The SC State Fair Competitions have been some of my favorite homeschool activities. My kids loved the fun of competition, seeing their stuff on display…and the thrill of victory. I loved that it counts as schoolwork too. My first rationale for participating in the SC State Fair Competitions was so that my homeschool kids could […]
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Homeschool veteran, Association Director, coffee addict, sarcasm expert, and accidental blogger. I'm here to encourage you thru the tough times and inspire you toward excellence. If I can make it, so can you!
180 Day Reports Due
May 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
In a previous post we talked about what the 180 days requirement means. Now, it’s that time of year again when your association says: “180 day reports due.” Yes, it’s true. No matter what association or accountability option you chose–you have an end of the year report to do. Please don’t say that your association […]
NCAA Tutorial Workshop
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
NCAA for SC Homeschoolers Workshop Presented by: Pathway Educational Group #replay Do you have a high schooler considering College athletics? Then, they need to be academically eligible to play through the NCAA eligibility center–even if you’re not getting athletic scholarships. This tutorial workshop is presented by Durema Berry at Pathway Educational Group. NCAA eligibility can […]
Pathway Educational Group
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Pathway Education Group is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. 5/21/2024 Pathway Educational Group “Our team will partner with you to find the […]
Homeschool Conferences, Conventions and Expos
April 5, 2024 by 4 Comments
Homeschool Conferences, Conventions and Expos–Oh my! If you’re new to homeschooling or new to South Carolina, conventions are a great way to get started homeschooling. They’re also great for experienced homeschoolers to network and learn new opportunities too! (Updated Oct 2024) Conferences, Conventions and Expos in South Carolina Maybe location is an important factor for […]
Education Scholarship Accounts in SC Legislation
March 8, 2024 by 6 Comments
Let’s talk about Education Scholarship Accounts in South Carolina Legislation. This post has been updated for 2023-2024 Legislative Session. The bill sailed thru this session, passed and was signed into law effective for the 2024-2025 school year. This funding is also known in other states as Education Scholarschip account or ESAs. In SC, it’s called […]
How to Start Homeschooling Mid-Year
February 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
How do you start homeschooling mid-year? There’s a variety of reasons that families make the switch to homeschooling mid-year. Whatever the reason–you’ve got the hit the ground running with a new plan. NOW! What does the law require? What does your daily schedule and pace look like? How do you pick a course of study […]
Professional Development For Home Educators
February 15, 2024 by 6 Comments
Are you qualified to teach? It’s a question that every home educator has faced. Yes…we are! Today, I’d like to address some ways that home educators get professional development credentials. I have a college degree in Elementary Education. But if I wanted to teach in a school, I would also have to do continuing training […]
Homeschool Proms and Dances
January 20, 2024 by 2 Comments
When do homeschoolers socialize? Don’t you miss out of fun things like Proms and Dances? Nope…not at all. We have lots of homeschool proms and dances going on. Updated 1/22/2024 Here’s a list of groups and events going on. I’m including some details about the local group that is hosting the event, too. Most of […]
Tax Credits for Homeschoolers in SC
January 14, 2024 by 3 Comments
In a previous post, we talked about tax break hesitancy among homeschoolers. Current legislation for 2023-2024 has a couple bills offering tax breaks again. So, let’s delve into the idea of tax credits for homeschoolers in SC. South Carolina does not currently have any permissible tax breaks, credits or write offs for Home Education. The […]
