ACHEV

Kick Off Open House
2019-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
All members, please come to an open house to kick off the school year! This is a great chance to learn more about the events already on the calendar, how you can help, and very importantly, share what you would like to have happen in ACHEV this coming school year. The Open House portion is a window of time to drop in, browse, and visit. In the middle of the Open House, we will have a meeting for everyone with a speaker to encourage us, Q&A, and prayer. We want to see everyone there! Bring your calendar, your ideas, and your questions!
Plan to be at the meeting, but budget time to enjoy the open house before and/or after the meeting. There will be refreshments!

Homeschooling Through High School
2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
This meeting will help you homeschool high school with confidence!
Invite friends!
Do you have public school friends who are wondering if now is the time to turn to private school options? Please invite them! Controversial changes in public school curriculum, especially for middle school and high school, are being implemented with this 2019-20 academic year. Even charter schools are impacted by some of these changes. This meeting shows private home education is a fantastic, flexible, and affordable private education choice. You can do it! Please invite friends who are curious about private home education for high school.

Whether you are new to home education or have homeschooled for years, this meeting will help you homeschool the high school years with confidence. Please RSVP directly to Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or (805) 407-6851.

Women's Prayer Evening
2019-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
*** Due to restrictions in place to prevent the spread of covid19, April 3 we cannot meet, but we can still pray! Those who wish may connect via Zoom, and you are welcome to text prayer requests to me at 805-407-6851 between 7&8:30pm. Thank you.

ACHEV Ladies, you are welcome to come by for prayer most first Friday evenings between 7pm and 8:30pm. It will be very casual and confidential. Come when you can and leave when you must during this time. No need to RSVP. Just come. Contact Susan Pineda.

Support Meeting
2019-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
August 17 – Homeschooling through High School: course of study, course descriptions, transcripts, and more!
September 20 – Getting Started – pre-school, kindergarten and early grades at home: how and when to start your school, resources and ideas for getting started, am I doing/spending too much or too little?, ideas for how to teach with babes and littles around
October 18 – Planning and Records – First hour is for all ages, then the last hour for upper grade parents to stick around for practical help – get out your laptops and start writing those course descriptions and filling out those transcripts.
November 15 – This one is a Mom’s Night Out! Test your Thanksgiving recipes or share an old favorite at our Friends-giving Recipe Exchange Potluck! RSVP today. If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! Grateful Hearts
January 17 – What about Charter Schools? Making Informed Decisions – This support meeting is open to invite friends. We will discuss the pros and cons of charter schools and private home education. RSVP today.
February 21 – back by popular demand! Helpful Hindsights from Alumni Moms – If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! RSVP today.
March 20 – Keeping it all Together, including your sanity! We will discuss the many aspects of homemaking while homeschooling, practical tips for saving money, prioritizing, organizing, making time for our spiritual growth, and nurturing our husbands and children. RSVP today.
April 17 – back by popular demand! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education meeting: Three meetings in one! First hour – homeschooling in CA all ages and stages; last hour – homeschooling through high school; sandwiched in the middle – refreshments, mingle, and browse resources. RSVP today.
May 15 – Mama Bear – The world can be a dangerous place! Before summer, let’s learn about how to keep ourselves and our precious children safe. We will likely bring in a professional to share and demonstrate. We may schedule a follow up event suitable for children to learn as well. RSVP today.

Support Meeting
2020-03-23 | CA
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
August 17 – Homeschooling through High School: course of study, course descriptions, transcripts, and more!
September 20 – Getting Started – pre-school, kindergarten and early grades at home: how and when to start your school, resources and ideas for getting started, am I doing/spending too much or too little?, ideas for how to teach with babes and littles around
October 18 – Planning and Records – First hour is for all ages, then the last hour for upper grade parents to stick around for practical help – get out your laptops and start writing those course descriptions and filling out those transcripts.
November 15 – This one is a Mom’s Night Out! Test your Thanksgiving recipes or share an old favorite at our Friends-giving Recipe Exchange Potluck! RSVP today. If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! Grateful Hearts
January 17 – What about Charter Schools? Making Informed Decisions – This support meeting is open to invite friends. We will discuss the pros and cons of charter schools and private home education. RSVP today.
February 21 – back by popular demand! Helpful Hindsights from Alumni Moms – If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! RSVP today.
——————————– Coronavirus related changes ————————
Starting with March’s topic, we are moving to new formats for the rest of the year due to recommendations from the health department. Watch for special notices. Thank you.
March 20 meeting changed to discussion beginning March 23 – Keeping it all Together, including your sanity! We will discuss the many aspects of homemaking while homeschooling, practical tips for saving money, prioritizing, organizing, making time for our spiritual growth, and nurturing our husbands and children. We have moved this to a private, hidden Facebook group Current ACHEV Members, then we plan to blog about what we learn so all members can enjoy the support.
April 17 – back by popular demand! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education meeting: Three meetings in one! First hour – homeschooling in CA all ages and stages; last hour – homeschooling through high school; sandwiched in the middle – refreshments, mingle, and browse resources. We may divide this meeting into more than one meeting in order to use video conferencing for the audiences interested in each. RSVP today.
May 15 – Mama Bear – The world can be a dangerous place! Before summer, let’s learn about how to keep ourselves and our precious children safe. We will likely bring in a professional to share and demonstrate. We may schedule a follow up event suitable for children to learn as well. We are discussing changes to this meeting topic. Thank you for your patience. RSVP today.

Penny Ross of Tools for the Home Educator
2020-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA, United States
An ACHEV exclusive! Penny Ross of Tools for the Home Educator in Torrance, CA, is sharing her experience and wisdom with ACHEV parents the afternoon of March 28, at 2:00 p.m. via YouTube Live!
Penny is speaking at the CHEA Convention 2020, too, but will be covering different topics there. After you hear Penny, you will want to attend the convention to learn more from her. I first heard Penny speak at a CHEA convention a few years ago. Her workshop helped me better tailor our education plan. I left inspired and encouraged. I know you will, too.
This event is for ACHEV members only. Thank you for understanding. Perhaps we will be able to have Penny back in person for a larger event another time. Please come enjoy this incredible opportunity she is offering just for us!
Questions? Contact Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or (805) 407-6851.
RSVP to receive the YouTube Live link when it becomes available.

Support Meeting
2020-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
August 17 – Homeschooling through High School: course of study, course descriptions, transcripts, and more!
September 20 – Getting Started – pre-school, kindergarten and early grades at home: how and when to start your school, resources and ideas for getting started, am I doing/spending too much or too little?, ideas for how to teach with babes and littles around
October 18 – Planning and Records – First hour is for all ages, then the last hour for upper grade parents to stick around for practical help – get out your laptops and start writing those course descriptions and filling out those transcripts.
November 15 – This one is a Mom’s Night Out! Test your Thanksgiving recipes or share an old favorite at our Friends-giving Recipe Exchange Potluck! RSVP today. If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! Grateful Hearts
January 17 – What about Charter Schools? Making Informed Decisions – This support meeting is open to invite friends. We will discuss the pros and cons of charter schools and private home education. RSVP today.
February 21 – back by popular demand! Helpful Hindsights from Alumni Moms – If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! RSVP today.
——————————– Coronavirus related changes ————————
Starting with March’s topic, we are moving some meetings to new formats due to recommendations from the health department. Watch for special notices. Thank you.
March 20 – Keeping it all Together, including your sanity! We will discuss the many aspects of homemaking while homeschooling, practical tips for saving money, prioritizing, organizing, making time for our spiritual growth, and nurturing our husbands and children. We moved this topic to a private, hidden Facebook group for current members only. We will blog about what we learn so all members can enjoy the support.
April 17 – back by popular demand! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education meeting: Homeschooling in CA all ages and stages – this is the time to invite your friends who are interested in home education. RSVP today.
May 15 – Homeschooling Through Highschool – with Cara Shelton. Hear about the incredible benefits of homeschooling the high school years and learn how to homeschool high school with confidence, including records and preparing for college. Depending on health department recommendations in place at this date, we may move to an online format. RSVP today.

Women's Prayer Meeting
2020-06-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
*** Until public health orders are lifted, we cannot meet, but we can still pray! Those who wish may connect via Zoom, and you are welcome to text prayer requests to me at 805-407-6851. Thank you. Zoom meeting link will be posted the morning of the event.
ACHEV Ladies, you are welcome to gather for prayer between 2pm and 3:30pm. It will be very casual and confidential. Come when you can and leave when you must during this time. No need to RSVP. Just come. Contact Susan Pineda.

CHEA's High School Mini Con
2020-06-11 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part of CHEA’s Summer Series 2020

Homeschooling during the high school years can seem daunting. Courses, transcripts, and planning for post-graduation are just some of the things to consider when deciding to homeschool grades 9-12. We invite you to join us as we answer your questions about how to privately home educate your high school student in California.
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SCHEDULE – THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“High School Overview” with Penny Ross

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
“Transcripts, Credits, and Courses” with Penny Ross

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
High School Moms Panel

REGISTRATION
While this event is free, registration is required. Once registered, you will receive information about logging in to our Zoom workshop. These workshops will be recorded and made available for viewing at a later time, if you are unable to attend.
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WORKSHOPS
High School Overview
We will discuss how homeschooling grades 9-12 is different than earlier years, establishing graduation requirements, awarding a diploma, and understanding basic proficiency levels that are expected when your student applies to college or moves into the workforce. This will be followed by Q&A.
Transcripts, Credits, and Courses
What exactly goes on a transcript and how do you calculate that information? Credits attempted and earned? Course titles? Course descriptions? GPA? And more! This will be followed by Q&A.
High School Moms Panel
Hear from a group of moms who have recently graduated their seniors about homeschooling a high school student, how to prepare them for life post-graduation, and the various options their kids have chosen to pursue as homeschool graduates.
Read all about the speakers at https://californiahomeschoolconventions.com/high-school-mini-con/.

CHEA's Homeschooling and the Church Mini-Con
2020-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part of CHEA’s Summer Series 2020
Virtually every child in our nation has spent the last few months homeschooling. Some parents had already chosen private Christian home education because of what is happening in our public schools–from graphic sex education to values that do not align with our Christian faith to the promotion of agendas of powerful and vocal special interest groups. Others are now considering bringing their children home out of concern for what the classroom environment will look like when schools resume.
This raises some questions for churches. What can the church do to help? Does the church have a role to play? Is homeschooling a viable option for Christian parents?
The Bible says that parents are responsible for their children’s upbringing and education. Regardless of the form of education (public or private), the responsibility rests on parents to see that their children are educated. Can we hope to pass our faith and a biblical worldview on to our children when they are being educated in a godless environment? Can we expect our children to have an abiding faith when schools teach or infer that God belongs in the compartments of home and church, but not in schools or the greater society?
REGISTRATION
While this event is free, registration is required. Once registered, you will receive information about logging in to our Zoom workshop.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS
Brad Dacus, Esq.
Brad Dacus is the President and Founder of the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI). He served as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas, School of Law. Brad can be heard weekly on The Dacus Report on more than 170 radio stations across the country. His varied public speaking opportunities include public debate and testifying before the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. He has also testified numerous times before the California State Legislature on legislation affecting religious freedom and parents’ rights. He was presented an honorary Doctorate of Religious Freedom and Family Rights degree from California Baptist University in recognition of his commitment to faith and justice and his work protecting parental rights and religious freedom through the Pacific Justice Institute.

Jeff Byers
Jeff and his wife, Kerry. have been married for more than 36 years and have homeschooled their five children for more than 30 years, graduating their last child in 2019. Jeff was ordained in ministry in 1993 and, together with his wife, they incorporated and founded God’s Word Church. Over the years, they have run homeschool support groups as well as founded two PSPs. They also serve on CHEA’s Regional Advisory Board in the High Desert.

Informed Decisions
2020-06-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
What about Charter Schools? What about filing a PSA or joining a PSP? Making Informed Decisions covers this an much more.
In this support meeting, we will discuss the pros and cons of charter schools and private home education. This is a great meeting for you whether you are new to home education, or experienced, because we will explore some of the less understood pros and cons of each option. You are welcome to invite friends who are wondering about home education or who are interested in learning more about the how the two main options in CA compare. RSVP today.
Next month, July 1, we follow up with our Home Education Information meeting, where we share more about private home education options, such as how to start and operate your home based private school!

CHEA's Choosing Your Curriculum Webinar
2020-06-23 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
As part of our monthly webinar series, these Zoom workshops are free, though we do ask that you register in advance. We hope these topics will be useful and informative as you plan for the next year of homeschooling.
CHOOSING YOUR CURRICULUM
Presenters TBA
June 23, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
What do you need to consider when selecting curriculum? How do you evaluate what would be the best fit for your family? Join a panel of homeschool moms as they share their style of homeschooling and what curriculum they have found works best for them. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation. We anticipate this webinar will last approximately an hour.
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Speaker Event with Jennifer Nims
2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Newschool Nomads Amazing Homeschool Story!
Brent and Jennifer Nims began their homeschool journey right here in Ventura, in ACHEV. They decided to pack up and take their homeschool life on the road for a year… and ten years and two more kids later, they decided it was time to resettle. We’ve asked Jenn to share their amazing story of a very non-traditional and rich home education experience with us.
Read more about the Nims family’s adventures at http://www.newschoolnomads.com/.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education
2020-07-01 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn about home education options in California for all ages and stages, how and when to start your school, resources and ideas for getting started.
This support meeting is open to the community. We encourage you to invite friends who are interested in learning more about home education.
RSVP Today!

CHEA's Planning Your Year Webinar
2020-07-14 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
As part of our monthly webinar series, these Zoom workshops are free, though we do ask that you register in advance. We hope these topics will be useful and informative as you plan for the next year of homeschooling.
PLANNING YOUR YEAR
with Katie Julius & Rebecca Kocsis
July 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
We will walk you through how to create plans for your children’s education. Beginning with a multi-year overview and ending with a daily lesson plan, we will take you step-by-step with tips on planning, adapting your plan (we know curveballs will come your way!), choosing field trips, communicating your plan to your kids, and more. We will have time for Q&A. We anticipate this webinar will last approximately 45-60 minutes.
Registration Information Coming Soon

Tips at Two
2020-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Tips at Two via Zoom for about an hour for discussion about a variety of home education topics. We are starting off weekly on Thursdays. We look forward to meeting with you. If you have a topic to suggest, please contact Andie Savard at mrs.a.savard@gmail.com. Thank you!
Curriculum
There are many great resources from which to choose! How do you figure out what is best for you? Ask your friends! We will have a panel of experienced home-school moms share what they love and answer your questions. Please listen to the CHEA Summer Series recording of Choosing Your Curriculum, and then join these Tips at Two meetings to dive deeper.
7/30 – Curriculum discussion for the younger grades.
8/6 – Curriculum discussion for middle school and high school
8/13 – No Tips at Two today. Please join the CHEA Summer Series Special Needs conference.
Planning and Records, lower grades and high school
Planning and keeping records do not have to be overwhelming. You can do it!
8/20 – Planning and Records – We will touch on all ages with special focus on the details for the younger grades. Homeschooling Through High School Overview and follow up meetings will more deeply cover planning and records for the upper grades. Please listen to the CHEA Summer Series recording of Planning Your Year, and then join these Tips at Two meetings to dive deeper.
The following topics are tentative. We may change it up a bit depending on what is needed most at the time.
8/27 – Homeschooling Through High School Overview – We encourage you to enjoy the CHEA Summer Series High School Mini-Conference digital content, then join these Tips at Two meetings to dive deeper.
9/3 – High School Course of Study
9/10 – High School Records
9/17 – High School Transcript
Homeschooling and Life topics
9/24 – Groups and little co-ops: We will talk about ways we can band together to make learning more rich and memorable. We will discuss possible options available under the public health order, and ideas for the current year.
10/1 – Let’s talk about what’s going great and what could go better! After this discussion, we will choose topics that come out of this for deeper discussion. Bring your trials and triumphs. Let’s encourage each other!
10/8 – Ask us Anything! At every stage of home education, we need each other. Please read Reach Out and Touch Someone at ACHEV’s blog, and join us for some much needed fellowship and encouragement.
10/15 – Ask us Anything Again! There is so much to talk about. Please read The Day I Almost Quit and How God Worked it Out for Our Good at ACHEV’s blog, and join us for some much needed fellowship and encouragement.
10/22 – Open discussion. Please read You CAN Teach Your Child at CHEA’s Homeschool411 blog, and join us for fellowship and encouragement.
10/29 – TBD
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CHEA's Special Needs Mini-Con
2020-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part of the CHEA Summer Series 2020

Many people think of “special needs” as the same as learning disabilities, and many of these learning differences require special teaching methods. But “special needs” encompasses much more than learning difficulties. It is a broad range of needs, and a parent’s calling is to help children learn and fulfill their God-given mission.
Hundreds of families are successfully teaching their own children who have special needs. These special challenges are better handled in the loving environment of home.
Join us for this one-day mini-conference that will offer solutions for homeschooling families who teach students across a spectrum of special needs.
REGISTRATION
The Main Track workshops are free to all, with registration. The Members Only Track will offer additional live workshops and recordings exclusively as a benefit to those who are CHEA Members (you can become a member during event registration). While free, registration is required to access both the Main Track and Members Only Track.
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MAIN TRACK WORKSHOPS (FREE TO ALL)
The Essentials of Special Education Homeschool (Peggy Ployhar)
Geared toward new homeschoolers, learn how to get started on the right track and avoid common pitfalls of homeschooling a child with special needs. The basics of homeschooling high school will also be covered.
Foundation of Learning Styles (More than Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic) (Dr. Jan Bedell)
A child’s learning abilities increase when their brain is properly stimulated. Dr. Jan shares how to optimize the brain for better performance in academics and in life. Discover the most efficient way to teach math operations, math facts, reading, spelling, and penmanship. Learn practical techniques ensuring higher performance whether gifted, typical, or challenged.
SUCCESSFULLY Homeschooling Your Child with Learning Differences (Jill Stowell)
MEMBERS ONLY TRACK WORKSHOPS (AVAILABLE TO CHEA MEMBERS)
Auditory, What? (Dr. Jan Bedell)
Have you ever talked to your child and he looks right at you but goes off and does something totally different? You might ask yourself: Is this a discipline issue? Do I need to get his hearing checked? What has happened to his character? In this workshop, discover reasons why this is happening and what can be done to remedy the situation.
The Benefits of Writing An IEP for Your Child (Dawn Spence)
Setting goals that can provide a roadmap to your child’s education
Breaking the Myths and Walking in the Shoes of Students with Dyslexia, Learning, and Attention Challenges (Jill Stowell)
During this simulation workshop, experience for yourself what it might feel like to have an attention deficit, live in a world of language when you have an auditory processing disorder, or decipher a page of text through the eyes of a student with dyslexia. These experiences can be eye opening and transformational for parents of children who struggle with these and other learning challenges.

Customizing Your Curriculum (Peggy Ployhar)
With a focus on individualizing education, parents will receive practical tips for how to do that for unique children based on their strengths while still remediating areas of learning difficulties.
Cheap Online Resources for Special Education Homeschooling (Peggy Ployhar)
With over 100 links to share, families who are looking for resources on a budget will find practical information and resources for teaching a variety of students.
Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD — There is Hope for Change (Dr. Jan Bedell)
Do you suspect Dyslexia/ADD/ADHD or other learning labels? Labels typically come from a list of symptoms, not a “disease” or “brain abnormality.” Dr. Jan will guide you through the root causes of symptomatic labels and give practical skills for training your child’s brain to eliminate the symptoms. Open a brilliant future for your child through understanding how the brain works…or why it doesn’t currently seem to be working so well. The goal of this workshop is to help you unlock your child’s full potential.
What Can I Do To Help My Child Be Successful At Co-op? (Dawn Spence)
Practical strategies to help your child to have a positive co-op experience
To read speaker bios and register, visit https://californiahomeschoolconventions.com/special-needs-solutions/

CHEA's Keeping Your Records Webinar
2020-08-18 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
As part of our monthly webinar series, these Zoom workshops are free, though we do ask that you register in advance. We hope these topics will be useful and informative as you plan for the next year of homeschooling.
KEEPING YOUR RECORDS
with Katie Julius & Rebecca Kocsis
August 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
As a private home educator, what records do I need to keep? What are some ways I can store these records? How long do I keep them? Are there any optional records I should keep? Get answers to these questions and more as we share what records are required, what records are optional, and some ideas for keeping these records. Bring your questions! We anticipate this webinar will last approximately 45-60 minutes.
Registration Information Coming Soon

CHEA's College Night
2020-09-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Part of CHEA’s Summer Series 2020

College Life: Challenges and Changes for the Homeschooler
Choosing a college (or even whether to go) is just the beginning. Attending college can bring with it a variety of changes: more independence with more responsibility, new learning and testing modalities, changes in how you manage your time and routine, new relationships and adjustments to existing ones, and even changes to how your faith is practiced. For some, it can be overwhelming. Knowing what to expect and planning accordingly can make all the difference.
To read more, including the list of participating colleges, visit: https://californiahomeschoolconventions.com/virtual-college-night/.

CHEA's PSA Filing Party!
2020-10-06 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
As part of our monthly webinar series, these Zoom workshops are free, though we do ask that you register in advance. We hope these topics will be useful and informative as you plan for the next year of homeschooling.
PSA FILING PARTY
with Katie Julius & Rebecca Kocsis
October 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Filing a Private School Affidavit isn’t hard, but it can seem daunting if you are unfamiliar with the process. Join Rebecca Kocsis and Katie Julius as they walk you through the process step-by-step. At the conclusion of this webinar, you will have successfully completed your filing for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Not sure if you need to file a PSA? Find out more information about who is required to complete this form annually here.
Registration Information Coming Soon

Homeschool Support Evening
2020-10-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Encounter, 6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
This is a church small group at Encounter (church at the corner of Ralston and Johnson in Ventura) for homeschool parents hosted by ACHEV moms Andie Savard and Susan Pineda. It is open to ACHEV, the church, and the community.
Time may vary. Some events may begin at 6 or 6:30, or even 7. Watch for special notices about each event for details of each meeting. Thank you.
Before the pandemic/public health order, we would open our home to ACHEV parents about one evening a month for support meetings on a variety of topics throughout the year. While we adapted by offering shorter weekly support with Tips at Two on Zoom for a season, we sure miss/missed being able to meet in person.
When churches began to be permitted to host small groups, I decided to lead a small group at Encounter, a homeschool support group! These additional monthly meetings will be for deeper discussions and fellowship support in person. I am open to ideas, topics, speaker suggestions, etc.
This will be held 2nd Tuesday evenings monthly at Encounter, located at 6950 Ralston Avenue (corner of Johnson and Ralston) in Ventura. RSVP for where we will meet on campus, as that can change.
If you would like to register at the church website, visit https://encounterlife.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/548502 and scroll down to find the homeschool support group. Registration is not essential, but registered members of the group will have first chance to RSVP for each meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Dates for the year – RSVP to Susan at 805-407-6851.
10/13/2020 – New to homeschooling? Please come and invite a friend who is curious about home education. RSVP to Susan Pineda to make sure there is space for you.
11/10/2020 – Planning and scheduling for a peaceful and efficient homeschool
12/8/2020 – Topic TBD
1/12/2021 – No meeting
2/9/2021 – Topic TBD
3/9/2021 – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education

4/13/2021 – No meeting
5/11/2021 – Helpful Hindsight from “retired” ACHEV Moms
6/8/2021 – canceled
7/13/2021 – 7-8:30pm – Bring your laptop and some school books, and get help with your school records
8/10/2021 – 7-8:30pm – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education. Invite your friends who would like to learn more about home education in CA.

New event has been created for September 14, 2021-May 17, 2022.

(No support meeting January)
2021-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Encounter, 6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
We’re not meeting in January. See you next month, Lord willing!
This is not an ACHEV sponsored event. It is a church small group for homeschool parents, open to the church and the community. ACHEV parents are welcome.
Before the public health order, we would open our home to ACHEV parents about one evening a month for support meetings on a variety of topics throughout the year. While we have adapted by offering shorter weekly support with Tips at Two on Zoom, we sure miss being able to meet in person.
Now that churches are permitted to host small groups of ten or less, I’ve decided to lead a small group at Encounter, a homeschool support group! Tips at Two will continue as long as it is needed. These additional monthly meetings will be for deeper discussions and fellowship support in person. I am open to ideas, topics, speaker suggestions, etc.
This will be held 2nd Tuesday evenings monthly at Encounter, located at 6950 Ralston Avenue (corner of Johnson and Ralston) in Ventura, room 301, which is in the modular building closest to the small parking lot on Johnson Avenue.
If you would like to register at the church website, visit https://encounterlife.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/548502 and scroll down to find the homeschool support group. Registration is not essential, but registered members of the group will have first chance to RSVP for each meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Dates for the year – RSVP to Susan at 805-407-6851.
10/13/2020 – New to homeschooling? Please come and invite a friend who is curious about home education. RSVP to Susan Pineda to make sure there is space for you.
11/10/2020 – Planning and scheduling for a peaceful and efficient homeschool
12/8/2020 – Topic TBD
1/12/2021 – Topic TBD
2/9/2021 – Topic TBD
3/9/2021 – Topic TBD
4/13/2021 – Topic TBD
5/11/2021 – Topic TBD
I’ll edit with topics for discussion, guest speakers, etc. as the year progresses.
I look forward to supporting homeschool parents in person in a safe and permitted place! Thank you for your patience. I appreciate your prayers as we plan.
Susan Pineda
