The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers encourages all homeschooling parents to familiarize themselves with legal and political issues pertaining to homeschooling in Virginia. We are a member-driven organization, and we survey our members annually. The following articles on issues of interest to Virginia homeschooling families were assembled to inform our members so they may make well-informed decisions on how they wish to be represented
For more information on Virginia homeschooling legal and political issues, please contact VaHomeschoolers Government Affairs.
Homeschool Tax Credits: Pro and Con
Discusses the pros and cons of educational tax credit legislation.
FAQ's About Homeschoolers' Access to Public Schools
by Celeste Land
Answers to questions about part-time enrollment and access issues.
After Access, a Review
by Ellen Neal
An in-depth analysis of the practical side of homeschoolers' part-time enrollment in public schools.
Part-Time Access for Loudoun County Homeschoolers
by Elizabeth McCullough
A report on Loudoun County’s recent decision to allow part-time enrollment for middle school and high
school students.
Partial Enrollment for Prince William County
by Shay Seaborne
Scroll to the lower half of the page to read how one county's partial enrollment policy went
from "not until it's mandated" to "c'mon in!" due largely to actions
taken by a handful of homeschool parents in a local support group.
Religious Exemption from Compulsory Schooling
An explanation of the pros and cons of choosing religious exemption, plus tips for filing claims.
Vaccination Laws Pertaining to Homeschoolers
Information and resources on vaccinations for Virginia homeschoolers.
Answering the CPS (Child Protective Service) Questions
by Shay Seaborne
A CPS representative answers your questions in this informative article about homeschooling and CPS.
Homeschooling and Child Abuse: No Connection
VaHomeschoolers' official position on child abuse and homeschooling.
For more information on Virginia homeschooling legal and political issues, please contact VaHomeschoolers Government Affairs.
VaHomeschoolers works hard to protect your homeschool freedom and empowers you by giving you the information that helps you homeschool with confidence. This is all a free service to you. But providing these services does cost money without which we could not maintain this site, cover our lobbyists' expenses while they work for you at the Virginia General Assembly, or produce and mail the VaHomeschoolers newsletter. Show how much you value the indispensable services VaHomeschoolers provides you--by joining or donating to VaHomeschoolers! If you are already a member, check out our give-back programs where purchases you normally make can earn money for VaHomeschoolers at no cost to you. When you join or donate to VaHomeschoolers, you are supporting the Old Dominion's only fully inclusive, member directed, and volunteer driven state homeschool association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers is a non-profit public charity with 501(c)(3) status; your donation is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.