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The object of teaching a child is to enable the child to get along without the teacher. We need to educate our children for their future, not our past.
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West Virginia Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
- Appalachian Regional Cooperative (arc-homeschool) - Appalachian Regional Cooperative is an inclusive group of homeschoolers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We welcome anyone interested in group activities for all ages. The group is open to all homeschooling philosophies, including self-directed and unschooling. We encourage everyone to plan an activity that is open to group members.
- To Subscribe, visit arc-homeschool.
- Charlotte Mason Friends in West Virginia (Charlotte_Mason_Friends_in_West_Virginia) - This group is to find other homeschoolers that are interested or are using the Charlotte Mason or Ambleside style learning in their homeschool for those families in the state of West Virginia. Not everyone in the group will be strict CM/AO users, but we will be suportive of each other and help each other to use CM/AO methods in our homeschooling environment; it will be a place to share ideas and experiences, ask questions, or learn from others.
We welcome those new and veteran users of CM; but most of us will fall somewhere in the middle of it. Our hope is for this group to also become a place to find other CM homeschoolers in your area and possibly meet for Nature Walks and the like.
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- To Subscribe, visit Charlotte_Mason_Friends_in_West_Virginia.
- Christian Homeschoolers of Jackson Co WV (chejc_wv) - Christian Home Educators of Jackson County will strive to be a source of information to all families seeking information on educating their children at home.
We are a Christian Homeschool Fellowship (support group) for families in Jackson County West Virginia and the surrounding areas who have chosen to homeschool their children. Christian Home Educators of Jackson County West Virginia has been a ministering group in the area since September of 1997. This is a fellowship and learning group where members work together to encourage one another in the education of their children as God directs, through sharing of information about curriculum, classes & hands-on learning opportunities, field trips, family fellowship opportunities, meetings, parent's encouragement & support activities, resource lists, happenings at the state capital that affect homeschoolers (We are affiliated with Christian Home Educators of West Virginia), and much more.
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- To Subscribe, visit chejc_wv.
- Eclectic Homeschoolers group for Clarke (HELLO-VA-HS) - HELLO or Home Educators Local Learning Organization is an inclusive homeschoolers group for Clarke, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah and western Loudoun counties in Virginia, as well as Jefferson County West Virginia.
It is for families who wish to connect and share information with other homeschooling families in the area irrespective of educational methods, belief systems, or political affiliation.
It is our philosophy that there is no one correct way to homeschool, and that we all deserve respect and support for our homeschooling efforts. This list is intended for sharing information about local homeschooling events, educational resources, and personal stories.
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- To Subscribe, visit HELLO-VA-HS.
- Greenbrier Home School Dream Team (GHSDreamTeam) - Please join us, the 'Greenbrier Home School Dream Team' which is a yahoo email discussion group with members from Greenbrier/Monroe/Summers/Pocchontas counties in the south east West Virginia area, to cultivate home education ideas. Lets plant the seeds of education that we, as a community can grow together. We discuss our dreams, ideas, and educational intentions in this co-created safe email group environment.
Many of us are pressed for time and this is a great way to share our thoughts, and make plans so that the physical meetings that we do have, can be extra productive. Every voice is important, and necessary to cultivate our co-op in our diverse community.
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- To Subscribe, visit GHSDreamTeam.
- Homeschool Friends in West Virginia (Homeschool_Friends_in_West_Virginia) - Welcome Homeschool Friends in West Virginia. We are an all-inclusive group open to all homeschooling familes and those interested in learning about homeschooling. Purpose to share homeschooling information, online support, websites and links. Please avoid religious or political issues; they never go well.
- To Subscribe, visit Homeschool_Friends_in_West_Virginia.
- Kanawha Inclusive Creative Home Educators (KICHE) - Kanawha Inclusive Creative Home Educators or "KICHE" is for homeschooling families in Kanawha County and surrounding areas. Group activities will be the focus providing social, educational, cultural, and fitness opportunities to students and their families. Homeschoolers of all faiths, and no faith, are welcome!
- To Subscribe, visit KICHE.
- Mid-Ohio Valley Free Learners (MOVFL) - MOVFL (Mid-Ohio Valley Free Learners) is an e-list for families who homeschool and those interested in homeschooling, particularly families in the Parkersburg, WV - Marietta, OH area of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
It is also the group list for the SHINE homeschool group (Society of Home-learners for Independent and Natural Education), a collection of area families that have chosen a lifestyle outside of school.
Both the MOVFL e-list and the SHINE homeschool group are an open door for current and potential home-educators, regardless of outside group affiliations, religious conviction or method of "schooling."
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- To Subscribe, visit MOVFL.
- Monongalia Homeschoolers (monongaliahomeschoolers) - Get connected. Get support. We are homeschoolers in Morgantown, Monongalia County, Marion County, Preston County and other areas in North Central WV, West Virginia. Do you home school? Please join us for various activities including bowling, ice skating, field trips, play groups, etc.
- To Subscribe, visit monongaliahomeschoolers.
- On Eagle's Wings Homeschool Group (OEW-HomeschoolGroup) - OEW Homeschool Group is a Christian homeschool support group based in Frederick County, MD. Our main focus is prayer and encouragement of homeschooling families. We meet the 2nd Monday of each month. This website is an outreach of OEW to serve homeschool families in Frederick County, MD and surrounding counties of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Homeschool families of other areas are also welcome to join as well.
Though this is a Christian homeschool support group, all homeschoolers are welcome as long as they conduct themselves in a way that is not offensive to Christian beliefs and/or values. Members of this website are encouraged to post helpful, inspirational and encouraging information; activities and field trips that are open to other homeschoolers; list homeschool curriculum, equipment and supplies available for sale, etc. All members, activities, field trips and information posted on this website are subject to the approval of the moderators and leadership of OEW Homeschool Support Group of Frederick County, MD. Abuse of membership will result in removal of member from e-group.
If interested in joining, please include an introduction of your family, ages of children, how long you have been homeschooling, and what you are looking for in a homeschool support group.
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- To Subscribe, visit OEW-HomeschoolGroup.
- St. James Homeschoolers (SJH) - St. James Homeschoolers (SJH) is a Catholic homeschool group for WV’s Eastern Panhandle. We meet every fourth Thursday at 7 pm at the St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Charles Town, WV.
- For more information, email homeschool@stjameswv.org or call (304) 725-5558.
- Thomas Jefferson Education in West Virginia (TJEd_Friends_in_West_Virginia) - This group is for those of us who are making the transition (or learning about making it) from the "one size fits all" style of education and into the world of mentoring our own children and students. The purpose of this group is to find other educators that are interested in or are using TJEd-style learning in/near West Virginia. Whether you are new to TJEd, a seasoned veteran or simply exploring your options, you are welcome! This will be a place to post announcements, make connections and build community. Please note that there is a non-regional general discussion group with hundreds of TJEd practitioners where you can post questions and learn from the experience of others from a variety of backgrounds. You are encouraged to sign up for this list to benefit from and/or participate in discussion: TJEd MUSE.
Topics appropriate for this site might include, but not be limited to: Thomas Jefferson Education (TJEd), Leadership Education (LEd), American Hebraic Classical Leadership Education, 5 Pillars Certification, 5 Pillars of Statesmanship, Liber, Divine Providence, Georgics, Public Virtue, Central Canon/Classic, Gospel Scholar, The Lord's Library, Family Work, Family Rhythms, Core, Love of Learning, Scholar, Depth, and Mission Phases of life and learning.
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- To Subscribe, visit TJEd_Friends_in_West_Virginia.
- Tri-State Regional Catholic Home School Network (tsrchsn) - Tri State Regional Catholic Home School Network is a network of Catholic Home Schooling families in the Hagerstown/Martinsburg/Gettysburg area. The Network allows families to keep in touch, offer support and advice, and request prayers. While not a function of the network, occassional activities are planned by its members for those local to the area.
- To Subscribe, visit tsrchsn.
- West Virginia Home Schoolers (WVAHS)- - This is a support group for homeschoolers in West Virginia. If you're homeschooling or planning to homeschool in our beautiful state, you've come to the right place. Please feel free to join us in sharing the joys and frustrations of this great adventure. We offer information, ideas, a place to rejoice or to vent, and a shoulder to support your head and catch your tears when necessary... all for the low low price of FREE! Actually, all we ask is that you join in and share with us. There is no requirement but we think once you get to know us, you'll want to be a part of things. :) So jump in and introduce yourself. Feel free to ask question and join in the discussion. As we believe that life is learning, there is no topic that is forbidden. The only rule is to be respectful and understand that each of us has our own equally valid opinions and beliefs.
Okay, there IS one other rule: Please respect the purpose of this group and do not join just to post advertising. All new member posts are moderated and advertising will not be approved so you'll be wasting your time and mine. If you have a product that would be of interest to homeschoolers, send it to me personally and, if it's legitimate, I will post it to the group as an advertisement.
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- To subscribe, visit WVAHS.
- West Virginia Homeschooling Legislative List (WVHsing-legislative) - A forum for discussing legislative topics that affect homeschoolers and homeschooling in WV, including news about media articles and programs, proposed legislation, research, and other information of interest to WV homeschoolers. All interested homeschoolers are welcome to this electronic community. If you believe that homeschoolers from diverse backgrounds can share information and resources, and can disagree respectfully, this list is probably for you.
WV Homeschooling Legislative provides a proselytizing-free zone that is also calm and respectful. Flames, solicitations, and proselytizing are not welcome.
To make the message boards enjoyable and useful for all, please -- include only the pertinent parts of the original post in your response. In other words, clip out anything to which you're not directly responding.
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- To Subscribe, visit WVHsing-legislative.
- West Virginia Special Education Topics (SpEd_in_WV) - West Virginia Special Education and Early Intervention group, including those who homeschool.
This group was created by the parent of a special education student in WV. It is in no way controlled, funded, or otherwise influenced by any federal, state, or local agency.
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- To Subscribe, visit SpEd_in_WV.
- Wood County Christian Homeschoolers (WCCH) - Welcome to our own Wood County Christian Homeschooler's forum! This is just one advantage that our group offers with your subscription. Here you will find information, prayer requests, encouragement, praise reports, and whatever else our members and you contribute for this ministry of homeschooling to one another. It is meant to be a support lifeline among are friends within our group. Enjoy your visit!
- To Subscribe, visit WCCH.
- WV_Unschooling - A home school group for people who prefer to let their children explore their natural curiosities. Instead of saddling our kids with a set curriculum decided upon by a curriculum seller or school board, we let life lead the learning! West Virginia is a wonderful place to unschool, and has it's own unique character and challenges...mainly long distances between other like-minded people. So here's a a place we can get together and help each other listen to our children and learn with them. Come join us!
- To Subscribe, visit WV_Unschooling.
Please notify if your email list, support group, message board, forum or newsletter is not included here or if you see errors.
This is an ongoing project - please check back often for updates.
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100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum
Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child’s Learning
by Cathy Duffy
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| The key to successful home education, homeschool veterans will tell you, is determining your educational philosophy and marrying it to your child’s learning style. Then you can make an informed decision in choosing the right educational curriculum for the child. This is the formula for success. In 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, homeschool guru Cathy Duffy can help you accomplish these critical tasks. Cathy will give you her top choices from every subject area, approaching everything through a Christian worldview perspective.
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Homeschooling at the Speed of Life: Balancing Home, School, and Family in the Real World
by Marilyn Rockett
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| Homeschooling at the Speed of Life gives busy homeschooling mothers a thoughtfully thorough resource for bringing order back to their home. In tune with today's pace, the book provides basic home-management principles, teaching parents how to de-clutter their homes, develop life skills in their children, tame the paper monster, and keep organized records.
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Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery
by David H. Albert
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| Are children empty boxes into which we pour knowledge and wisdom? Or are they naturally predisposed to acquire these things? David H. Albert presents a collection of articles laden with gems, -including the single most important lesson to teach a child.
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The Way They Learn
by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
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| 'The Way They Learn' is an excellent book on the learning styles of all children AND adults. It is written so that parents can understand it and begin to identify and search out the strengths of both their children and themselves.
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Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto
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| In this tenth-anniversary edition, Gatto updates his theories on how the U.S. educational system cranks out students the way Detroit cranks out Buicks. He contends that students are more programmed to conform to economic and social norms rather than really taught to think.
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Mary Pride’s Complete Guide to Getting Started in Homeschooling
by Mary Pride
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| One of America’s leading homeschool experts provides families with everything they could possibly need to know to start schooling at home in this 600–page volume. Families who are just getting started in homeschooling as well as experienced homeschool families who need more information will find answers to all their questions in this one–of–a–kind resource.
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