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| Date: From: Subject: | 10/25/2011 8:21:59 PM Home School Lehttp://intranet.hslda.org/Elert/gal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--School Social Worker Harasses Family |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> How many of your friends would pay your legal fees? As a member of HSLDA, you have 80,000 families standing with you to protect and advance homeschool freedoms in the United States and foreign countries. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1106 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HSLDA's Weekly Update--School Social Worker Harasses Family ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in New York, Oregon, 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 October 25, 2011: 1. School Social Worker Harasses Family 2. Windsor Insists on Use of its Own Form 3. St. Francis Nursing Drops GED Demand 4. Difficulty in Maury County 5. Chariho to Stop Publishing Homeschool Family Names 6. Constitutional Literacy with Michael Farris now Shipping! 7. It's Not Too Early ... 8. Patrick Henry College: November 1 Application Deadline 9. Patrick Henry College: Apply Now for Journalism Scholarships 10. Essay Contest Deadline Extended 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Adopted for Life 12. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ..................................................................... 1. Georgia: School Social Worker Harasses Family Home School Legal Defense Association intervened when a school social worker made unlawful demands regarding a family's notice of intent to begin homeschooling. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12714 ..................................................................... 2. Connecticut: Windsor Insists on Use of its Own Form At the beginning of this school year, HSLDA assisted two member families when the assistant superintendent of the public school insisted that they use the school's version of a notice of intent form to commence a home instruction program. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12715 ..................................................................... 3. Illinois: St. Francis Nursing Drops GED Demand HSLDA contacted a nursing school on behalf of member family whose son was being asked to take the GED as a requirement for admission. Not long afterward, the college changed its policy and dropped the demand. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12716 ..................................................................... 4. Tennessee: Difficulty in Maury County Even after a family had followed the normal procedure for withdrawing their daughter from public school in order to begin homeschooling, public school officials threatened them with legal action and more. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12717 ..................................................................... 5. Rhode Island: Chariho to Stop Publishing Homeschool Family Names After being contacted by HSLDA, a public school committee agreed to stop printing in public records names and other information about homeschooling families. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12718 ..................................................................... 6. Constitutional Literacy with Michael Farris now Shipping! This DVD course walks through the constitutional history and legal theory that are essential to American self-government. In the United States, loyalty is not a matter of allegiance to a ruler or even to our homeland. Loyalty is measured by faithfulness to the Constitution. Join Michael Farris as he explores this critical concept! Order Now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12719 ..................................................................... 7. It's Not Too Early... ... to think about signing up for PHC Prep one-semester courses that start in a few short months. AP Macroeconomics and AP U.S. Government and Politics both begin in January. Especially if you have a junior or senior in high school, PHC Prep online is a great way to give your teen these required courses--and strengthen your teen's Christian worldview. Courses are designed by Patrick Henry College professors and Christian leaders who care about the development of your teen's faith--and academic success. Check it out and sign up: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12720 ..................................................................... 8. Patrick Henry College: November 1 Application Deadline The November 1 early action admission and scholarship priority deadline is quickly approaching! Prospective students who submit a completed application for admission along with all supporting documents by November 1 are guaranteed the availability of all financial aid awards. Call 888-338-1776 or email admissions@phc.edu if your son or daughter has any questions. Start the application process: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12721 ..................................................................... 9. Patrick Henry College: Apply Now for Journalism Scholarships Patrick Henry College is offering aspiring Christian journalism students the opportunity of a lifetime. These privately funded scholarships have been created for students with excellent writing ability and a strong desire to serve society through journalism. The application deadline for the Samuel Adams Scholarship is January 1, 2012. For more information or to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12727 ..................................................................... 10. Essay Contest Deadline Extended Need more time to complete your essay? We're excited to announce that the deadline for the essay contest has been extended through November 14, 2011! For contest details and entry forms: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12722 ..................................................................... 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Adopted for Life Wondering what adoption has to do with you? This week on "Home School Heartbeat" with host Mike Smith, author Russell Moore offers a variety of options. Find out whether adoption is something you should consider for your family, and how you can practically show God's love to the orphans of the world, even if you yourself are not called to adopt. Dr. Moore explains the unique call for Christians to cultivate a community that encourages adoption. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12723 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== October 24: Minnesota Public Radio Iowa Homeschool Advocates Could be Key Bachmann Support http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12724 October 23: Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, North Carolina Homeschoolers Hit the Course in Paradise Valley http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12725 October 22: WRDW-TV Channel 12, Augusta, Georgia Augusta Homeschool Basketball Team Draws Attention http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12726 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 12. Currently Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... Upcoming E-vents: Let's Talk: Headlines and Homeschooling http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12744 --HSLDA Staff Attorney Mike Donnelly The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12745 --Carol Topp FAQ about Georgia Homeschool Law http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12746 --HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black Parenting 101 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=12747 --John Rosemond If you have any questions, please visit www.HSLDAathome.org or contact the @home e-vent team by emailing athome@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - Home School Digest ====================================================================== Receive over 40% off this nationally recognized homeschool quarterly that promotes godly character, family discipleship, and developing a biblical worldview. 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