Start Strong: Pennsylvania
A state-specific, how-to homeschool course designed with you in mind!
Watch Promo
What are your biggest questions about homeschooling?
Are you:
- concerned that you aren't capable of successfully educating your children?
- concerned about possibly failing to prepare your children for college or a job?
- concerned about how your children will turn out socially?
- concerned about where to even start?
We have answers for you. We’ve been empowering families to teach their children at home for almost 40 years—since the early days of the modern homeschool movement. We are the authority on homeschooling and we will help you take the guesswork out of what to do and where to start.
Our Mission:
The heart and soul of this course is empowering and equipping you to disciple your children and give them a deep, Christian education at home. We will teach you how to be intentional in all areas of raising your children—from core academic subjects to whole-child discipleship to continuing education for you so you can be the best parent and educator. We will take the guesswork out of how to get started, how to persevere through struggles, and how to finish strong. Whether you are temporarily pursuing home education or it is the only education choice for your family, this course was designed to help you start the homeschool journey with confidence, being fully equipped to do the job well!
What you'll get:
NEW: Homeschool University 2.0 has launched with brand new content:
- More videos
- Expanded high school content
- New and improved workbooks
- Book Recommendations
- FREE printable encouragement mini-posters
- FREE printable scripture cards
- And more!
Two weeks of daily lessons with videos, articles, and a printable workbook!
- Day One: Exploring Home Education in Your State
- Day Two: Getting Started
- Day Three: Choosing Curriculum & Learning Styles
- Day Four: Testing, Evaluations, & Record-keeping
- Day Five: Educational Stages
- Day Six: Academic Nuts & Bolts
- Day Seven: Time Management
- Day Eight: Parenting & Discipleship
- Day Nine: Homeschooling Works
- Day Ten: Homeschool Civics
- Day Eleven: Learning the Lingo
- Day Twelve: Homeschool Myths
- Day Thirteen: Developing a Long-Term Vision
- Day Fourteen: Homeschool Parent & Professional Educator
- Extra Day: Special Learners
BONUS - Masterclasses
★ Interviews with nationally recognized homeschool speakers
BONUS - Student Planners
BONUS - Sample Transcripts
BONUS - Printable Encouragement Cards for Mom
BONUS - Ten Audio Workshop Recordings from Homeschool Experts [Convention MP3s]
BONUS - Free ebook from the state organization
Including a virtual marketplace of homeschool resources and curriculum providers!
Your Instructor
Start Strong Pennsylvania is presented by Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania in partnership with Homeschool University.
CHAP is an acronym for Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit corporation founded to encourage and support families interested in home education.
Course Curriculum
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StartDay One: Intro Video
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StartWelcome to CHAP
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StartAffidavits and Objectives
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StartCompulsory Age
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StartPortfolios, the Log, and 180 Days
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StartMedical, Dental and Immunizations
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StartTesting
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StartEvaluators
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StartIndividualized Education Plans
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StartRevoking IEPs
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StartDiplomas
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StartElementary and High School Law
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StartWhat about Private Tutors?
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StartField Trips
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StartThe History of CHAP
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StartDay One: Let's Chat (VIDEO 18:49)
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StartDay Two: Intro
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StartLearning Alongside Your Children
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StartThe Importance of Developing Your Written Philosophy of Education
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StartCreating Your Learning Space
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StartDaily Encouragement: What's the best piece of advice you received as a new homeschooler?
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StartDay Two: Let's Chat! (VIDEO 19:00)