How to Videos
CHAP videos offer suggestions and ideas for making your homeschooling experience easier to navigate.
Your Host: Darlene began homeschooling her four children in 1988. Working with her husband, they are committed to working with homeschool families throughout Pennsylvania while serving on the CHAP Board. If you have questions or specific topics you would like to view, please contact Darlene at darlene@chapmedia.com.
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Standardized Testing for Homeschooling in Pennsylvania
Darlene shares ideas with Pennsylvania homeschool families about preparing and planning for standardized testing.
Links mentioned in this video:
- List of approved tests
- Act 169 on Standardized Testing Produced January 2010
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How to Choose an Evaluator for your Homeschool
Darlene shares ideas for selecting your homeschool evaluator and preparing for the evaluation.
Links mentioned in this video:
- Evaluators
- The Keys to Homeschooling in the Keystone State Produced October 2009
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Finding a Homeschool Support Group
Darlene describes the benefits of being a part of a homeschool support group and provides a list of questions to consider when joining one.
Links mentioned in this video:
- Questions before joining a homeschool support groups
- Homeschool Support Groups listing
- CHAP Homeschool Convention Produced September 2009
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Simple Tips For Managing Your Home(school)
Darlene shares some simple tips to make your homeschool and family a little easier to manage.
Links mentioned in this video:
- Homeschooling Brief
- CHAP Membership
- CHAP Magazine
- The Keys to Homeschooling in the Keystone State
- HSLDA – Home School Legal Defense Association Produced August 2009
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What is a Log for a Pennsylvania Homeschooler?
Links mentioned in this video:
- Forms
- Sample Calendar log
- Sample List Log
- Sample Blank Horizontal Calendar
- Sample Blank Vertical Calendar
- Sample Lesson Plan
- Portfolio Log Requirements
- Read the Law
- Act 169 in outline form
- Homeschooling Brief
- The Keys to Homeschooling in the Keystone State
- HSLDA – Home School Legal Defense Association Produced July 2009
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The How and Why of completing an affidavit for homeschooling in PA
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