Resources / Information
Links:
Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV)
- HEAV provides many valuable resources for homeschooling families in Virginia.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
- HSLDA provides legal guidance and representation for homeschooling families all over the world.
Local School Systems
Montgomery County Public Schools
Classical Schools and Co-ops
Montgomery County Classical Conversations
"Classical Conversations is a classical, Christian, community of homeschoolers that meet once a week, locally in Christiansburg.
We believe that parents are the best teachers for their children. Classical Conversations fulfills its mission and purpose by establishing and supporting Classical Conversations communities across the United States and in several countries, and by empowering parents in the classical, Christian teaching of their children through Parent Practicums.
We enable parents everywhere to equip their children with a Christ-centered worldview and the classical tools of learning in order to impact the world for God's glory. Homeschooling is a journey. We're with you every step of the way.
Our Classical Conversations programs offer:
- Community (In-person and online), encouragement and fellowship
- Accountability and support from like-minded parents Rich downloadable resources, online forums and video tutorials
- Tried and trusted learning framework with recommended assignments
- Trained parent-tutors that model the Classical approach
For more information, visit www.classicalconversations.com or contact Cyndi Hamilton at 540-808-7525 or chamilton@classicalconversations.com."
Libraries
Montgomery-Floyd Library System
Local Opportunities
The 4-H Homeschool Club:
Cloverbud (ages 5 to 8), Junior (ages 9 to 13), and Senior (ages 14-19) clubs meet twice monthly on Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, currently in Christiansburg. The clubs meet during the school year from September to May. Each club chooses project areas for the year. Space is limited in the clubs and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the club is at the beginning of the 4-H year in September; once the club year starts, admission is closed.
Please contact Michelle Dickerson (adickerson@vt.edu) if interested.
Youth Ministries at Blacksburg Christian Fellowship
Boys Brigade: K-12 boys, Wednesday evenings, Sept - May
Pioneer Girls: K-12 girls, Wednesday evenings, Sept - May
BCF Youth Group: 8th-12th grades, Sunday evenings. Focused on Christian fellowship and devotion to God.
Youth group at Dwelling Place: 7th-12th grades, Wednesday evenings. Marked by charismatic worship and intimacy with God.
Homeschool Gymnastics at Virginia Techniques
Homeschool gymnastics at Virginia Techniques, Christiansburg, Wednesday afternoons, fall 2012.
New River Valley Homeschool Athletics Association
Dayspring Christian Academy classes and athletics
Boy Scouts, Trinity Baptist, 11 - 18 years old, Monday evenings. "For boys interested in the outdoors, character development, and a strong moral foundation."
Youth Ministries at GraceLife Baptist
AWANA Bible club, 2yo - 6th grade, during school year, http://www.gracelifefamily.org/children
Middle School, http://www.gracelifefamily.org/msm
High School, http://www.gracelifefamily.org/hsm