond, Thursday, January 19, 2012
Teaching high school at home can seem like a daunting task--but the benefits of homeschooling during the high school years far outweigh the challenges!
Do you wonder what subjects to include during the high school years? How to teach higher level courses like chemistry labs or calculus? How to develop a transcript, assign credits, and compute a GPA?!? Are you ready for AP courses, PSATs, SATs, and ACTs? And what about sports and extracurricular activities? Yes, it’s a whole new world!
In this seminar, Yvonne Bunn, director of homeschool support for Home Educators Association of Virginia, will cover these topics and more. Having graduated three homeschooled high schoolers and dealt regularly with college admissions officers through her work with HEAV, Yvonne will clarify important high school questions and share practical ways to implement an effective high school program. Whether your student plans to go to college, join the military, or enter the workforce, this will help you develop a well-planned high school course of study. You’ll learn where to get help, how to schedule important testing, and how to develop an acceptable transcript. You’ll leave this seminar with confidence to move forward and tools to develop a high school plan that will work for your student.
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248-G Dabney Road, Richmond. Get directions.
Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always.
Childcare: Not available
Pre-registration: Register online or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Registration is limited to 40 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
Note: Portions of this seminar are also available in our recorded high school webinar.
SCHEDULE A HOMESCHOOL SUCCESS SEMINAR
If you would like to schedule a "Homeschool Success" seminar in your area, contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200, or e-mail Yvonne Bunn at support@heav.org. Our goal is to help you succeed by providing the right information and best resources available!
Below are descriptions of some of the seminars we offer.
How to Homeschool: What You Really Need to Know
This informative workshop will help new homeschoolers get off to the
right start by answering many common questions: Am I qualified? How do
I prepare? Where can I go for help? How do I teach more than one child?
What things should I never do? What are some secrets of success? And
more! Download handout.
The Law,
Evaluation, and Testing
Don't let the legalese confuse you! Find out what requirements you
must meet in order to homeschool, what tests or evaluations you may use, whom
you should notify and when, and what to do if you are homeschooling because of
your sincere religious beliefs. Download handout.
How to Choose
Curriculum
Get a brief overview of six different teaching methods—from the classical
approach to relaxed homeschooling. Hear lots of practical suggestions for
choosing curriculum and where to find the resources you need.
Download curriculum handout.
Download a list of suggested resources.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SEMINAR ATTENDEES
Registration
Registration is
available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee seat and
allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations.
You can call the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 to reserve your spot.
Cost
See cost information under each Homeschool Success Seminar.
Directions
You can find directions to the HEAV Office and Resource Center here. For directions to other locations, please call the office at 804-278-9200.
Homeschool Resource Center
When you come to a seminar at the office, be sure to come early or stay
after the sessions to visit our
Homeschool Resource Center. The HEAV Homeschool Resource Center is a
one-stop visit for home-education needs, and will include a variety of
the best homeschool resources and curricula available for purchase.
While you’re at the Homeschool Resource Center, you may also schedule a
free curriculum counseling session with an experienced homeschool
teacher/counselor for answers to your specific questions.
Seminar Notes
Download handouts for seminars here.
HELP A NEW HOMESCHOOLER
Be sure your support group shares these encouraging learning opportunities with new homeschoolers and interested parents! Feel free to include this information in your e-mail updates and newsletters.
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED
What topics would you like us to address during the coming year? E-mail HEAV at support@heav.org with a list of suggested topics. We’ll do our best to schedule the subjects that interest you most!
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