Florida Local Homeschooling Resources

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Florida Homeschooling Resource Pages

Florida Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Florida

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Florida
Discussions and Resources for Florida Homeschoolers

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Florida Homeschool Legal Requirements

Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com

Homeschooling in Florida FAQ
From LIFE of Florida

2009 Florida Statutes - 1002.41 Home education programs.
From Florida Senate.gov

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Florida and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

2010 South Florida Homeschool Convention
March 27, 2010
Signature Grand 6900 State Road 84 Davie, FL 33317 (954) 424-4000
Davie

Orlando
2010 FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention
May 27, 2010 - May 30, 2010
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort

Jacksonville
H.E.R.I. 2010 Curriculum Convention
July 16, 2010 - July 17, 2010
Prime Osborn III Convention Center 1000 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204

Melrose
Florida Debate Camp
October 7, 2010 - October 11, 2010
Located in northern Florida, Training Minds Ministry coaches will gather students interested in participating in NCFCA competition, an exclusively homeschool speech and debate league. Be trained by some of the best debaters in the country.

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Other Florida Homeschooling Events

Miami
8th Annual Tampa Bay Homeschool Prom 2010
April 23, 2010
"Music of the Night "April 23rd, 2010 At The Rusty Pelican 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive Tampa, Florida 33607

Sarasota
Homeschool Prom
May 7, 2010
"Totus Ego Scisco Vestrum -- A Mascarade (All I Ask of You, A Mascarade)" "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him" (Ephesians 1:17) With thanks to Manatee HEAT, SHARE will hold this event for homeschooled high school students (minimum age 14 and grade 9). You may bring non-homeschooled high school friends -- the more the merrier. The program will include dinner (full buffet with a vegetarian option), dancing, door prizes and lots of fun!

Orange Park
H.E.R.I.'S 16th Annual Bookbuster 2010
June 5, 2010
Used Book and Teaching Materials Sale. Ridgewood Baptist Church, 939 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park, 32065. This sale is open to the public. $1 per adult will be collected at the door as a donation to the church for allowing us to use their facilities.

Panama City Beach
National Homeschool Football Tournament 2010
November 17, 2010
National Homeschool Football Tournament for high school homeschool teams from around the country. The National Homeschool Football Association (NHFA) will host the 2010 NHFA National Tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida from Wednesday, November 17th thru Saturday, November 20th. The weather should be beautiful (sunny and mid 70’s from Wednesday thru Saturday). Check out our website at www.homeschool-football.com

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Florida Homeschooling Classes

Casselberry
Gifted Kids Educational Foundation
Free online resources for homeschoolers: Click on Resources page on our site: www.giftedkidslearning.org Programs offered and supported by the Gifted Kids Educational Foundation include: * Educational Programs for Students * Music Lessons for Children and Youth * Percussion Events * Programs for Students with Disabilities (TRAP Program) * Parent Outreach/Referral Service

Dade City
Barrington Hill Horseback Riding
Barrington Hill is a beautiful 50 acre horse farm in Dade City Florida(Pasco County) that is now accepting Home School Students in our riding program. Our lesson program is designed to teach children the fundamentals of horses. Our program is a great way to earn credits towards Physical Ed. We are also home to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association. Riding and showing opportunities are available. Contact us for more information. Alisha Trias (727)643-6128.

Fort Myers
In Defense of Women
Women's only self defense program. Awareness and avoidance strategies, improve safety at home, physical escape techniques

Fort Myers/SW Florida
McGregor Baptist Fine Arts Academy
Music Lessons and Art Classes for all ages

Ft Lauderdale
MUSE Center for the Arts
Dance, Theater, Music, Art and Creative Writing Classes for all ages.

Gainesville
Fired Clay Sculpture Classes
Please visit my website. Classes are ongoing. Email with any questions. mailto:siennarose@cox.net

Melbourne
Haircutting Classes
I am teaching haircutting classes for both prospective beauty school students, and moms. if you are interested in the curriculum, please visit my site, or feel free to email me at btfly@earthlink.net. www.l-jpublishingandgraphics.com

Pembroke Pines
Cookin' Kidz
Cookin' Kidz provides ongoing cooking classes with an emphasis on health and nutrition. Our curriculum is based on the principles of the Food Guide Pyramid. We are able to tailor our lessons to meet the educational goals for your homeschoolers.

Port Charlotte
Private guitar lessons
Private guitar lessons

Sarasota
Music and dance classes
May 26, 2008 - December 31, 1969
Group lessons in dance, guitar, violin, wind instrument band

Tampa Bay
Serenity Stables LLC
Riding Lessons, Kids Camps

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Florida Homeschooling Co-ops

Bay County, Panama City
First Class Co-op Bay County, FL
Homeschool Co-op

Brooksville
Grace Homeschool Support Group
Christian homeschool support group and teaching co-op

Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Family Treasures Homeschoolers
Christian homeschool support group and educational co-op.

 

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Florida Homeschool Students

Tampa/ Hillsborough
Museum of Science and Industry
Volunteering opportunities for students. As the “face of MOSI” volunteers help guide, teach and enlighten museum guests. We are looking for energetic, interested and exciting individuals to help bring MOSI’s exhibits to life. If you are an outgoing individual with a desire to work with people and enjoy a wide range of opportunities, then MOSI is looking for you. Morning and afternoon shifts are available Monday through Sunday. All of MOSI’s volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Additionally, volunteers must be willing to commit to a minimum number of shifts per week and a minimum number of consecutive weeks of volunteer service.
http://mosi.org/volunteerinfo.html

 

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