Homeschool Freedom Town Hall

Homeschool Freedom Town Hall

Featuring Senator Randy Smith and Delegate Joe Statler The West Virginia Legislature will convene for its 2018 regular session on January 10th.  As in the past, we can expect bills to be proposed and debated that will affect the freedom to homeschool in West...
High School: Dual Enrollment Options

High School: Dual Enrollment Options

Homeschooled high school students are benefitting from the growing early enrollment options available through higher education institutions, where they can earn college credit during the high school years at a drastically reduced cost. These programs, through...
Compulsory Age Changes

Compulsory Age Changes

Compulsory age is the age when children are required to attend public school unless they meet a legal exemption. For children of compulsory age who are to be homeschooled under WV code 18-8-1(c)(2), a notice of intent must be provided to the home county prior to...
After the 2017 Legislative Session

After the 2017 Legislative Session

Where Does Homeschooling Stand Now? by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison Prior to the 2017 WV Legislative Session, CHEWV decided it was time to step back and to give the legislature a break from homeschool legislation.  We gratefully acknowledged the...
Girls Earn Top Awards

Girls Earn Top Awards

The 2017 WVCEA Fine Arts Festival was on March 17th in Beckley, WV.  CHEWV was well-represented by three high school girls who entered in various categories.  While CHEWV had small participation numbers this year, the number of awards is a testimony to the time and...