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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/8/2011 4:14:28 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Homeschoolers in Legal Limbo |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Extreme makeovers are for extreme circumstances... Most homeschools don't need an extreme makeover, but there is something to be said for attention to detail and recognition of accomplishments. Watch the media and you'll soon see that not everyone wants home educators and homeschooling to look good. HSLDA works hard to shed light on the good work of home educators so it's obvious that we don't need someone "making-over" our homeschools. Join HSLDA and help us show the world that we're fine as we are . . . thank you! More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1943 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Illinois, New Hampshire, North Dakota or South Dakota, 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 February 8, 2011: 1. Spain: Court Ruling Leaves Families in Legal Limbo 2. Camp to Feature Nationally Recognized Speakers 3. No Picking and Choosing of Services in IEP 4. "Home School Heartbeat" Now Podcasting! 5. Hurry! Six More Days to Buy Your White Cap and Gown! 6. You CAN Homeschool! Seminar 7. Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available 8. Will Your Church be a 2011 National Bible Bee Host? 9. Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity 10. "Home School Heartbeat": The Third Wave of Homeschool Persecution 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents ... ---[ Christ-Centered Online Classes and Summer Camps ]---------------- Summer Camps in NC - civil war, biology, latin, mock trial / pre-law, politics, Christian music jam, ballet, art, architecture, german, violin, handbells, etc. Online Classes - math, science, history, english, web design, MBA, radio, psychology, Bible pre-law / mock trial, latin, maritime military history, etc. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=331 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Spain: Court Ruling Leaves Families in Legal Limbo After a December ruling that denied parents the right to homeschool in Spain, homeschoolers are facing legal difficulties. Please write the court today to help show that homeschooling is a positive and accepted form of education around the world. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10217 ..................................................................... 2. Generation Joshua: Camp to Feature Nationally Recognized Speakers Generation Joshua's iGovern East summer leadership camp is coming up, featuring a great list of speakers. Confirmed speakers include Mike Farris, Becky Norton Dunlop of the Heritage Foundation, and Wendy Wright from Concerned Women for America. HSLDA members qualify for a $100 discount, and can bundle that with a $50 early registration discount by registering for camp in the next four weeks. Learn more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10218 ..................................................................... 3. Rhode Island: No Picking and Choosing of Services in IEP, Per Commissioner The Rhode Island Department of Education recently stated that homeschoolers enrolled in a public school IEP program cannot pick and choose among the special education and related services in their IEP. They must take all or nothing. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10219 ..................................................................... 4. "Home School Heartbeat" Now Podcasting! HSLDA's "Home School Heartbeat" radio broadcast is now available as a podcast that you can listen to on your MP3 player anywhere and anytime. You can subscribe either through iTunes or via an RSS Feed. Learn more: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10220 ..................................................................... 5. Hurry! Six More Days to Buy Your White Cap and Gown! These classy, white graduation gowns come with coordinating gold and white tassels. Buy together as a set, or as a package with one of our diplomas. Available only until February 15! Order now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10221 ..................................................................... 6. You CAN Homeschool! Seminar "Teaching at Home: Basics and Beyond for Struggling Learners and Toddlers to 'Tweens" will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 9:00-4:30 at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. The seminar includes four general sessions and 12 workshops, plus Q&A sessions. Lunch is provided. Learn more and register: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10222 ..................................................................... 7. Home School Foundation: Patrick Henry College Scholarships Available Know a student going to Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, as a freshman next fall? If they're from an HSLDA member family they may qualify for up to $2,000 in scholarships from the Home School Foundation. Applications are being received now through May 1. Check out the info and requirements: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10223 ..................................................................... 8. Will Your Church be a 2011 National Bible Bee Host? Hosting a local contest of the National Bible Bee is a wonderful way for your church to get acquainted with Bible-believing families in your area! Details on this Summer Family Discipleship Program and a "Note to Pastors" are available online. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10224 ..................................................................... 9. Financial Literacy Challenge Opportunity The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Education will be offering their 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge March 7-April 8. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10225 ..................................................................... 10. "Home School Heartbeat": The Third Wave of Homeschool Persecution Is homeschooling under assault yet again? Hear from Mike Farris on this week's "Home School Heartbeat" as he discusses the new challenges facing the homeschooling community (and Christians in particular). But don't despair: learn how to defend the right to raise your children in the manner you choose. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10226 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 8: The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana Homeschool Sports Bill Advances http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10227 February 4: InMyCommunity.com, Australia Parents Say Homeschooling "Definitely Worthwhile" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10228 February 3: LifeSiteNews.com Pro-family Group Puts Pressure on European Court over Notorious Homeschooling Case http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10231 February 2: The Airdrie Echo, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada Group of Science Enthusiasts Take First Place in Provincial Competition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10232 February 2: ModelD Media, Detroit, Michigan Alternative Urban Education: Parents and City Kids Benefit from Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10233 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Mr. Smith Goes to Washington http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10234 Helping Women Become Godly Wives http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10235 If you feel helpless and frustrated with politics, be sure to attend "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10234 on Tuesday, February 15, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET). Drawing upon his own experience as a lobbyist, Will Estrada will present you with practical steps you can take to make a difference! Martha Peace knows that the journey to becoming a godly wife is no cakewalk. On Thursday, February 17, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET), in "Helping Women Become Godly Wives," http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10235 Martha will discuss how to be the helpmate God intended, and how to share this knowledge with other women. Seize the moment to give your homeschool a fresh burst of energy! Until February 28, buy two e-vents and receive the third (of equal or lesser value) free. Simply enter JumpStart2011 when registering for three e-vents, select "Apply Coupon," and save! If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10236 or contact the @home e-vent team at athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Liberty Mutual ====================================================================== Receive up to 10% on auto and home insurance. For more information visit: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1552 ====================================================================== The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. 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