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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/15/2011 5:09:49 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Abuse Report Recommends Supervising Homeschoolers |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Is customer service an art or a science? For us, good customer service is both an art and a science -it should appeal to our members and be effective. Consider what our members say about us: We're thankful for the support HSLDA membership provides us. We'd never homeschool without them. We highly recommend HSLDA to all homeschoolers. - North Tonawanda, NY I cannot imagine our homeschool journey without HSLDA's strong leadership, protection, and guidance. God bless HSLDA! - Alta Loma, California More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1940 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Kentucky, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, or Washington, 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 March 15, 2011: 1. Abuse Report Recommends Supervising Homeschoolers 2. Congress Introduces Legislation to Make Intrusive Survey Optional 3. Individual Homeschool "Approval" Requirement Repealed 4. Homeschooling Thru High School: Electives 5. New Website for Support Group Leaders 6. National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed 7. "A Call to Pens" Winners Announced 8. Follow HSLDA on Facebook 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Creating High School Resumes 10. Currently Featured on on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Apologia Press ]------------------------------------------------- What will he believe when he's 15? Apologia has teamed with Summit Ministries to bring you the "What We Believe" Series, an outstanding way to teach your child the essential beliefs of the Christian faith, and so much more! Find out more about this student-directed, Bible-based curriculum. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=338 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Abuse Report Recommends Supervising Homeschoolers A special panel investigating the horrific allegations of abuse and neglect of two adopted children in Florida recently released their recommendations. At least two of these could have a major impact on homeschooling families, possibly triggering extra scrutiny by state officials. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10615 ..................................................................... 2. Congress Introduces Legislation to Make Intrusive Survey Optional HSLDA has long been concerned about the level of personal information collected and the invasiveness of the American Community Survey. If you share this concern, we urge you to contact your U.S. representative about a bill that would make most of the questions on the survey optional. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10592 ..................................................................... 3. South Dakota: Individual Homeschool "Approval" Requirement Repealed South Dakota's governor has signed a bill repealing an archaic state law that prohibited families from homeschooling their children until the local school board individually approved each family. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10593 ..................................................................... 4. Homeschooling thru High School: Electives If you are looking for interesting courses to use as electives for your high school program, take a look at the individual subject curriculum on the HSLDA high school webpages. These courses may ignite motivation in your teens, a passion for a career, or introduce them to new opportunities. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10594 ..................................................................... 5. New Website for Support Group Leaders HSLDA is excited to announce its revamped Group Services website. Now, state and local support group leaders can easily access information on HSLDA's Discount Group and Affiliate Programs, as well as find encouragement and leadership support on a host of financial, legal, and insurance issues specific to homeschool organizations. Revised support group directory can now include any group, not just HSLDA Discount Groups! Vicki Bentley, HSLDA's director of Group Services, is available for consultation and will be adding new articles and features to the website on a regular basis. Be sure to pass this along to any support group leaders you know and visit the new site today! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10595 ..................................................................... 6. National Bible Bee Host Locations Still Needed If you're called to encourage parents to disciple their children and you like a gathering of godly families, enroll today to be a National Bible Bee area "host." Your church's facilities and your hospitality could be used to conduct three monthly meetings during the summer, wrapping up with a Local Bible Bee on Saturday, August 27. Everything you need is provided! For details: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10596 ..................................................................... 7. "A Call to Pens" Winners Announced Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce the winners of its 2010-2011 "A Call to Pens" short story competition. More than 200 contestants submitted an incredible array of creative short stories addressing the themes of "courage," and "endurance." View the winning stories: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10614 ..................................................................... 8. Follow HSLDA on Facebook Join thousands of other fans as they receive up-to-date homeschooling news on Facebook. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10597 ..................................................................... 9. "Home School Heartbeat": Creating High School Resumes It's a tough economy for everyone, and that includes high school students looking for part-time or summer jobs. This week on "Home School Heartbeat," Mike Smith talks with Becky Cooke and Alan Hudson on ways you can help your homeschooled teen succeed. Discover practical ways to help brush up your son or daughter's resume! Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10598 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 14: Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville, Illinois Homeschool Registration Bill Likely Dead http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10599 March 13: The American-Statesman, Austin, Texas Austin Royals Homeschool Team Headed to Nationals http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10600 March 13: The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa Homeschool Parents Face Driving Issue http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10601 March 11: The News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio Libraries Continue Their Homeschool and Traditional Education Efforts http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10602 March 11: The Missoulian, Missoula, Montana Missoula Homeschool Team Wins State MathCounts Competition http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10603 March 10: The Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, South Carolina Upstate Eagles Girls Claim Homeschool Basketball Title http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10604 March 10: The New American South Dakota Law Benefits Homeschool Families http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10605 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 10. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Home Instruction in Delaware--Dee Black http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10606 Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers for the Job Hunt--Alan Hudson http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10607 Developing the Essayist--Lesha Myers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10608 If you have any questions, please visit http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=10609 or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org . FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Education PLUS ====================================================================== An online academic assessment company fulfilling all your testing and education product needs, with up to 32% discounts on tests to HSLDA members and HSF Friends of Home Schooling. Our advanced benchmarked tests easily identify academic strengths and areas for improvement. 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