If you've already decided you want to homeschool,
but aren't sure where to go from there or how to begin, JOIN MACHE!!
but aren't sure where to go from there or how to begin, JOIN MACHE!!
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MACHE is the Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators. (MACHE is pronounced like "Mah-shay" as in "papier mâché.")
MACHE leadership is comprised of home educating parents who have "been there and done that." They seek to provide help for parents who would like to take control of their children's education in their own homes. (From the MACHE website)
Worth the price of membership is the Member Handbook each member recieves. It is FULL of everything you need to know in order to homeschool in Minnesota. It includes How To, Special Needs, Jr. & Sr. High, Scope & Sequence, Support Groups, Curriculum & Suppliers Lists, Minnesota Law, Legislative Affairs and Forms & Reference Materials. Wow.
In the How To section there is a "Homeschooling - Is It For Me" questionaire (also available online), a "How To Begin" step-by-step outline for beginner homeschoolers, sections on record keeping and resources for testing, advice for fathers, and much more! If you'd like to take a look at my binder before deciding on membership, I'd love to loan it to you.
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Another great thing MACHE offers is their Considering Homeschooling Workshop. These workshops are designed especially for parents who are exploring the possibility of home educating or have recently begun the journey. Parents with children of all ages will find this workshop informative and practical. From the infant to the high school senior, parents are the most significant teacher their child will ever have.
What are some of the questions this workshop will answer?
- What are the legal requirements for a parent to homeschool?
- What do I need to get started?
- Am I qualified to educate my children?
- What about the socialization of my children?
- Where do I find curriculum?
- How do I choose curriculum?
- How do I know it's the right choice for me?
- What are the advantages of home educating my children?
- How much does home education cost - financially and in other ways?
- What if my children are older and in high school?
- How is home education different from other education choices?
The next Workshop is on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 9am to Noon
Three Rivers Church
5532 Hanrehan Lake Blvd. Savage, MN 55378 Map
$10.00 registration fee per individual or married couple
Register Online (Go to the MACHE Home Page and
click on the Online Registration link)
Direct all workshop questions to MACHE
info@mache.org -- 763-717-9070 (local) or 866-717-9070 (out state)
Lastly, every year MACHE holds an annual Conference and Curriculum Fair in April. This is the premiere opportunity for parents to get together and learn the "how to's" of homeschooling. It's amazing. This year it's being held April 3-4 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. You can find the complete brochure, Exhibitor and Speaker information, workshops and schedule at a glance on the website. This is really worth attending. I can't tell you how much this conference has informed, motivated and blessed me each time I've attended! Don't miss it!
However, if a two-day, information-packed conference seems like too much, consider attending one of the Special Sessions on Thursday April 2nd from noon to 5pm: "Getting Started 101: The Basics for Beginners" (For those who are planning to begin homeschooling this fall or just needing some extra help with the basics) or "Homeschooling Through High School" (for families of upper elementary and middle school students, as well as for those whose children are currently in public or private schools).
The cost of each of these two Special Sessions is $10 per person and is separate from the Conference registration. You will NOT need to register for the Conference to attend either of these Sessions. Detailed information is in the Conference Brochure and online. This would be a great use of $10 for anyone considering or beginning homeschooling!
If you plan to attend the conference, let me know and we can ride together or meet up for lunch or something! It's more fun with a friend. :)
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5532 Hanrehan Lake Blvd. Savage, MN 55378 Map
$10.00 registration fee per individual or married couple
Register Online (Go to the MACHE Home Page and
click on the Online Registration link)
Direct all workshop questions to MACHE
info@mache.org -- 763-717-9070 (local) or 866-717-9070 (out state)
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Lastly, every year MACHE holds an annual Conference and Curriculum Fair in April. This is the premiere opportunity for parents to get together and learn the "how to's" of homeschooling. It's amazing. This year it's being held April 3-4 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. You can find the complete brochure, Exhibitor and Speaker information, workshops and schedule at a glance on the website. This is really worth attending. I can't tell you how much this conference has informed, motivated and blessed me each time I've attended! Don't miss it!
However, if a two-day, information-packed conference seems like too much, consider attending one of the Special Sessions on Thursday April 2nd from noon to 5pm: "Getting Started 101: The Basics for Beginners" (For those who are planning to begin homeschooling this fall or just needing some extra help with the basics) or "Homeschooling Through High School" (for families of upper elementary and middle school students, as well as for those whose children are currently in public or private schools).
The cost of each of these two Special Sessions is $10 per person and is separate from the Conference registration. You will NOT need to register for the Conference to attend either of these Sessions. Detailed information is in the Conference Brochure and online. This would be a great use of $10 for anyone considering or beginning homeschooling!
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If you plan to attend the conference, let me know and we can ride together or meet up for lunch or something! It's more fun with a friend. :)
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2 comments:
Melissa,
Are you going to the MACHE conf. this year? We're planning on going and I'd LOVE to meet you!
I am going! Let's plan on gettin' together there, Rachel. :)
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