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| Date: From: Subject: | 12/5/2006 4:06:42 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--'Your Home Education Program is Terminated' |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> "I saved my entire membership fee with one discount" "We've been a Liberty Mutual customer for over 12 years. We called and asked about our HSLDA member discount and they lowered our premium by approx $95 per year...coincidentally the same amount as our HSLDA annual membership fee. Thought you'd want to know!!'" More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1107 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... Topics for December 5, 2006: 1. 'Your Home Education Program is Terminated!' 2. Private Schools Ordered to Give Information to Recruiters 3. Surprise Phone Call from a Social Worker 4. Fisheries Program Selects Homeschooled Participant 5. Still Time to Enroll in January Constitutional Law Course 6. Buy a Wreath, Bless a Family 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling Questions ---[ FranklinSprings.com - Holiday Gift Pack DVDs ]------------------- Our Holiday Gift Pack is a great addition to any home DVD collection. Whether it's a gift for friends, family, or extended family, this DVD collection will provide a wide range of God-honoring entertainment and encouragement this holiday season and beyond. The Eden String Quartet/A Journey Home/Peasall Sisters: Family Harmony - just $44.95. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=72 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Florida: 'Your Home Education Program is Terminated!' Hundreds of parents in Marion County were told by public school officials that their homeschools were no longer legal and that they had 10 days to enroll their children elsewhere. Our attorneys took action and quickly showed officials that they had made a mistake. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3535 ..................................................................... 2. Maine: Private Schools Ordered to Give Information to Recruiters Home School Legal Defense Association is advising homeschoolers who operate under Maine's non-approved private school provision that they do not have to give student information to military and college recruiters. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3536 ..................................................................... 3. Florida: Surprise Phone Call from a Social Worker A member family contacted Home School Legal Defense Association after a social worker with the local public system asked for information which is not required by state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3537 ..................................................................... 4. Fisheries Program Selects Homeschooled Participant Nikolett Anneler has loved watching NOVA (PBS's nature and science program) and other nature shows since she was 3 years old. She went beyond just watching when she was chosen to participate in the Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3538 ..................................................................... 5. Still Time to Enroll in January Constitutional Law Course If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then sign up for the next Constitutional Law course taught by Michael Farris. The class begins January 8, 2007, and concludes June 4, 2007. This 18-week Internet-based course follows Farris' new textbook, "Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens," and uses a MP3 CD to deliver the "classroom" lectures. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3482 ..................................................................... 6. Home School Foundation: Buy a Wreath, Bless a Family During this Christmas season, consider buying a wreath for yourself or a friend, and sharing a wreath with a family in need. It is a simple but beautiful gift of love. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3494 ..................................................................... 7. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling Questions Parents considering homeschooling are full of questions: "Where do I find curriculum?" "Can my child play sports?" This week, Michael Farris addresses several of these queries, sharing tips he and his family have learned during their homeschool journey. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3539 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== December 1: St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida Teacher Dad http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3540 November 30: The Gazette, Gaithersburg, Maryland Physical Education Program Gets Homeschooled Children Out and About http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3541 November 30: The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, California Homeschoolers Take Stage http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3542 November 27: The Times, Monroe, Wisconsin Mastering Art of Puppetry http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3543 November 27: The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon Sisters' Designs Featured on Doernbecher Greeting Cards http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=3544 > Links do not imply endorsement. 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