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Transitioning to Independent Learners

by Teresa Stokes

From Rachel Carmen @ Apologia…. I still remember where I was sitting in the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the first time I heard Debra Bell speak. Her experience encouraged me. Her insights and wisdom challenged me; her vision inspired me. She spoke of her journey toward becoming a more gracious parent though […]

Common Core: What does it mean for Homeschoolers?

by Teresa Stokes

From HSLDA….Common Core proponents offer upbeat descriptions of utopian educational goals along with detailed practical lists of what students should know and be able to do in grades K–12 in mathematics and English language arts. But those goals and standards are just two facets of the conglomeration of federal funding, preschool–workforce invasive student tracking, and […]

Courses for High School Students by Dr. David Byers

by Teresa Stokes

Author of College-Prep Homeschooling & Leadership Lessons for Homeschooled Teens He is also a college professor and a homeschooling father!  Email him with questions at dbyers2@tconl.com Fall courses begin September 9, 2013  ~  Registration deadline is August 30, 2013! Visit us at: http://leadershipforyou.net for course information and registration form! • Dr. Byers offers over 40 different […]

FREE SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership

by Teresa Stokes

HSLDA members are offered a FREE 1 year subscription to SchoolhouseTeachers.com, which includes: Lessons for academic subjects such as math, history, writing, science, and more! Enrichment and elective courses that include Filmmaking, Beginning Guitar, French, Unit Studies, Lapbooking, Economics, Worldview, Logic, Mock Trial, and Career Exploration, with new subjects being added frequently. Unique activities that […]

SBACS Virtual Academy

by Teresa Stokes

SBACS Virtual Academy offers online courses for students in grades 6 through 12 and has an extensive class selection including credit recovery, AP, and dual credit options.  New students can begin each Monday and are able to pick the pace that is best for them (accelerated, traditional, or extended).  The teacher is available to assist […]