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Northern Virginia Region Meetup
Connect with other homeschoolers from your geographic region!
2021-04-15T17:30:00Z
2021-04-15T18:30:00Z
America/New_York
Northern+Virginia+Region+Meetup
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Eastern Virginia Region Meetup
Connect with other homeschoolers from your geographic region!
2021-04-15T17:30:00Z
2021-04-15T18:30:00Z
America/New_York
Eastern+Virginia+Region+Meetup
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Central Virginia (Richmond Area) Region Meetup
Connect with other homeschoolers from your geographic region!
2021-04-15T17:30:00Z
2021-04-15T18:30:00Z
America/New_York
Central+Virginia+%28Richmond+Area%29+Region+Meetup
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Central Virginia (Outside Richmond) Region Meetup
Connect with other homeschoolers from your geographic region!
2021-04-15T18:30:00Z
2021-04-15T19:30:00Z
America/New_York
Central+Virginia+%28Outside+Richmond%29+Region+Meetup
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Shenandoah Valley Region Meetup
Connect with other homeschoolers from your geographic region!
2021-04-15T18:30:00Z
2021-04-15T19:30:00Z
America/New_York
Shenandoah+Valley+Region+Meetup
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Southwest Virginia Region Meetup
Connect with other homeschoolers from your geographic region!
2021-04-15T18:30:00Z
2021-04-15T19:30:00Z
America/New_York
Southwest+Virginia+Region+Meetup
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One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Nuances of Online Learning
In this session, we’ll explore new ways of meeting the needs of the next generation of homeschool families with online classes.
2021-04-16T09:00:00Z
2021-04-16T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
One+Size+Doesn%27t+Fit+All%3A+The+Nuances+of+Online+Learning
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· Sessions
Truly Accessible Learning
Become empowered to throw out, adapt, or even create your own path for your learner(s) according to their unique needs!
2021-04-16T09:00:00Z
2021-04-16T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
Truly+Accessible+Learning
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Tips from a Homeschool Grad
What comes next after homeschool graduation? Useful tips for parents, high school seniors, or recent grads. College admissions and MORE.
2021-04-16T09:00:00Z
2021-04-16T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
Tips+from+a+Homeschool+Grad
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4-H 101: What 4-H Can Do For Your Family
Come find out what 4-H can do for you and your family!
2021-04-16T11:00:00Z
2021-04-16T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
4-H+101%3A+What+4-H+Can+Do+For+Your+Family
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Move, Create, Communicate, READING in ACTION! (Not Recorded)
Learn to facilitate creative, drama-based learning activities that help students deepen their understanding of history and language.
2021-04-16T11:00:00Z
2021-04-16T12:30:00Z
America/New_York
Move%2C+Create%2C+Communicate%2C+READING+in+ACTION%21+%28Not+Recorded%29
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fvahomeschoolers-annual-conference
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Offline Computer Science
Fighting screen burnout? We'll explore some critical thinking skills and the ways to develop a CS mindset - without using computers!
2021-04-16T11:00:00Z
2021-04-16T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Offline+Computer+Science
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fvahomeschoolers-annual-conference
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Intro to Mindful Anti-Racist Parenting
In this interactive workshop participants will learn practical tips for exploring identity, bias, prejudice, and racism with children.
2021-04-16T13:00:00Z
2021-04-16T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
Intro+to+Mindful+Anti-Racist+Parenting
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· Sessions
Critical Thinking Through Chess
Learn how you can include chess in your homeschool curriculum or as an extracurricular activity for your child to improve critical thinking
2021-04-16T13:00:00Z
2021-04-16T14:15:00Z
America/New_York
Critical+Thinking+Through+Chess
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Unit Studies That Foster Joy In Learning
How to tailor your child's education in an organic way with play- and literature-based learning.
2021-04-16T13:00:00Z
2021-04-16T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
Unit+Studies+That+Foster+Joy+In+Learning
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Navigating Risk in Nature Programs
Kids need nature-based play for community and confidence! Are you interested in getting a group of kids out, but intimidated by unknowns?
2021-04-16T14:00:00Z
2021-04-16T15:00:00Z
America/New_York
Navigating+Risk+in+Nature+Programs
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· Sessions
BRAiNiACS 4 Kids
Deliver step by step at home lessons to your child to promote creative thinking, problem solving, and outside of the box thinking.
2021-04-16T14:00:00Z
2021-04-16T15:00:00Z
America/New_York
BRAiNiACS+4+Kids
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· Sessions
What Homeschoolers Don't Talk About (But Really Should)
Let's bring all those things out into the open and spin those negatives into solutions! It's all on the table!
2021-04-16T15:00:00Z
2021-04-16T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
What+Homeschoolers+Don%27t+Talk+About+%28But+Really+Should%29
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Academic Portfolio Review and Homeschool Evaluation
We’ll talk about the process for building your child's learning portfolio from start to finish!
2021-04-16T15:00:00Z
2021-04-16T15:30:00Z
America/New_York
Academic+Portfolio+Review+and+Homeschool+Evaluation
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fvahomeschoolers-annual-conference
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How do they DO? Discover HOW your child learns.
Understand your & your child's learning style to choose curriculum and deliver teaching in the ways that it is easiest to learn and communicate!
2021-04-16T15:00:00Z
2021-04-16T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
How+do+they+DO%3F+Discover+HOW+your+child+learns.
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How to Teach Math Facts That Stick
In this session, you’ll learn simple strategies for teaching the math facts without hours of rote memorization.
2021-04-17T09:00:00Z
2021-04-17T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
How+to+Teach+Math+Facts+That+Stick
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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What Not to Say to Your Child Who is Struggling with Reading
Do your reading classes turn into power struggles and your child throwing tantrums? Come to this session to walk away with strategies!
2021-04-17T09:00:00Z
2021-04-17T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
What+Not+to+Say+to+Your+Child+Who+is+Struggling+with+Reading
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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· Sessions
Design Challenges: Not Just for STEM
Engage your learners in design-based projects and create challenges pertinent their lives using literature and community-action projects.
2021-04-17T09:00:00Z
2021-04-17T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
Design+Challenges%3A+Not+Just+for+STEM
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Move, Create, Communicate, SCIENCE in ACTION! (Not Recorded)
Learn to facilitate creative, drama-based learning activities that help students deepen their understanding of science.
2021-04-17T09:30:00Z
2021-04-17T11:00:00Z
America/New_York
Move%2C+Create%2C+Communicate%2C+SCIENCE+in+ACTION%21+%28Not+Recorded%29
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Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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National History Day: Balancing Scholarship and Creativity
Participants will learn about the National History Day (NHD) project-based learning model
2021-04-17T11:00:00Z
2021-04-17T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
National+History+Day%3A+Balancing+Scholarship+and+Creativity
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What is Self-Directed Education?
Find out how you can maximize your child's ability to learn by allowing them to use their natural developmental instincts.
2021-04-17T11:00:00Z
2021-04-17T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
What+is+Self-Directed+Education%3F
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Homework Battles and the Pandemic
Students are inundated with virtual schoolwork and their eyes are paying the price. Learn ways to help beyond just a blue blocker.
2021-04-17T11:00:00Z
2021-04-17T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
Homework+Battles+and+the+Pandemic
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fvahomeschoolers-annual-conference
Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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How to Start Your Day Beautifully with Morning Time
You can learn how to successfully implement a family morning time easily.
2021-04-17T13:00:00Z
2021-04-17T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
How+to+Start+Your+Day+Beautifully+with+Morning+Time
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Deschooling the Grown-up: Thinking Like a Homeschooler
Cut stress and foster more joy in your homeschool with this single mindset shift.
2021-04-17T13:00:00Z
2021-04-17T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
Deschooling+the+Grown-up%3A+Thinking+Like+a+Homeschooler
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Designing Your Intentional Family Culture
How do you create an environment where your kids buy in and argue less without power struggles? With a defined family culture roadmap!
2021-04-17T15:00:00Z
2021-04-17T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
Designing+Your+Intentional+Family+Culture
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Homeschool High School with College In Mind
We’ll answer the most common questions about what you do and don’t actually need to do to get your student college ready.
2021-04-17T15:00:00Z
2021-04-17T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
Homeschool+High+School+with+College+In+Mind
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But what about socialization?
Socialization is often misunderstood. Homeschoolers will be ok... maybe even better off, and we will discuss why and how in this session.
2021-04-17T15:00:00Z
2021-04-17T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
But+what+about+socialization%3F
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Hands on History: Bringing History to Life
Learn about how to apply hands-on learning to the study of the history.
2021-04-18T09:00:00Z
2021-04-18T09:30:00Z
America/New_York
Hands+on+History%3A+Bringing+History+to+Life
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Making Connections Between Dance, Culture & Science
Explore how another culture expresses feelings through dance while discovering the workings of the cardiorespiratory system of the dancer!
2021-04-18T09:00:00Z
2021-04-18T10:00:00Z
America/New_York
Making+Connections+Between+Dance%2C+Culture+%26+Science
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Music
Music. You love it. Your kids love it. But how do you teach it?Come find out! Everything from Classical Music history to how to analyze pop songs.
2021-04-18T11:00:00Z
2021-04-18T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
How+to+Talk+to+Your+Kids+About+Music
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History to Corrupt the Youth (Wink-Wink)
A discussion of newer history works coming to your library to discuss & share with middle and high schoolers
2021-04-18T11:00:00Z
2021-04-18T12:00:00Z
America/New_York
History+to+Corrupt+the+Youth+%28Wink-Wink%29
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Teaching Math With Confidence and Joy in the Primary Years
Weaving math into the daily life of your child (preschool-2nd grade)
2021-04-18T13:00:00Z
2021-04-18T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
Teaching+Math+With+Confidence+and+Joy+in+the+Primary+Years
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They Don't Have to Like It, BUT They Need to Be Good At It
Join us for ideas, hints, and tricks that will jump start your children into the world of writing to prepare them for college and beyond.
2021-04-18T13:00:00Z
2021-04-18T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
They+Don%27t+Have+to+Like+It%2C+BUT+They+Need+to+Be+Good+At+It
https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fvahomeschoolers-annual-conference
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Inspired Learning, Building the Cooperative of Your Dreams
Learn about different models of cooperatives and the benefits and cons of each as we explore ideas for how to build radically inclusive communities.
2021-04-18T13:00:00Z
2021-04-18T14:00:00Z
America/New_York
+Inspired+Learning%2C+Building+the+Cooperative+of+Your+Dreams
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Sensory Strategies and Neuro-diverse Homeschooling
Tips and tricks from an experienced homeschool mother and occupational therapist.
2021-04-18T15:00:00Z
2021-04-18T16:15:00Z
America/New_York
Sensory+Strategies+and+Neuro-diverse+Homeschooling
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Youth Entrepreneurship: Why We Should Support and Promote It
We will discuss ways that homeschooling parents can introduce entrepreneurship and its benefits for children.
2021-04-18T15:00:00Z
2021-04-18T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
Youth+Entrepreneurship%3A+Why+We+Should+Support+and+Promote+It
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Curriculum Building for Arts Integration & Imaginative Play
Discover exciting ways to incorporate imaginative play, character creation and puppetry in this interactive session.
2021-04-18T15:00:00Z
2021-04-18T16:00:00Z
America/New_York
Curriculum+Building+for+Arts+Integration+%26+Imaginative+Play
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Speakers
Christina (Tina) Schweiss
Executive Director, Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA)
Kate Snow
Author, Math Facts That Stick, Preschool Math at Home, and the Math with Confidence
Jodi Chaffee
Founder, Our Modern Heritage Academy LLC; The Family Culture Movement
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The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers (VaHomeschoolers) is an independent, non-profit, member-driven, statewide organization. We are committed to providing homeschooling support to our members, as well as accurate information about homeschooling to Virginia’s families, school divisions, legislators and policymakers, the media, and the community at large. VaHomeschoolers appreciates that homeschooling families are diverse in their beliefs and backgrounds, but united in loving their children, valuing their children’s education, and treasuring their freedom to homeschool. For this reason, VaHomeschoolers is an inclusive organization and is neutral in matters of politics and religion.
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