Below is a list of events for parents of homeschooled children. If you have any questions, comments, additions, or topics that should be on this site, let us know.

September
29-October 7
Educator Appreciation Week
25% off the list price of almost everything.
Location: Borders

October
8
How to Keep Learning Going When H1N1 Hits
Concerns about the H1N1 flu virus causing school closings or significant absences are pushing schools to use technology more heavily in their day-to-day activities and prompting them to look at creative ways of ensuring continuity of learning. Some schools with e-learning tools or programs already in place are expanding or speeding up their use. Such tactics are also being considered for use when hurricanes, snow, or other situations prompt school closings.
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Online

10-18
Barnes & Noble's Educator Appreciation Week
During Barnes & Noble's Educator Appreciation Week, pre-K to 12 educators, media specialists, and homeschoolers save 25% in Barnes & Noble bookstores on most books for personal and classroom use and 10% on most CDs and DVDs. Simply present an Educator Discount Card, which is available with proof of schooling status at stores and state-issued photo ID at any Barnes & Noble bookstore to enjoy the savings.
Location: Barnes & Noble

14
How to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need To Know!
Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help?
Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Location: HEAV, Richmond

14
Homeschooler Appreciation Night
Join us for a fun-filled evening in celebration of homeschoolers. We will have tours highlighting educational resources for parents and provide games for the children. Yvonne Bunn from HEAV will speak and answer questions at 6:30 pm.
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Barnes & Noble, Libbie Place

15
Athansius as Model for Christian Apologetics
To log in, click on the tab at the top left of your window that says Meeting Center. You will see a list of all the meetings currently running. If the conference run has been opened, you will see “conference room” on the list. Click join next to this room. When prompted, enter your first and last name and email and then use the password “Antigone7” when prompted.The software will take a little while to download when you enter the first time, so please be patient if nothing appears to be happening. Once you are in the room you will be asked if you would like to join the VOIP audio conference- you need to join this to hear the audio, so please accept it. You will need a microphone on your computer if you would like to participate in the question period.
Time: 9:30-11:30 pm
Location: Online

16
Educator Appreciation Night
Please join us for our annual fall educator celebration. Store tours and book talks begin at 4:00 pm. Our special "High Tea for Teachers" event begins at 5:00 pm. Dr. Katie Moffett, director of Bully Free Virginia, will speak at 7:00 pm.
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Barnes & Noble, Libbie Place

21
perienced Homeschool Panel "Open Forum"
The TCHE meeting for October 20th 2009 will feature a panel of longtime homeschoolers who will answer questions from the audience. This is an open format so bring your questions. We will do our best to answer them and if we can't, we'll tell you who can.
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Colonial Heights

20
College Panel
Get the Facts: a View of Homeschoolers by College Admissions Officers- One of the oft-asked questions by well-intentioned family and friends of homeschool parents is, "What about college? Can your children really be accepted with a home education?" What is the real perception of homeschooled students within college and university admissions offices? Join us for a lively panel discussion with admissions officers who will provide a "behind-the-scenes" look at the college admissions process -- especially in regard to homeschoolers.
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Salem Fields Community Church, Fredericksburg

November
11
Homeschooling and College Entrance Seminar
Get all the information you need to plan a successful high school experience and negotiate the college admissions process at this day-long event sponsored by VaHomeschoolers. Join experienced homeschool parents and college representatives from The University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Shenandoah University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Tech, as well as the Assistant Director for Financial Aid for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Location: Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond

March
12-13
VaHomeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair
Planning is underway and the 2010 Conference is shaping up to be a fabulous event! So mark your calendars and save the date! With a new venue, great speaker lineup and more family programming than ever, this conference promises a weekend full of information, resource and fun!
Location: he Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Richmond

July
9-10
Northern Virginia Home Education Conference
This conference provides a vast cross-section of exhibitors who are ready and able to provide you with the tools you need to meet the educational needs of all of your students.
Location: Dulles Expo & Conference Center, Chantilly