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CHEA Webinar: Homeschooling Preschool
2021-03-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
From CHEA’s website:
“Many families are beginning their exploration of private home education when their children are two, three, or four years old. Often seeking curriculum and other at-home resources to begin teaching the youngest members of their family, it can be easy to get caught in the trap of formal instruction when it is not yet necessary (and as some research shows, not beneficial). Join three homeschool moms who have experienced homeschooling a preschooler and are now at various points in their homeschool journey. The panel discussion will be followed by a time of Q&A. This event is free, but registration is required.”
To learn more, read about the panelists, and to register, visit https://www.cheaofca.org/events/homeschooling-preschool-webinar/

CHEA webinar
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
ROMANCE AMONG THE RUGRATS
Sponsored by CHEA.
February 16, 2021 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. PST
Homeschool can be all encompassing. Once this adventure is over it’s going to be just you and your spouse once again. Yes, it’s hard to imagine, but it’s true. Let’s talk about what you can do to have fulfilling marriage relationship now and safeguard your marriage for years to come. The last thing you want is to find yourself in an empty nest with a stranger. Or worse, find yourself in an empty nest and all alone.
Join our panel of married couples from CHEA’s leadership – Andrew & Jenny Vandever, Scott & Mary York, and John & Juleene McGowan – as they share from their varied wisdom and experience about making a God-honoring marriage a priority even when you homeschool. There will be a time for Q&A at the end.
Visit https://californiahomeschoolconventions.com/monthy-webinars/ to learn more and register.

(No support meeting January)
2021-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | 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

Special Needs Support Meeting
2020-11-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Special guest Nanci Lynch will be joining us for an evening of discussion, encouragement, and prayer about homeschooling special needs. Read Nanci’s bio under the original event. You can still buy pies to support the Poinsettia Pavilion – read below. Please RSVP to achevmail@gmail.com. Thank you. Questions? Contact Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or (805) 407-6851.
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——————– original event postponed ——————–
Postponed due to public health orders as of 11/17. We will reschedule, Lord willing, when public health orders change again.
Nanci Lynch will be in Ventura to share with ACHEV families in a hybrid in-person/virtual speaker event.
Nanci has been married to Tim Lynch, a business owner, non- traditional pastor and Young Life leader for 31 years. They have 7 children, 2 in the workforce, 2 in college, 1 in an apprenticeship, 1 in high school and 1 in middle school. Nanci began tutoring over 40 years ago. She worked in special education for 10 years and has been home educating her own family for the last 25 years. Through the years Nanci has served as a pastor’s wife, worship leader and chaplain engaged in prayer ministry, mentoring, and teaching. Nanci has a B.A. in Liberal Studies, two teaching credentials and a Masters Degree in Special Education specializing in Physical and Health Impairments. She has taught in various classroom settings public, private, Christian, church, camp, missions and ministry. Besides home educating Nanci works as an educational consultant serving students with orthopedic impairments for the Whittier Area Cooperative Special Education Program (WACSEP). Nanci enjoys speaking with her husband at conferences and retreats focusing on Family Life issues. She is knowledgeable in the topics of child development and child training. Her passions are healthy, united families and loving communication within them and through them. Nanci delights in being used of God in the role of encourager to moms, families, homeschoolers & special needs situations. She loves the Word of God and ministers love, encouragement and confidence in Him as well.
Questions: Contact Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com. (Some details about this event may change, depending on the public health order in effect at the time.)
This happens to the be immediately after the pie fundraiser at the Poinsettia Pavilion! If you want pies, please reserve them in advance, then come a few minutes early to pick up. Bring an ice chest to store your pies during the event. Email infor@poinsettiapavilion.org or call 805-648-1143. This is a great, and convenient, way to support the Poinsettia Pavilion!

Homeschool Story Time
2020-11-16 10:15 - 10:45 | Bank of Books, 748 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001
This weekly event is sponsored by Bank of Books.

Homeschool Haven
2020-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Encounter, 6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
This is not an ACHEV sponsored event.
Susan Pineda’s home church, Encounter, is allowing her to lead a small group for students Friday mornings (excluding holidays and other church closures). This is part of their ministry to their congregation and the community. Participants will be asked to follow the public health guidelines required of the church.
Would you like a little help or inspiration with art, math, writing, scripture memory, textile arts, anything else? Would you enjoy having a speaker come to demonstrate or present something amazing? Please join us. This is not a drop off meeting. If you are unable to stay, you are welcome to find another parent in the group to take your place. Due to space restrictions, RSVP required for each meeting.
Contact Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or 805-407-6851 with questions or to RSVP.

CHEA's Homeschooling Children with Mental Health Struggles
2020-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
This is part of CHEA’s Monthly Webinar Series
HOMESCHOOLING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES
with Vicki Tillman
October 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Over the years more and more parents are taking their children out of traditional school settings to homeschool because of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other diagnoses. Because of the sensitive nature (social stigmatism) and lack of education surrounding this topic many parents are reluctant to talk about it and as such, are not being supported. Let’s set all of that aside and have a candid talk in a safe environment about homeschooling children with mental illness. Regardless of the diagnoses, there are practical tools families can implement that will help you and your child have a successful homeschool experience.

Vicki Tillman
Vicki’s mission is to advance God’s kingdom by investing in people. She has lived this call as homeschool mom, advisor to the upperclassmen in her local homeschool community for 18 years, and as a homeschool coach. Vicki shares her expertise in homeschooling, prayer, healthy life and career topics, and mental health topics through her coaching at Vicki Tillman Coaching. posts at 7 Sisters, Pike Creek Psychological Center, and Vicki Tillman Coaching . A homeschooling mom for 20-plus years, all five of Vicki’s children graduated from homeschool high school and have completed various degrees at college and graduate levels. Vicki holds an MA in Counseling from Liberty University, and has worked as a counselor and life/career coach at Pike Creek Psychological Center since 1996.
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Homeschool Support Evening
2020-10-13 18:30 - 21:00 | 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.

CHEA's PSA Filing Party!
2020-10-06 19:30 - 20:30 | CA
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

CHEA's College Night
2020-09-15 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
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/.

Women's Prayer Meeting
2020-09-04 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Those who wish may connect via Zoom, and you are welcome to text prayer requests to me at 805-407-6851. Thank you.
ACHEV Ladies, you are welcome to gather for prayer between 2pm and 3:00pm. 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.

Zoom meeting invitation for the recurring monthly meeting:
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Homeschool Picture Day
2020-08-26 09:30 - 11:00 | CA
This is a community event offered by Katie Moos to all homeschoolers!
***DRIVE-UP SCHOOL PICTURE DAY***
By appointment only, 9:30-11am
Katie Moos is offering the typical school pictures and packages to those interested. You will be able to order ID cards for your students as well as a teacher ID card for parents that would like to use their homeschool teacher ID for discounts on books, and other school supplies.
It is my understanding that ACHEV members may ask that “ACHEV” be printed on the ID in place of “homeschool” – please inquire directly with Katie Moos if you would like “ACHEV” to appear on your student or teacher ID.
When: August 26, 2020 9:30-11am Where: Camarillo (Location is provided in your confirmation email once booked) Click this link to sign up: https://katiemoos.as.me/homeschool

CHEA's Keeping Your Records Webinar
2020-08-18 19:30 - 20:30 | CA
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.
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CHEA's Special Needs Mini-Con
2020-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
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 Special Needs Webinar
2020-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
“WHAT ARE SPECIAL NEEDS AND DOES MY CHILD HAVE THEM?” WEBINAR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020, 7:00 P.M.
This is part of CHEA’s Summer Series. Visit https://californiahomeschoolconventions.com/ to view them all.
Are you frustrated with your child’s progress – but aren’t sure if it is really a learning problem? Learning Specialist and veteran homeschooler, Sharon Hensley, will guide you through the process of thinking about “special needs” in a homeschool setting. What exactly are special needs? How do you know if your child has a special learning need or is just lazy? Is it important to have a diagnosis? How do you get services and testing? What if you don’t want a label – can you still make accommodations for your child’s learning differences? Are attention problems a “special need”?
Before our Mini-Conference on August 13, which is chock-full of tips, advice, and solutions for those homeschooling children with special needs, join us for this special webinar.
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Tips at Two
2020-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
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 Planning Your Year Webinar
2020-07-14 19:30 - 20:30 | CA
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.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education
2020-07-01 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
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.
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Speaker Event with Jennifer Nims
2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
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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CHEA's Choosing Your Curriculum Webinar
2020-06-23 19:30 - 20:30 | CA
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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Informed Decisions
2020-06-19 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
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!

Used Resources and Clothing Exchange
2020-06-17 08:00 - 19:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Depending on public health orders in place at the time, we have plans!
Plan A – if we are not able to have gatherings of any size, we will do 45 minute one family at a time appointments to browse and purchase resources.
Plan B – if we are able to have limited gatherings, we will do 45 minute appointments for the number allowed, following what guidelines are in place at the time.
RSVP for your time slot with this Google Doc sign up sheet. The appointments are one hour apart to give me 15 minutes to do some sanitizing between appointments.
The week ahead, make arrangements with me to drop off your items. I will arrange them the morning of the event.
For books and other resources, to make things simple, please:

Organize what you want to sell or give away in boxes for easy browsing and less touching.
Price everything or have one price for everything in the box, clearly marked.
Include a jar or envelope with your name on it.

We will have a free resources table. Please box your free stuff separately and mark it as free. Whatever is not taken at the end of the event will be either used to build our free curriculum loaning library or taken to Abednego Book Shoppe for trade credit for ACHEV members to enjoy in the future.
For clothing:

Hangers are helpful. I’d like to hang as much as possible for less touching and easier browsing.
Free items do not need to be marked. Whatever is not taken at the end of the event will be donated to ministry to be determined.
For sales items need to be securely marked with your name so that $ can go in your jar or envelope, or it can be returned to you after the event if it does not sell

After the event, we can make arrangements to return any items that did not sell that you want back.
Thank you for being a resourceful (a pun!) group, and being willing to try something new this year so we can still exchange our treasures despite not being able to have our usual big event at a park!

CHEA's Homeschooling and the Church Mini-Con
2020-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
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.

CHEA's High School Mini Con
2020-06-11 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
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/.

8th Grade Graduation
2020-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
The ACHEV 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony is on Zoom this year!
ACHEV graduations are usually invitation only, hosted by parents of graduates.

Women's Prayer Meeting
2020-06-05 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
*** 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.

ACHEV High School Graduation
2020-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
The ACHEV High School graduation is for the families and invited friends of the graduates.

Fine Arts Festival on Zoom
2020-05-17 15:00 - 16:30 | CA
We will be hosting a live Zoom Fine Arts Festival! This is a non-judged activity, designed to appreciate these talents of the homeschool community. Kids can display their talents live with their computer or tablet audio and video, and there will be a live slideshow presentation of visual artwork. This is meant to be fun and fairly casual. So, let’s put aside our worries of things not being just right, and encourage each other by sharing our talents.
All ages of children are encouraged to submit artwork and/or perform. We want to see what even the youngest members of our group are creating!
Visual Art: Take a photo of yourself holding your artwork so we can see your face =) and then take a close-up photo or scan of your artwork. Email these photos/files to Shelley Znamenacek at Shelley@zoltar.net along with the child’s first and last name, and age. Maximum of three entries per child. All visual art must be submitted via email by Sunday May 10th.
Performing Art: Think of something that can be performed in front of your computer or tablet/phone. Ex; instrumental performance, singing, poetry recital, a speech performance (ex; reciting a favorite short story), magic tricks, or a skit. I bet you and your kids can come up with some really clever ideas. Please limit your submissions to one solo performance and one ensemble performance. Complete one form for each performance Performing Art Submission Form All performances must have a form submitted by Sunday May 10th
If you would like to test out your performance on Zoom, please email bonnieadair@verizon.net and we will set up a time to meet on Zoom so you can make sure everything will work.
We ask that all performing and fine art be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace.
Values we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are:

Artist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend, choose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present, and ask yourself, “Will it honor God?”, and, “Will it bless those who hear and see?”

Audience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.

We also believe constructive feedback is important. So please feel free to talk with leadership about any aspect of any ACHEV event or activity. Your input is valuable and appreciated.

Ventura Park Day
2020-05-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Thille Park
Come join us at Thille Park in Ventura for a play date and fellowship. This park has a path that is great for bikes, skateboards, and scooters. There are two play structures for both big and little kids. Feel free to bring play equipment; there is no sand, but there is a basketball court and a lot of grass. Bring a blanket, chair, and/or snacks for your family if you’d like. There are trees for shade and restrooms close to the playground. All ages are welcome to come- we hope to see you there!
Contact Christen Morris at (661)644-4623- feel free to text, or christen@recurse.net
Ventura Park Days will be every 2nd & 4th Thursday with exceptions for holidays.

**Cancelled, hope to reschedule for fall**Museum of Tolerance Field Trip
2020-05-04 09:00 - 12:30 | Museum of Tolerane, 9786 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90035, United States
What: High school field trip to the Museum of Tolerance.
“This docent-led 3-hour tour is recommended for students ages 12 and above. Students engage in the state-of-the-art interactive exhibits that expose the dynamics of prejudice and discrimination historically and today. Witness history as you journey through the Holocaust exhibit and receive a photo passport card of a child whose life was changed by the Holocaust.”
Who: High School Students and chaperones. Jr. High students at least 12 years of age, with discretion: There are many graphic, disturbing images contained in the tour, as well as data on mutilation. Do not bring children younger than 12.
We need a minimum of 20 participants in order to make this field trip happen, and the maximum group size is 30.
When: Tour is scheduled from 9:15-12:15, but we need to be ready to go through security at 9:00 am.
Cost: $10.50 per person paid in advance by April 10th, 2020.
Make payments to: Liza Holdorf by April 10th.

Cash delivered in person
Checks mailed to: 246 Baker Ave., Ventura, CA 93004,
Paypal plumage@live.com : No credit cards- any credit card payments will be rejected as they have a fee deducted. If you choose to make payment via Paypal, you will need to use a linked checking account.
Venmo. Liza’s Venmo handle is @Plumage-Jewelry

Here are some resources to help you and your student prepare for this tour: http://www.museumoftolerance.com/education/teacher-resources/holocaust-resources/

Please sign up using the Google Sheet link below. Deadline April 10th, 2020
