Brenda Dickinson
Apr 19, 20102 min read
Democracy must be Learned by each Generation
By Patricia McClure, home educator and Youth in Government advisor Editor’s Note: As the FL home education lobbying organization, HEF...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 19, 20101 min read
South Florida Thanks
Brenda was an enormous resource and help in resolving an eligibility issue with my son at the local high school and the FHSAA (Florida...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 19, 20101 min read
Is there a deadline for applying for a Bright Futures scholarship?
Ask Brenda Is there a deadline for applying for a Bright Futures scholarship? Yes. A student must apply during their last year in high...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 19, 20102 min read
Newsletter to Feature Information Vital to Home Educators
Welcome to the debut issue of The Home Education Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter. Several home educators have volunteered to make this...
Brenda Dickinson
Apr 18, 20101 min read
Is there a deadline for applying for a Bright Futures scholarship?
Yes.A student must apply during their last year in high school or he forfeits all future eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship. An...
Brenda Dickinson
Mar 5, 20102 min read
Final Passage of HB 793
Late Friday afternoon, HB 793 passed out of the Senate and will now be sent to the Governor for his signature. The Governor has 7 or 15...
Brenda Dickinson
Feb 11, 20101 min read
Florida Virtual Campus
A VALUABLE TOOL FOR HOME EDUCATORS IN FLORIDA Florida’s colleges and universities offer hundreds of online courses to meet your needs....
Brenda Dickinson
Feb 11, 20101 min read
Exceptional Student Services
Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Home Education and Exceptional Student Education Services What should a parent do to receive an...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 25, 20095 min read
Everything You Want to Know about Florida’s Virtual Education
To help you compare these programs HEF has created a Guide to Virtual Education for Home Educators New Virtual Options 2011 Chart Program...
Brenda Dickinson
Sep 4, 20091 min read
Standardized Test Adminstration
Hello, I am on the Board of Directors for our county homeschool support group, and I answer the email questions that come into the group....
Brenda Dickinson
May 16, 20091 min read
1009.53 – Bright Futures
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program was created to establish a lottery-funded scholarship program to reward any Florida high...
Brenda Dickinson
May 16, 20091 min read
1002.41 – Exceptional Student Education
Home education students with disabilities are entitled to testing and diagnostic services through the school district. A school district...
Brenda Dickinson
May 16, 20091 min read
1002.01 Definition of a Home Education Program and a Private School
Home Education Program (1) (1) A “home education program” means the sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or...
Brenda Dickinson
May 16, 20093 min read
She Fought The Law and Tebow Won
Many of you have followed his homeschooling career and have heard his mom, Pam, speak at the HERI Conference in Jacksonville. To that...
Brenda Dickinson
May 16, 20096 min read
A Threat To Your Parental Rights
Given the recent change in the Congress and the White House, it is highly likely that this Treaty is in the process of emerging. Protect...
Brenda Dickinson
Dec 12, 20071 min read
Former Homeschooler Tim Tebow Wins The Heisman Award
Great job Tim! Congratulations! Faces of Sports:Tim Tebow-The Chosen One. Commercial Free DVD’s are now available for immediate shipping....
Brenda Dickinson
Jul 13, 20071 min read
A response to our Poll
We want to keep the information on our site fresh and current. To that end, and in response to your answers to one of our Polls, we have...
Brenda Dickinson
Feb 27, 20071 min read
Florida Prepaid College Program (Fl. St. 240.551)
Websites: http://www.florida529plans.com/Administration/statute.html http://www.florida529plans.com/ http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/e...
Brenda Dickinson
Feb 27, 20071 min read
Pell Grant
Students can qualify for needs-based aid depending on the family income if the student is a dependent or the student’s income if the...