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...

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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 progress...

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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...

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Sheppards Retire from CHEWV Board

Sheppards Retire from CHEWV Board

After serving on the CHEWV board for 21 years, Dennis and Melody Sheppard are retiring from the board this month.  They are the second-longest serving board couple in the history of CHEWV.  For more than a decade, they directed the annual statewide CHEWV conferences. ...

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New Book Has Exciting Possibilities

New Book Has Exciting Possibilities

West Virginia State Delegate Mike Azinger recently collaborated with the Providence Foundation to create The Bible: America’s Source of Law and Liberty, an exciting new project with the potential to impact thousands of state legislators and voters.  Inspired by...

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Following in Jefferson’s Footsteps

To Protect our Religious Freedom By John Carey, CHEWV's Legislative Liaison In my last article, I discussed the words of Thomas Jefferson that are embedded in the WV Constitution: “No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or...

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Time for a New Test Report Sheet!

Time for a New Test Report Sheet!

CHEWV is introducing a new Report Sheet option for CHEWV testing families!  This year we are unveiling our new Progress Report in response to recent changes in the law.  The revised homeschooling law requires that assessment results be submitted to the county when...

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