Legislative Update for WV Homeschoolers
You may recall that last year an attempt to make some technical changes to the Hope scholarship program caused quite a stir among homeschoolers. This is primarily because the bill moved to erase distinctions between several different educational options. After much...
Terra Nova vs. Iowa Assessments
For the past many years, WV homeschoolers have had both the Terra Nova and the Iowa Assessments readily available to them as viable assessment options. Starting this year, the Iowa alone will be the primary testing option. For that reason, CHEWV has compiled a list of...
New 2024 Resources!
We are pleased to introduce two new resources! First, our brand new workbook, ReThinking Education, is now available as a FREE download. Designed to be a study with your Bible in hand, reThinking Education will solidify your family’s education mission. Consider...
The FAFSA Is Changing
Important Things For Parents to Know Normally the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) becomes available in early October, but due to a major overhaul in the form, the form will not be available for the current year until December 31st. The delay is due to a...
NEW Comprehensive WV Field Trip Guide!
We are beyond excited to introduce CHEWV’s newest member resource: a comprehensive field trip guide! Three months in the making, our 41-page resource includes exciting field trip destinations for all 55 WV counties, along with planning and curriculum tips. Step out...
Get a Student I.D. Card
Student I.D. cards are useful for discounted tickets and other student perks, and now homeschoolers can get their own. CHEWV members automatically receive a teacher I.D. card for teacher discounts as listed here. But student I.D.s are also available for student...
Legislative Heads Up
As we head quickly toward legislative season, it has become important to explain the stakes. Where Are We Now? The 1986 exemption from mandatory public school attendance that first allowed modern era homeschooling was a hard-won battle. Since then, we have continued...
PSAT in October
The PSAT can qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program while serving as a practice test for later college entrance exams. Designed for high school juniors, it’s slated to be administered in October. To find out about opportunities to take the...
Driver’s License Clarifications
As of the 2022 legislative session, a driver’s eligibility statement is no longer necessary to verify legal school attendance for new drivers under age 18. However, a permit holder under the age of 18 must still maintain school enrollment and satisfactory progress....
NEW DIRECTIVE for Assessments
A new directive from the WV Department of Education relating to Hope students could also impact privately-funded homeschoolers. According to the WVDE, only “actual results from the testing company” will be accepted for Hope students taking a nationally normed...
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