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Pennsylvania Homeschool Evaluations

Stephanie HustonPennsylvania Homeschool Evaluations, K-12 Pennsylvania Home Education Law requires that every homeschooler’s progress is evaluated once per academic year (July 1-June 30) to ensure that progress has occurred in the homeschool program. Stephanie Huston can help you comply with state law by offering expert homeschool evaluations. Stephanie is a New Jersey certified teacher and …

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Literacy instruction isn't exclusively for classroom teachers & homeschoolers. Here are 15+ resources for teaching literacy that any family can utilize.

15+ Resources for Teaching Literacy

In the ’80s, I was an elementary school student.  In kindergarten we learned our letters and numbers, very basic sight words, and spent most of our half-day of school learning through play.  Being a nun was the only requirement needed to teach in Catholic school.  That nun told my parents I wasn’t good a student and …

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While professional development is not required, it is something we should consider doing as homeschoolers.

Professional Development for Homeschoolers

When I was a classroom teacher, we needed to complete 100 hours of professional development over the course of five years.  So on average, about 20 hours a year.  During that time, I took courses on differentiating instruction, teaching writing, guided reading, developmental spelling, and Everyday Math.  I spent hours upon hours writing a literature-based …

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Shopping early and often is the way to go during the back-to-school sale season.  Knowing your prices and how low they will go is what is going to save you the most.

How You Can Save Money on School Supplies

Every parent needs them, so why not save money when shopping for school supplies this year. I love back-to-school sales!  Yes, I’m the crazy parent that starts shopping for back-to-school in June while most are still taking finals.  It just fits my mantra – “Never pay full price.”  Shopping early and often is the way …

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First Impressions of the CHAP Convention

The Christian Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania (CHAP) Convention is being held Friday 6/1 & Saturday 6/2 at the Lancaster County Convention Center.  There are more than 70 workshops, over 100 vendors on the expo floor, and there is also a used curriculum & book sale.  You can still get tickets to attend the 2018 CHAP Convention online …

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