What: Meetings throughout the year, usually the first Friday of the month, for parents to gather to ask questions, participate in discussions, hear from a special guest or panel, enjoy fellowship, be encouraged, laugh together, and prayer.

Where: A variety of member family homes

When: First Fridays evenings most months throughout the school year, 7pm

Who: This is geared toward private home educators, but ACHEV families may invite guests who are home educating or who are interested in learning more about home education.

These meetings are designed for all ages and stages. Topics will vary. Some may be geared toward older students, or younger students, but the goal is refreshment, encouragement, and support for all attending.

October 6 – This is a speaker meeting to be held at a church venue: Building a Bullet-Proof Faith in a Backwards World – Once they leave home, Christian kids are leaving the church in alarming numbers. How can we help young believers stand up to the continual onslaught of peer-pressure, professors, and pop culture pushing them away from the faith? In this session, noted apologist Lenny Esposito provides parents and young people with specific tools to solidify their faith and help them see why Christianity makes the most sense of our world.

November 3 – We will discuss home education during the high school years. While we may cover practical details, the discussion this meeting may focus more on approaches to the high school years, including private versus public options. This is a good meeting for all ages and stages. Please RSVP as this meeting will be held in the Pineda’s home located at 178 Furman Avenue in Ventura. You are welcome to invite friends. There will be boxes of free books!

December 1 – This will be a mom’s night out at Susan Pineda’s. We will make folded fabric Christmas ornaments! She has some new patterns to share. You may bring your own fabric if you wish, but she has a lot to share. You are welcome to just come for the fellowship, or make as many ornaments as you wish. Susan’s home is at 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura. Please RSVP to must_sew@yahoo.com or text her at 805-407-6851. Thanks!

No meeting in January – Happy New Year!

February 2 – – Homeschooling through High School – the details!

March 1 – Canceled. Instead, please come to the Speaker Event on March 16.

April 5 – Canceled.

May 3 – Helpful Hindsight from retired homeschool parents. Come enjoy discussion with a new panel of wonderful, experienced home educators who have finished their homeschool journey. RSVP helpful. RSVP to Susan at achevmail@gmail.com. Please invite friends who would benefit from this meeting.