Pennsylvania Local Homeschooling Resources

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Pennsylvania Homeschooling Resource Pages

Pennsylvania Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Pennsylvania

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Pennsylvania
Discussions and Resources for Pennsylvania Homeschoolers

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Pennsylvania Homeschool Legal Requirements

Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com

Pennsylvania Code § 11.31a. Students not enrolled in public schools due to participation in a home education program.
From the Pennsylvania Code. The Pennsylvania Code is an official publication of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Chapter 11. Student Attendance Excusals from Public School Attendance>

Homeschooling in Pennsylvania Law Summarized
From MDHSA (Mason-Dixon Homeschoolers Association).

PHEN- Pennsylvania home education law
From Pennsylvania Home Education Network

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Pennsylvania and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Cincinnati
2010 MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati
April 8, 2010 - April 10, 2010
The HOMESCHOOL EVENT of the YEAR! Outstanding Speaker Roster includes Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise, Doug Phillips, Cathy Duffy, Andrew Pudewa, Catherine Levinson, Douglas & Nancy Wilson, Jim Weiss, Amanda Bennett, Attorney David Gibbs and more! 220+ Seminar & Workshop sessions including a WORLDVIEW Teen Track led by John Stonestreet & Dr. Jeff Myers. HUGE Exhibit Hall with 200+ Exhibitors. Optional Childrens Program. Extremely affordable! Homeschoolers attend from 20+ states! For more information, please visit http://www.CincinnatiHomeschoolConvention.com

Palmyra
2010 CHAP Homeschool Convention
May 7, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA

Souderton
South Eastern ARea Christian Homeschoolers - 2009 Homeschool Conference and Book Fair
June 18, 2010 - June 19, 2010
Calvary Church 820 Route 113 Souderton, PA

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Other Pennsylvania Homeschooling Events

Harrisburg
Youth Leadership School - Harrisburg, PA
April 10, 2010
The Leadership Institute’s flagship school, nicknamed “the boot camp of politics,” provides students with effective techniques to organize and lead mass-based youth efforts for candidates and causes of your choice. The Youth Leadership School has launched more successful political careers than any other Leadership Institute training program. Topics covered include:* Building an effective student organization, * Getting out the vote, * Earned media (favorable publicity), * Developing a public relations strategy, * Launching a successful career in politics

Aston and Philadelphia
Stages of Imagination
April 13, 2010 - May 7, 2010
Stages of Imagination, a professional children’s theater, celebrates 20 years of performing for field trips and assemblies in Greater Philadelphia, So. Jersey and Delaware. The character education themed, original plays are for kids 3-11. Educational material accompanies the theater event: Teachers get a Study Guide; Guidance Counselors, a developmental lesson plan; and parents, TAKE TIME TO TALK© with suggestions for engaging a young child in value discussions. Performances are offered for school field trips. Spring, 2010 Production: "The Eagle's Claw" Neuman College, Aston PA - April 13-May 28 St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA - May 6-7

Valleys Road
2010 YHSA Curriculum Fair
April 17, 2010
Where: Grace Fellowship, 1405 Seven Valleys Road, York, PA 17408 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Open to the public Admission: $1 per family

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Pennsylvania Homeschooling Classes

Camp Hill, Lemoyne
Always Time For Dancing
Dance lessons for all ages and skill levels

Cranberry
Theater, Dance and Music Classes
Encore Performing Arts offers classes in theater, dance and music to students ages 3-adult in a family-friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. Chose from drama (acting and musical theater), ballet, jazz, tap, voice, or piano lessons.

Cumberland/Franklin County: Shippensburg
Quietly Makin Noise Drum Studio: Drum Circle
I facilitate Drum Circles, teach private drum lessons on snare and trapset and work with special needs children and adults. Please e-mail or call me for more info.... I have taught at Cumberland Valley School of Music and Franklin Learning Center both in Chambersburg, PA.

Doylestown
Storytelling in Art
How can artwork tell a story? How can you create a story using a work of art? Examine works of art in the Museum that tell stories. Create an artwork that illustrates your own unique short story in this studio workshop.

Doylestown
Piano Instruction
Piano Instruction offered by certified teacher with over 20 years experience in elementary school teaching and private piano instruction. Day and evening lessons times available. Convenient location near center of Doylestown.

Doylestown
Little Rockers
Music Classes

Gilbertsville
Yoga Time For Kids
Child light Yoga for Kids program for homeschoolers ages 5 to 12. Program specifically patterned for children, includes songs, stories, games and group activities as well as Yoga pose instruction, breathing and relaxation techniques. Take home activities are often included. Classes currently are held at Kwon’s Karate and Fitness center in Gilbertsville. My classes, lasting 45 minutes can also be implemented for homeschool groups once a week on your premises. Parents are encouraged to participate FREE. We have a lot of fun and get healthy as well! Renee Sherkness, Educator/Certified Child light Yoga for Kids Instructor 610 473 1599/ cell: 267 261 0369 Email: sherkne@aol.com

Lancaster
Voice Lessons
An excellent music teacher is offering voice lessons to homeschoolers.

Lancaster County
Homeschool Academic Teaching Support
HATS is an educational organization in partnership with Hempfield Homeschool Support Group and the Central Lancaster County Homeschool Choir and Orchestra. HATS meets 30 weeks throughout the school year providing classes for the high school level homeschooled student.

Langhorne
Music Lessons
I offer Piano, Violin, Viola, Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone lessons from my studio in Langhorne. I currently have great openings for homeschoolers in the mornings and afternoons! Contact Julie Pacheco (215) 932-8277 or JuliePach@gmail.com

New Freedom
Rejoice! Dance, Art, Music, Gymnastics
We offer a program called Rejoice! which offers classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Dance, Art, Music and Gymnastics for homeschool families.

Philadelphia
Kimberly Rowe, Harp Lessons
Classical harp lessons in Philadelphia Art Museum area

Philadelphia
Voice lessons by homeschool graduate
I am a trained singer, voice teacher, and home school graduate looking to grow my voice studio. I offer private voice lessons in the West Chester area. I am extending a discounted rate through December 2009 to families who homeschool. For more info, visit: http://www.findingmysingingvoice.com/lessons_hs

Philadelphia
The Franklin Institute Discovery Camp
March 29, 2010 - September 3, 2010
The Franklin Institute Science Museum offers an 11-week summer Discovery Camp (from June 21 through September 3) made up of one- and two-week sessions. Youngsters may enroll in as many sessions as desired. In addition, the Institute has Spring Break Camp from 3/29-4/9. Enroll in as many single day sessions as desired. Visit www.fi.edu/Discovery or phone 215.448.2195 for additional information.

Philadelphia Main Line area
Piano lessons
Piano Lessons for all ages - in my studio or in your home. Flexible scheduling and reasonable rates. References upon request. Call Sallie 484-431-0498. Philadelphia Main Line area.

Phoenixville
Music Lessons
Individual or small group music instruction in my home or yours! Email to: mjjsab@comcast.net

Pittsburgh
InnerBeat Drum School
Private Drum Lessons

West Chester area
Language Arts Tutoring Services
English Language Arts and Spanish Language Tutoring/teaching for Homeschool students

Westmoreland County
The Westland Academy For The Arts
Daytime group or private classes available to accommodate homeschooling humanities credits needs.

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Pennsylvania Homeschooling Co-ops

Franklin County Pennsylvania and Washington County Maryland
Mason-Dixon Homeschoolers Association
Serves homeschool families in Franklin County Pennsylvania, Washington County Maryland, and surrounding areas. We offer co-op classes, support groups, field trips and much more.

Lancaster County
Homeschool Academic Teaching Support
HATS is an educational organization in partnership with Hempfield Homeschool Support Group and the Central Lancaster County Homeschool Choir and Orchestra. HATS meets 30 weeks throughout the school year providing classes for the high school level homeschooled student.

Port Jervis
LEAP Homeschool Group
We are a homeschool Co-Op in the tri-state area of NY, NJ and PA. We have 2 sets of classes meeting every other Friday. We have classes for K through High School. Please see our website for more information.

 

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Pennsylvania Homeschool Students

West Chester
The Salvation Army
Looking for homeschoolers to volunteer at The Salvation Army food pantry ministry outreach program in West Chester. Also volunteer opportunities for Christmas bell ringing and Adopt a Family Gift program.
mailto:salvarmy@aol.com

 

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