Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20071 min read
What has HEF Done?
Without HEF and Brenda, home educators would not enjoy: Tuition-free dual enrollment at colleges and universities Extracurricular...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20072 min read
What Are People Saying About HEF?
Dear Brenda, I cannot thank you enough for all your help not only with ‘B’ and her family but also for the help educating these...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20071 min read
Why Does HEF Exist?
To PROMOTE and unify legislative action among home educators. To evaluate and MONITOR issues which may affect home educators. To...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20071 min read
What Does HEF Do Year Round For You?
Develops relationships with legislators and people in state agencies who may impact home education. Cultivates trust of legislators over...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20072 min read
How Did HEF Begin?
Craig and Brenda Dickinson were among the pioneers in the home education movement. There were no laws in Florida legalizing home...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20071 min read
What is HEF?
HEF was established in 1991 to raise support and direct lobbying for home education in Florida. HEF exists to safeguard existing...
HEF Admin | Jason Crawford
Jan 25, 20071 min read
HEF Board of Directors
Brenda Dickinson President Guy Coburn, Esq. St. Petersburg Sue Puchferran Boca Raton Chris Taylor, Esq. Vero Beach Lynn Fisher Coconut...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20071 min read
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20075 min read
Getting Your Voice Heard
Tips For Effectively Communicating Your Ideas General Tips | Writing Effective Letters | Making Impressive Personal Contact As a...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 25, 20071 min read
K-20 Education Committee Speech
One of the most important issues to the private sector is our autonomy, independence and non-governmental status. I say this to you...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 23, 20071 min read
Writing To Elected Officials
How do I go about writing to an elected official? First, make sure to use their correct title, or simply refer to them as "The...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 23, 20072 min read
Universal Pre-Kindergarten And Private School Accreditation
I'm confused about the proposed Universal Pre-Kindergarten legislation. Some friends are saying that all private schools will have to...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 23, 20072 min read
Where Do I Start?
I’m a mother of a 3 year old who I’m planning on home schooling, but the problem is where do I start?? Is there somewhere I can go for...
Brenda Dickinson
Jan 23, 20071 min read
10th Grade PSAT or PLAN Test
Is a registered home education student permitted to take the PSAT or PLAN (in the 10th grade) at a public school? Yes. The school...
Brenda Dickinson
May 12, 20041 min read
Ninth Grade Guidelines
Are there any guidelines for how much parental supervision is necessary for home schooling of a 9th grade student? A parent needs to...