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| Date: From: Subject: | 2/19/2013 4:57:40 PM Mike Farris--HSLDA HSLDA Weekly--Appeal Versus Social Workers Faces Uphill Battle |
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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" "When I called Liberty to find out what kind of discount we could get, they told us we would 10% off our car insurance and 5% off our homeowner's insurance. What we will save is more than double what it costs to join HSLDA. With one child getting his driver's license this year, the savings will be a real blessing!" More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1108 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Texas 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 February 19, 2013: 1. Appeal Versus Social Workers Faces Uphill Battle 2. Do Superintendents Get Lonely? 3. He Will Provide: Episode 10 in Our Weekly Video Series 4. Celebrate Loving Your Teens 5. Help for Special Needs Students 6. Grants for Homeschooling Special Needs Kids 7. Save Money and Enrich Your Civic Knowledge 8. Get Trained to Lobby for Homeschool Freedom 9. Thinking about High School at Home? We've Got You Covered! 10. Family Research Council to Hold Religious Freedom Panel 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Sending Your Child to College for the First Time 12. Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... ---[ Come be … uplifted, inspired, encouraged! ]---------------------- Real Refreshment Retreats are designed to recharge your spiritual batteries so that you can effectively minister to your husband and children with the joy and selflessness that God intends. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?id=588 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Arizona: Appeal Versus Social Workers Faces Uphill Battle HSLDA has filed the opening brief in an appeal aimed at holding social workers responsible for making unlawful demands in a home investigation. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17258 ..................................................................... 2. Massachusetts: Do Superintendents Get Lonely? Home School Legal Defense Association helped a homeschool family whose approval was held up by an apparently "lonely" school superintendent who insisted on an unlawful meeting. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17253 ..................................................................... 3. He Will Provide: Episode 10 in Our Weekly Video Series "I always tell parents: Nobody is more motivated than you; nobody loves your child more than you do, nobody has [a greater] desire for your child to succeed than you," HSLDA Special Needs Consultant Krisa Winn says. She explains how homeschooling benefits children and why parents make great teachers, encouraging parents to trust that God is faithful and will help them complete their homeschool journey. Watch now: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17235 ..................................................................... 4. Celebrate Loving Your Teens Although Valentine's Day has come and gone, it's not too late to show your teens you love them. Maybe it will be as simple as some candy by the breakfast plate or a balloon tied to his desk chair. For more ideas read "Fun Activities for Families" in the newsletter archive of the high school website. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17236 ..................................................................... 5. Help for Special Needs Students Does your homeschool student have special learning challenges? Are you a co-op teacher seeking to accommodate a special needs child? If so, HSLDA's special needs consultants provide helpful ideas and resources. Start by reading the newsletter, "Building a Network of Support for Families Homeschooling Children with Special Needs." Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17237 ..................................................................... 6. Grants for Homeschooling Special Needs Kids The Home School Foundation http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17250 , HSLDA's charitable arm, is offering grants for financially struggling HSLDA member families who are homeschooling special needs children. February is the current enrollment period. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17238 ..................................................................... 7. Save Money and Enrich Your Civic Knowledge Now you can become an enlightened citizen--and save an Andrew Jackson bill ($20) when you order this DVD series between February 18 and 25! Shop Now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17257 ..................................................................... 8. Get Trained to Lobby for Homeschool Freedom HSLDA has scheduled training for members interested in lobbying for homeschooling on Capitol Hill. The daylong seminar will be held March 4 in Purcellville, Va. For more information and to apply: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17239 ..................................................................... 9. Thinking about High School at Home? We've Got You Covered! Join Diane Kummer, HSLDA high school consultant, on Friday, March 8, in Purcellville, VA for a one-day high school symposium that will answer your questions, put you at ease, and increase your enthusiasm for teaching your teen at home. We'll cover transcripts, developing a plan for high school, a timetable for keeping on track, and a reminder to enjoy your teens! The deadline to register is March 1. Register online: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17240 ..................................................................... 10. Family Research Council to Hold Religious Freedom Panel Religious freedom is inextricably linked to your right to direct the education and upbringing of your children. To help preserve this right we encourage you to attend in person or online a discussion on religious freedom in America on Wednesday, February 20, at noon EST. This event is hosted by our friends at the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., and will be live streamed. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17254 ..................................................................... 11. "Home School Heartbeat": Sending Your Child to College for the First Time There's more to preparing your child for college than just the transcript and admissions process! This week on "Home School Heartbeat," high school coordinator Diane Kummer joins Mike Smith to discuss the non-academic aspects of preparing your children to begin their college years. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17242 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== February 19: CBN.com Justice Department: Homeschooling not a "Right" http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17243 February 15: World Magazine Team of Homeschoolers Form Youngest-Ever Lobbying Group in Austin http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17244 February 14: The New American Obama Bid to Deport Homeschool Refugees May Threaten U.S. Rights http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17245 February 14: WHSB-TV Channel 3, Harrisonburg, Virginia Homeschool Family Reacts To Failed Tebow Bill http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=17246 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 12. Featured on HSLDA's @home e-vents... 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