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  • You can register for PA Homeschoolers Fall Testing at Locations across Pennsylvania - Howard Richman 7/11/2008 (0)
  • Next issue of PA Homeschoolers Newsletter heading to printer next week! Subscribe (or resubscribe!) now for just $12! This issues focus-- how homeschoolers are using the Internet to Collaborate, Connect, and Create! - Susan Richman 7/10/2008 (0)

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  • SAT I Essay Class Has Room for More Students - Karen Boyd 8/20/2008 (0)
  • Williamsport Home School Flame Basketball Registration Soon! - Sharon Upright 8/20/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool Day Carnegie Museum Natural History - Lisa 8/19/2008 (0)
  • Parent workshop Carnegie Museum Natural History - Lisa 8/19/2008 (0)
  • Umbrella programs in PA - Kathleen wild 8/19/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool in Karns City PA - Amanda 8/19/2008 (0)
  • It´s elementary, my dear - Heidi Reppert 8/19/2008 (0)
  • FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, & FIELDTRIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS! - Lenora Brennan 8/19/2008 (0)
  • York County Libraries and People´s Bank launch new program to encourage first grade readers. Here´s their list of recommended books... - Howard Richman 8/18/2008 (0)
  • Benefits of Academy of Arts Homeschool Drama Camp (York/Harrisburg Area) - MIchelle Robinson 8/18/2008 (0)
  • Washington Times article on Homeschool Co-ops and sharing teaching - Susan Richman 8/18/2008 (0)
  • Wall Street Journal on the CA homeschool court decision - Susan Richman 8/18/2008 (0)
  • home school question - tiffani 8/17/2008 (2)
  • Homeschool Play HAPPY DAZE opens Monday - Melissa 8/17/2008 (0)
  • Homeschooling phys ed question in York Daily Record advice column - Howard Richman 8/17/2008 (0)
  • Urgent, Please Help - Kindergarten Curriculum - Loni 8/17/2008 (7)
  • Philly - Compulsory school age - Terra 8/16/2008 (2)
  • NEED used Chalk Dust pre-calc course - sherri culbreth 8/16/2008 (0)
  • Home School " Approval " - Stacy 8/16/2008 (6)
  • Reading and Math Tutor - Cindy Charlton 8/16/2008 (0)
  • Miss Uganda was homeschooled - Howard Richman 8/15/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool Writing and Math Contests websites - Haddon Fox 8/14/2008 (0)
  • theatre venue available for field trips - Margaret 8/14/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool - Shawn 8/14/2008 (2)
  • Oops! Forgot to put website link for 2009 PA Homeschool Musical Festival in issue #103 of PA Homeschoolers! Here it is! - Susan Richman 8/14/2008 (1)
  • Elizabeth Edwards (wife of former Presidential candidate) sticking by her man and homeschooling her children - Howard Richman 8/14/2008 (1)
  • pen-pals for elementary school child - cathy 8/14/2008 (2)
  • Couple goes high tech to watch homeschooled granddaughter, Becca Ward, compete in fencing in Beijing - Howard Richman 8/13/2008 (0)
  • done with cyber school and now in 9th grade HELP - kim heller 8/13/2008 (1)
  • Filing for High School Diloma - anna gavrilis-stran 8/13/2008 (1)
  • New York Times website highlight remarkable young man from a homeschooling family - Mary 8/13/2008 (0)
  • REGESTERING - ALLAN BITTLE 8/13/2008 (1)
  • pay dues and add name to evaluator list - Tom Ferry 8/13/2008 (1)
  • Terra Nova Testing - Leslie 8/13/2008 (0)
  • High gas prices keeping homeschoolers at home - Howard Richman 8/12/2008 (0)
  • Registering for homeschool - lisa 8/12/2008 (3)
  • North Penn YMCA - Kathy 8/11/2008 (0)
  • How Clinton and Bush Slowed Economic Growth - My father, homeschooled son and I are published in this week´s Enter Stage Right! - Howard Richman 8/10/2008 (1)
  • Dennis Miller joke: I was homeschooled at a branch campus - Howard Richman 8/10/2008 (0)
  • Music lessons and enrichment programs - Gloriana Sewell 8/10/2008 (0)
  • CA court reverses position. Homeschooling again legal in state. - Howard Richman 8/09/2008 (1)
  • AP Online Classes - Liz 8/09/2008 (1)
  • Art for homeschoolers? - Jessica 8/09/2008 (3)
  • Art Lessons - Mari McCloskey 8/09/2008 (0)
  • FREE Library programs for kids - Wilma Krepps 8/09/2008 (0)
  • Miss Maggie Sings! For Homeschool Programs - Peggy Gernerd 8/09/2008 (0)
  • 5 homeschooled children taken from their family in Germany - Howard Richman 8/08/2008 (0)
  • Registration question - Josh 8/08/2008 (4)
  • Pa Homeschoolers diploma booklet - Allison 8/07/2008 (1)
  • Homeschooled teen overcomes pain to win 12 ribbons in art competition at fair - Howard Richman 8/07/2008 (0)
  • Harrisburg area: 3 different dances the next 3 Sundays - Kathy 8/07/2008 (0)
  • Finding the school district - Jen 8/07/2008 (4)
  • Berks Co. Mock Trial Team - Pam 8/07/2008 (1)
  • Bagpipe Lessons - Tim 8/07/2008 (0)
  • pa cyberschool - cj 8/06/2008 (3)
  • Homeschooled 11-year-old electrocuted by frayed electric cord - Howard Richman 8/06/2008 (0)
  • Geometry - Ronda 8/06/2008 (1)
  • Seats still available for Lap Book Workshop - Donna 8/06/2008 (0)
  • computer science/programming - Nanci Lycett 8/06/2008 (2)
  • transcripts form - Mary Jane 8/06/2008 (1)
  • Concurrent Enrollment question for Howard - Karen Doll 8/06/2008 (1)
  • Homeschool dad and actor Peter Pryor runs theater program for autistic children in Ambler - Howard Richman 8/05/2008 (0)
  • 2008 ACADEMY OF ARTS HOMESCHOOL DRAMA CAMP (York / Harrisburg Area) - MIchelle Robinson 8/05/2008 (0)
  • In CT, a real life soap opera involving a runaway teen and a homeschooling family leads to a law change - Howard Richman 8/04/2008 (0)
  • The Bicycling Bruces: Family travels from Gulf of Mexico to Georgian Bay in Ontario - Howard Richman 8/03/2008 (1)
  • Vocalist and violinist needed for pro-life female ensemble. - Jim Baltrinic 8/02/2008 (0)
  • 5 Year High School Program - Transcript - Kerry 8/01/2008 (0)
  • CA abuse case couldn´t come at a worse time for CA homeschoolers - Howard Richman 8/01/2008 (0)
  • AP Course for 9th grader - Tram 8/01/2008 (4)
  • define "Secondary" level - Jennifer 8/01/2008 (1)
  • Homeschool dad charged in Alabama "body in the freezer" case - Howard Richman 7/31/2008 (1)
  • Speech requirement - Faith 7/31/2008 (1)
  • Violin Lessons - Julia Evans 7/31/2008 (2)
  • Registering with the public school - Amy 7/31/2008 (2)
  • chalkdust- Pre-Algebra - Karen Gordon 7/30/2008 (1)
  • Does a "home repair" course count for any high school credit? - Julie 7/30/2008 (1)
  • Counting 8th grade courses for high school - Julie 7/30/2008 (2)
  • Deadline and Private Tutoring - Lisa 7/30/2008 (2)
  • Homeschool Gilbert Family of Easton PA takes part in World Youth Day in Philadelphia - Susan Richman 7/30/2008 (0)
  • CHORAL MUSICAL EXPERIENCE for accomplished musicians in Bucks/Montgomery area - Holly and Christa Hageman 7/30/2008 (0)
  • Beginning MUSIC CLASSES for Home-schoolers in Bucks/Montgomery area - Holly and Christa Hageman 7/30/2008 (0)
  • Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids group - Marilyn 7/30/2008 (1)
  • Hosting and Exchange Student - Peg Schmidt 7/29/2008 (0)
  • Pottsgrove School District - Yolanda 7/29/2008 (1)
  • Music Lessons for homeschoolers! - Jen 7/29/2008 (0)
  • phila SD re-org fyi - Elodie 7/29/2008 (11)
  • Pgh Area or Alle-Kiski Area opportunites/events - Amy 7/29/2008 (0)
  • Western PA student homeschool so she´ll have more time for preparing for Rodeo Competions - Susan Richman 7/28/2008 (0)
  • SD lost my dd´s porfolio! - Brenda 7/28/2008 (7)
  • Help with special ed student - Laura Schicatano 7/28/2008 (1)
  • Homeschool Drama Group--Summer Production - Melissa 7/28/2008 (0)
  • June 30th deadline - Lora 7/27/2008 (0)
  • Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra 2008-2009 Season Auditions - Lynne Cochran 7/27/2008 (0)
  • Past June 30th affidavit deadline - Lora 7/27/2008 (8)
  • Feeling stressed about homeschooling high school - Julie 7/27/2008 (3)
  • AZ Attorney General says polygamist sect kids not being educated - Howard Richman 7/26/2008 (0)
  • Music - Faith Zachmann 7/26/2008 (1)
  • Homeschool Christmas Dance - Tamara Kells 7/26/2008 (2)
  • curriculum - Jenifer 7/26/2008 (4)
  • Evaluations - Heather Dass 7/26/2008 (1)
  • Mr. McSymphony books on music - stephen battaglia 7/24/2008 (0)
  • Colorado lowers compulsory school age to 6 - Howard Richman 7/24/2008 (0)
  • Art: 1/2 credit - JoAnn 7/24/2008 (0)
  • Homeschooled gymnast with Down Syndrome is Special Olympics star - Howard Richman 7/23/2008 (0)
  • Evaluator Needed - Lucia 7/23/2008 (1)
  • "gifted" high schooler - Laura Wood 7/23/2008 (2)
  • renewal form - Tom Ferry 7/23/2008 (1)
  • registering to homeschool - Marie 7/23/2008 (1)
  • Disney homeschool days - Lisa 7/23/2008 (1)
  • Washington DC makes up its own homeschool law - portfolio reviews by school district twice a year - Howard Richman 7/22/2008 (7)
  • Notifying School District of Change - Beth 7/22/2008 (0)
  • PDE guidelines per each subject - Alicia 7/22/2008 (4)
  • PA Cyber graduates diverse class of 2008 - Howard Richman 7/21/2008 (0)
  • Can Keystone National High School student participate in local high schools extra-curricular - Angela 7/21/2008 (1)
  • Voice Lessons - Kathy 7/21/2008 (0)
  • Is the district supposed to give me a letter? - Michelle P. 7/20/2008 (4)
  • Idaho homeschooling family adopts and adopts and adopts - Howard Richman 7/20/2008 (0)
  • Violin/Viola lessons for homeschool families! - Anna Dahlvang 7/20/2008 (0)
  • Sam Sacksen, homeschool grad from Somerset PA, to compete in Beijing Olympics - Howard Richman 7/18/2008 (3)
  • portfolio reflux? - Elodie 7/18/2008 (15)
  • Enjoyed the High School At Home Conference - Bertina Smelser 7/18/2008 (0)
  • Volleyball - Donna 7/18/2008 (0)
  • Delaware/Chester County areas/Delaware/PA/NJ - Mary 7/18/2008 (0)
  • What would you want on a "Homeschoolers" page? - Emily 7/18/2008 (2)
  • Shusterman´s School for Tomorrow will try to capture the flexibility of homeschooling today - Howard Richman 7/17/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool Day - November 11, 2008 - National Watch & Clock Museum 7/17/2008 (1)
  • Diagramming sentences - Amy 7/17/2008 (1)
  • Extra Curricular Activities/Sports with SD? - Beth 7/16/2008 (2)
  • Homeschool Phys. Ed Class - Andrew Johnson 7/16/2008 (0)
  • Violin Lessons - Julia Evans 7/16/2008 (3)
  • New malady: Parents who want to be with their kids suffer from "Kid Sickness" - Howard Richman 7/16/2008 (0)
  • recognition of a five year program - Phil Bower 7/16/2008 (2)
  • Trying again-question about high school courses taken in middle grades - Renee 7/15/2008 (4)
  • Any experience with part time vo tech ? - becky 7/15/2008 (1)
  • Ballroom Dance for Homeschoolers - Melissa 7/15/2008 (0)
  • With the failure of the public schools, rocketry clubs and the student satellite program are helping inspire aerospace engineers - Howard Richman 7/14/2008 (0)
  • question about turning objectives in to the school district - Phil Bower 7/14/2008 (2)
  • Subway changes rules. Decides to include homeschoolers in its essay contest - Howard Richman 7/13/2008 (0)
  • PALCS -- charter school - Beth 7/13/2008 (1)
  • year round school - Angela 7/13/2008 (3)
  • Excellent Website to Screen Children´s Literature - Sharon M 7/11/2008 (0)
  • Questions about 25 book requirement - Sharon M 7/11/2008 (1)
  • Shakespearean actress got her start at home - Howard Richman 7/11/2008 (1)
  • Is Option III/Church or Day School still available? - chaik 7/11/2008 (2)
  • Download free US Govt brochures on planning and paying for college! - Susan Richman 7/10/2008 (0)
  • HSLDA has posted about Phila. compulsory age - Theresa 7/10/2008 (1)
  • Wanted: K-3rd graders near Lansdale, PA to start co-op type program - Julie 7/10/2008 (0)
  • Oh Scrud - Carolyn 7/10/2008 (2)
  • Molly´s Bookstore closing in Philadelphia to make way for a "Self-Directed Learning for Teens" resource center - Howard Richman 7/10/2008 (0)
  • Shayna Texter -- homeschooled biker from Lancaster County - Howard Richman 7/10/2008 (0)
  • Textbooks for unregistered students? - Nola Redd 7/09/2008 (9)
  • Portfolio necessary? Cyber/homeschool - Trudi Laurence 7/09/2008 (1)
  • Homeschool brothers in PA start organization ´Youth for Oil´ and plan rally for July 24 in DC! - Susan Richman 7/09/2008 (0)
  • government / coast guard employment and homeschooling - Lisa K. 7/09/2008 (1)
  • Traditional Irish Dance classes - Colleen 7/09/2008 (0)
  • Auto Mechanics course - Julie 7/09/2008 (4)
  • August Lap Book Workshop - Donna 7/08/2008 (0)
  • For Howard regarding Philly compulsory age - Theresa 7/08/2008 (8)
  • Yale grad school of art boots out homeschooled 19-year-old Annabel Osberg, saying she wasn´t mature enough to benefit from the program - Howard Richman 7/08/2008 (0)
  • Commonwealth Connections Academy to open new offices in Monroeville and Lehighton - Howard Richman 7/08/2008 (0)
  • homeschooler grad looking for job - Sue 7/08/2008 (0)
  • Boys sports - Sue 7/08/2008 (0)
  • Exciting fall Drama/Communications - Bucks/Mont Co - Janice Firth 7/08/2008 (0)
  • Just Announced: Lineup of Fall Homeschool Classes - Melissa 7/07/2008 (0)
  • Postal Service lost my affidavit - Brenda 7/07/2008 (10)
  • objection to submitting medical records/possibility of moving - Linda 7/07/2008 (2)
  • PA Learners Online (PALO) online gym classes making national news - Howard Richman 7/07/2008 (0)
  • Violin Lessons Offered - Anna Dahlvang 7/07/2008 (0)
  • Dear Abby: I´m homeschooled and I cheat - Howard Richman 7/06/2008 (1)
  • Private Tutor option... letter to superintendent? - Kelly 7/04/2008 (1)
  • Internet company offers free personalized signs to welcome soldiers home - Howard Richman 7/04/2008 (0)
  • Homeschool family adopts child from Guatemala - Howard Richman 7/04/2008 (0)
  • Support groups in Westmoreland County - Melissa 7/04/2008 (4)

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