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Welcome to WHO!
The Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) is a statewide, non-profit membership organization. Its mission is to serve the diverse interests of home-based education in Washington State. WHO is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and non discriminating in its views of homeschooling and participation in its activities.
New To Homeschooling?
Just starting with homeschooling and need some help? The links below are just a few that will get you started:
WHO Capitol Connections - 2010
Our Capitol Connections have been such a big hit that they are now all full. Check back next year in Nov/Dec for the 2011 tours.
Janice Hedin Scholarship
A 2010 College Scholarship Opportunity for Washington Homeschoolers
Washington Homeschool Organization is pleased to provide the
Janice M. Hedin College Scholarship for independent Washington State Homeschoolers.
This scholarship competition is perfect for your family. Details can be found here.
WHO Convention & Curriculum Exhibit - June 18 & 19, 2010
Cofirmed Speakers so far are, John Taylor Gatto, Catherine Levison, Scott Flansburg-"The Human Calculator", Diana Waring, Patrick Nurre, Jim Weiss, Elliott Neff. Details can be found on our Speaker Page.
The exhibitor list continues to grow. Check out the latest additions by going to the Exhibitor List.
Keep checking the convention pages for updates!
Check out the WHO Convention Blog
http://whoconventionblog.wordpress.com/
Statement of Unity Regarding the Washington Home-Based Instruction Law
and Public School Alternative Learning Experience Programs
Click here to read statement or to add your group's name to the list of supporters.
Stay Informed!
Looking for ways to stay informed? Here are a few:
Yahoo Groups: WHOforHomeschooling Announcement list
Yahoo Groups pages devoted to WHO.
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WHO is committed to making sure that parents interested in homeschooling get accurate and up-to-date information on the homeschooling law, local support, resources, and services. Benefits include:
- WHO's News, WHO's bimonthly electronic publication
- Free admission to one annual curriculum event
- Discounted registration for the graduation ceremony if graduating
- Voting privileges for board elections
- And many more benefits!
Check out the WHO Membership page for more information, or to sign up! |
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Interested in advertising in our email newsletter, WHO's News, that reaches more than 700 families? Click here for more information.
For information on advertising in our Marketplace area of our website, click here. |
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Bonneville Dam to host the Great Electrifying Event
Feb. 20, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Washington Shore Visitor Center.
WHO Capitol Connections - 2010
Wednesday, January 13th Full
Wednesday, February 3rd Full
Wednesday, March 3rd Full
Check back in Nov/Dec for the 2011 tours.
Washington State University's annual problem-solving competition.
More than $100,000 in cash will be awarded to high school students and their schools in Imagine Tomorrow.
Deadline to Register March 1, 2010
Janice M. Hedin
Scholarship - 2010
Deadline is March 10, 2010
Application can be found here.
Young Naturalist Awards 2010
Deadline for research essays:
March 1, 2010
Winners receive:
cash awards, expense-paid trips to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and
publication of winning essays on our website
Professional Photographers of Washington's $2000 Photography Scholarship
Deadline March 20th
WHO Sponsored Homeschooling the High Schooler Seminar by Janice Hedin
March 22nd, 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Maritime Event Center
Free Fieldtrip Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Options for Home Schooling Youth 16 and Over – Read to Young Children
2010 WHO Convention & Curriculum Exhibit
June 18 & 19, 2010
Check out other great opportunities on our Events page. |
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