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Data Base Threat to WV Homeschoolers

Data Base Threat to WV Homeschoolers

by CHEWV | Jul 8, 2022 | News

In the fall of 2020, CHEWV reported about a worrisome trend across WV: counties pushing to enroll homeschoolers in order to assign Eligibility Information System (EIS) numbers to them.  This 2020 push included other disturbing actions like home visits and approval...

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Tri-State Homeschool Conference April 23rd

Tri-State Homeschool Conference April 23rd

by CHEWV | Apr 12, 2022 | News

The first-ever Tri-State Homeschool Conference is slated in the Eastern Panhandle for Saturday, April 23rd, in Shenandoah Junction. Hosted by the Fellowship Baptist Church, conference workshop topics include Dad's Seat in Homeschooling, Seeking Help for the Struggling...

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A Smorgasbord of Educational Options

A Smorgasbord of Educational Options

by CHEWV | Apr 12, 2022 | Articles, News

Sorting It All Out Is that a homeschooler I see taking classes online?  No, that’s a homeschooler over there working with his Mom. That can’t be right; the homeschoolers I know attend classes at the downtown co-op. What about the ones in educational communities with...

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Legislative Update February 8, 2022

Legislative Update February 8, 2022

by CHEWV | Feb 8, 2022 | Legislative, News

A new Senate bill, SB541, would require submission of first year assessments without any further submissions if acceptable progress is achieved.  Appearing on the Senate Education Committee’s agenda for today, February 8th, watch for updates on CHEWV's Facebook page....

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In Memory of Edie Carey

In Memory of Edie Carey

by CHEWV | Feb 8, 2022 | News

1959-2022 A virtuous woman, who can find?  Her price is far above rubies. Edith “Edie” Kathryn Carey died peacefully at LewisGale Hospital in Pulaski, VA on January 22, 2022. She went to sleep on her birthday surrounded by her family and woke up in Heaven the next...

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DMV Issue Resolved

DMV Issue Resolved

by CHEWV | Feb 8, 2022 | News

With the help of HSLDA, a DMV issue, reported on last month, has been congenially resolved. The “rest of the story” is recounted by HSLDA attorney Mike Donnelly here. As Adam Holley, the division’s general counsel (and father of two homeschool graduates), worked to...

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DMV Issue Arises

DMV Issue Arises

by CHEWV | Feb 8, 2022 | News

When one of our CHEWV board members accompanied her son to get his learner’s permit, DMV employees not only insisted she use their own form but also stipulated she include a parent ID number, which is not required by law. Later, she called the DMV and was passed up...

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Legislative Update January 2022

Legislative Update January 2022

by CHEWV | Jan 28, 2022 | Legislative, News, Uncategorized

A couple weeks into the 2022 WV Regular Legislative Session, several bills have been introduced that may be of interest to homeschooling families. Click on the link below to find a current summary. 1:26:2022 Legislative Summary

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New 2-Step Testing Registration Open

New 2-Step Testing Registration Open

by CHEWV | Jan 8, 2022 | News, Testing

Registration for CHEWV's annual testing is open, and information is available  here. You can test at one of our nine test centers throughout the state, or privately with a paper or online test. However, we’ve changed some things about our registration this year --...

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SMART 529 Contest – Registration Deadline February 25

SMART 529 Contest – Registration Deadline February 25

by CHEWV | Jan 8, 2022 | News

For over a decade, the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office and SMART529 have been helping children dream big and save for their future with the SMART529 When I Grow Up essay contest.  West Virginia children in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529...

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Assessment Considerations

Assessment Considerations

Jan 12, 2023

Hmm...portfolio review or standardized testing? While a homeschool assessment must be done EVERY YEAR for students of compulsory age, which assessment option is best?  The portfolio review option was hard-won back in 1994 to help special needs students and others for...

Score Reports from CHEWV

Score Reports from CHEWV

Jan 11, 2023

What score reports can you expect when you test with CHEWV? First, you will receive the complete IOWA score reports directly from BJUP. The Profile Narrative provides the National Percentile Rank (NPR) for each subtest along with the five scores that must be averaged...

2023 CHEWV Testing Highlights

2023 CHEWV Testing Highlights

Jan 11, 2023

Online testing has grown in popularity over the past few years - precipitating many changes in the testing world. One change is the online registration process used by test distributors. If you have tested with CHEWV for a while, you’ll notice that we no longer order...

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