Web Resources
Web Resources
If you want to know what's going on in the area (or in the state), there are many resources available on-line. Following is a list of resources your list managers have compiled for your convenience. If you know of any links that should be added, don't hesitate to let us know at DCCHCNews-owner@yahoogroups.com
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DCCHC
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DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL CORPORATION
http://www.dcchc.org
Visit the organization's web site for the latest news on DCCHC-sponsored activities and meetings.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of the corporation shall be to support and assist adults in the home education of children by all lawful means. This support group shall provide encouragement, training resources, field trips, and opportunities for community service for those who have chosen home education to prepare children for Christ-centered living.
THE DCCHC BOARD IS:
Eric and April Woods
Josh and Kara Matthews mightymatthews@sbcglobal.net
Tiffany Arnold tiffanyjarnold@yahoo.com
Ben and Sheri Burkle burkle@comcast.net
Doug and Carmel Read thereads@juno.com
Joel and Andrea Replogle andrea.replogle@gcmweb.org
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MUNCIE HOMESCHOOLING
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HOMESCHOOLCOCO
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolCOCO/
Our vision is to help co-ops... cooperate!
HomeschoolCOCO facilitates COmmunication and COoperation
among homeschoolers in and around Delaware County, Indiana.
Sign up to get THE scoop on homeschool co-ops and community events. For more information, contact the List Managers:
Beth Shaffer beth_h_shaffer@yahoo.com
Susan VanNess svanness@mw.net
KEEPERS OF THE FAITH
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/munciekeepers/
This is an e-list for Muncie-area homeschoolers parents who are using the Keepers of the Faith program as part of their homeschool. List member plan group activities for Keepers and Contenders.
For information on the goals and use of the list:
Beth Shaffer beth_h_shaffer@yahoo.com
For information on group meetings:
Vince and Connie Stults vstults@juno.com
Anita Price priceinselma@juno.com
Andrea Replogle andrea.replogle@gcmweb.org
CUB SCOUTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cubpack316/
This is an e-list for the members of Pack 316, a Cub Scout Pack for homeschoolers in the Delaware County area.
General Information contact:
Beth Shaffer beth_h_shaffer@yahoo.com
For information on the Tiger program (grade 1):
Kim Wolfe kdjwolfe@hotmail.com
For information on the Wolf and Bear programs(grades 2-3):
Jen Holst dholst@netusa1.net
For information on the Webelos program(grades 4-5):
Christine Rhine pcrhine@msn.com
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GENERAL HOMESCHOOL
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HOMESCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION
http://www.hslda.org/
To become a member call 540-338-5600. Membership is $115/year ($95 if you use the IAHE group number 295170). Their address is: Homeschool Legal Defense Association, PO Box 159, Paeonian Springs, Virginia 20112.
INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF HOME EDUCATORS
http://www.inhomeeducators.org/
IAHE publishes a bimonthly newsletter with a free subscription. You may send a SASE to IAHE, 850 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, IN 46142. 317-859-1202/FAX 317-859-1204 and request a subscription form for The IAHE Informer, the IAHE's newsletter. As a subscriber you will be informed of home school activities, resources, legislative concerns, and opportunities for all Indiana homeschoolers, which includes Indiana State Convention news.
IHEN WEBSITE
http://www.ihen.org
The constantly-updated and growing IHEN web site is up and online. If you meet someone who is thinking about homeschooling and doesn't know where to go first, just tell them to sign up for the IndianaHomeschoolers list and then stop by the web site.
INDIANAHOMESCHOOLERS LIST
http://www.IndianaHomeschoolers.com
Encouraging practical conversation from over 700 homeschoolers throughout
the state of Indiana. Managed by the Indiana Home Educators' Network
IHEN has been Helping Hoosiers Homeschool since the
turn of the century. You can subscribe from the web site or you can send an
e-mail to IndianaHomeschoolers-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com
INDIANA FOUNDATION FOR HOMESCHOOLING
http://www.IFHSonline.org
Info@IFHSonline.org
Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling serves homeschoolers in Indiana by providing opportunities and resources that inspire learning and enable students to achieve their potential. The IFHS website has great resources for new and veteran home educators, and offers an on-line link for the purchase of curriculum which can be reviewed by grade, subject, and company. The IFHS encourages and promotes the formation of local National Honor Society home school chapters and sponsors an annual statewide Graduation ceremony in June and scholarships.
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MUNCIE COMMUNITY
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MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
www.munciechildrensmuseum.com
Visit this site for information about the Muncie Childrenís Museum and the events that are being held there.
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
www.bsu.edu/
Ball State University always has plenty of things to offer homeschoolers, from the very young to the almost-graduated!
--Emens Auditorium: www.bsu.edu/web/emens
--Campus-wide Events Calendar: http://www.bsu.edu/events/
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATER
http://www.munciecivic.org/
Visit this website to find out whatís playing at the Muncie Civic Theater and for audition information!
MINNETRISTA CULTURAL CENTER
http://www.mccoak.org
Visit this website to find out about exhibits and events at the Minnetrista Cultural Center.
MUNCIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
http://www.munpl.org/
Visit this website to find out what is happening at the Muncie Public Library!
--Calendar of Events: http://eeyore.munpl.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp
MUNCIE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
http://www.munciesymphony.org/NonSecure/Index/index.php
This website allows you to look at the concert schedule for this season. The MSO also produces a number of educational activities, for all ages of learners.
MUNCIE STAR PRESS EVENTS CALENDAR
http://www.thestarpress.com/calendar/
This calendar of events covers almost everything going on in Muncie, from meetings to art exhibits.
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ANDERSON COMMUNITY
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LIFE LEARNING CENTER: http://www.llc-anderson.org/
US MERCHANT MARINE MUSEUM: www.centralindiana.com/netdirect/merchant.htm
ANDERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY: http://www.and.lib.in.us/
HSUth : HSUmailbox@yahoogroups.com
PARAMOUNT THEATRE FAMILY SERIES: www.parathea.org
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STATEWIDE
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INDY - CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: www.childrensmuseum.org
INDY - IAHE ANNUAL CONVENTION: http://www.inhomeeducators.org/events/conference/index.cfm
INDY - INDIANA STATE MUSEUM: http://www.in.gov/ism/
CHARLESTON - INDIANA DESTINATION IMAGINATION: www.wesc.k12.in.us/di
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CONTESTS, GRANTS AND AWARDS
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: http://www.indianadollarsforscholars.org/web/html/news&Events.htm
FACTHOUND GEOGRAPHY CONTEST: www.facthound.com/contest