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Virginia Department of Education
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James Monroe Building
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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804-225-2102
804-786-3234
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For Parents Page, info and forms for home education
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Parents/
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Home Educators Association
of Virginia |
Virginia |
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2248-G Dabney Road
Richmond, VA 23230-0745
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804-278-9200
Fax: 804-278-9202
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HEAV is a non-profit, state-wide organization with an extensive
website that explains the law, how to begin, and LOTS more. They
offer a free magazine, e-newsletter, and legislative updates and
have full-time staff and dedicated volunteers ready to answer
questions and provide counseling. They also publish The Virginia
Homeschool Manual.
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Abrakadoodle |
Loudoun County,
Reston and Herndon, Virginia |
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20787 Evergreen
Mills Rd.
Leesburg, VA, 21075
David E. Edwards
DEdwards@Abrakadoodle.com
www.Abrakadoodle.com |
703-443-0527
(Fax) 703-443-0957
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A Creative, Educational, Developmental, Interactive and FUN experience for
children from 20 months to 12 years in the wonderful world of the
9 mediums of Visual Arts. Curriculum-Based, Exceeds National
Standards for Visual Art Education and Partnered with Crayola
Products to ensure quality of product and safety. Taught in
schools, day care, in homes with a minimum of 5 children enrolled
for any one group, Community Centers and Home Owner’s Association
Community Centers.
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Romp n’ Roll |
Virginia |
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10108 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(in the Virginia Center Marketplace Shopping Center)
info@rompnroll.com
www.rompnroll.com |
804-249-1001
(Virginia Center)
804-249-5001 (West End)
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An enrichment center packed with exciting new ways to play &
learn! We offer classes to children from 4 months to 6 years old.
Fun is the name of the game with a wide variety of weekly creative
movement, innovative art & gloriously noisy music classes, as well
as talk-of-the-town birthday parties.
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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself
Ceramics Studio |
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a
creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are
welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning
needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our
talented staff is waiting to help.
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Greater
Reston Arts Center |
Northern
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12001
Market Street, Suite 103
Reston, VA 20190
info@restonarts.org
http://www.restonarts.org/ |
703-471-9242
Fax: 703-471-0952
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Greater
Reston Arts Center (GRACE) encourages children to discover
contemporary art and nourish their creativity with its
EXPLORE MORE program. Family exploration of art using ART
BUCKETS, containing a gallery treasure hunt and project
ideas with art supplies. Each child creates a masterpiece!
Walk-ins $3.00 Groups 5-20, $5.00. Reservations required. |
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Bible |
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College Prep/Testing/Financial Aid |
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Educational
Connections, Inc. |
Metropolitan DC
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3923 University
Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Sarah Robison, M.Ed
Sarah@ectutoring.com
www.ectutoring.com |
703-934-8282
703-934-1222 (fax) |
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Educational Connections is an established provider of academic
support services based in Fairfax, Virginia. Our experienced
tutors and professional staff offer: in-home tutoring, test
preparation, home school support/ proctoring for accredited
programs, academic consultations, reading remediation, and
quantitative reading/math assessments. We pride ourselves in
helping students build foundations for life-long learning success.
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Convention and Curriculum Fairs |
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June 5, 6, and 7,
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25th Annual
HEAV
Convention & Educational Fair |
Virginia &
surrounding states |
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2248-G
Dabney Road
Richmond, VA 23230-0745
Jim Bentley
office@heav.org
http://www.heav.org/convention |
804-278-9200 |
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The 25th Annual HEAV Homeschool Convention will be held June 5, 6,
and 7, 2008, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Enjoy 100+
workshops, a 295-booth exhibit hall, a Used Curriculum Sale
(50,000+ items last year), a Children's Program, and FREE
how-to-begin sessions. For details, please visit
www.heav.org/convention, or call 804-278-9200.
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Fri, Aug 1
3-8:30pm
Sat Aug 2
9 am-3:30pm |
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Tidewater
Educators Expo
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Virgina |
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The Norfolk Scope
215 St. Paul's Blvd.
Norfolk, Va. 23502
Brenda Hardison, Expo Coordinator
teachassoc@cox.net
www.teachhomeschool.com |
757-714-5163
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This event , though focusing primarily on the homeschool
community, is open to everyone. Those with an interest in
homeschooling, or enhancing their child’s education, will find a
great variety of resources. Many exhibitors and service-oriented
organizations from all over the U. S. will be offering books,
curricula, games, toys, education and instruction, support and
inspiration.
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Curriculum Sources |
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ED Anywhere,
LLC |
National/Worldwide |
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10 Pidgeon Hill
Drive Suite 70
Sterling, VA 20165
Philip S. Singh
singh@edanywhere.com
www.edanywhere.com |
877-433-0805
(Fax) 703-433-0378
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ED Anywhere provides:
Distance Learning
- Offers students the ability to complete their education using
any Internet connection, worldwide.
Summer School -
Offers students the ability to complete courses early and recover
credits to ensure timely graduation.
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School - Our
curricula provides students with a higher standard of
accountability. Upon completion our students receive an
accredited high school diploma. We also offer five specialized
programs for students as well as Tutorial Services.
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Dance |
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Chris Collins
Dance Studio |
Alexandria |
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5408 Eisenhower
Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
www.chriscollinsdance.com |
703-370-7808
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We have been providing quality dance instruction in Northern
Virginia for over thirty years. Our studio offers dance to
students aged 2 1/2 through adult. We have a recreational program
as well as a dance company. For more information about our studio
please visit our website –
www.chriscollinsdance.com
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Distance Learning |
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Family
Development Course |
Serving:
Worldwide |
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kksc@parentingmentors.com
www.fam-dev-course.nurturingourfamilies.com |
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The Family Development Course. This Dynamic
Parenting Course is designed to guide you to the Family of Your
Dreams. Using just 9 Steps, You too can build a Successful Family.
Affordable, Effective, Specialized, this Proven Approach is now
offered in a new Online Format! |
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ED Anywhere,
LLC |
National/Worldwide |
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10 Pidgeon Hill
Drive Suite 70
Sterling, VA 20165
Philip S. Singh
singh@edanywhere.com
www.edanywhere.com |
877-433-0805
(Fax) 703-433-0378
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ED Anywhere provides:
Distance Learning
- Offers students the ability to complete their education using
any Internet connection, worldwide.
Summer School -
Offers students the ability to complete courses early and recover
credits to ensure timely graduation.
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School - Our
curricula provides students with a higher standard of
accountability. Upon completion our students receive an
accredited high school diploma. We also offer five specialized
programs for students as well as Tutorial Services.
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Griggs University/Griggs International
Academy |
United States |
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12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
www.griggs.edu
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800-782-4769
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Griggs University/International Academy is an accredited,
values-based distance education and homeschool
provider. Griggs offers both individual courses and complete
programs to students for preschool through university.
Providing academic stability in a changing world since
1909—formerly Home Study International. |
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Early Education |
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The Little Gym
of Fredericksburg |
Fredericksburg
and Stafford |
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4272 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
www.tlgfredericksburgva.com
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540-785-0007 |
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For 30 years, The Little GymŪ has provided a PREMIER MOTOR
DEVELOPMENT SKILLS FOR CHILDREN 4 MOS. To 12 YRS. OLD. We offer
classes in gymnastics, dance, sports skills, karate and more, all
taught in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. We encourage
children to develop at their own pace, building the CONFIDENCE
they need for fulfilling and successful lives!
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Educational Events and Activities |
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The Walters
Art Museum
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Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The DC Area |
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600 North
Charles St
Baltimore,MD 21201
schoolprograms@thewalters.org
www.thewalters.org |
(410) 547-9000
(Fax) (410) 837-4886
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Explore the Walters Art Museum through workshops designed
exclusively for Homeschool students aged 5-12. Participants enjoy
an introduction to the museum, a guided tour, and a hands on
activity. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Registration forms must be received by the Tuesday before the
workshop. For details on specific programs or to register for an
up coming event visit the Walters Web Site.
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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself
Ceramics Studio |
See website for
locations |
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a
creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are
welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning
needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our
talented staff is waiting to help.
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Hunt Club Farm
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Southeastern Virginia |
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2388 London Bridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Terri Butler or Randi Vogel
education@huntclubfarm.com
randi@huntclubfarm.com
www.huntclubfarm.com
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(757) 427-9520
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Our beautiful family owned farm is nestled in the heart of
Virginia Beach providing a lovely petting farm which has
developed into a "must visit" for everyone. We host
fantastic birthday parties and a summer farm camp while also
providing educational opportunities for each of the four
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Enrichment Classes |
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Abrakadoodle |
Loudoun County,
Reston and Herndon, Virginia |
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20787 Evergreen
Mills Rd.
Leesburg, VA, 21075
David E. Edwards
DEdwards@Abrakadoodle.com
www.Abrakadoodle.com |
703-443-0527
(Fax) 703-443-0957
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A Creative, Educational, Developmental, Interactive and FUN
experience for children from 20 months to 12 years in the
wonderful world of the 9 mediums of Visual Arts. Curriculum-Based,
Exceeds National Standards for Visual Art Education and Partnered
with Crayola Products to ensure quality of product and safety.
Taught in schools, day care, in homes with a minimum of 5 children
enrolled for any one group, Community Centers and Home Owner’s
Association Community Centers.
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Romp n’ Roll |
Virginia |
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10108 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(in the Virginia Center Marketplace Shopping Center)
info@rompnroll.com
www.rompnroll.com |
804-249-1001
(Virginia Center)
804-249-5001 (West End)
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An enrichment center packed with exciting new ways to play &
learn! We offer classes to children from 4 months to 6 years old.
Fun is the name of the game with a wide variety of weekly creative
movement, innovative art & gloriously noisy music classes, as well
as talk-of-the-town birthday parties.
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GMS Gymnastics |
Manassas |
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7228 New Market
Court
Manassas, VA 20109
manafi4@aol.com
www.GMSKids.com
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703-369-7800 |
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GMS Gymnastics Institute offers gymnastics lessons to children
ages 8 months-18 years. An established business of over 28 years,
GMS is committed in giving children the head start they need to
become well rounded individuals & athletes. Our philosophy is
geared towards movement and sensory education which is the basis
for children to excel in life. We provide a safe and caring
environment where children learn social skills, self-esteem, as
well as gymnastics. We allow children to work within their own
abilities and help them achieve and strive for their personal
best. GMS provides both a recreational gymnastics program as well
as a very strong competitive gymnastics team. Whichever program
your child chooses, we can assure you that he/she will receive the
best possible instruction at GMS Gymnastics.
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DnD Music
Learning Center & Retail Store |
Worldwide |
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3304 Taylor Road,
Ste. A
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Danielle Gerard
info@dndmusic.biz or
dndmusic@dndmusic.biz
http://www.dndmusic.biz/ |
757-484-6233
Toll Free: 1-866-744-0185
Fax Number: 757-484-2249
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Lessons, Guitars, Repairs, Rentals, Instruments, Supplies, Special
Orders
We’re a music learning center with great teachers and an awesome
store! Teaching: Acoustic, Electric, Classical & Bass Guitar,
Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Voice, Drums, Flute, Trumpet, Violin,
Cello & Specialty Classes. Also offer: Band & Orchestra Instrument
Rentals. Check our online store.
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Family Activities/Recreation |
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Stonehouse
Stables |
Surrounding areas
of Williamsburg |
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2116-A Forge Rd.
Toano, VA 23168
ssmccallister@cox.net
www.stonehousestables.com |
757-566-0666 |
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Stonehouse Stables offers the chance for groups to visit the barn
for an educational event. Groups will observe and take part in
grooming a horse, watch an experienced rider tack-up and give a
riding demonstration, and un-tack a horse. Then every one will
have short ride around the ring.
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Hunt Club Farm
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Southeastern Virginia |
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2388 London Bridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Terri Butler or Randi Vogel
education@huntclubfarm.com
randi@huntclubfarm.com
www.huntclubfarm.com |
(757) 427-9520
Fax:
(757) 427-2119 |
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Our beautiful family owned farm is nestled in the heart of
Virginia Beach providing a lovely petting farm which has developed
into a "must visit" for everyone. We host fantastic birthday
parties and a summer farm camp while also providing educational
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