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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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 visit 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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27th Annual Arizona Home Educators' Convention & Curriculum Fair

Registration opens March 15, 2010 for the 27th Annual Arizona Home Educators' Convention & Curriculum Fair. Speaker bios, workshop descriptions, and workshop schedule will be posted soon.

Click here for more information.

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Homeschool Day at the Capitol

March 2 was a great day for homeschoolers at the Capitol! Take a look at the Homeschool Week Proclamation issued by Governor Brewer:   Proclamation (1.5 MB)    Proclamation (68 KB)

Click here to read a review and see some photos from Homeschool Day at the Capitol.

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2010 Senior High Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Calling all Senior High homeschooled students! Plans are underway for the 18th Annual AFHE State Senior High Graduate Recognition Ceremony.

Friday, May 21, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom

REGISTRATION : Registration is now closed.

Click here for information.

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Bashas' Shop & Give Program for AHSF

The AFHE Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the Bashas' Shop and Give fundraiser to augment the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund (AHSF). The Bashas’ Shop & Give program helps us raise funds for the AHSF scholarship fund at absolutely no cost to you! Here is how it works:

1. Link your ‘Thank You’ card to our group ID Number at any checkout station in Bashas’ Grocery store. The group ID number is : 25119
2. Be sure that your Bashas' Thank You card is scanned every time you shop at Bashas’.
3. Bashas’ designates a portion of your purchases back to the scholarship fund at the end of the program.

WHEN: The Bashas' Shop & Give Program runs September 2009 through April 30, 2010.

Click here for more information.

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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!

 

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

• Review of Homeschool Day at the Capitol (3/8/2010)
• Photo Submission for AFHE Publications (2/21/2010)
• Information about registering your opinion on pending AZ bills, A.L.I.S. (2/5/2010)
• 2010 Junior High Graduate Recognition Registration Now Open (12/30/2009)
• AFHE Statement re: Gilbert Public Schools Proposals (12/13/2009)
• Opportunity to advertise in the 2010 Convention Program (12/3/2009)
• 2009 Review: Senior High Graduate Recognition Ceremony (12/3/2009)
• 2009 Review: AFHE Recognizes Junior High Graduates (12/3/2009)
• 2009 Review: Homeschool Night at the Diamondbacks (12/3/2009)
• Exhibitor Registration Packet for 2010 AFHE State Homeschool Convention and Curriculum Fair (11/6/2009)
• Homeschool Day at the Capitol (10/15/2009)
• Support the AFHE Scholarship Fund by shopping at Bashas' (10/15/2009)
• 2010 Scholarship Information and Application posted (10/13/2009)
• 2009 Scholarship Winners posted (10/13/2009)
• 2010 Senior High Graduate Recognition - Registration Now Open (09/30/2009)
• Convention workshop recordings available for purchase through Resounding Voice (08/03/2009)
• Great News in Arizona - Compulsory Bill Fails (02/26/2009)
• Bashas' Shop & Give Program for AHSF (01/14/2009)
• Dr. Brian D. Ray Recipient of the 2009 Dr. Robert Dreyfus Courageous Christian Leadership Award (12/20/2008)
• 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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