Alternative Choices in Education Academy, Inc. (ACEA)
is a private school designed for home educated students grades K-12.
We provide an "umbrella" to members in all counties within the state
of Florida.
For non-Florida residents, parents assume responsibility for
compliance with their state requirements.
"Two roads diverged in a wood and I -- took the one less travled by,
and that has made all the difference." ~ Robert Frost
As a member of ACEA you will enjoy the following benefits:
* Annual ACEA member identification card
* Electronic attendance recording and reporting (Coming soon...)
* Discounted Florida Parent-Educators Association membership
* Field trips and standardized testing available to members in the
Central Florida area
http://aceainc.org/
info@aceainc.org.
Craig and Brenda Dickinson
were among the pioneers in the home education movement. There were
no laws in Florida legalizing home education when they began in
1981. Registering as a private school was the only legal option.
However, some families who were registered with private schools were
being charged with truancy and threatened with loss of custody.
In 1984, Craig began to draft legislation for the home education law
and approached Rep. Daniel Webster (Orlando), who also wanted to
home educate his children, to sponsor the bill. They worked in the
face of opposition for the next eight months to educate and win
support for this controversial issue. Despite overwhelming odds, the
bill miraculously passed the Legislature in one session. Gov. Bob
Graham’s staff placed the bill on a recommend veto list; however,
Craig was able to address the concerns and the bill was signed
Craig worked diligently to fight attempts to add regulation to the
law. In 1990, he defeated six proposals to change the requirements.
However, hidden in a large bill, a measure passed designed to
prevent child abusers from home educating. This law would have
required every parent’s name to be cleared through HRS Child Abuse
Registry before being "permitted" to home educate. Home education in
Florida would have virtually ceased, but Craig intervened and worked
with the Department of Education to develop an affidavit to allow
home education to continue.
* Develops relationships with legislators and people in state
agencies who may impact home education.
* Cultivates trust of legislators over time, by visiting, assisting
with information, answering questions and resolving concerns.
* Monitors approximately 1,800 bills each Legislative Session to
protect home education.
* Seeks alternative solutions to issues affecting home educators as
they arise in the Legislature, thus preventing further restrictive
legislation.
* Serves on advisory boards to create respect, opportunities and to
protect home educators.
http://www.flhef.org/
PO BOX 12563
Tallahassee
Florida
32317-2563
Pinellas Christian Homeschool Sports is excited to offer FHSAA
sanctioned sports to any homeschooled middle school or high school
student who wishes to participate. We are located in Pinellas
County, Florida.
Our 2005-2006 sports season will feature the sports listed in the
links at the top of the page.
Mission Statement:
Pinellas Christian Homeschool Sports is a Christian, non-profit
organization that offers Florida High School Athletic Association
sanctioned sports to all Jr. High and High School homeschoolers in
Pinellas County, Florida. PCHS is governed by a board of directors
and other organization officials. Communication is provided through
this web site, a monthly newsletter and open board meetings.
Participation by all parents is expected and appreciated.
Please visit the links to all of our sports teams. You will find
current schedules as well as directions to all contests.
http://pchsports.tripod.com/
PCHSports
P.O. Box 5528
Clearwater, FL 33758
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