The articles listed below are intended to provide information, promote leadership skills, and encourage support group leaders across Texas. Thank you for your service to home school families.
How the Texas Legislature Addressed Pods and Homeschool Co-ops
By Jayla Ward Although the legislative year seemed to get off to a slow start, THSC quickly found that the 87th legislative session was the most successful one yet for homeschool families. Not only did the UIL Equal Access Bill (HB 547) pass both legislative chambers and go to the Governor’s desk, but so did SB 1955, the Learning Pod Protection Act which THSC supported. Texas saw many public, private, and governmental operations come to ...
Four-Year-Old Traumatized by Illegal CPS Removal (Update on Drake Pardo)
After five days of forced and illegal separation from their four-year-old son Drake, Ashley and Daniel Pardo were given the chance to meet with him briefly during a visit on Tuesday. Drake, a medically fragile, special-needs child, was elated to see his parents and asked repeatedly if he was allowed to go home with them. His parents were forced to explain to him that this would not be possible. In a heartbreaking display, Drake spent about ...
How to Resolve Conflict in a Group
How should you, as a home school group leader, resolve conflict in a group? Here are several helpful tips for being a peacemaker.
28 Fall Homeschool Co-op Class Subjects (Need Ideas?)
Do you have willing teachers who just need some ideas to get started on the next favorite class for the semester?
What are Homeschool Support Groups?
Homeschool support groups are there to provide you with encouragement and resources. Here are a few types of groups and how you can start your own...
2018 South Texas Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Belinda LeBlanc (2018 South Texas Leader of the Year) By: Valerie Bolieu and Belinda LeBlanc I am pleased to announce the 2018 South Texas Leader of the Year: Belinda LeBlanc! THSC received many nominations for Belinda LeBlanc, leader of the FAITH Association of Homeschoolers in Clear Lake, Texas. The FAITH members shared many stories about Belinda’s kindness and leadership skills, especially after Hurricane Harvey, how she goes above and beyond to help others. It ...