WELCOME TO THE WEB SITE OF
ARIZONA FAMILIES FOR HOME EDUCATION

AFHE is a statewide organization that serves the needs and protects the rights of Arizona's homeschooling families.   AFHE is a non-profit educational corporation directed by a Christian Board.  AFHE membership is open to all homeschooling parents in Arizona.

AFHE is celebrating 26 years of serving Arizona's homeschool families. In 1983, pioneering parents dedicated themselves to the newly-rediscovered old idea of homeschooling. The vision was simple … mothers and fathers teaching their own children with God’s help to preserve and equip a generation. Over 25 years later, that vision is bearing fruit in families all across the state and nation.

AFHE remains firmly committed to promoting parent-led,
family-funded, relationship-based home education.

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Updates on Jessica Hulcy

Longtime homeschool mom, author of KONOS, and national speaker, Jessica Hulcy was involved in a very serious car accident Monday, May 18, 2009. Please pray for her recovery.

The family has set up a CaringBridge page where updates can be read:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jessicahulcy

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New to Homeschooling in Arizona?

If you are new to homeschooling in Arizona, please visit our FAQ page for frequently asked questions about "Getting Started" in home education and the AZ LAW page to familiarize yourself with Arizona's homeschooling laws.

Click here to read the Definition of a Homeschooler.

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Convention Early Registration is Now Closed

The 26th Annual Arizona Home Education Convention and Curriculum Fair will be held Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 17, 2009

CLICK HERE FOR: 2009 Convention Information
CLICK HERE FOR: Convention FAQ's

EXHIBITORS: Homeschool-related exhibitor applications will be accepted through July 6, 2009 and will be considered for participation as long as booth spaces are still available. Go to the Conventions page for more information and to download the exhibitor application.
NOTE: Applications must be RECEIVED by July 6 (not postmarked).

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3rd Annual AFHE Homeschool Night at Chase Field

Saturday, August 29, 2009
1:10 PM Game Time
Chase Field, Phoenix

Click here for details and instructions for ordering tickets. Tickets on sale June 1 through August 7.

NOTE: The original game time was announced as 5:10 PM. It has been changed to 1:10 PM.

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Exposing a Trojan Horse DVD
Excellent resource!  

If you, like us, have a serious concern about the effects of virtual schools and publicly-funded programs for homeschoolers, then you’ll want to get a copy of this DVD.  Government-funded programs for home educators are enticing.  They provide free materials and educational experiences to families.  But what price do parents pay to participate in these programs?

Click here for more information.

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GPA SmartStore
Purchase new curriculum and resources at a discount and support AFHE too!

AFHE has an exciting new opportunity for our members. Through our affiliation with The Alliance (National Alliance of Christian Home Education Leaders), we are able to partner with GPA SmartStore, an e-bookstore that allows members of state homeschool associations to purchase curriculum and resources at a discount. Click on the image below to visit the GPA SmartStore website!

 

 

News & Website Updates
Please visit the NEWS page for the full list of news and updates.

• Convention invited speaker workshop descriptions posted (06/08/2009)
• Convention exhibitor list, workshop schedule, and workshop descriptions posted (06/08/2009)
• Diamondbacks homeschool night tickets on sale June 1 (06/03/2009)
• Convention workshop schedule posted (04/02/2009)
• AFHE "Thank You" Picnic - Prescott - May 30 (04/02/2009)
• Event Review: Homeschooling Trends Seminar (03/09/2009)
• Event Review: State Leadership Conference (03/09/2009)
• Great News in Arizona - Compulsory Bill Fails (02/26/2009)
• Bashas' Shop & Give Program for AHSF (01/14/2009)
• Jr High Graduate Recognition Ceremony Registration Now Open (01/14/2009)
• County links resources page update (1/4/09)
• Dr. Brian D. Ray Recipient of the 2009 Dr. Robert Dreyfus Courageous Christian Leadership Award (12/20/2008)
• 2009 Exhibitor Registration Packet available for download (11/29/2008)
• AFHE Partnering with GPA SmartStore (11/29/2008)
• Study reveals no relationship between state regulation of homeschoolers and their achievement (08/28/08)
• Exposing a Trojan Horse DVDs available for purchase (08/28/08)
• AFHE Tote Bags available for purchase (03/03/08)
• ARTICLE: ASU Science Requirements (05/15/07)
• AFHE Response to Maricopa County Superintendent’s Offer of AIMS Testing (01/25/07)

• For more AFHE news articles, visit www.afhe.org/news.htm

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IMPORTANT: All downloadable documents available on this website are in Adobe PDF format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher installed to view/print these documents. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader, please visit www.adobe.com.

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