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Virginia homeschoolers filing under Option (iii) must use one of the pre-approved correspondence
school programs from this list, which is created by the Va Dept. of Education.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/suptsmemos/2003/inf119a.pdf
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Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOLs)
State standards for public education. Some homeschoolers like to use these as a guideline. Those
who file under Option (iv) need to refer to the SOLs for math and language arts in their
description of the program of study.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Superintendent/Sols/home.shtml
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Homeschooling Pagans of Virginia
Homeschooling Pagans of Virginia: a place to merry meet, learn about pagan homeschooling, and find
pagan links.
http://www.geocities.com/laovarios/VaPaganHSers.html
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Teaching Virginia Standards of Learning
Provides sample resource materials and teaching strategies for English, history, math, and science.
Helpful resource for those homeschoolers who wish to implement the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Also included are links to other educational sites.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/sol.html
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FOLC Eclectic Homeschoolers
Centered in eastern Prince William County, VA, this network for homeschoolers includes members from
Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax, Stafford and Spottyslvania counties. Announcement list for
events, park days during good weather, and a local discussion list. Site includes links to local
resources for homeschoolers
http://www.expage.com/page/folcfolks
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Young Musicians of Virginia: Hampton Roads Homeschool Music Program
Offers group and individual lessons. Class descriptions, staff biographies, and program
information are presented.
http://www.ymv.org/
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Glen Allen Homeschoolers
Richmond area group "devoted to meeting the relational, emotional, informational, and
recreational needs of the entire home schooling family, while inspiring one another toward a closer
spiritual walk with Jesus Christ."
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glenallen-homeschool/
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REACHomeschoolemail
Events e-mail list for members of the REACH homeschool group in the Fredericksburg area.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/reachomeschoolemail/
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Young People's Theatre
A theatre company for homeschooled children in Northern Virginia. Two to three productions
annually.
http://www.youngpeoplestheatre.net
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Yahoo! Groups : CentralVAUnschoolers
For Unschoolers in Central Virginia, USA to receive support, give ideas and chat! All faiths are
welcome. No Flaming allowed!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CentralVaUnschoolers/
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Richmond Regional Homeschooling
A regional support group for the Richmond area. Its mission is to equip and support families
interested in beginning, or already educating their children at home. Also seeks to aid in the
establishment of local support groups in the Richmond area and assist in coordinating the efforts
of those groups in providing educational opportunities for their members.
http://www.richmondhomeschool.org/
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Yahoo! Groups: HELLO-VA-HS
Inclusive homeschoolers group for Clarke and Frederick counties in Virginia. Membership includes
people from a variety of educational methods, belief systems, and political affiliations. Intended
for sharing information about local events, educational resources, and personal stories.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HELLO-VA-HS/
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Happy Trails - Homeschool Field Trips in Virginia and Surrounding Areas
Mary Alissa Wilson, columnist for the Virginia Home Education Association's newsletter, has
published all of her columns on her own site. Dozens of reviews--the good and bad--of adventures
for homeschoolers and others.
http://www.trailz.org
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Yahoo! Groups: Park Days of NOVA
A newsletter for Park and Playground Days which meet at various parks in the Reston, Herndon,
Sterling and surrounding areas.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParkDaysofNOVA/
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CACHE
Calendar of events, information, and membership page for this Charlottesville area Christian
support group.
http://www.fusionpage.com/synapse/center/homepage.cfm?website=fusionpage.com/cache
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Yahoo! Groups: SouthEastVA
Homeschoolers from southeast Va come together for friendship and talk about homeschooling our
children. This is a group for everyone regardless of religion,race, and sexuality.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthEastVA/
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Valley Home Educators
Serving the Harrisonburg area. Under construction; the only information offered is contact e-mail
addresses.
http://vheweb.org/
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The Chesterfield Education Forum
A community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nontraditional educational
opportunities to children, parents and communities. Resources page is not well organized, but
extensive, and offers much for the homeschooling parent.
http://www.cefva.org/
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Yahoo! Groups: VA LDS Home Educators
An egroup specifically for home educators in Virginia who are members of The Church Of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints. All home educators in Virginia are welcome regardless of religious
background.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VA_LDS_Home_Educators/
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Peninsula Family Schools
Newsletters, family and education information from this network of parents in Hampton, Newport
News, Yorktown, and Poquoson who school their children at home. Site hosts information pages for
smaller, more targeted support groups for military, new mothers, and Baptist homeschoolers.
http://www.geocities.com/pfshome/
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Yahoo! Groups: Fauquier Home Educators
An email list whose purpose is to serve as a clearinghouse of homeschooling information for
families in and around Fauquier County.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fhe/
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Home Educators' Association for Responsible Teens and their Siblings
Membership and class information for HEART, a local Christian support group for teens in Ashburn
and surrounding areas.
http://hometown.aol.com/dbself
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Home Educators of Rainbow Forest
Meeting information, new homeschoolers packet, and statement of faith from HERF, a local Christian
support group serving the greater Roanoke area.
http://herf.homestead.com/
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LamonsEducare
Homeschool evaluations in your home by a homeschool father and teacher with 18 years homeschooling
experience.
http://lamonseducare.com
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Tidewater Educators Association for Christian Homeschooling, Inc
TEACH (formerly BEACH) is a regional Christian homeschool support group serving southeastern
Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Monthly meetings, educational enrichment, school sports
programs for elementary, middle, and high school age students. Board of Directors designated by
appointment. Site includes links to Christian resources.
http://www.teachhomeschool.com/
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Roanoke Home Educators Network
Member-led inclusive network offers an e-mail loop, Park Days, group meetings, Kid's Book Club,
field trips, children's newsletter and book swaps. Serves the Roanoke area.
http://www.expage.com/rhen
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TORCH of Springfield, Virginia
Catholic group offers information and services: Homeschooling FAQ, articles, events, clubs,
discounts, Catholic curriculum swap board, link to national TORCH site.
http://www.expage.com/page/torchspringfield
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Teaching Our Own
Christian led, home-school activity and support group in the Tidewater (Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk) area. Many activities. Site includes teaching tips, summaries of
homeschool styles, choosing curriculum, and links.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/4119/
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LIFE
Local resources and an activities calendar from this secular Loudon county support group.
Activities include co-op, and clubs.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1132/LIFE.html
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Virginia Speech and Debate
Information and resources on homeschooling debate. From a Christian perspective.
http://home.att.net/~debate/index.htm
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Growing Righteously As Christian Examples
This Loudon county ministry tells of its co-op classes, support group, and special events.
http://hometown.aol.com/selfja
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Homeschool Plus
HP is a ministry of Ingleside Baptist Church, providing classes for homeschooled students in the
Hampton Roads area. Schedules, descriptions, and policies can be obtained here.
http://hsp.faithweb.com
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The Eclectic Homeschooler
Home page of the McGlohn family of Virginia. Includes information on eclectic homeschooling,
outlines of the family's unit studies on ancient Egypt, ancient Rome, ancient Greece and the Middle
Ages.
http://theeclectichomeschooler.homestead.com/TheEclecticHomeshooler.html
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Yahoo! Groups: DelMarVa Homeschoolers
Home schoolers from the region known as DELMARVA, (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia), can network via
email announcements of family and home school events in their area. Religious and political
discussions are prohibited.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delmarvahomeschoolers
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Yahoo! Groups: VA Pagan HS
An email discussion list for Pagan homeschoolers in Virginia. Subject matter is Pagan homeschooling
as well as Pagan family life, and child-rearing.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VAPaganHS/
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Yahoo! Groups: Northern VA Pagan HS
For homeschooling pagans in Northern Virginia to meet and converse.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NVAPaganHS
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Yahoo! Groups: Va Eclectic Homeschool
Large, active e-mail discussion group for in-depth discussion of issues affecting homeschooling,
and for news about media articles and programs, proposed legislation, research, conferences and
other information of interest to Virginia homeschoolers. Extensive bookmarks, plus adjunct Field
Trips list and Off Topic list.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VaEclecticHomeschool/
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Yahoo! Groups: VHEA-Announce
Virginia Home Education Association's official list to dissemninate legislative and other time
sensitive information. Announcement only. No replies or discussion on this list. Low volume.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VHEA-announce
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Home School Sports Network
Sign-ups, tournament information, camps, and articles all relating to this Christian Home School
Sports League.
http://www.hspn.net/
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Home Educators Are Restoring Their Heritage
HEARTH is a Biblically-based support group for Ft. Royal and surrounding areas. All members must
adhere to the standards of conduct posted on the page. Information on classes, field trips, and
other activities is provided, as well as new homeschooler guidance.
http://www.hearth.org/
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Home Educators Association of Virginia
How to begin homeschooling, legal information, support group listings, testing and evaluation
resources, events throughout the state, and convention details from HEAV, a statewide Christian,
non-profit organization with membership open to all.
http://www.heav.org
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Directory of Local School Superintendents
Virginia Department of Education Public School Divisions listing of local division information.
Virginia homeschoolers file Notice of Intent and Evidence of Progress with their local
superintendent of schools.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/dbpubs/doedir/ea.html
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Virginia Home Education Association
A fully inclusive, all volunteer, member-directed state organization. VHEA's site provides
information, documents and articles to assist homeschoolers in meeting the legal requirements and
understanding the Virginia homeschooling statute. Includes the "Guide to Homeschooling in
Virginia," a step-by-step guide that walks parents through the paperwork process. Includes
Notice of Intent, information on filing options, state law, options for curricula, sample proposal,
testing and assessment options, local support groups, and legal questions.
http://www.vhea.org/
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