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CandleStar Educational Services provides simple, affordable educational support to families in and around the Monadnock region.
I believe that every parent is responsible before God to oversee the education of their children–and that the goal of that education should be the equipping of those children with the skills they will need in order to effectively serve God.
However, as a portfolio evaluator, my job is not to critique teaching styles, organizational skills, or educational choices. I simply evaluate whether or not I believe that a student has fulfilled the minimum educational requirements of New Hampshire state law.
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One Last Thing:
Wednesday, the 27th, is the deadline for comment on some rules revisions that have been working their way through Concord this year. "The Rules" interpret existing law, giving practical application to its sometimes vague standards. There's been a lot of dirty politics this year but it all comes down to this: The Department of Education can choose to accept some straight forward rules changes, written by HEAC and supported by the Education Commissioner, or they can accept another version which would layer unreasonable expectations, essentially new law, onto the homeschool community. HEAC has a great comparison chart, as well as the actual text of their proposal. Please use HSLDA's action page to politely comment on these proposed changes. [For my personal take on the matter, reference my comments letter.]
Homeschool. Moms'. Retreat.
February 19-21, 2010 at Camp Toah Nipi in Rindge
(Friday night after dinner 'til Sunday before lunch)
Cost: $75
Contact me or Sherree Hodgson (899-3147)
or, if you can't make "our" retreat, consider one at Camp Maranatha!
Praise the Lord!:
On Thursday the 14th, HB 368 was voted inexpedient to legislate...by an almost 10 to 1 margin. We're not sure exactly what happened, but it was definately an act of God. HSLDA has a nice follow-up article, and there's even a You Tube video in case you missed the "fun"!
Some thoughts on scheduling:
While I try to be as flexible as possible in scheduling, the reality is that there are only so many hours in the day. Last year I received quite a few calls in mid-June from moms who had completed schooling, created a portfolio, and were ready to get an evaluation... the next day. They were disappointed to find that the first available openings were a week or more away. While you might not be ready to actually have your evaluation until the end of May or early June, please consider calling in March or April to make the appointment. It's so great to have an end in sight!
As an added incentive to squash the procrastination bug, if you are one of the first 20 families to schedule a portfolio evaluation for the 2009-2010 school year, you'll get a free copy of Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe by Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries when you arrive for your evaluation.
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Of course it goes with out saying that I am not a lawyer.
Nothing on this site should be construed as legal advise.
Please read the NH homeschool law (or at least a summary) for yourself. Wondering if homeschooling is effective? Checkout the Homeschool Progress Report!
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