HOME Update, July 20, 2007

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Please forward information on the following issues to homeschoolers that you
are in contact with:

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1. HOME Used Curriculum Sale 2007
2. HOME Upcoming Events
3. National News
4. REMINDER!
5. Opportunities of Interest
6. Great Resources
7. From HSLDA
8. Visit our Website for the Latest News and Information!

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1. HOME Used Curriculum Sale 2007

Another successful Used Curriculum Sale has come and gone! We want to thank
each
and every participant of this year's sale. We couldn't have an event without
you!
Special thanks to all volunteers for your hard work before, during and after
this
year's sale. You all did (and some are still doing) a fantastic job!! While
this
is not one of HOME's best fundraisers, the event is probably our most labor
intensive one. However, we believe the event ministers to the homeschool
community
in a big way. Sellers, buyers, HOME and families in need are all abundantly
blessed
by the effort put forth.

Many of you have requested an earlier date for future HOME Used Curriculum
Sales.
We are happy to announce that next year's sale date will be June 7. This
earlier
date comes before the busy summer months and should allow for even more
participation. Mark your calendar!

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2. HOME Upcoming Events

*** Homeschooling High School and Beyond

- Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 10:00am - 3:00pm at the HOME Office in
Hope

Do you have questions or concerns about homeschooling in the high school
years?
Plan to attend this event! Watch for details at
www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/event_calendar.htm

*** Getting Started in Homeschooling

- Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 2:00pm at the HOME Office in Hope

Are you just beginning to homeschool? Are you researching the option for
your family? Plan to attend this workshop!

We will cover the following topics:

 Maine’s new homeschooling law
 Record keeping
 Curriculum planning
 Helpful resources
 Portfolios and evaluations
 Support groups
 Special needs
 And much more!

Call the HOME office at 763-2880 to register.

*** For a list of all upcoming HOME Events in 2007, visit
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/event_calendar.htm

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3. National News

- Death of Homeschooling Pioneer Dr. Raymond S. Moore
Retrieved 7/19/07 online http://marilynrockett.com/

Dr. Raymond S. Moore , author of Better Late than Early, … , passed away on
July 13, 2007, at the age of 91.

Moore's book grew out of an article first published in Harper's in 1972,
at the time when California was considering a law to make school compulsory
for children as young as 2 years, 9 months. The article was republished by
Reader's Digest where it was so popular, the editors  requested a book. With
his wife Dorothy (deceased) he wrote many books on education and other
subjects.

His educational career began as a teacher, principal and superintendent of
California public schools. During World War II he served on General
MacArthur's
staff. After completing his PhD in Education at the University of Southern
California, he held the positions of academic dean and president of numerous
Seventh-day Colleges in the United States, Japan,  and the Philippines. The
United States Office of Education then invited him to be a higher education
program officer.

But it was the research that he compiled about the effects of  schooling on
young children that steered his career away from higher education and into
homeschooling. He and his wife Dorothy spent years working with legislatures
and courts to establish legal precedents for parents desiring to homeschool
their children.

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4. REMINDER!

Subsequent Letters of Intent to homeschool and annual assessment results are
due by September 1! The Department of Education will not be mailing out
reminders. To be sure that you do not miss the deadline, make your
assessment plans now. Annual assessment results must be included in the same
packet with the Subsequent Letter of Intent. Please go to the link below to
review the process: http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/Complying_easy.htm

If you need assistance with assessment options, please feel free to contact
the HOME office.

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5. Opportunities of Interest

*** At the Hope Library

Join us for a fun-filled morning reading and art w/Noah Magro~
When~ Saturday, July 21, 28, and August 4th @ 10am~
Where~ Hope Library (inside the Hope town office)
Age~ 5 to 12 years old (siblings are all welcome!)
Call for more questions~ Bonny Longley 236-4399

All are welcome! Look forward to seeing you there!!


*** Environmental Education for Homeschoolers

Standish Parks and Recreation has put together a brand new environmental
education
program specifically for homeschoolers. For a flyer with all the details,
click on the following link:
http://www.standish.org/Public_Documents/StandishME_Recreation/Homeschool%20
Flyer.pdf

*** Pine Tree State Arboretum

For more information about upcoming programs at PTSA, please contact Toni B.
Pied, Education Director, at 207-621-0031 or ptsaedu@roadrunner.com, or
visit
www.pinetreestatearboretum.org

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6. Great Resources

"Discovering Great Artists" has become a popular resource among
homeschoolers
for art appreciation. Now the author has made this resource even better!
Full
color examples of the specific works of art have been gathered together
online
with links at http://www.brightring.com/artists.html

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7. From HSLDA

*** Learn Constitutional Law with Michael Farris

Registration is now open for the fall semester of Constitutional Law
Online, taught by Michael Farris, Chairman and General Counsel of Home
School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of Patrick Henry
College.

The class begins September 10, 2007, and concludes February 25, 2008.
If you've always wanted to learn more about the history and background
of our legal system, from a biblical perspective, or if you're looking
for a good U.S. government class for your homeschooled students, then
this class is for you!

This 18-week Internet-based course follows Michael Farris' textbook,
"Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens," and uses a
computer-based audio CD-ROM to deliver the "classroom" lectures. The
syllabus lists the reading and listening assignments for each week and
offers a flexible schedule for homework. Every two weeks, students can
participate in a live chat-room discussion--hosted by Michael
Farris--to pose their questions and discuss the material. Twice during
the class, students will submit essay exams for grading. A certificate
of participation will be awarded to all students at the end of the
class.

Tuition is $250 for HSLDA members and $275 for non-HSLDA members,
which includes the required textbook and CD-ROM. For more information,
or to register, visit the class website at http://conlaw.hslda.org.
Please take a moment to sign up today!


Sincerely,

Rachel Kozlowski
ConLaw Administrator
Home School Legal Defense Association
Purcellville, VA
conlaw@hslda.org

Note: this class is a non-credit, high school level online course
taught by Michael Farris through HSLDA. It should not be confused with
the for-credit, college level distance learning course also taught by
Michael Farris through Patrick Henry College.

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8. Visit our Website for the Latest News and Information!

*** Watch for Legislation News in Maine

The Maine Legislature is in full swing. Be sure to visit the link below on a
weekly basis for Maine legislative news. Also, stay up to date and informed
with HOME's Email Updates. We'll always let you know of any issues that need
action!

For more information:
http://homeschoolersofmaine.org/legislative_information.htm

*** The Heart of HOME Newsletter: 2007 Online Issue Available

Great articles are available in the Winter 2007 issue of the Heart
Of HOME Newsletter, Online at
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/current_issue.htm

*** Subscribe to the Heart of HOME

Be sure to subscribe or renew your subscription to the Heart of HOME
Newsletter online with Paypal! Check it out at
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/subscription_form.htm

*** Notice of Intent

For a sample "Notice of Intent" form, visit the HOME website at
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/Directions_for_Notice_of_Intent.htm

*** Maine Law Summary

The HSLDA Maine Law Summary is posted at the HOME website at
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/law_summary.htm

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