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The MassHOPE Messenger

April 8, 2026

Welcome to The MassHOPE Messenger, an up-to-the-minute email summary of events and other opportunities for homeschoolers as well as other news items related to home education.

Please note that listing of items herein that are not sponsored by MassHOPE does not imply endorsement by MassHOPE. Due diligence should be exercised in determining what you consider appropriate for your own family.

  ­­ Calendar of future MassHOPE events


April 23-25, 2026

Annual Christian homeschool and parenting convention

Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, Sturbridge, Massachusetts


June 6, 2026: Formal graduation ceremony, Holden Chapel,

Holden, Massachusetts


June 20

Used Curriculum Sale

Chapel of the Cross, Westborough, Massachusetts

Convention Information

  1. Convention registration

 2. Did you miss it? Teen program price slashed by over 50%

 3. Speaker spotlights: Kathleen Cotter Clayton and Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

 4. Workshop schedule

 5. Volunteers needed!

 6. Ladies dessert fellowship

 7. Hotel reservations

 8. Dining options


New or Updated  

  9. Still time to register for New Hampshire TeenPact

10. All of April: kids free at Old Sturbridge Village

11. Openings for labs and speech clubs at CMCH co-op


F eatures

12. Speaker vault for April - Dawn Hudson

13. Field trip fun on Patriots’ Day

14. For your encouragement: Be thankful you homeschool!

15. In the news: in defense of homeschooling

16. Chuckles


In Case You Missed It

17. Old Sturbridge Village homeschool programs

18. Speaker spotlights: The Addisons, Daniel Craig, and Jeannie Fulbright

19. Speaker spotlights: Andrew Pudewa, Staci Morgan, and Seann Dikkers

20. Speaker vault for March – Julie Shorey

21. Field trip fun in Grafton

22. For your encouragement: when homeschooling is hard

23. In the news: Beware!

24. Chuckle s


MassHOPE

25. Know someone who doesn’t receive the Messenger?

26. Choose “MassHOPE” when purchasing from Christian Book

27. 2025 convention recordings

28. Social media triple play with our return to Instagram

29. Discounts from SchoolhouseTeachers.com

30. Facebook groups

31. Advertising opportunities

32. Facebook discussion group

33. Educator ID Card

34. Your news items wanted

35. Remember to “Like” MassHOPE on Facebook

36. Are you on our mailing lists?


Getting Started?

37. How to homeschool legally in Massachusetts

38. Special education resources

39. Videos and webinars from HSLDA

40. MassHOPE: homeschooling in Massachusetts

1. Convention registration  

Save the dates April 23-25, 2026. Don't miss this great event. Our convention will feature Wil & Meeke Addison, Danny Craig, Jeannie Fulbright, Andrew Pudewa, and many more, as well as Project Pathfinder for teens. Make it a weekend all under one roof. Great speakers and exhibit hall vendors ready to inspire and help - don't miss it! Spread the word! NOTE: the Children’s Program is almost full – just a handful of spots left, so act fast if you want your children included.


Follow  THIS LINK  to register ( https://masshope.org/convention/ ).  

2. Did you miss it? Teen program price slashed by over 50%

If you decided against registering your teens for Project Pathfinder because you couldn’t afford the originally posted price of $59, take heart! Thanks to the incredible generosity of a sponsor, the price has been cut by over half and is now only $25. (The program is actually a $65 value; MassHOPE was already providing a partial subsidy it to make it more affordable for our attendees.)


We hope you'll plan to have your teens join us for this 2 day/12 hour program for this new low price of only $25! iAdvocate Westminster is an immersive comparative government simulation for attendees aged 12-18 placing students in roles of members of Parliament. From committee rooms to the parliamentary floor, participants draft legislation, build coalitions, and take part in a full legislative session where bills are debated, amended, and voted into law. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, this experience is designed to help American students better understand and appreciate their own constitutional system by comparing it to a form of government that both influenced, and contrasts with, the American model. Along the way, students must balance personal policy goals, party priorities, and political agreements—gaining a dynamic, hands-on understanding of how parliamentary systems actually work. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited! https://masshope.regfox.com/2026-masshope-convention


Worried about signing up for this option in addition to the CPR course and/or science class? Project Pathfinder has pledged to work with us to make sure that students don't miss out on crucial information if they are occupied in either of these two opportunities.


3. Speaker spotlights: Kathleen Cotter Clayton and Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Kathleen Cotter Clayton  is the daughter of Dr. Joan A. Cotter, author and creator of the RightStart™ Mathematics program. She is one of the first children to grow up under the RightStart principles. Kathleen has a degree in Home Economics and a minor in Business from the University of Minnesota and has two Masters degrees from the University of Mary in Bismark, North Dakota. Kathleen and her husband Steve have six adult children and six delightful grandchildren.

 

Kathleen Cotter Clayton’s online presence:

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/rightstartmath

IG: @rightstartmathematics

Favorite blog posts or online articles Kathleen has written

Quilting and the Cotter Abacus

https://rightstartmath.com/quilting-and-the-cotter-abacus/

RS2 Level E, Lesson 30: Number Puzzles

https://rightstartmath.com/rs2-level-e-number-puzzles/


Jennifer Cook-DeRosa brings a rare dual perspective to the stage: she is both a veteran homeschool parent of 28 years and a former higher education administrator with 20 years inside the college system. As the founder and executive director of Homeschooling for College Credit, a national nonprofit she launched in 2012, Jennifer has guided more than 75,000 families each year through the high school to college transition. She understands how homeschool transcripts, college admissions, and alternative credit pathways really work. Jennifer equips parents and students to plan high school with purpose, reduce college costs, and graduate without debt.


Jennifer Cook-DeRosa’s online presence: 

FB: facebook.com/HomeschoolingforCollegeCredit

Blog: HS4CC.org

Favorite articles/blogs Jennifer has written

Title: 30 Ways to Earn College Credit for Homeschool Students

Link:  https://homeschoolingforcollegecredit.org/30-ways-to-earn-college-credit-2/

Title: Best Dual Enrollment Prices This Year

Link:  https://homeschoolingforcollegecredit.org/hs4cc-cheapest-dual-enrollment-list/

4. Workshop schedule

To plan ahead, check out the workshop schedules on the MassHOPE website for each day of the convention. There are sessions for struggling learners, fathers, children, and teens, as well as dissection and CPR classes, and much more! (The teen program and the dissection and CPR sessions require pre-registration; they will NOT be available to those registering at the door.) Please note: we will do our best to keep the schedule as posted, but we do reserve the right to make any necessary last-minute changes.


THURSDAY SCHEDULE

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

SATURDAY SCHEDULE


5. Volunteers needed!

You’ve heard it so many times: We need volunteers for the convention! And you’d like to help, really you would, but you’re reluctant. You don’t want to commit to something you’re not sure about. Maybe this will help?


What do our red-apron volunteers do? Here’s what:


Exhibit hall volunteers  make continuous rounds of the hall, bringing help and cheer to the vendors. Offering to fetch coffee, tea, or water, or watching a table for a couple of minutes while the vendor runs to the restroom.

 

Badge checkers  make sure those who are entering the exhibit hall are registered for the convention, and direct them to Registration if they are not.

 

Registration workers  hand out name badges to those who are pre-registered for the event, and help others register and pay onsite.

 

Workshop monitors  DO NOT have to introduce the speaker! They simply help people find seats if the room is crowded. Suggest that folks with noisy little ones step out of the room for a bit. Hold up time cards to let the speaker know how much time is left.

 

What do you think? We do need you, so consider checking “YES” on your registration when asked if you would be willing to volunteer. Even for one hour! Oh, and you’ll receive four (4) MassHOPE bucks for every hour you help out, spendable in the exhibit hall.


To volunteer, simply check the “willing to volunteer” box on your registration form, OR email the volunteer coordinator, Anne Smith, at volunteer@masshope.or g . Thanks in advance!

6. Ladies dessert fellowship

Enjoy a refreshing evening of  encouragement with our speaker,  Meeke Addison ,

sweet fellowship with other moms, and a delicious dessert!


Friday Night | 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Pre-registration required | Additional fee applies


Come be refreshed, refueled, and reminded that you’re not alone on this journey. We look forward to seeing you there!


7. Hotel reservations

Although there are many hotels in the area, there’s nothing like staying under the same roof as the convention. The MassHOPE room block with a discounted rate of $109/night at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center has expired. HOWEVER , it’s possible that you might be given the discount if you ask for it! Call (508)347-7393 to make your reservation with the front desk staff, and say that you are with MassHOPE. Can’t hurt to try!


Stay with us at the Host and enjoy the salt water swimming pool, the indoor courtyard, the lakeside waterfront, and much more!  Make it a couple or family weekend getaway!


8. Dining options

Opportunities for all types of dining abound in Sturbridge - everything from McDonald’s to fine dining, including many very close to the Host. There will also be onsite concessions offering breakfast and lunch foods.

Although there are many hotels in the area, there’s nothing like staying under the same roof as the convention. The MassHOPE room block with a discounted rate of $109/night at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center has expired. HOWEVER , it’s possible that you might be given the discount if you ask for it! Call (508)347-7393 to make your reservation with the front desk staff, and say that you are with MassHOPE. Can’t hurt to try!

9. Still time to register for New Hampshire TeenPact

TeenPact inspires youth in their relationship with Christ and trains them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture around them. There is a four- or five-day camp for ages 13-18 and one day for ages 8-12. Learn more about all the details and the exciting overnight camp option by emailing jenjen632@yahoo.com, calling (860)779-3999 (home #) or going to  TEENPACT .


Classes will be held in Concord on April 20-24. Student housing is available. Please note that these dates overlap with part of MassHOPE’s annual convention.  If you sign students up, see if you can arrange for them to get home with a relative or friend, leaving you free to attend the entire convention in Sturbridge. 😊


Register for TeenPact New Hampshire  HERE .


Don’t know  what  TeenPact is, and  why  you should attend?


The  WHAT : here’s a  QUICK LOOK  at what it’s all about. [Bonus for attending a state class: you’re eligible for Alumni Events. My kids loved them!]


The  WHY : read this  INSPIRING STORY  about the huge impact TeenPact had on one student.


Here is the testimony of an alumnus:

The godliest peers I had growing up were those I knew through TeenPact. Going to TeenPact classes and alumni events strengthened me spiritually, shaped my growth and maturity as a person, and sparked a passion for influencing government and culture and gave me a venue to put that into practice. The educational experiences TeenPact offered were not only challenging and impactful but also loads of fun.


10. All of April: kids free at Old Sturbridge Village

Free admission for kids (2 per paying adult) for the entire month! Details HERE . Perhaps combine this deal with a visit during the April 15 Homeschool Day? A few workshops still have spaces available. (See item #17, below.)


11. Openings for labs and speech clubs at CMCH co-op

The Central Mass Christian Homeschool co-op in Hudson is opening up a couple of their science LAB-only science classes to non-members of the co-op that meets two Fridays per month (6 - 7 times per semester). While the co-op is extremely full, thy have a few openings in two of the LAB-only classes. These classes meet on co-op Fridays from 10:20-11:50. Please see https://www.cmchscoop.org/custom/132780 for course descriptions and more details about each class (including prerequisites, fees, and text used). Students are expected to arrive at the LAB class fully prepared to start immediately with all of the readings, notebook work, lab prep done at home. In addition, the after co-op speech clubs are open to everyone; you do not need to be a co-op member to join these clubs.  


Chemistry Labs – Grades 9-12

https://www.cmchscoop.org/custom/132780


General Science Labs – Grades 6-8

https://www.cmchscoop.org/custom/132780


Each class has space for only an additional 2-3 students.  Please look over our website ( cmchscoop.org ) and fill out the Membership Request form if interested. 


Beginning Speech Club – Ages 12-18, this will be on Fridays at 12:00-1:30 (likely 3 times per month).  We are still working on our description of this club, so this is merely initial information, feel free to reach out to be added to an email group to receive information directly.  We use curriculum through NCFCA.org and all students will chip in to pay a speech coach.


Master Class Speech Club – Ages 13-18, this will be on Fridays at 1:30-3:00 (likely 3 times per month) – Every student in this club will be required to participate in at least TWO tournaments with NCFCA.org (local or online).  Many of the students in this club participate in at least four tournaments.  Again, we are still working out the details, so feel free to reach out to be added to a group of those interested so we can fill you in as information comes.  We use curriculum through NCFCA.org and all students will chip in to pay a speech coach.


Questions?  Check out our website –  cmchscoop.org  or send an email to  cmhscoop7@gmail.com .

12. April speaker vault – Dawn Hudson

The MassHOPE website features a  CURATED LIBRARY OF RECORDED WORKSHOPS from past conventions. Over the years, we have had the privilege of hosting hundreds of inspiring speakers, and we regularly showcase some of their most encouraging presentations in this section. For April, we invite you to listen to an encouraging message by Dawn Hudson.

 

Dawn Hudson sees homeschooling from both sides. This second generation homeschooler brings a “practitioner’s” bent into her home classroom, giving her insight into what works and what could cause unexpected problems! Now having successfully graduated all three of her children, Dawn sees both the successes and mistakes that have marked their family’s homeschool journey. Dawn has worked for My Father’s World, Focus on the Family, and Christian Bookseller’s Association, and has served as a Colorado state legislative aide. Now Dawn works in her favorite environment: first as a wife, mom, and a teacher; then as a voice of support to homeschooling parents.
 

In this workshop, Dawn explores how parents can engage toddlers effectively during homeschool time while nurturing their spiritual growth. She emphasizes whole-family integration, creating opportunities for toddlers to participate in family learning, including Bible memorization and faith-based activities, so they feel included without disrupting the day.


13. Field trip fun on Patriots’ Day  

We’ve all heard about the goings-on Lexington and Concord, but a lot also happened in Arlington (which was then the village of Menotomy, within the borders of Cambridge). Both Paul Revere and William Dawes rode through on their way west, warning that the British Regulars were approaching. Minutemen converged on Menotomy to ambush them on their retreat from Lexington and Concord later that day, and more blood was shed by both colonists and Regulars in the ensuing Battle of Menotomy than in the previous battles combined. Click HERE for more on the Battle. Descriptions of free commemorative events in the town, including reenactments of the arrivals of Revere and Dawes, can be found HERE .


Information on other Patriots’ Day events, reenactments, activities, and sites can be found HERE . And while we’re on the subject, how about a UNIT STUDY on Paul Revere?

14.  For you encouragement: Be thankful you homeschool!

You are able to give your kids all the recess that they need. Many schoolchildren are DEPRIVED OF THIS . “But when unstructured play disappears, stress, inattentiveness, and emotional dysregulation rise, while children’s opportunities to develop independence, confidence, and emotional coping skills fall out the window.”


15. In the news: in defense of homeschooling

Corey DeAngelis has written an ARTICLE in The Daily Economy rebutting a piece in The Atlantic which portrayed homeschooling in a negative light.


16. Chuckles

For those days when you can only cry or LAUGH .


17. Old Sturbridge Village homeschool programs  

Join Old Sturbridge Village on April 15 for Homeschool Day, when they will be celebrating play as part of the village's Family Field Days. Grab a scorecard and chart your progress as you see how far you can hit a 1830s baseball, how long you can balance on a set of stilts, and how many targets you can hit. In our workshops, make your own Jacob's ladder or wooden boat to take home, cook fun food over the open hearth, make seed balls, and more. For information and to sign up, click HERE .


There are also a few spaces still available in these upcoming homeschool programs:

Homeschool Civics Program: Town Meeting : In this civics-focused program, students participate in a mock town meeting where they explore the function of local government. The program explores the essential question “How should our town care for its poorest citizens?” 

Homeschool STEM Series: Matter Mayhem : Explore physical and chemical changes by baking bread over an open fire.

18. Speaker spotlights: the Addisons, Daniel Craig, and Jeannie Fulbright

Wil and Meeke Addison  are keynote speakers (along with Daniel Craig) for the 2026 MassHOPE Convention. They are the founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof, a movement to equip followers of Christ to resist wicked cultural trends by applying God’s Word – the straight edge. As the co-hosts of the Culture Proof podcast, you’ll hear Wil, Meeke, and their hand-picked guests discuss the cultural issues of the day filtered through a Biblical lens. The Addisons are conference speakers with a specific focus on culture and its impact on Christian families. Married 20 years, they are raising six incredible children; equipping them to live for the glory of God. They disciple and educate their children at home – around the kitchen table and on the sofa.


The Meekes’ online presence:

FB: Culture Proof

X: @cultureproofme

IG: @cultureproofme


Daniel Craig  (with his wife Megan) is one of our keynote speakers. He is a host of the internationally-attended Homeschool Summits and has spoken at homeschool conferences around the country. Daniel wrote  Kickstart  as a plan for homeschooled students to think through life calling and launch successfully into adulthood. His passion is to encourage homeschool parents and young people to love and embrace Biblical discipleship. Daniel is a homeschool dad of four children.


Daniel Craig’s online presence:

FB: generationsradio

X: @generations_min

IG: @generations.min


Jeannie Fulbright  is a veteran homeschool mom whose four children graduated from the University of Georgia on scholarship. She is the author of Apologia's elementary science curriculum and the publisher of many other  Charlotte Mason- style  curricula and tools. For more than twenty years, she has dedicated her life to writing and speaking for the edification of the homeschool community.


Jeannie Fulbright’s online presence:

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/jeanniefulbrightauthor

IG: @jeannie_fulbright

BLOG:  https://www.jeanniefulbright.com/blog

Favorite blog posts or online articles Jeannie has written

How to Train Your Child's Character - The Charlotte Mason Way!

https://www.jeanniefulbright.com/blog/train-childs-character-charlotte-mason-way

Atmosphere, Discipline, Life

https://www.jeanniefulbright.com/blog/atmosphere-discipline-life


Also, please check out our  SPEAKERS PAGE  to learn more about the other speakers and view their workshop topics and descriptions.

19. Speaker spotlights: Andrew Pudewa, Staci Morgan, and Seann Dikkers

Andrew Pudewa  is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Presenting around the world, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, and spelling with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. He and his beautiful, heroic wife, Robin, homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of nineteen, making their home in Northeastern Oklahoma’s picturesque Green Country.


Andrew Pudewa’s online presence:

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/excellenceinwriting

X: @IEW

IG: @IEW

Blog:  https://iew.com/blog

Favorite blog posts or online articles Andrew has written

However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching

https://iew.com/support/resource/resource-articles/however-imperfectly

The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing

https://iew.com/support/resource/resource-articles/four-deadly-errors-of-teaching-writing


Staci B. Morgan , MSN, RN, and her husband, Brett, have been homeschooling since 2010. She says her real education has come as she homeschools her children, who vary in unique gifts and differences, ranging from academic giftedness, learning disabilities, and medical complexities. With two graduated children moved on to college and only two left to homeschool, Brett and Staci try to slow the hands of time, but to no avail. Staci loves speaking at homeschool conferences near and far, sharing practical help and true hope with homeschooling families, especially those with special learners.


Staci Morgan’s online presence: 

FB: Staci Morgan

X: @StaciBMorgan

IG: @stacibmorgan


Dr. Seann Dikkers is a husband and father of two homeschool graduates, with over thirty years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, professor, pastor, curriculum designer, researcher, and author. His latest book, Play More: A Case for Play , presents a biblical framework for understanding play as a God-designed tool for learning.


A passionate advocate for faith-based education, purposeful play, balanced use of digital media, and individualized learning, Seann currently serves as Executive Director of Portals Education—a K–12 curriculum providing project-based (or “playful”) daily lesson plans designed to empower parent educators.


Seann Dikkers’ online presence: 

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/portalseducation

IG: @portalseducation

Blog:  https://www.portalsedu.com/blog/categories/featured


Favorite articles/blogs Seann has written

Assessment Without Grades

https://www.portalsedu.com/post/assessment-without-grades-a-relational-approach-to-knowing-they-re-learning

20. March speaker vault – Julie Shorey

The MassHOPE website features a  CURATED LIBRARY OF RECORDED WORKSHOPS   from past conventions. Over the years, we have had the privilege of hosting hundreds of inspiring speakers, and we regularly showcase some of their most encouraging presentations in this section. For March, we invite you to listen to an encouraging message by veteran homeschooler Julie Shorey on “doing it alone.”


In this workshop, Julie speaks directly to families whose homeschool journey does not match the “ideal” picture. Drawing from her experience homeschooling eight children — including twelve years as a single mother — Julie offers both heartfelt encouragement and practical wisdom for parents navigating unexpected challenges.


With biblical insight and real-life perspective, she reminds families that God’s grace is sufficient in every season. This session provides hope, reassurance, and tangible strategies for single parents and others carrying the weight of homeschooling in less-than-ideal circumstances, pointing them to faithfulness, perseverance, and the sustaining strength of the Lord.


21. Field trip fun in Grafton

The WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM is located in the Willard family homestead, constructed in the 1700s. Family members made their first clocks in 1766, eventually becoming America's preeminent 19th century clockmakers. There are over 90 Willard clocks exhibited here in the original workshop. BONUS: available on their website are FREE DOWNLOADS for teachers and students on pendulums – “the things that make the clocks tick.”


22. For your encouragement: when homeschooling is hard

Here’s some ENCOURAGEMENT for when the hard days come. (And that is definitely When and not If.)


23. In the news: Beware!

Published in RealClearEducation, THE DEPENDENCY TRAP warns of the dangers of accepting government funding for private education, including homeschooling.


24. Chuckles

For those days when you can only cry or LAUGH .

25. Know someone who doesn’t receive the Messenger?

We share important information about MassHOPE, and other items of interest to homeschooling families. So spread the word! Encourage your friends to sign up now to ensure they receive all this, especially upcoming convention info.  All they need to do to receive it is to send full name and email address to  info@masshope.org Help them stay informed!


Also,  while you’re at it, why don’t you start thinking about volunteering at our next convention? We need you!


26.  Choose “MassHOPE” when purchasing from Christian Book

MassHOPE has been approved for the GiveBack affiliate program at Christian Book and will receive a 4% cashback donation on any orders that are placed with MassHOPE as the beneficiary! Look for a box at checkout that says to find your church (which actually includes Christian schools and 501(c)(3) organizations as well as churches).


27. 2025 convention recordings

Did you miss a session because there were too many great workshops to choose from? Or, sadly, did you miss the entire convention? No problem. Order session recordings individually, or get the whole set. Just click  HERE .


28. Social media triple play

We’re on each of the Big Three: X , Facebook, and Instagram. Our Facebook and Instagram accounts are linked, so you can follow us on Instagram and get some of the same info we post there. Go to our link - https://www.instagram.com/massachusetts_homeschool/  -  and click “Follow.”


29.  Discounts from SchoolhouseTeachers.com

Homeschooling can be challenging.   It can be expensive, time-consuming, and confusing to choose classes and curricula for multiple students. We are writing to tell you that   SchoolhouseTeachers.com   will provide all the courses you need for homeschooling each of your preschool through graduating 12th-grade students at the discounted annual price of $179 (you save $90) .  With hundreds of online courses, lesson plans, quizzes, tests, answer keys, certificates of completion, and streaming videos, your annual  SchoolhouseTeachers.com   membership will ensure you have a full-spectrum, non-Common Core curriculum platform to confidently educate your children at home.


Membership is good for your whole family—including grandparents—no matter how many children you have. Because everything is included online, there is no need to buy textbooks. PLUS, there are no per class, no per child, nor any other hidden fees. You can also generate quarterly report cards for each student and access help with transcript creation for your high schoolers.


SchoolhouseTeachers.com contains nearly every subject imaginable—art history, drawing, computer technology, foreign languages, history, language arts, math, music, science, and loads of electives. Let your kids help pick out their own courses!


30. MassHOPE Facebook groups

Did you know that MassHOPE has two private Facebook groups in addition to its main Facebook page? If you would like to join the MassHOPE Massachusetts Homeschool Discussion and Support Group (described in Item #32) or the MassHOPE Massachusetts Homeschool Marketplace and UCS group, or if you invite anyone to join these groups, please note that there are questions you will need to answer in order to be approved. If you don't get approved soon after your request to join, perhaps you didn't answer the required questions.


31. MassHOPE advertising opportunities

MassHOPE has a variety of advertising options available at reasonable rates in several media paths – MassHOPE website, dedicated email, Facebook, MassHOPE Messenger. If interested, please send an email to advertising@masshope.org. All ads are subject to availability and space. MassHOPE reserves the right to accept or reject ads as we must apportion limited space and evaluate relevance to our audience.


32. MassHOPE Facebook discussion group

Connect with us on Facebook at  MassHOPE Massachusetts Homeschool Discussion and Support Group . This group provides support and encouragement for homeschoolers pursuing privately-funded, parent-led home education. Its purpose is to encourage and equip homeschool parents to disciple and educate their children for the Lord, and to connect families within our state to give them opportunities to gather together for educational and recreational experiences.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MassHOPEDiscussion/


33.   The MassHOPE Educator ID Card

Educator IDs are available for benefits such as potential discounts at retailers. Order them from our website   HERE .


34. Your news items wanted

Do you know of an event or activity in or near Massachusetts that would edify or interest the homeschool community? Email Anne Smith at  volunteer@masshope.org   and we will review it for possible inclusion in the MassHOPE Messenger.


35. Remember to "Like" MassHOPE on Facebook

"Like" MassHOPE's  FACEBOOK PAGEYou'll be encouraged in your homeschooling journey and will receive all updates for upcoming events.


36. Are you on our mailing lists?

If you are receiving this e-newsletter, you are on our email list! May we also add you to our “snail mail” list to receive occasional information via the U.S. Postal Service? If Yes, please send your full name and complete mailing address to  newsletter@masshope.org .


37. How to homeschool legally in Massachusetts 

This video features Michael Donnelly, formerly HSLDA's designated counsel for Massachusetts:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmELLON4OFI&list=PLe7Gz-9V5xsWzxwNhyZUNrdz0K-tbkz9a&index=21 .   The link referenced for further Massachusetts-specific articles is   https://hslda.org/legal/massachusetts .


38. Special education resources

Here are two valuable resources for homeschooling parents of special needs children.  FREE DOWNLOADS  provides IEP templates, therapy resources, a Getting Started guide, and more.  EMPOWERING HOMESCHOOL CONVERSATIONS , which covers a wide range of issues.


39. Videos and webinars from HSLDA

T hree-part video series on getting started:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVOzkYx2vcA&list=PLe7Gz-9V5xsWAtvLTz1gA1CYyPLBBe-Ke .

How to Start Homeschooling with Special Needs https://hslda.org/teaching-my-kids/special-needs .

And many, many more https://hslda.org/community/webinars .


40. Get started homeschooling in Massachusetts  Check out this MassHOPE site for   getting started .


Follow us on Instagram: massachusetts_homeschool

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