North Carolinians for Home Education

Homeschool News: Swan Lake field trip will take place in May, tickets are on sale now. We discuss graduation and scholarship details. Thrive! 2024 featured speakers have been announced. www.nche.com/2024-swan-lake/ www.nche.com/graduate-central/ www.nche.com/thrive/ Homeschool Conversations: Amanda and Matthew talk about the role of online education within homeschooling. https://www.homeschoolplus.com/learn/research/exploring-homeschooling-movement Homeschool Helps with Amanda: We address the question:: To co-op or not to co-op.

From Episode 107 of The Homeschool Show Amanda gives us the second session in her series on Homeschooling High School - Different Philosophies for Homeschooling High School

From Episode 103 of The Homeschool Show Amanda continues her series on misinformation. This time she clarifies what it means to be a homeschooler. Does this include virtual charter schools, Online private schools, students Younger than 7?

From Episode 102 of The Homeschool Show Amanda continues her series on Misinformation, especially related to testing: What do the scores mean and what do we do with them?

Homeschool News: We talk about Senate Bill 49, the Parent’s Bill of Rights, that was passed this year and tell you about some fantastic opportunities: a free chess workshop, a field trip to the Lazy 5 Ranch, and the NCHE graduation ceremony and diploma. https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/parental-rights-veto-override-in-north-carolina/ https://www.nche.com/chessworkshop https://www.nche.com/2023-lazy-5-ranch/ https://www.nche.com/graduate-central/ Homeschool Conversations: We listen to two conversations -- one with Jessica Frierson, one of our NCHE team members. She gives us a summary of our legislative activities of this year, and discusses how you can be involved with our team. We listen to a conversation Matthew had with author and speaker, Dr. Roger Smith. We talk about how dads can have good conversations with their kids and about the impact our families can have on those around us. https://www.nche.com/partner/serve/ https://rogersmithmd.com/ In Wisdom from the Word, we reflect on the importance of having godly friends in our lives.

From Episode 101 of The Homeschool Show Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses more misinformation about testing. What are the actual requirements?

From Episode 100 of The Homeschool Show Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses misinformation about testing: Do we take EOG, EOC, or even EOY tests? Do you even know what those letters stand for? Also, who must be tested?

From The Homeschool Show Episode 99 Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she answers the question: Do we need the state’s approval to homeschool?

From The Homeschool Show Episode 98 Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses misinformation about academic accreditation.

Visit our website at www.nche.com/online-homeschool-mentoring/ Would you like to talk with an experienced homeschool parent and ask them all your questions? You can do that right here! Even better, these experienced parents are also NCHE approved and trained mentors. They are equipped with all the most updated information and best resources. If you are an NCHE member and would like to take advantage of your mentoring session, then take a look at the mentors below and decide who you might like to chat with. Click on the “Schedule time with me” link to see their schedules and make an appointment that fits your schedule. If you would like to become a member, for $35 you will receive one (1) mentor session as well as many other benefits. For $75 you will receive three (3) mentor sessions, membership benefits, and a bundle of five (5) conference recordings.

Homeschool News: We encourage you to save the date for the Thrive! Conference, and it is time for vendors to apply to serve homeschoolers in the vendor hall. www.nche.com/vendor-application/ Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Anne Miller, the executive director of Home Educators Association of Virginia. Anne encourages parents in discipling and building relationships with their kids. Virginia Homeschool | Home Educators Association of Virginia (heav.org) Wisdom from the Word: Matthew continues to share from Joshua 1, this time focusing on the promises of God that give parents the courage to fight the battles God has called us to! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on misinformation. This time she clarifies what it means to be a homeschooler. Does this include virtual charter schools, online private schools, students younger than 7?

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Homeschool News: Legislative update and a field trip deadline. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew has a conversation with Pastor Chris Butler, who was a keynote speaker at the HSLDA national leaders conference. Chris is pastor of Chicago Embassy Church Network. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew encourages us to step up to the battles that God is calling homeschool parents to fight. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on misinformation, especially related to testing: What do the scores mean and what do we do with them?

A portion of the Focus on the Ability webinar recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. In this segment Amanda and Lyndsay focus on how to modify your schedule and learning environment to fit your students.

Homeschool News: We discuss two new field trip opportunities. Homeschool Conversations: We meet NCHE’s new region 4 liaison and hear some encouragement for those who are considering homeschooling. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew talks about how to reduce stress and increase productivity. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: She continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses more misinformation about testing. What are the actual requirements?

Homeschool News: We give you an update on all the bills we’ve been watching this session that could affect homeschooling and let you know about a field trip this month to the Agape Center for Environmental Education. www.nche.com/2023-ace-education/ Homeschool Conversations: Listen to the final segment of the webinar Focus on the Ability: Homeschooling those with special needs and learning differences. This time Amanda and Lindsay talk about how to manage yourself as the teacher and how to keep relationships first. www.nche.com/ability/ Wisdom from the Word with Matthew McDill Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses misinformation about academic accreditation.

Homeschool News: We remind you of the Dad’s retreat coming up at the end of September. Homeschool Conversations: We show you one more portion of the Focus on the Ability webinar we recently recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. In this segment Amanda and Lyndsay focus on how to modify your schedule and learning environment to fit your students. Wisdom from the Word with Matthew. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses misinformation about graduation requirements.

Homeschool News: We remind you about the mom’s retreat coming up this fall and talk a little about the documentary Shiney, Happy People. Homeschool Conversations: We show you a portion of a webinar we recently recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. Main lessons and how to modify curriculum, socialization. www.aheartforallstudents.com Wisdom from the Word with Matthew. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda kicks off a new series about common misinformation about homeschooling. In this segment she discusses misinformation about the day and time requirements for homeschooling.

Homeschool News: Reminder for the Dads retreat at Camp Caraway.www.nche.com/dads-retreat/ Homeschool Conversations: We show you a portion of a webinar with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggling learners. www.aheartforallstudents.com Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Getting started homeschooling, tips for scheduling. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew shares encouragement from Scripture.

Homeschool News: The division of non-public education has released the numbers of homeschool families for the 22-23 school year. We share those with you and discuss what they mean. We also remind you of the mom’s retreat coming up and tell you about the early bird deadline this week. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Adam Lopez, who tells the story of how he turned from a reluctant homeschool dad to a big supporter. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks with you about how to get started homeschooling, with a focus on legal requirements and the freedoms we have in NC. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew shares some encouragement from Scripture.

Season 3 begins August 7! We give you a preview of the first episode of Season 3. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew shares an encouragement from 2 Cor 9:8 about relying on God's grace.

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Homeschool News: We continue our series on the history of the modern homeschool movement in NC. Homeschool Conversations: We have two conversations, one with Sonya Shafer, speaker, author, and founder of Simply Charlotte Mason; and one with Ginny Yurich, founder of 1,000 Hours Outside. https://simplycharlottemason.com/ https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/ Homeschool Helps with Amanda: In this segment, Amanda explains her position as Helps Director with NCHE helps@nche.com