As part of my giving thanks campaign–let’s talk about our association directors. Today, I’m revealing a few secrets about association directors. Things your association director wants you to know…but, probably won’t tell you. If you’re new to South Carolina or new to homeschooling, you’re probably trying to figure out what Accountability Associations are all […]
SC Student Loan
November 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Have you heard of the SC Student Loan? If you have a student applying for college next year, you may need to know about this program! FAFSA and Financial Aid If you have a student enrolling in college next year, you should already have filled out the FAFSA. The FAFSA application opened October 1st and […]
Promotions Opportunities
November 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
Be Featured on South Carolina’s Favorite Homeschool Resource We’ve met a lot of business owners that are looking for ways to connect meaningfully with local homeschool families in South Carolina. With the increasing amount of online distractions, it’s more important than ever to connect with potential new clients in ways that will catch their attention. […]
Gift Ideas: Homeschool Edition
October 31, 2017 by 4 Comments
In a previous post, we looked at gift subscription boxes FOR homeschoolers. Today, Let’s take a look at some of the amazing gift ideas: Homeschool Edition. Gifts you can make FROM your child’s school work and art work. These are gifts that will be treasured for years to come. These are gifts that you can […]
Eat the Frog First
October 19, 2017 by 8 Comments
Eat the frog first? I’d actually prefer coffee thanks. But, then what’s after the coffee? The menu says: Frog. This is one of those life-skill lessons that’s especially good for us as homeschoolers. It’s about how you schedule your day. How you tackle the tendency to procrastinate? Take my word for it as a professional […]
College Preview Days Fall 2017
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s time again for College Preview Days! There’s so many opportunities for your high school student to consider. So get a jumpstart as soon as possible. I love College Preview Days! It’s a low-pressure way to see what each college has to offer. You get a feel for the personality of the school. And a […]
Buzzword of the Day: Accredited
October 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Today we have a new buzzword: Accredited. I have heard this word more in the past few weeks than I’ve heard for years before. For some reason, this is suddenly a big concern. At least, for public school officials in South Carolina. Do you look for programs that are accredited? Do you know what it […]
Who’s the Authority Anyway?
September 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
How do we know “you homeschoolers” are official? Who oversees you? Who’s the authority that holds you accountable anyway? These are the questions I often hear from school officials. Sometimes I hear homeschoolers saying similar things. I believe these questions are missing the foundational concept about education–and who is the authority over it anyway? Are […]
South Carolina Regions: A Glossary of Terms
September 8, 2017 by 7 Comments
Welcome to South Carolina! Let me be among the first to say, “We’re glad y’all are here!” Let’s talk about some of the locational terms of South Carolina Regions. This glossary of terms will help you get connected to the homeschool resources nearby you. Find some local field trip ideas to get you started. You […]
Profile of a South Carolina Graduate
August 31, 2017 by 5 Comments
The Department of Education has developed a profile of a South Carolina graduate. It stands as the goal of the public education system to produce a well-rounded, productive citizen. Let’s see if our homeschool grads fit the profile, too. As homeschoolers, that’s our goal too. I think it’s beneficial to take a look at the […]
