Brenda Dickinson
Jul 14, 20132 min read
2013 Dual Enrollment FAQ
HEF was very involved in legislation that passed during the 2012 and 2013 Legislative sessions in an effort to protect the rights of home...
Brenda Dickinson
Jul 13, 20133 min read
Dual Enrollment FAC Rule 6A-14.064
June 2013 6A-14.064 College Credit Dual Enrollment. (1) To be eligible to receive college credit through dual enrollment: (a)...
Brenda Dickinson
Jun 24, 20131 min read
Bright Futures
Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs Bright Futures Scholarships Dual Enrollment Courses That Count Toward Bright Futures...
Brenda Dickinson
Jun 12, 20139 min read
2013 Legislative Report
The legislative session which ended May 3 was unbelievable. Every issue that HEF has worked on over the past 20 years was under attack....
Brenda Dickinson
Mar 9, 20132 min read
ESE For Home Educators
The Home Education Foundation (HEF) is excited to announce that SB 1108 and HB 465 have been filed for the 2013 legislative session. The...
Brenda Dickinson
Mar 6, 20131 min read
Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol
Home Educators’ Day at the Capitol “It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush...
Brenda Dickinson
Feb 8, 20131 min read
Homeschooling and College Success
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-37242551/can-homeschoolers-do-well-in-college/ Homeschooled Students Excel in College:...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 17, 20134 min read
Robots Are Coming to Your Area Soon
One of the new Buzz words in education is STEM. What is STEM? It is an acronym which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and...
Brenda Dickinson
Oct 10, 20121 min read
Florida Students $ave
The contest aims to engage Florida’s high school students grades 9-12 on the importance of financial literacy while learning about...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 15, 20121 min read
Hands-On Civics
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive American Majority Training for FREE. Normally, you would have to pay to attend training like this....
Brenda Dickinson
Aug 29, 20121 min read
1007.25 – Foreign Language
1007.25 – General education courses; common prerequisites; other degree requirements. s.1007.25 (8) – Foreign Language Requirement...
Brenda Dickinson
May 21, 20129 min read
2012 Legislative Update
Here is a snap shot in time of the way the new laws will affect you. BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CHANGES Online Document 1....
Brenda Dickinson
May 18, 20122 min read
2012 FHSAA Changes
May 2012 Dear District Administrator for Home Education Programs: The recent signing of HB1403 necessitated some changes to...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 16, 20121 min read
Foreign Language Requirements
Will the foreign language courses taught in a home education program meet the requirement for admission to a Florida public university?...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20112 min read
November 2011
Florida State Colleges Ask For Diploma Validation In July, it was brought to the attention of HEF that some state college websites...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20111 min read
FLVS Chinese – Key to Student’s Future
Although, Nicole was an outstanding athlete and had swim scholarship offers, she wanted to become proficient in Chinese and study...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20112 min read
Language Flagship Program
For students who know their career plans, foreign languages may be an important part of reaching those goals. For other students taking a...
Brenda Dickinson
Nov 2, 20111 min read
Is the “Letter of Termination” the same as the “Signed Affidavit”?
No. the “Letter of Termination” is given to the District Superintendent in order to terminate your student’s home education program. It...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 19, 20111 min read
Bright Futures Scholarships
Could you explain the basic guidelines for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship for home educated children? Bright Futures...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 17, 20111 min read
Dual Enrollment Links
Florida Statute Dual Enrollment: Non-traditional Private School Students Dual Enrollment Programs 1007.271 DOE Dual Enrollment FAQ Dual...