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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/14/2009 4:14:40 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Take Advantage of Co-op Options |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many news articles did you read this morning over your oatmeal? We live in a world where concise information presented at the right time can make a big difference in the outcome of important legislative efforts. Yet it's tough to keep up with all the issues that affect you. HSLDA does this for you in the areas that affect your homeschool. Our emails and website enable you to take quick, decisive action. Please consider becoming a part of this team. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1923 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey or Wisconsin, click on the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6116 ..................................................................... Topics for October 14, 2009: 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Take Advantage of Co-op Options 2. German Homeschooled Children Return Home 3. Continued Opposition to Homeschooling 4. "Hate Crimes" Included in Troop Funding Legislation 5. Fairfax Asks for Child's Birth Date 6. Apply Now for PHC Journalism Scholarships 7. Essay Contest Entries Wanted 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling a Child with Asperger's Syndrome 9. Coming up on HSLDA @home e-vents ---[ One Boy's Surprising Journey to Darwin's Eden ]------------------ On November 24, people all around the world will celebrate the most influential man of the last 200 years -- Charles Darwin -- and his landmark book, “On the Origin of Species.” Will you be prepared to know and defend the truth of God’s creation? Make sure your family has the brand-new adventure film that everyone will be talking about -- “The Mysterious Islands.” Watch the trailer now: http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=183 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Washington Times Op-ed--Take Advantage of Co-op Options Typically, when parents first consider homeschooling, they have some confidence they can teach their children through grade school. Many parents, however, begin to wonder if they are capable of educating their children through high school. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7075 ..................................................................... 2. France: German Homeschooled Children Return Home The Wunderlich family were delighted that a local juvenile court decided to return custody of their four children after they were seized in a surprise visit by French social workers on September 28. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7076 ..................................................................... 3. California: Continued Opposition to Homeschooling Despite court victories that have confirmed the freedom to homeschool, some officials appear to be actively opposing the decision of parents to home educate. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7077 ..................................................................... 4. "Hate Crimes" Included in Troop Funding Legislation On October 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a motion to include "hate crimes" in the National Defense Authorization Act to fund the troops. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7078 ..................................................................... 5. Virginia: Fairfax Asks for Child's Birth Date HSLDA challenged public school district officials about a form letter requesting unnecessary information from homeschoolers. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7079 ..................................................................... 6. Apply Now for PHC Journalism Scholarships Patrick Henry College is offering scholarships for highly qualified applicants to the college's journalism major. These privately funded scholarships will make it more financially viable for talented, dedicated young people to take advantage of the unique education opportunities available to journalism students at PHC. The application deadline is December 1, 2009. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7080 ..................................................................... 7. Essay Contest Entries Wanted HSLDA's 2009 student essay contest is accepting entries through November 1. The contest is divided into three age groups, each with a corresponding theme. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning essays will be posted on our website. For contest guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6987 ..................................................................... 8. 'Home School Heartbeat': Homeschooling a Child with Asperger's Syndrome For a child struggling with Asperger's syndrome, homeschooling may be the very best learning option for their unique needs. HSLDA Special Needs Coordinator Dianne Craft shares ways you can deal with this condition, help your child excel, and develop their unique gifts and abilities through education. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7081 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 13: Orange County Register, Santa Ana, California YMCA Offers Gym Class for Homeschooled Kids http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7086 October 12: Bristol Press, Bristol, Connecticut Library Adds to Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7082 October 9: Herald-Times, Gaylord, Michigan Homeschool North Trails Cross Country Team Races around Northern Michigan http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7083 October 9: KVIG-TV Channel 7, El Paso, Texas Local Author, 10, Receives State, National Recognition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7084 October 6: WorldNetDaily.com French Police Grab 4 Kids on German Orders http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7085 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 9. Coming up on HSLDA @home e-vents As we travel through this life, we see signs or guideposts that give us direction, warning, or encouragement. Children need positive, godly guideposts, and parents are God's agents for setting up those guideposts. On Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 p.m. (ET), Dr. Fred Worth will discuss the different kinds of guideposts that are needed and how to intentionally set them up for the protection, guidance, and encouragement of our children. Ever wonder how to adjust your goals and objectives for your children's writing as they progress from pre-K to college-level work? Join Dr. James Stobaugh on Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 p.m. (ET), to discover how to set appropriate writing goals and objectives for each stage of your children's education. The ability to write is a valuable tool to help your children express their beliefs in any venue God calls them to. This webinar will teach you how to balance teaching writing skills with nurturing hearts to develop capable students, ready and able to write articulately and eloquently. Don't miss next week's helpful, encouraging webinars! Space is limited for these e-vents, so register today! For more information, or to register, go to http://www.hslda.org/athome. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - The Lamb Company ====================================================================== Free shipping/packaging/handling (10% savings) on full custom-designed or non-customized curriculum purchased. 15% discount on The L. A. M. B. Company® High School Transcript Program©, Just The Facts Math Drills Program©, or Profiles in Learning Styles©. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=2100 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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