We have provided some articles and excerpts from various sources that are pertinent to home schooling in Indiana.
ART CONTEST
2008 IAHE Art Contest By:
Our topic this year is: “The Whole Earth is Full of His Glory” This contest consists of several choices of art that your student can explore. Be sure to read the rules and get started now.
2008 IAHE Art Contest - Entry Form By:
Entry form to be used for IAHE Art Contest
CHARTER SCHOOLS
A Moment of Decision By: Kevin Swanson
Government funding is producing profound effects on our movement. What will this do to the movement? Will it erode our will to survive? Kevin Swanson encourages caution and wisdom on what could be the hottest issue in homeschooling today.
The Problem with Home-Based Charter Schools By: J. Michael Smith and Michael Farris of HSLDA
HSLDA's Position in the Charter School Debate
Virtual Charter Schools: The Battle for the Soul of the Home School Movement By: Chris Klicka
What's all the fuss about Charter Schools? What is at stake for the traditional homeschooling family? How do we respond to the idea of virtual charter schools and vouchers? This is a must read article from the Senior Counsel of the HSLDA.
CONTESTS
2008 IAHE Art Contest By:
Our topic this year is: “The Whole Earth is Full of His Glory” This contest consists of several choices of art that your student can explore. Be sure to read the rules and get started now.
2008 IAHE Art Contest - Entry Form By:
Entry form to be used for IAHE Art Contest
2008 IAHE Essay Contest By:
Our topic this year for the 2008 Essay Contest is: “The Whole Earth is Full of His Glory” Your students will be gleaning from: Psalms 113:3-6 Romans 1:19-20 or Isaiah 6:1-3 And sharing what they have learned.
2008 IAHE Essay Contest - Entry Form By:
Entry form to be used for the IAHE Essay Contest.
2008 IAHE Spelling Bee By:
The IAHE is again sponsoring the annual State Spelling Bee, which will be held at the 23rd Annual State Convention on Saturday, April 19, 2008. There will be two groups of competition: one for students 8-11 years of age and one for students who are 12-14
2008 IAHE Spelling Bee - Entry Form By:
Entry Form to be used for the Support Group Spelling Bee Registration.
CONVENTION
2008 - 23rd Annual Home Educators Convention By:
23rd Annual Home Educators Convention “Embracing the Vision” Parents and teens are invited to attend the 23rd Annual Home Educators Convention on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, 2008. This year’s theme is “Embracing the Vision.”
EDUCATION ISSUES
New Study Shows Homeschooling Graduates Succeed By: National Center for Home Education
ENCOURAGEMENT
An Opportunity For The “Graduated” Parent By: Marilyn Durnell
Do you have the experience of homeschooling that others might need? Do you have a heart to serve? This is a call to ministry to those who have graduated - Moms and Dads and maybe even some older students.
Hard Time Homeschooling By: Hal Young
Keys to successful homeschooling even during the hard times.
Reflections By: Stan Durnell
Are we too caught up in our Homeschool adventure that we miss out on opportunities to reflect on the transformations that are happening in our own lives?
The Cycle of Freedom By: J. Michael Smith
This article is an excerpt from the Michael Smith's Presidential Address at the 2004 HSLDA Home Educators Leadership Conference.
TO BE or NOT TO BE By: Steve Demme
This article offers encouragement for those who have doubted, grown weary, yet through sheer obedience “kept on keeping on.”
Why Homeschool Another Year? By: Cam Leedahl
Good question! Do you need help with your answer?
ESSAY CONTEST
2008 IAHE Essay Contest By:
Our topic this year for the 2008 Essay Contest is: “The Whole Earth is Full of His Glory” Your students will be gleaning from: Psalms 113:3-6 Romans 1:19-20 or Isaiah 6:1-3 And sharing what they have learned.
2008 IAHE Essay Contest - Entry Form By:
Entry form to be used for the IAHE Essay Contest.
FATHERS
A Father's Responsibility By: Richard Karman
Encouragement for fathers (and mothers) to seek first the most important thing, Micah 6:8: He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
GETTING STARTED
But How Will I Ever Get It All Done? By: Mary Carney
Mary offers her TOP TEN LIST of things you can do to get a handle on your homemaking responsibilities while homeschooling.
Getting Started Homeschooling By: Becki Biberdorf
Considering homeschooling but not quite sure what to do first? In this article, Becki will help you with the basics of getting started. You will learn of the different methods of teaching and discover many of the curriculum choices available.
Home Education Works! By: Debby Freeland
Indiana is a great state in which to home educate your students. Debby shares about the freedoms and flexibility that homeschooling offers.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
College Admission for Homeschoolers By: Dorothy Karman
More and more home educated students are completing high school and entering college. In fact, many colleges actively recruit home educated students because they demonstrate independent learning and leadership skills. How do you prepare your child for adm
HOW TO
Creating a Love for Learning in Your Homeschool By: Donna Reish
Are you concerned that you won't be able to challenge your children? Will they become bored at home with Mom all day? Here are terrific tips to make learning the highlight of your family's day.
Withdrawing a Child from Public School to Homeschool By: Scott A. Woodruff, esq.
Suggestions from Indiana's representing attorney from HSLDA for how to withdraw your child from public school.
MOM'S RETREAT
2007 IAHE Mom's Retreat By:
Victorious in God’s Purpose Featuring: Shelley Noonan October 19 & 20, 2007 It is a pleasure for the IAHE to organize a special time for moms to come together for fellowship, relaxation, encouragement and reflectio
SPECIAL EVENTS
2007 IAHE Mom's Retreat By:
Victorious in God’s Purpose Featuring: Shelley Noonan October 19 & 20, 2007 It is a pleasure for the IAHE to organize a special time for moms to come together for fellowship, relaxation, encouragement and reflectio
2008 - 23rd Annual Home Educators Convention By:
23rd Annual Home Educators Convention “Embracing the Vision” Parents and teens are invited to attend the 23rd Annual Home Educators Convention on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, 2008. This year’s theme is “Embracing the Vision.”
2008 Home School Day at the Capitol By:
You are invited to join the Indiana Association of Home Educators at the State Capitol in Indianapolis on Monday, February 11, 2008 for a great home education opportunity.
Army Opens Doors Wide to Home School Graduates By: Home School Legal Defense Association
The Army now offers qualified home school graduates a variety of enlistment incentives when they enlist. Home school graduates seeking to enlist in the military need to meet certain criteria.
Nutritional Seminar: Autisim and Related Issues By: Karen DeFelice
As seminar speaker, Karen DeFelice’s enjoyable down-to-earth style comes from first hand experience. She and her two sons deal with pervasive neurological and sensory integration dysfunctions. This has moved her to study the causes, symptoms, and treatm
The Grand Finale - Coordinating a Homeschool Commencement Ceremony By: Cindy Morris
Planning the graduation. Making sure that you consider everything before the big day.
SPELLING BEE
2008 IAHE Spelling Bee By:
The IAHE is again sponsoring the annual State Spelling Bee, which will be held at the 23rd Annual State Convention on Saturday, April 19, 2008. There will be two groups of competition: one for students 8-11 years of age and one for students who are 12-14
2008 IAHE Spelling Bee - Entry Form By:
Entry Form to be used for the Support Group Spelling Bee Registration.
STRUGGLING LEARNER
2008 Home School Day at the Capitol By:
You are invited to join the Indiana Association of Home Educators at the State Capitol in Indianapolis on Monday, February 11, 2008 for a great home education opportunity.
Nutritional Seminar: Autisim and Related Issues By: Karen DeFelice
As seminar speaker, Karen DeFelice’s enjoyable down-to-earth style comes from first hand experience. She and her two sons deal with pervasive neurological and sensory integration dysfunctions. This has moved her to study the causes, symptoms, and treatm
Struggling Learner Parent'sTime Out - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED By: JoyQuest
Starting in September, JoyQuest would like to offer an afternoon in the Indianapolis area every other week called Parent’s Time Out where homeschooling parents can place their special needs children and struggling learners in a safe, caring environment.
Struggling Learners Conference By: JoyQuest
Struggling Learner Conference Featuring: Dianne Craft Saturday, August 25th, 2007
 

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