The mission of Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. is to provide products, resources and services that help homeschool students and families learn, live and defend the Christian faith.
Apologia publishes Christian worldview and science curriculum and parenting resources, which include the award-winning creation-based science curriculum for grades K-12. Their high school courses provide college-preparatory science in a way that is both clear and challenging. The texts are readable, easy to understand and full of engaging experiments that can be performed at home. A FREE help line is available to answer any questions or problems you may encounter and a money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied.
In partnership with Summit Ministries, Apologia also publishes the “What We Believe” Series – a Christian worldview curriculum. Endorsed by Chuck Coulson of BreakPoing.org and Thomas Gilson of thinkingchristian.net, this student directed, Bible-based curriculum will teach your children how to use Scripture as a lens through which to see the world around them – to see everything the way God sees it – and know the truth.
The strong commitment to helping families disciple and educate their children at home continues through Apologia Academy. Through the virtual classroom your family can benefit greatly from the teacher-led, real-time instruction delivered to your computer, or recorded sessions, which can be listened to at your convenience. Led by seasoned, Christian teachers, academy classes are open to students in grades 7-12 and adults.
For more information visit Apologia online.
Join the homeschool and worldview discussions on the Apologia Facebook page or follow along on Twitter at @ApologiaWorld.
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Classical Conversations programs model the three stages of classical learning grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric. Using age appropriate methods, children are taught the tools for studying any subject.We empower and support parents not only through our Classical ConversationsCommunities across the country but also through our specially designed CC Connected online community, free parent trainings, and academic retreats. All of these services ultimately equip parents to educate their children with the classical tools of learning and a biblical worldview so that they might impact the world for God’s glory.
One of the greatest benefits of joining our CC Communities is they provide a place for your students to enjoy other students. Kids love the chance to interact, play, and have some FUN as they are incidentally building a scale model of the solar system. Or making beautiful music on the tin whistle. Or learning Socratic logic. And let’s face it: Homeschooling is hard work. Parents need a place to plug in and support one another, too!
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Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
HSLDA advocates on Capitol Hill by tracking federal legislation that affects homeschooling and parental rights. HSLDA works to defeat or amend harmful bills, but also works proactively, introducing legislation to protect and preserve family freedoms.
HSLDA advocates in state legislatures, at the invitation of state homeschool organizations, by assisting individual states in drafting language to improve their homeschool legal environment and to fight harmful legislation.
HSLDA advocates in the media by presenting articulate and knowledgeable spokesmen to the press on the subject of homeschooling.
HSLDA advocates for the movement by commissioning and presenting quality research on the progress of homeschooling. Whether it’s in print, from the podium, or on the air, HSLDA provides insightful vision and leadership for the cause of homeschooling.
Home School Legal Defense Association. . . tens of thousands of American families working together with HSLDA to preserve each other’s right to homeschool . . . together, Advocates for Family & Freedom.
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In 1991, Bob and Maggie Hogan stepped outside the box and began homeschooling their two young sons. But with precious few resources available for homeschoolers, they had to work hard to find or develop their own curriculum.
As they created resources that worked well for their own family and then friends Maggie began speaking at homeschool conferences around the country, encouraging others in the journey. Moms swamped her with requests to use what she used. Her handouts grew longer and longer until Bright Ideas Press was born. You might know some of Bright Ideas Press popular products, like The Mystery of History series, Hands-On Geography, and Illuminations and now WonderMaps.
Homeschooling Moms are busy! Bright Ideas gets that. And that’s why they promise to publish Christian-oriented curriculum that will fit into your hectic lives, curriculum that is both affordable and easy-to-use with children of different ages at the same time. Curriculum that busy Moms love! The team at Bright Ideas Press prays that their products and resources will not only simplify lives but also inspire, encourage, and enable parents to effectively educate their children.
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CurrClick was created by two homeschool moms with the hope of making homeschool easier and more affordable for parents around the world. CurrClick is your one-stop shop for electronic lapbooks, affordable curriculum and homeschool resources. Everything is downloadable, from unit studies and novel studies to government to special needs and even live classes. It’s curriculum in a click!
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All About Learning Press. Inc.is the publisher of All About Spelling and All About Reading. These programs are complete and research-based, enabling parents to teach spelling and reading with confidence. The lessons are mulitsensory, step-by-step, and mastery based so even struggling learners are successful, because each child can learn in their own way and at their own pace. Plus, the fully scripted open and go formats allow parents to relax and teach with little, if any, prep time.
All About Learning Press is dedicated to helping parents teach these vital communications skills successfully, so both programs come with lifetime support via email and telephone, plus a content-rich website that offers lots of how-to articles and videos. Parents can also engage directly with Marie Rippel, the programs author, through the company’s forums, blogs,and Teaching Tips newsletter.
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We started hosting websites back in 2004 because of a bad experience with other hosts. Our founder, Peter, had designed a website for his church but after the first year or so of hosting, he had problem after problem with the host and one day said those fateful words “I could do better than this myself!” Twelve months later, in May 2004, Heavenly Hosts (www.heavenlyhosts.co.uk) was born, with a focus on affordable prices with the level of customer service we expected from our previous host but didn’t get!
In the last eight years, we’ve expanded and although we still sell though heavenlyhosts.co.uk our main focus now is on bloggers because we’re passionate about blogging and leveling the playing field as much as we can so everyone can have a great looking blog at a price they can afford.
Our aim is to provide a bridge over that gap so that anyone can take the leap without, well without taking a leap. We help you take it small step by small step by helping with the transfer process every step of the way and giving advice and assistance in making the most out of your new blog, hence the name NewBlogHosting.com
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The idea for Grapevine Studies began in VBS with 20 wiggly girls, on a hot July day. Each day we learned a new portion of the Bible timeline and where that day’s lesson into the timeline. Then we read the Bible, discussed the passages, and stick figured the lesson. What I taught in this class eventually turned into the stick figure Bible timeline.
A few years after teaching that VBS class our family began writing studies and formed Grapevine Studies. The goal of Grapevine is to provide tools to help parents and teachers disciple others. Grapevine Studies now has over 40 books in print with more coming. Today, our studies are used in homeschools, churches, Christian schools, and by missionaries all over the world.
Our studies still begin the same way they did that summer long ago, learning the timeline. We cover the facts and give you an open door to explain what you believe to your children. In addition, you can use your choice of Bibles! As parents of adult children, we now see our role as helping to equip and encourage other parents to raise Godly children.
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The vision of The Homeschool Lounge is to connect homeschool moms from around the globe for fellowship, encouragement, support and fun! The Homeschool Lounge is the premier online homeschool community, offering homeschool resources, a lively forum, live chat, pictures, videos, groups and more. The THL community is vibrant and diverse, yet unified in a passion and commitment to home educate. We welcome you to join us, connect with moms, let friendships blossom and be refreshed as we journey together.
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Home Educating Family was founded by Rebecca and Scott Keliher, who share a vision of affecting culture by planting and nourishing a Christian worldview in the hearts and lives of the homeschooling community. To that end, Home Educating Family Magazine engages today’s homeschooling family in thoughtful discussions of relevant topics, with the best articles by the best authors about the most important issues facing families today. Rebecca is also the author of the beautifully designed, highly regarded Well-Planned Day planners.
Combine the most popular homeschooling magazine on the market with a revolutionary free online homeschool convention, a review site written by an expert panel of experienced home educators, add a blog written by fellow homeschoolers ,and you have Home Educating Family’s exciting new website! Other unique extras include free digital back issues of Home Educating Family magazine, viewable from any mobile device.
Brimming with practical advice you can trust, Home Educating Family is dedicated to using innovative technology to give you the current resources and ideas you need on your homeschooling journey. Come join the conversation!
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Home Educators Association of Virginia is the oldest and largest member-supported, statewide, non-profit homeschool association. Since 1983 we have successfully worked to promote and protect home education in Virginia through information, legislation, and resources. HEAV, coming from a biblical worldview, serves all homeschoolers regardless of religious or philosophical beliefs. Membership is, and always has been, open to all. With a full-time office staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, we’re ready to answer your questions, offer support, and serve your needs just give us a call (804-278-9200) or send us an e-mail message.
HEAV has celebrated more than 25 years of serving homeschoolers through information, legislation, and resources. Visit the 25th Anniversary Celebration page and read about the history of homeschooling in Virginia.
