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
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Upcoming Homeschool Success Seminars
General information for Seminar Attendees
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UPCOMING HOMESCHOOL SEMINARS
- How to Begin Homeschooling - Haymarket - Saturday, July 25, 2009
- How to Begin Homeschooling - Richmond - Thursday, August 13, 2009
- High School 101 - Richmond - Friday, August 28, 2009
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").
How to Begin Homeschooling: What
You Really Need To Know!
Haymarket, Saturday, July 25, 2009
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?
Yes, now is the time to get ready! 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: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Place: St. Paul's School, 6735 Fayette Street, Haymarket, VA 20169. See map.
Directions: Take the Haymarket exit from I-66. Turn onto Route 55 (aka Washington Street) in direction of Sheetz gas station. Go past Bloom's grocery store and several brick office/retail buildings. Make first right onto Fayette Street. Make a left onto Payne Street. The school is located on the corner of Fayette and Payne Street.
Cost: $25/HEAV members; $30/non-members; spouses are free!
Childcare: Not available.
Registration: Register online
or by calling the HEAV office at 804-278-9200. We accept Visa or
MasterCard. 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.
How to Begin Homeschooling: What
You Really Need To Know!
Richmond, Thursday, August 13, 2009
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?
Yes, now is the time to get ready! 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, August 13, 2009
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.
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.
High School 101: Blueprint
for Success
Richmond, Friday, August 28, 2009
Vicki Bentley, mom of 17 homeschooled students, shares the secrets to mapping out a successful high school course of study, and shows why the high school years are the most important years to homeschool. Don't miss this you-can-do-it seminar!
This three-part seminar includes:
Building a Framework: Strategies
for High School Success (Part One)
Vicki discusses goal setting, graduation requirements, and an overview of high
school planning and courses.
High School Construction Tools: Coursework & Credits (Part
Two)
Vicki walks you through building your course descriptions, choosing specific
materials to meet your goals, scheduling and lesson planning, recordkeeping and
credits, and grades/GPAs. She also discusses how to document and give credit
for less conventional studies, and how to incorporate life skills and
independent studies into your program
"Finishing" Touches: Graduation & Beyond (Part
Three)
Vicki discusses preparing for college admission and/or apprenticeship, military
service, or other options. She covers transcripts, resumes, reading lists,
essays, and portfolios. Vicki will translate the acronym maze of AP courses,
CLEP tests, SAT/ACT exams, the PSAT/NMSQT, and more.
There will be a Q&A time after each session.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
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!
Childcare: Not provided
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.
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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