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  • New schooling option! - Caitlin Aiello 5/16/2012 (0)
  • AP French? - Mary Beth 5/16/2012 (1)
  • Host Family required in the Scranton PA area - John Titilawo 5/16/2012 (0)
  • Regarding Psychological and Education Services - Gateway Counseling Services 5/14/2012 (0)
  • Affordable Tutoring, Proofreading, and One-on-One Learning Options - Lilianna Serbicki 5/12/2012 (0)
  • Digital Family Summit in Philadelphia - Adam Gertsacov 5/11/2012 (0)
  • Clothes Mentor Tea Event - Jen Harris 5/10/2012 (0)
  • Music Lessons for Home Schoolers - Frank Gorgo 5/8/2012 (0)
  • Making sense of today's Russian election news - Tom Shaheen 5/7/2012 (0)
  • New to Mount Joy - Kristina 5/7/2012 (0)
  • would like info re: AP classes - Debbie 5/7/2012 (2)
  • Not sure where to start - Ange 5/3/2012 (1)
  • Pittsburgh Homeschoolers - Ernie 5/3/2012 (0)
  • diplomas - lynn 5/2/2012 (2)
  • Free Clogging Class! - Kathleen Carney 5/2/2012 (0)
  • Free Banking Class - Kathleen Carney 5/2/2012 (0)
  • Pa Cyber Charter School - Kathleen Carney 5/2/2012 (0)
  • ASL-american sign language question - mary ann 5/1/2012 (4)
  • New to West Chester - Melany 4/30/2012 (3)
  • Kindermusik Class on May 16, 2012 - Jennifer Zirkel 4/30/2012 (0)
  • 5th Annual Natural History Road Show - Abby Sullivan 4/30/2012 (0)
  • testing 11th grade? - kathy 4/29/2012 (2)
  • High School diploma - Nadine Nyhus 4/27/2012 (1)
  • About TerraNova testing - Bee 4/26/2012 (1)
  • High School Evaluators - Sarah 4/25/2012 (0)
  • Give Your Child and International Experience in Your Own Back Yard - Cat Stone 4/23/2012 (0)
  • Testing - Niki 4/23/2012 (0)
  • looking for help after school - sue 4/22/2012 (0)
  • Confused on the Rules - Taryn 4/20/2012 (3)
  • Spanish, French online class - Sherry Floresta 4/20/2012 (0)
  • HOST A FRENCH STUDENT IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA - John K. Robinson 4/19/2012 (0)
  • Philadelphia Faith & Freedom Tour - Chris Blasko 4/17/2012 (0)
  • special ed. evaluator need - Robin 4/16/2012 (2)
  • Lilianna Serbicki Summer English Courses - Lilianna Serbicki 4/12/2012 (0)
  • Instrumental music lessons for all ages - Nancy Daniel 4/12/2012 (0)
  • Host a Chinese Student this Summer! - Amy Kiyota 4/12/2012 (0)
  • Answers Conference - Larry Rempel 4/11/2012 (1)
  • Shakespeare in Action CLASS - Leigh Mallonee 4/11/2012 (0)
  • Math Materials 6-8 grade - candace roper 4/11/2012 (0)
  • Free Webinar for homeschooling moms - Michelle Croyle 4/10/2012 (0)
  • 12th grade portfolio - Teresa 4/9/2012 (0)
  • Deadline for receiving diploma request form - Karen Doll 4/9/2012 (1)
  • Titanic 100th Anniversary Launch party- Pennsylvania Christian authors - Jeane Wynn 4/7/2012 (0)
  • Moving to PA - Patti 4/6/2012 (3)
  • Socail Groups In the Abington, Pa area or in Montgomery County - Jill Friedenberg 4/6/2012 (2)
  • SOUNDWAVES: Free Youth Steelband Program! - Kelly Strayhorn Theater 4/5/2012 (0)
  • Homeschooling groups in Lower Saucon/Hellertown - Rae 4/5/2012 (0)
  • how many days of instruction - ejs 4/4/2012 (2)
  • Requesting feedback - Mister Pat 4/3/2012 (0)
  • free curriculum - Ann 3/31/2012 (1)
  • Making superintendent aware of homeschooling - Heidi 3/30/2012 (4)
  • Free classic literature website - Christine Walton 3/28/2012 (1)
  • Church History, Ethics, facing secular college- books - Christine Walton 3/28/2012 (0)
  • Do you know a teenager with a passion for wildlife and for making a difference? - Michele Kittell 3/28/2012 (0)
  • New Microbiology LABPAQ with CD software - Marnie Rist 3/27/2012 (0)
  • Vo-tech - Jennifer 3/26/2012 (1)
  • What grade for homeschooling should I start my child? - James 3/22/2012 (2)
  • New to this - Jamey 3/21/2012 (2)
  • applying for FAFSA, PHEAA, and NCSA/NCAA - LORRENE 3/20/2012 (2)
  • CLEP EXAM - Sarah 3/18/2012 (2)
  • CLEP EXAM - Sarah 3/18/2012 (0)
  • Window into Challenge- Souderton- March 19, 2:30 - Dana Schulze 3/14/2012 (0)
  • Clock and Watch Repair School - Janet 3/14/2012 (0)
  • Hosting an exchange student - Tiffany Werner 3/13/2012 (0)
  • AP test site near Milpitas, CA 95035? - Cynthia Lang 3/13/2012 (0)
  • Summer Field Studies at Awbury Arboretum - Beth Miner 3/12/2012 (0)
  • Community College classes for HS credit? - Ana 3/8/2012 (4)
  • Questions on where to begin - Karly 3/7/2012 (5)
  • NEPA Homeschool Study -- Participants Needed - Kerri Tobin 3/7/2012 (0)
  • home schooling mid-year - Chris K 3/6/2012 (2)
  • French tutoring - Valerie 3/6/2012 (1)
  • computer programming course - mary ann 3/6/2012 (0)
  • Text Books - Bill Halle 3/5/2012 (0)
  • Free Reading Testing at Kutztown University - Dr. Cathy Walkovic 3/4/2012 (0)
  • Classical Conversations Philadelphia - Tamika Graves 3/3/2012 (0)
  • Private Tutor option - Ernie 3/2/2012 (2)
  • Can I pay for transcripts online - Donna M Walczak 2/29/2012 (1)
  • Co-op homeschooling/Private Full-Time Tutor - Tara 2/29/2012 (1)
  • foreign homeschooling - craig 2/27/2012 (1)
  • PHAA needs a copy of my child's entire portfolio???????? What???? - B 2/27/2012 (1)
  • Volleyball Tournament - Ashley Wood 2/27/2012 (0)
  • Home Schooling Startup? - Jenny Binus 2/26/2012 (2)
  • starting to homeschool - Sue 2/26/2012 (1)
  • Homeschool Prom 2012 - Ryan Castellente 2/25/2012 (0)
  • I'm an evaluator - Brenda Ryan 2/25/2012 (0)
  • For Home School Athletes Considering Collegiate Athletics (Scholarships) - Eric C. Taylor 2/24/2012 (0)
  • 1st grader enrolled but never attended-is the affidavit and evaluation still required - Karen 2/23/2012 (1)
  • Srishti Dances of India | Student Matinee! - Kelly Strayhorn Theater 2/21/2012 (0)
  • Srishti Dances of India | Student Matinee! - Kelly Strayhorn Theater 2/21/2012 (1)
  • volunteerism award - Bertina 2/18/2012 (0)
  • starting homeschool mid year - Brenda 2/18/2012 (1)
  • 2012 Baltimore City 4-H Youth Expo - Corey Bell 2/17/2012 (0)
  • High School Graduation - Patricia 2/17/2012 (1)
  • Esther Auditions At HCPAC - Amber Owens 2/16/2012 (0)
  • Spring Homeschool Art Classes - Jena Robbins Schieb 2/16/2012 (0)
  • Achievement Testing - Kari Miller 2/15/2012 (2)
  • transcript request - Naomi Lara 2/13/2012 (0)
  • Homeschool Dance - Theresa Spath 2/11/2012 (1)
  • Reading Specialist - Kelly Quackenbush 2/10/2012 (0)
  • Acclaimed Classical Educator Leigh Bortins to speak this Saturday (2/9) - Robert Bortins 2/9/2012 (0)
  • recommending a program of online writing classes - Rose 2/8/2012 (0)
  • Singapore Math Digital Curriculum - RahimGhani 2/7/2012 (0)
  • AUDITIONS - iStage Performing Arts 2/7/2012 (0)
  • looking for someone to homeschool my 6 year old son - Christy 2/6/2012 (5)
  • Ligonier Valley Writers 2012 Poetry Contest - Ruth MacDonald 2/6/2012 (0)
  • A Classical Breakfast - mrsdkmiller 2/6/2012 (0)
  • How do we contact evaluators???? - Brenda 2/5/2012 (3)
  • resources for fine art students - Bernadette 2/4/2012 (0)
  • Opportunity for Homeschoolers: "The Human Body" 2/10/12 - Abby Sullivan 2/3/2012 (0)
  • New to PA - Tish Ricosky 2/1/2012 (1)
  • tutor needed - Ruth Stratton 2/1/2012 (1)
  • Music Lessons - Sarah Burke 1/31/2012 (0)
  • Spring testing... - Cherie 1/31/2012 (0)
  • Greensburg Area: Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest - Dennis G. Jerz 1/30/2012 (0)
  • Biology requirements for PHAA - Brenda 1/30/2012 (2)
  • The Emperor's New Clothes in Trappe & Oreland - Family Stages 1/30/2012 (0)
  • Need an Evaluator in Gibsonia area - Sarah G 1/29/2012 (1)
  • change of address - Gerri Orlando 1/26/2012 (0)
  • getting started - sarah 1/26/2012 (1)
  • Anyone in Monroeville Area? - Lisa 1/25/2012 (0)
  • ID? - Amanda 1/25/2012 (2)
  • 5th GRADE NATIONAL BICYCLE POSTER CONTEST! - Suzan Knott 1/24/2012 (0)
  • Looking for a Pediatrician - Jessie 1/23/2012 (2)
  • testing - Barbara Braun 1/20/2012 (5)
  • Art Classes for Homeschoolers - Jena Robbins Schieb 1/20/2012 (0)
  • Reading Specialist available to tutor in Southern Chester County - Lisa Stoddard 1/20/2012 (0)
  • Play group/ meetup for my 6 yo? - Sarah 1/19/2012 (1)
  • geometry - Tammy 1/18/2012 (2)
  • Should I use K12 or just do it myself? - Sarah 1/18/2012 (2)
  • Oh Scrud! instructions - Libbie Kucel 1/16/2012 (2)
  • law - Cay 1/16/2012 (2)
    • Re: law - SharonM 1/16/2012 (0)
    • Re: law - Nanette Blank 1/16/2012 (0)
  • Home schooling a special needs child - Stacy Peeples 1/13/2012 (0)
  • Moving into PA - Heather 1/12/2012 (1)
  • Bowling for Home Schoolers - Arnold's Bowling Center 1/11/2012 (0)
  • Music Lessons-Earth Music School - Tim Dodson 1/11/2012 (0)
  • Community Apiary at Awbury Arboretum! - Anaiis Salles 1/11/2012 (0)
  • Yikes! Graduation Project!! Can I issue high school diploma mid-year? - Bonnie 1/10/2012 (1)
  • homeschool group in lehigh valley - kerri goodman 1/10/2012 (0)
  • Student Contest Info - Dixie 1/9/2012 (0)
  • Advice on Developing Homeschool program - Ashley 1/8/2012 (0)
  • Seniors - Donna 1/8/2012 (0)
  • Online Arabic Language Classes - Kendra 1/8/2012 (0)
  • PA Study Projecgt - Wendy 1/7/2012 (1)
  • New to Homeschooling - Julie 1/6/2012 (0)
  • Testing a child who cannot read - Lisa Cross 1/6/2012 (3)
  • Question about length of books for reading requirement - Jacqueline 1/5/2012 (3)
  • Wildlife Leadership Academy Youth Applications NOW Available - Michele Kittell 1/4/2012 (0)
  • Writing a Research Paper - Dan Hulse 1/4/2012 (0)
  • Health and Wellness program for homeschoolers - Janet Schmidt 1/2/2012 (0)
  • need evaluator - lynn 1/1/2012 (0)
  • 2012 greater pittsburgh homeshcool workshop and curriculum fair - debra 1/1/2012 (2)
  • Homeschooling seems to be going downhill - Dianna 12/31/2011 (0)
  • Reading Specialist available to Tutor your Homeschooler!! - Marie Hawley 12/30/2011 (1)
  • North Penn YMCA Home School Physical Education Program - Margie Washington 12/21/2011 (0)
  • "Special Kids" Camp Expo - January 28 - Holly Henry 12/20/2011 (0)
  • Giving up homeschooling after 18 years - Annette 12/19/2011 (6)
  • Tutoring in English, Writing, and Mandarin Chinese in Philadelphia - Abby 12/17/2011 (0)
  • Carnegie Mellon University Algebra Experiments - Jennifer Ferris-Glick 12/15/2011 (0)
  • AP only transcript? - Michelle Borthayre 12/12/2011 (2)
  • HELP! - Katrina Gallagher 12/8/2011 (0)
  • Home School Swim - Rebecca 12/7/2011 (0)
  • moving out of PA - Brenda 12/3/2011 (1)
  • Need an evaluator - michelle ogureck 11/30/2011 (0)
  • Summer Language Camps in the Philadelphia Area - Elizabeth S. Dete 11/30/2011 (0)
  • Forestry Field Day - Carol Lugg 11/30/2011 (0)
  • PHAA transcript request - Ginny 11/28/2011 (1)
  • Homeschool groups near Whitehall, PA? - Nickole Jude 11/28/2011 (1)
  • December Theatre Schedule - Family Stages 11/27/2011 (0)
  • Best & Worst Ways To Teach A Poem - Bruce Deitrick Price 11/26/2011 (0)
  • new to homeschooling - krystle aybar 11/22/2011 (4)
  • Homeschool family move from VA to PA - Kathy B. 11/21/2011 (1)
  • getting a copy of transcipt from PA Homeschoolers - Pam 11/18/2011 (1)
  • The Common Application - JoAnn 11/15/2011 (3)
  • Homeschool Debate Teams - Amber 11/15/2011 (1)
  • help - casandra 11/14/2011 (1)
  • 2012 commencements - Sue 11/14/2011 (1)
  • Online Violin/Viola lessons for homeschoolers - Slapin-Solomon Viola Duo 11/14/2011 (1)
  • School performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker - karen miranda 11/14/2011 (0)
  • Enrollment of Homeschoolers in PA - Amy 11/13/2011 (1)
  • Berks County and nearby: RACC hosting open house; interested in HSers! - Diane 11/13/2011 (0)
  • Moving to PA - Nickole 11/13/2011 (0)
  • Environmental Science core experiences at Bethlehem Nature Center - Karen Dolan 11/12/2011 (0)
  • INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION/TUTORING IN ENGLISH/WRITING - Barry R. Greenawalt 11/9/2011 (0)
  • Friends Program - James R. Behrens 11/9/2011 (0)
  • Changing School Districts Mid-Year - Nancy Trauger 11/9/2011 (1)
  • Players of the Stage presents A Little Princess - Beth Barshinger 11/8/2011 (0)
  • Home Schooling Provider - Wilson 11/8/2011 (0)
  • Need of an evaluator - Judy Banks 11/7/2011 (0)
  • IUP Health & Physical Education After-School Activity Program - Janet 11/7/2011 (0)
  • Friends - Carol 11/7/2011 (0)
  • PA Youth Harmony adjudication event - John Cosgrove 11/4/2011 (0)
  • Going from homeschool to cyber school - Sherrie 11/4/2011 (0)
  • Transcripts & The Common application - Barb V 11/2/2011 (0)
  • Transcripts - Missie 10/28/2011 (1)
  • question - Analida Braeger 10/28/2011 (0)
  • Missed a testing - Denise Weaver 10/28/2011 (0)
  • Filling for Jessica Shirk - Brenda Shirk 10/28/2011 (0)
  • Testing & Evaluation - bianca guerra 10/27/2011 (0)
  • testing change - amy mcmenamin 10/26/2011 (0)
  • Parent Workshop: Organizing for Learning - Holly Henry 10/25/2011 (0)
  • Homeschoolers Ski Club --- Come join the fun - Carole Matheny 10/25/2011 (0)
  • HOMESCHOOL DAY at the National Watch and Clock Museum - Janet F. 10/24/2011 (0)
  • individualized instruction in Brookville/Summerville area - melissa kraus 10/24/2011 (0)
  • indiviualized instruction - melissa 10/24/2011 (0)
  • Homeschool band to book for groups - Guy Bilyou 10/21/2011 (0)
  • 10/22/11 - "Fangs! A Spooky Creature Feature" at the Wagner Free Institute of Science - Abby Sullivan 10/19/2011 (0)
  • fayette county-where/to whom send affidavit - register as homeschooler? - Marisa 10/17/2011 (2)
  • transcript - Candace 10/17/2011 (1)
  • Mark Milovats Invites your child to perform at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh 11/27/11 - Eliabeth Dames 10/16/2011 (0)
  • PEGASUS Poetry Contest for PA students - Ann Gasser of PPS, Inc. 10/15/2011 (0)
  • Virtual homeschool - Carla 10/14/2011 (0)
  • Bucks County Community Wellness Day Sat Oct 15th - Community Wellness Day 10/13/2011 (0)
  • Wilson Reading Tutor Collegeville Royersford Limerick Pennsylvania - Jill Vettori 10/12/2011 (0)
  • Lackawanna County Learning Clinic - Dr. Kristin Bewick 10/11/2011 (0)
  • innovative teaching tool: Cook Your Way Through The S.A.T. - jennie 10/10/2011 (0)
  • FREE Master Class with Taylor 2 Dance! - The Palace Theatre 10/10/2011 (0)
  • pa laws and high school - jane 10/9/2011 (0)
  • Kutztown University Offers Free Reading Testing on Oct.. 15th & Nov. 19th - Dr. Cathy Walkovic 10/9/2011 (0)
  • Looking for HS Band Near Sunbury - Caroline Owens 10/3/2011 (0)
  • ? about HSing in PA - Abby 10/2/2011 (3)
  • Tutoring/Enrichment K-6 - Lori Seekely 9/29/2011 (0)
  • Public School Sports - James 9/28/2011 (1)
  • Math Tutor - Appa Hardner 9/28/2011 (0)
  • Reading Tutor Serving Philadelphia's Main Line - Marie Hawley 9/24/2011 (0)
  • New historical fiction novel that might appeal to homeschoolers - Douglas 9/24/2011 (1)
  • Writing Workshops Available, Susquehanna Valley - April Line 9/23/2011 (0)
  • National Merit Scholarship - Diana Francesca/parent 9/21/2011 (2)
  • National Merit Scholarship - Diana Francesca/parent 9/21/2011 (0)
  • Fall Classes at the Butler Art Center! - Michael R. Rehm 9/19/2011 (0)
  • English Tutoring - Westmoreland County - Colleen Raymond 9/19/2011 (0)
  • Non-profit theater class information in Wallingford, PA - Susan Wood 9/19/2011 (0)
  • Question about Gifted IEP - Lisa C. 9/18/2011 (2)
  • Used Book Sale at GreenTree Library-Strong Children's Section - Mary Lou Pacella` 9/18/2011 (0)
  • cello lessons - Dr. Eleanor Christman Cox 9/17/2011 (0)
  • Homeschool Enrichment classes at North Hampton Community College in Bartonsville PA - Nikki Sajudin 9/16/2011 (0)
  • Harrisburg, PA Social Group - Rebekah Mallonee 9/16/2011 (0)
  • Spanish lessons/academic tutoring - Cindy Hayko 9/16/2011 (0)
  • Kidsfit classes at Crossfit Pottstown - Rob Matthews 9/16/2011 (0)
  • GPA - Sandy Newman 9/15/2011 (1)
  • Celebrate Citizenship and Constitution Day! - Alyssa 9/15/2011 (0)
  • Home-school students invited to Drexel to see interactive science exhibits - Maria Zacharias 9/15/2011 (0)
  • Home School Friends - Elizabeth Erikson 9/15/2011 (0)
  • York Area Drama Camp AUDITIONS less than a week away!! - Michelle Robinson 9/14/2011 (0)
  • Tumbling and/or Cheerleading Classes - Xtreme Tumble and Cheer 9/13/2011 (0)
  • Health and Physical Education - Janet 9/13/2011 (3)
  • FREE Practice SAT Test Saturday 9/24 (Kaplan) - Tim Tobitsch 9/13/2011 (0)
  • Don't Miss York Area Homeschool Drama Camp!! Registration Deadline Extended - Michelle Robinson 9/11/2011 (0)
  • Swimming lessons and dance lessons in Phoenixville - Nick 9/11/2011 (0)
  • Home school speech and debate - Pam Hopkins 9/10/2011 (0)
  • Wilson tutor available for 19525 and surrounding areas - Joan 9/9/2011 (0)
  • Need Voice lessons in South Fayette Area? - Juli Wright 9/8/2011 (0)
  • Fall Testing Sites - Charleen White 9/8/2011 (1)
  • Professor Phineas T. Boggs & His Incredible GOBAC Time Machine (York Area Homeschool Drama Camp) - Michelle Robinson 9/7/2011 (0)
  • What is the PHAA school code for AP exams? - Sandy Newman 9/6/2011 (3)
  • Math Tutor with BA Mathematics degree - Martin Cohen 9/6/2011 (0)
  • Having trouble printing test application - Lisa 9/4/2011 (2)
  • K-12 Tutoring Support from Certified Teacher - Amy 9/4/2011 (0)
  • Home School Options: Art Education - Victoria Quiroz 9/1/2011 (0)
  • Do missionaries home on furlough have to follow homeschool law? - Jacqueline 8/30/2011 (0)
  • vo tech and homeschooling - Karen 8/30/2011 (0)
  • speech - judson c. sears 8/30/2011 (0)
  • Sullivan, Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming and Wyoming Counties: Spanish and College Prep Courses Available This Fall - MissB 8/30/2011 (0)
  • French tutoring offered - Cordelia Cayten 8/30/2011 (0)
  • assesments for special needs children - Katie 8/29/2011 (1)
  • Correction: York Area Homeschool Drama Camp Multiple Child Discount - Michelle Robinson 8/29/2011 (0)
  • $$$ DISCOUNT OFFERED for Multiple Children Enrolled In York Area Homeschool Drama Camp - Michelle Robinson 8/29/2011 (0)
  • Fall Testing - SAH 8/27/2011 (0)
  • co-op classes in State College - Laura 8/26/2011 (0)
  • Spanish and College Prep Courses - Bradford/Sullivan/Lycoming Counties - RSnavely 8/25/2011 (1)
  • Fall Testing - SAH 8/25/2011 (0)
  • PSAT score on transcript - Sandy Newman 8/25/2011 (1)
  • Private piano lessons - Heidi Griffith 8/25/2011 (0)
  • Extracurriculars - Dan 8/24/2011 (1)
  • fall vs. spring testing for 3rd graders in pgh - Patti T 8/24/2011 (1)
  • Praise for Homeschoolers - Bruce Deitrick Price 8/23/2011 (0)
  • Lancaster Science Factory Offers Homeschool Classes! - Lauren Schaller 8/23/2011 (0)
  • tutoring - Michelle 8/23/2011 (0)
  • FS Sonlight Cores 300 and 400 complete postage paid. - Sherry 8/23/2011 (0)
  • FREE Pennsylvania Project - Wendy 8/23/2011 (0)
  • Free Montessori albums - Paula Kline 8/22/2011 (1)
  • Reading classes for those students who struggle with dyslexia, reading comprehension, spelling, or writing - Debra Gingrich 8/22/2011 (0)
  • Reading classes for those students who struggle with dyslexia, reading comprehension, spelling, or writing - Debra Gingrich 8/22/2011 (0)
  • York Area Homeschool Auditions Less than 1 Month Away - Michelle Robinson 8/21/2011 (0)
  • Fall 2011 testing in Lancaster - Marybeth 8/21/2011 (0)
  • New to homeschooling, Help! - Jennifer Gipson 8/21/2011 (1)
  • Additional Homeschool Classes offered at Ambler YMCA - Angela Townsley 8/20/2011 (0)
  • home school curriculum available - Lorraine Daddario 8/19/2011 (0)
  • Christiana Homeschool Academy...any others? - Gretchen 8/19/2011 (0)
  • Rental Space Available - Leslie Fick 8/19/2011 (0)
  • 2011 York Area Homeschool Drama Camp - Michelle Robinson 8/18/2011 (0)
  • Pollinator Power! A program of the second annual Philadelphia Honey Festival - Abby Sullivan 8/18/2011 (0)
  • Auditions for Children of Eden - Holly 8/17/2011 (0)
  • Fall Testing - Christy 8/16/2011 (0)
  • College Board Exams - ACT - Trish 8/15/2011 (1)
  • end of year portfolio - Wendy 8/15/2011 (0)
  • Homeschool Band - Cathy Taylor 8/11/2011 (0)
  • Christian Homeschool Phys Ed Classes - Nathan Rosentrater 8/10/2011 (0)
  • Should I be worried - Theresa 8/8/2011 (3)
  • Ballet Classes in Mt. Airy/ Homeschoolers Welcome! - Cynthia 8/8/2011 (0)
  • Central PA 2012 Graduation Ceremony - Janae 8/8/2011 (0)
  • Speech requirements for high school - Brenda 8/7/2011 (2)
  • 2012 graduation - Susan 8/5/2011 (1)
  • Art Instructions and P.E. curriculum for Homeschoolers - New Freedom Art and P.E. at PSC 8/5/2011 (0)
  • The Artist Within Art Studio Field Trips - Jennifer Urbanek 8/2/2011 (0)
  • New to home schooling... - Ann 8/2/2011 (3)
  • Help understanding the law please.... - Lee 8/2/2011 (2)
  • PSAT, ACT, and SAT - Trudi 7/28/2011 (3)
  • Daytime Music lessons - Central Penn Music 7/27/2011 (0)
  • Vaccine - Sharon 7/27/2011 (1)
  • AP Lit books for sale =--used last year with Mrs. Inspektor's class - Leslie Chaverin 7/26/2011 (0)
  • Sign Up for a Kaplan SAT Prep Course! - Tim Tobitsch 7/26/2011 (1)
  • FREE Practice SAT Tests Sat. August 6 & Sat. August 27 - Tim Tobitsch 7/26/2011 (0)
  • Health & Physiology Requirement - Mark 7/26/2011 (0)
  • legal status of post-mandatory age homeschoolers - CE 7/25/2011 (2)
  • Baierl Family YMCA Home School Art Gym and Swim Program - Ashley Kuban 7/23/2011 (0)
  • re: ap latin vergil - Julie 7/22/2011 (1)
  • Hearing screening tests - Christa 7/21/2011 (1)
  • Kids Martial Arts Training - Master Mary DeStolfo 7/20/2011 (0)
  • high school transcripts....detailed - Nanci 7/20/2011 (0)
  • Pedaling the Planet K-8 group/assembly program - Lisa Primerano 7/18/2011 (0)
  • selling Teaching Textbooks sets - Suzanne 7/18/2011 (0)
  • what is 7th grade? - jackie 7/18/2011 (1)
  • Private Voice Lessons - Patricia Rowell 7/18/2011 (0)
  • K-12 ESL Specialist & HS English & History - Jo Abrams 7/17/2011 (0)
  • Music tutor for Gideon Study Center - Laura Miller 7/15/2011 (0)
  • 2nd year French tutor for high school students - Laura Miller 7/15/2011 (0)
  • Phildelphia portfolio pick-up - Theresa 7/14/2011 (4)
  • PHAA conference - Nanette Blank 7/14/2011 (0)
  • Online Reading Tutoring Available - Michael Stearns 7/13/2011 (0)
  • Wilson tutor available for 19525 and surrounding areas - Joan 7/11/2011 (0)
  • School has requested more materials for documentation.... - Bonnie 7/10/2011 (1)
  • Diploma from MN will is not accepted by PA trade school. HELP. WHAT CAN I DO? - Daniel Andrews 7/10/2011 (0)
  • Reading and math tutoring available. Certified/experienced teacher. - Megan Miller 7/9/2011 (0)
  • Mandarin Chinese - Appa Hardner 7/8/2011 (0)
  • Computer Science - Appa Hardner 7/8/2011 (0)
  • Available Literacy Coach\Certified Reading Specialist - Jackie Wright 7/7/2011 (2)
  • FREE Practice SAT Test this Saturday (Kaplan) - Tim Tobitsch 7/7/2011 (1)
  • High School at Home conference - Bonnie 7/6/2011 (0)
  • Online Driver Education - Dennis Conwell 7/5/2011 (0)
  • Maximum age under Act 169 - Jan 7/2/2011 (0)
  • 5 Host Families Needed Now for Girls! - Jennifer Keating 7/2/2011 (0)
  • Photos in my potfolio by mistake, seek their rightful owner (Philadelphia School district) - Sylvia S. Duggan 7/1/2011 (0)
  • PA Homeschoolers Newsletter - Kathy 6/30/2011 (1)
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    Go on a PA Historical Markers Scavenger Hunt!!
    Scott Doyle, PA Historical and Museum Commission, 1/8/2012

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: Learning about PA History just got even a bit more fun-- take a look at this new program from the PA Historical and Museum Commission, one of the sponsors of the terrific (and very complete and totally *free*) website Explore PA History. Don't keep PA History limited to a 'workbook' -- get out and truly explore our state! And take notice of those fascinating little blue signs all along our highways that give us a hint of the richness of our past-- and then learn the full story behind each one at the website! And do share below if you have favorite PA history sites you've visited with your homeschooled kids or support group. 

    Dear Pennsylvania Homeschoolers:

    We are offering a new educational program at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show that may be a great way to make the event more interactive for your home school families.

    The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is sponsoring a Historical Marker Scavenger Hunt based on PHMC Historical Markers related to the history of Pennsylvania’s agriculture and food production.  PHMC is also promoting www.explorepahistory.com, an online resource developed by WITF, Central Pennsylvania’s public media organization, and PHMC that makes innovative use of the nearly 2,000 historical markers.  The website makes Pennsylvania and American history more exciting and available to public audiences, while providing educational resources for K-12 teacher and homeschoolers.

    Please extend an invitation to your members to stop by the PHMC Marker Booth in the Family Living Section (Main Hall) at Farm Show to pick up Scavenger Hunt Booklets and information on www.explorepahistory.com.  Included below are overviews on both programs and a sample lesson plan related to the agricultural and rural life from the website.  We look forward to your participation on our new program.

    Thank you for your interest and see you at the Show!

    Scott Doyle
    Grant and Marker Programs
    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    (717) 783-6012
    midoyle@pa.gov

    PHMC HISTORICAL MARKER SCAVENGER HUNT
    Do you like scavenger hunts? Want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage? Discover what product launched the Heinz food company (and it’s not ketchup!) and other....

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    Homeschoolers invited to Grove City College-- special 1 hour performance of "A Visit with Marie Curie" Oct 11, 2011-- 1-2pm
    Susan Richman // Libby Carbone, Grove City College, 9/22/2011

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: Grove City College in Western PA has always been so welcoming and interested in homeschoolers-- so I was delighted to get a phone call yesterday from Libby Carbone of GCC specifically inviting homeschooling groups and individual families to come to the special day they are having on October 11, 2011 to host this 'one-woman show' A Visit with Marie Curie. 


    There will be a one-hour production aimed at 6th-12th grade students from 1-2:00pm on October 11, 2011, and later that evening there will be a two-hour more in-depth performance titled MANYA - The Living History of Marie Curie from 7-9:00pm. Both productions will be in the Pew Fine Arts Center on the southest part of the Grove City College campus. They would appreciate knowing in advance if you plan to come-- please email Libby Carbone at  caroneea1@gcc.edu. Both performances are free, but please reserve tickets in advance.  Call 724-458-3331 or email theatretickets@gcc.edu for the evening performance.

    Libby sent me the following message about the program... 

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    Homeschool Day at Pottsgrove Manor, Friday Sept 16th (Pottstown, Montgomery Co)
    Lynn Symborski, Museum Educator, 8/3/2011

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: Hands-on experiential learning is crucial to developing lifelong interests in history-- and it's wonderful that Pennsylvania museums offer so many great ways to do this! For great info on using museums and historical sites to learn more about PA History, check out www.ExplorePAHistory.com -- and if you live in Eastern PA, hope you can make it to this special Homeschoolers Day at Pottsgrove Manor. Special thanks to all the museums that offer special events for homeschooling families!

    On Friday, September 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bring your homeschoolers out to Pottsgrove Manor for a fun-filled and educational field trip that will let them explore the skills, trades, and pastimes of the 18th century.

    Around the grounds, children will be able to participate in hands-on activities led by Pottsgrove Manor staff and volunteers, including candle-dipping, quill pen writing, colonial toys and games, gardening, dancing and etiquette. Participants will also see demonstrations of blacksmithing, learn about colonial cooking, and meet a dairy cow! The first floor of the Pottsgrove Manor mansion will be open for self-guided tours, with volunteers stationed in the rooms to share the house’s history and answer questions. The museum shop will be open for the purchase of books, games, souvenirs and more.

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    The cost is $5 per child. Pre-registration is suggested. Call 610.326.4014 to register or for more information. Activities will be ongoing throughout the day; allow at least 2 hours for your visit....

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    Revolutionary War Era history tours.... Philadelphia area..... from a homeschool graduate!
    Anthony Melita, 3/6/2011

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: I was so pleased to hear from Anthony Melita, a homeschool graduate who offers unique Revolutionary War Era history tours in the Philadelphia region. He's now reaching out to the homeschooling community to let them know of his service as a tour guide-- his website at www.revolutiontoursinc.com gives full information, including walking and driving tours of historic Philadelphia, Valley Forge, and area battlefields. This will be a wonderful way for homeschoolers to learn about PA and US history in an active way, full of vivid stories. 

         When I was a boy, the American Revolution fascinated me.  A flowering, passionate affair finding roots that vein into my earliest childhood ambitions.  Countless hours locked in careful study.  Mindful theorizing and the drive to understand this period has led to my unique perspective on our nation’s origin.  The path wasn’t always straightforward though, slinking its way back to an inconspicuous, but crucial, decision to homeschool.    

         That’s right.  I am a product of the homeschool culture.  From 3rd to 12th grade I was a part of this grassroots movement, a system that allowed me to grow both as a person and scholar. 

         As a child I was horrendously awkward in peer-related activities-- a flaw that needed to be addressed with an answer that homeschooling offered.  What I needed was a one-on-one student to teacher ratio, and an environment that would encourage self-confidence in an easy, unassuming atmosphere.  This was the most beneficial aspect of my experience.  The absolute need for peer interaction, an infamous platform of numerous homeschool opponents, was duly met with recreational sports and various youth programs. 

         I owe that homeschooling gave me a chance to focus, self-motivate, and develop my natural gifts and passions; facts that have transformed this timid, self-conscious child into a strong, independent orator.

         Flash forward nearly 20 years and you will find a self-aware and eloquent college-grad that spent 5 years in the National Park Service as a military historian and Interpretive Ranger at Valley Forge National Historical Park....

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    Where Two (Or More) Are Gathered… Creative Arts & Learning Opportunities in Central PA!
    Lindy & Philip Malin, 3/3/2011

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: I was delighted to hear from the Malins about their creative learning offerings-- they would love to reach out to the homeschooling communities with their special seminar activity learning days on a wide range of topics. Let us know how your day with Creative Consultants goes! These programs might be especially super to integrate into a regular homeschool co-op day.

    Take two people whose diverse personalities are totally opposite, put them together in a room full of energetic, inquisitive children and what do you get? A recipe for chaos?   No—it’s Creative Consultants!

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    (And yes, those are *real* live butterflies-- the Malins do a program on learning about monarch butterflies!)

    We are Lindy and Philip Malin, teachers, artists and educational consultants from Lancaster, PA. Lindy is organized, outgoing, practical; Philip is creative, quiet, innovative. Lindy helps groups of students achieve success together-- Philip encourages individual children to find their best work.  What a wonderful teaching pair!  Because we are so different, we can work with students of all ages, and stages. We love to teach children through adults, how to discover their God-given gifts and then maximize their talents. There is much to be learned from a stance of “a perpetual learner”!

    As mentors at the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Excellence, we guided aspiring future teachers to take the leadership skills they learned in the classroom back to their communities all over PA. As participants in the interview and selection process of only 64 students, we met so many wonderful young people over our years!   Also, in our Saturday morning science labs with middle school Project Forward Leap participants, our motto and direction is, “A Gifted Education for Every Child”. we are also bi-yearly presenters of  seminars for Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 to give talented students a chance to pull out all the stops and explore their interests with equally enthusiastic adults....

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    Philadelphia Science Festival-- coming this April.... all over the city! and it's mostly FREE!!!
    The Franklin Institute, 2/21/2011

    Editor's Note from Susan: It's always wonderful to see the learning opportunities available in our state that homeschoolers are welcome to join. None of us has to feel like we have to 're-invent the educational wheel' when so many good events like this one are offered. This spring Philadelphia is hosting its first Science Festival, at varied sites all over the city region. I hope many families in Eastern PA get to take part in these exciting activities-- a great way to work some hands-on active science learning into your homeschooling, and to see what the various universities, museums, and more have to offer. Let us know what you learned-- or tell us about how your family uses your local science or nature centers for extra interest!

    COMING THIS APRIL:
    THE PHILADELPHIA SCIENCE FESTIVAL!
    Look at the stars.
    Taste chocolate in a new way.
    Solve a mystery.
    Be dazzled by a dancing flower.
    Discover the physics in baseball.
    Go on a "flavor trip."
    Kick back with a luminary.
    Stroll through a park.
    Roll with the robots.
    Interact with some of the world's top scientific minds.
    Find your augmented reality.
    Create an earthquake?
    ...all for free during the Philadelphia Science Festival!

    This April, Philadelphia's universities, cultural institutions, research centers, and schools will come together as a single, united voice to celebrate science.

    Organized by The Franklin Institute, more than 105 festival partners have spent the past year hard at work planning exciting events and special programs that will take place all over town!....

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    Pennsylvania Wildlife Leadership Academy-- looking for teens for summer residential programs!
    Michelle Kittell, 11/30/2010

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman:  I know so many homeschoolers who really love learning about the outdoors and the varied animals of Pennsylvania-- I think of all the homeschoolers who took part recently in the first day of buck season, or all those studying hard all year with their Envirothon teams, or the kids who love to go backpacking and hiking in our wonderful wilderness areas all over the state, or the students I know who've helped with bird-banding projects and other research at Powdermill Nature Reserve, or those who've entered the annual Duck Stamp art contest, or those who love to take nature photos. So I was delighted to get this notice from the Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education (PICE), about two summer week-long programs offered for PA high schoolers-- and homeschoolers are of course welcome! Weeklong programs like this are also a great way for homeschool teens to get a first 'away from home' learning experience-- our own kids felt very ready for longer summer academic programs away from home after first doing a couple of weeklong residential programs like this. And often the mentors and teachers in programs like this will be happy to write needed recommendation letters when a student is applying to further programs or to college-- and most importantly students will have a unique opportunity to learn from real experts in the field, and then to develop their own project to carry on back in their own community. We'd love to hear from any students who earn the opportunity to take part! And even if your kids might be too young to take part in these programs, check out the organization's website-- they have a very fine free online magazine on naturalist studies in Pennsylvania, and they even welcome wildlife artwork submissions or articles from students. Some fine opportunities! See www.PICEweb.org

    The Wildlife Leadership Academy is seeking youth from across the state interested in wildlife and conservation to participate in weeklong field school programs this summer. 
    Participants study with top wildlife biologists and managers in the state and through the program are empowered to become ambassadors for conservation, completing service and leadership projects in their home communities throughout the year....

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    Katherine Patterson to speak in Pittsburgh-- family event, with special 'school rate' extended to homeschoolers!
    Carrie O'Connor, 10/11/2010

    Master storyteller, Katherine Paterson, will be the first guest of Black, White & Read All Over, Pittsburgh’s premiere family book series. She will be talking about the stories behind her books for children. This is a family event that is designed for children but also welcomes teachers, librarians and fans of all ages. The single ticket price is $10, but we offer a discount for school and community groups of $5 each. I hope you will consider offering this opportunity to the families of Pennsylvania Homeschoolers. I’d be happy to answer any questions about the program or the series.

    Sincerely,

    Carrie O’Connor

    Director, Ticketing Operations

    Project manager, Black, White & Read All Over

    Main: 412-622-8866

    Direct: 412-622-3128

    Katherine Patterson “Read for your life,” declares the new Ambassador of Children’s Literature in praise of the power of the story. Paterson’s own award-winning stories of friendship and struggle have readers laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time.

    Katherine Paterson is a two-time Newbery Medal winner, holds a Newbery Honor and two National Book awards. Some of her books that have touched readers of all ages include Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I Loved, and The Great Gilly Hopkins.

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    Homeschool Day October 15, 2010, at Moraine State Park -- for ages 10-17... Western PA
    Natalie Smith, 9/30/2010

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: It's always great to see more and more public locations in Pennsylvania offering special homeschool classes on a wide range of topics-- the arts, nature studies, history, fitness, health & safety, science, and much more. Here's an option for those of you in Western PA, at Moraine State Park just west of Butler PA (near to I-79). Even if you don't attend this wonderful day of outdoor activities, you might want to check out this page about the history of the park area http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/moraine/moraine_history.aspx -- quite fascinating material on the geology of the area (you'll learn what a glacial 'moraine' is!), the mining that took place there, and how the land was finally reclaimed in the mid-20th century to become the lovely 16725 acre park area it is today. Consider learning about the history and geography of the region as part of your yearly 'PA History' studies! Moraine State Park has so many outdoor activities possible-- there is boating, hiking, bike trails, swimming, an environmental education center, wildlife watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, picnicking at shelters, cabin and camping areas, hunting (in certain areas only!), ice-fishing, and more.  AND there are special homeschooling classes, too! The more homeschoolers support places that offer homeschool (and cyber-school) special classes, the more offerings will become available-- hope you enjoy this one!

    Outdoor Skills Day for Home- & Cyber- School Students!

    Students ages 10 - 17 are invited to spend the day, 10/15/10, at Moraine State Park learning survival skills, woodcraft, even nature exploration by kayak (weather permitting).  Meet at 10:00 am at Pavilion 7 in the McDanel's Area, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Programs run until 2:00 pm. Reservations are required...

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    Homeschool Day at Historic Pottsgrove Manor (Pottstown PA)-- Friday Sept 24th, 10am to 3pm
    Lynn Symborski, Museum Educator, 9/7/2010

    Lynn Symborski is the Museum Educator for Pottsgrove Manor, the restored home of John Potts, colonial ironmaker in the region (think: "The Andrew Carnegie of the mid-18th century!"). It's always wonderful to see so many of Pennsylvania's historic sites and museums offering special homeschool days where families can help their children learn in hands-on and engaging ways about life in our state in earlier days. Before attending this excellent event, I'd suggest families also check out the fine description of this site and its importance at the Explore PA History website: http://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=910 . Do remember that always one of the best ways to learn about PA history is by active visits to historical sites-- and you'll usually find terrific books and resources for further study back home in the gift shop, too. Hope you all show your support for this first Homeschool Day at Pottsgrove Manor!

    Greetings from Pottsgrove Manor!

    As one of the premier historic sites of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Pottsgrove Manor has been interpreting 18th century history to the public since 1952. While Pottsgrove Manor has offered public and educational programs for many years, we have recognized the necessity of meeting the needs of the growing homeschool audience. This September, with this special weekday program, we hope to provide an opportunity for non-traditional educators to bring their students for a hands-on discovery experience of Pennsylvania history and 18th century family life.

    Pottsgrove Manor

    Homeschool Day at Pottsgrove Manor

    Pottstown, Pennsylvania — On Friday, September 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bring your homeschoolers out to the Manor for a fun-filled and educational field trip that will let them explore the skills, trades, and pastimes of the 18th century....

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    Carnegie Museum of Art Homeschool Classes for Fall 2010!
    Juliet Pusateri , 8/24/2010

    Hello Fellow Homeschool Partners and Educators!

    I want to share our program offerings at Carnegie Museum of Art for homeschool students during the fall semester, 2010. You may register online through our website at cmoa.org, or by calling Program Registration at 412-622-3288. The program information is listed below. Please pass it along to anyone who may be interested.   

    Carnegie Museum of Art is located at:
    4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213

    Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
    Thank you,
    Juliet

    Juliet Pusateri
    Lead Educator, Children's and Family Programs
    CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART
    pusaterij@carnegiemuseums.org
    412.622.3214 
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    HOME SCHOOL CURRICULUM
    at CARNEGIE MUSEUM of ART
    4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA  15213

    Creative classes taught by artist educators develop artistic skills and an eye for art.
    All materials are included. Call 412.622.3288 to register. Read on for more details on each class offered....

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    Summer science fun: ‘Your Spitting Image’ web site
    Susan Richman, 5/12/2010

    Editor's Note from Susan Richman: I don't 'pass on' every neat website I hear about, but this one just sounds too unique and fascinating to pass up-- and a great new way to cover science, health, forensics, human physiology, and new hi-tech developments in crime solving. Let me know what you think of this one! Who would have thought that there might be a 'National Museum of Dentistry :-).

    'Your Spitting Image' website reveals what your mouth says about you

    BALTIMORE, MD (May 12, 2010)— Did you know that the average person creates enough saliva each day to fill a soft-drink bottle? Teeth can survive fires reaching 2012 degrees F? Or a person can be identified from the DNA in saliva left behind on a postage stamp?

    Your Spitting Image (www.dentalmuseum.org/ysi) is a new, interactive web site from the National Museum of Dentistry that reveals some surprising things that your mouth says about you. Find out how forensic dentists use dental records and DNA analysis to solve real missing person cases, discover the telling secrets revealed by saliva, and find out how your mouth is a window to health for your body.

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    This engaging web site with interactive activities and teacher guides can be used in the classroom or at home for upper-level elementary through high-school age kids.

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    ExplorePAHistory -- the website, that is!
    Susan Richman, 2/16/2010

    Susan Richman is co-editor of Pennsylvania Homeschoolers, along with her husband Howard Richman. The Richmans have four grown children, who were all homeschooled K-12 (you can see a family photo in the 'Who We Are' section at the top of this site). Susan also serves as a Home Education Program Evaluator in PA, meeting with well over 100 students each spring. She also leads one of our AP United States History online courses-- and so is especially interested in helping families access the amazing range of history resources available online. Using the info here, you can help your kids be ready for the type of learning they'll experience in Susan's course. 

    Here in Pennsylvania, we all have to introduce our kids to the history of our state-- and most of the materials available to do so can be pretty dull. Fourth graders, say, tend to be stuck learning about state symbols (I've never figured out what the Great Dane really has to do with PA, and knowing that the PA state insect is the lady bug doesn't help me learn about why we have this new invasion of ladybugs in the state...). Well, there is hope.

    And right now, while most of us are still pretty buried in snow, might be a terrific time to look over a new Internet resource to use for learning about our state's history-- in part because this site will get you planning ahead for some spring field trips to some of Pennsylvania's amazing history museums and sites. And you'll start slowing down for all those blue historical markers you see along so many highways-- you know, those ones you never have time to read before you've zoomed on past.

    The site is www.ExplorePaHistory.com -- and the entire comprehensive website, with ideas for K-12, is all free. The site has been developed by a consortium of agencies-- from www.VisitPA.com, to PennDOT, to WITF educational TV, to the PA Historical and Museum Commission, and more.

    The site really lends itself to flexible use by homeschooling families-- in fact, I'd guess that we can use this site much more easily and effectively than most schools can....

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    Science Labs for homeschoolers and cyberschoolers-- check out Harrisburg University!
    Kathy Ireland, 2/15/2010

    Kathy Ireland is a longterm homeschooling and cyberschooling parent of two amazing daughters. Kathy has developed an especially positive relationship with Harrisburg University, a relatively new university that is especially interested in preparing students for current careers related to hi-tech fields and the sciences. HU has been very interested in working with homeschool and cyberschool students, including offering lab science classes. Many parents worry about how to 'do' lab sciences at home, without the needed equipment or personal expertise to guide learning-- if that's you, start looking at options like Harrisburg University. If you don't live near to Harrisburg, you might still want to take a look at this information, and share it with a college near to you who might be very interested in offering something similar. These types of programs are generally 'win-win' for the colleges, as this is a viable way to introduce their school to families who might eventually enroll fulltime. We'd be very interested in hearing from other homeschooling parents on how they've handled science lab work-- either at home or through co-op classes or at local colleges. Add your thoughts as a comment!

    Last fall Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offered course INSC 051 – Introduction to Lab Sciences I – for the first time.   It’s a prerequisite for class INSC 052 – Introduction to Lab Sciences II - being offered this spring semester.  Both classes are designed specifically for high school students schooled-at-home, whether homeschooled or cyberschooled, and gives them lots of hands-on lab experience. 

     

    Both of my kids are taking the class and really love it! ....  

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