Speaking Engagement in Littleton Mon 15 Mar

March 12th, 2010

I will be speaking at 7pm this coming Monday evening to the Foothills Homeschool group at the Foothills Bible Church near C-470 & Bowles in Littleton.  If you have a support group and desire me or someone else from CHEC to speak, give us a call and we will do our best to accomodate.  Thanks!

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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Another reason to join HSLDA! — 2 Mar 10

March 2nd, 2010

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We at CHEC have long advocated the Home School Legal Defense Assocation (HSLDA.org).  With a batting record in court that would water any coach’s eyes, they are your first line of human defense against the tyranny of social workers and law enforcement agents who may not fully know or appreciate your rights like the U.S. Constitution 4th Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure without a warrant and/or probable cause.  The cost to join is minimal, especially when you consider you are getting a first rate legal team that stays on the job 24/7.  But, there are many more resources available from them to include the Home School Court Report which keeps you up to date of what is going on with litigation nationwide.  Please pray for Mike Donnelly, our Colorado rep, and all at HSLDA that God will bless their endeavors to protect our freedoms.  And while you are at it, pray for Treon Goossen who vigilantly monitors the Colorado legislative scene.

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“Repellant to everything we believe as Americans”–24 Feb 10

February 24th, 2010

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Many of you were following the case of a persecuted German homeschooling family the last couple of years.  Sadly, persecution continues in Sweden and other European countries, but we’re hopeful that the attack on homeschooling in England may be cooling for now.

Mr. Penn Pfiffner recently forwarded me an article explaining that U.S. immigration court Judge Lawrence O. Burman granted asylum to the German family who fled the tyranny of their country which authorized the “stamping out” of parallel societies like homeschoolers.  This was partly due to the great efforts of the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) and HSLDA.

Thanks be to God that America is still a place people go to escape tyranny.  May it continue by His mercy.

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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Action Needed! HB1295–Tax Credit to Leave Public School

February 20th, 2010

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Folks,

State Senator Lundberg advised us of a bill before the Finance Committee next Wednesday, February 24th, 2010.  This bill would provide a tax credit to those pulling their children out of public school into a home or private school.  This bill does NOT provide tax credits for current home or private schooling, but is a step in that direction.  That is why CHEC is asking all homeschoolers to support this bill.  HSLDA is on top of this one and has contact and other information here.  Time is of the essence to let the Finance Committee know we care.  You do not necessarily need to tell them you are a homeschooler–the bill would generate money for the state of Colorado and is why it is before the Finance Committee.  This is a good example of why you should also attend our annual Day at the Capitol event on April 16th, 2010!

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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Christian churches in Canada fading out: USA next?–15 Feb 2010

February 15th, 2010

This is an interesting article about our neighbors to the north.  Are we next?   Keep teaching your children to fear God and keep His commandments.  Support your local church!

Keep the faith,

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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Speaking Engagement Mon 8 Feb PCHE

February 4th, 2010

I will be speaking to the Parker Christian Home Educators (PCHE) support group–please contact them for more information if you are a part of their group and are interested.  I look forward to getting to know them better as we talk about why we homeschool and discuss the wider vision CHEC endorses.  If you have a support group and desire me or someone else from CHEC to speak, give us a call and we will do our best to accomodate.

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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Special Needs Seminar–20 Feb 10

January 19th, 2010

Are you schooling a child who has special needs or do you know somebody you might assist?  Come to a seminar designed especially for you!  Speakers from various fields will discuss developmental issues, learning disabilities and other pertinent topics.  Details can be found here as well as the registration form to be faxed or mailed to the CHEC office.  Talks include:

Nancy Casterline – CHEC Staff – Encouragement

Highline Vision – Vision Therapy

Tara Lujan – Speech Therapist

Terri Spray – Christian Cottage Schools – Strategies to help it stick

Dianne Craft – Child Diagnostics

Crystal Punch – Dyslexia and the “picture thinker”

The event costs $30 and will last 9am-4pm in Parker.  Hope to see you there!

Mike Chapa

Executive Director

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Upcoming Introductory Seminars

January 11th, 2010

We just held another Introductory Seminar in Parker last Saturday, but have more to come to meet your needs.  The upcoming dates include:

January 16th – Colorado Springs

March 20th – Denver Metro

April 24th – Denver Metro

As more families consider the option of teaching their children at home, it is imperative that a comprehensive introduction to the how, what, why and where of home schooling be available year around. CHEC’s professionally-presented introductory seminar meets this need with valuable training and information, such as…

Things to consider before beginning
Learning styles and teaching styles
Support groups
Record keeping and scheduling
Special needs children
Junior high and high school (curriculum, diplomas, transcripts)
The home school law in Colorado
How to be successful in your home school
Success of home schooling and the philosophy of home schooling
Answers to objections (socialization, etc.)
What to do to avoid burnout

The seminar includes video and overhead presentations, and is conducted by veteran home schoolers.

Each attendee will receive a syllabus with a copy of the homeschool law and other vital information.

There will be an extensive selection of curriculum and academic supplements available for your perusal and purchase, to help you get a good start on your homeschooling journey.

The seminar is priced in such a way as to make it available to everyone. The full session (from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm) costs $30. A spouse or child may come for no additional charge. The Homeschooling Introductory Seminar is crucial for those seriously considering homeschooling. To register for the next seminar, please download the Registration Form and mail with payment to CHEC, 10431 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134.

God bless your 2010!

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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We need your support!

December 30th, 2009

Hello,

As the recession continues, we realize times are tough.  Many of you have or will respond to our end of year donation request and many of you support us financially on a regular basis–thank you very much to all of you!  And thank you to all who volunteer in one way or another for CHEC!

Most of you know that CHEC has never required membership dues other than for our Independent School (which is still a great bargain!).  CHEC will continue to provide vision, new and recurring events, a bookstore/resource center (major online upgrade planned for 2010), an independent school, and advice.  To do all this, we need your financial support, plain and simple.  As the culture continues to degrade around us, we want your children to remain faithful to the teaching of our Lord.  We want to continue to encourage Christian families to obey God and not man.  That is our passion.

You can make a check out to CHEC or donate online here.  I ask you to pray for CHEC to be wise in the stewardship of your donations and in making decisions in 2010 and beyond.  God bless you.

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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Merry Christmas!

December 24th, 2009

On behalf of all of us at Christian Home Educators of Colorado, I want to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!  May God provide all of us the wisdom and discernment for the times we live in to raise our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.  Most of all, may He provide us with love one to another.

Ponder anew, what the Almighty will do.  Marvel at the Incarnation.

Mike Chapa
Executive Director

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