Chattin' With CHAP

Have you ever heard the term "dual enrollment?" What is it? Why is it helpful? How does it affect the home education plan for my children? Listen in to get the answers as Ginger explains what dual enrollment is, how it can be a benefit, and where you can do this thing called dual enrollment. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their...

Today Ginger tackles tons of questions! From cyber school to evaluators to finding homeschool resources to convention. There is so much packed into this episode. If you have questions about convention, listen in - chances are your question will be answered here! For more information about convention, check out our convention website at https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of...

Today, Ginger shares a little vocabulary lesson on three misunderstood words/concepts in the home education community. Listen in to find out why "homeschool", "register",  and "school choice" may cause confusion and delay in your life. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homesc...

What is mentoring? Why should I connect with other moms to support them and be supported by them? How can I possibly add this to my homeschool life? Listen in as Ginger and guest Aliza talk about mentoring and how it can be a major blessing to you and your children. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CH...

It's midwinter. You've got the homeschool blues. Doubts. Concerns. Don't worry homeschool momma - or dad - you're not the only one! Listen in for some encouragement as Ginger shares a message of steadfastness from God's Word. Be steadfast! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homesch...

Love the library? Have a pile of books at your house from the library? Or do you not really love going because you don't know what you're going to encounter? Join Ginger as she discusses how to make your library a place you want to go to again. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Ho...

Today Ginger tackles the past month's write-in questions. Topics vary from testing to graduation, membership to eNews, convention to lobby day. Tune in to hear the answers to the latest homeschool community questions! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pen...

What happens to homeschool when life hits - flood, fire, illness, death? What do you do about the fact that sometimes, there is just no time or energy for homeschool? Should the kids stay home or go to school? Join Ginger as she discusses what to do with your homeschool when life hits. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homesc...

Today we take a look into why it is that so many young adults are leaving the church. What is one of the key elements that plays into this decision? Join Ginger for an important look into what we need to be including in our homeschool practices. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian H...

Today we celebrate success with a PA homeschool robotics club from the Pittsburgh area. Last year, FINS Robotics competed in competitions culminating at a regional competition in Denver, Colorado! In this interview, Ginger chats with the team, learning all about the competition, their club, and what the process was that their group went through to achieve this goal. Listen in to celebrate with us...

Today and Question and Answer Day! Ginger answers your questions from our inbox, contact form, and FB comments! This past month, there were questions about diplomas; how to fill out a resume for a homeschooler; who can post with CHAP on FB, eNews, and our website; and what to do with homeschool when life gets crazy. Join Ginger for some answers! And as always, please feel free to write in and ask...

We all make plans and goals for our kids, whether we're conscious of it or not. How do we respond when our (older) kids start thinking independently of us? What do we do when they make choices that don't line up with what we were planning (secretly or not so) for them? Join Ginger for a discussion on how to walk through this challenge in parenting. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational p...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! The portfolio. What should it contain? What is it? Who sees it? Check  out Ginger and Dee's suggestions for how to compile your child's  porfolio. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encoura...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! The log - what is it? Listen to this really basic and simple explanation of how to fulfill this portion of the PA homeschool law. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homesc...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Testing? I have to do testing? How does that happen? Never fear, Ginger  and Dee are here to ease your testing fears. Tune in for the scoop on  this week's Chattin' with CHAP Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts d...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Momma, are you taking care of yourself? Are you getting rest? You need to be filled before you can pour into others. Check in with Dee as she talks about this all-important topic. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts design...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Today Ginger and Dee explain how the evaluation part of the homeschool law works. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homescho...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Last time Ginger and Dee discussed why to not go it alone on your homeschool journey. This week they continue this conversation with guest  Barb Beideman as they discuss suggestions about getting connected via  groups, be they in per...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Are you going it alone on your homeschool journey? Don't! We all need  support, and homeschoolers are no different. Tune in to hear about how  important it is to get connected with others during this season of life. Chattin' with CHA...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! How do I homeschool a child with learning differences? This is a  challenging question. Tune in as Ginger and Dee offer suggestions about  how to tackle this important job. Recordings from our past conventions - including the ones ab...

Today Ginger visits with Annie Yorty, mother, homeschooler, writer, and encourager. Join the discussion as Ginger and Annie discuss how God has worked in and through her in her journey of raising a child with Down Syndrome. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Today Ginger and Dee discuss how IEPs work with homeschooling. The topic in question starts at 3:13. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Starting at minute 3:38, Ginger and Dee discuss how you go about revoking your child's IEP if you no longer need it. Tune in for helpful info! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! Can I really issue a diploma to my child? Shouldn't it come from a diploma program? Tune in as Ginger and Dee discuss the fact that, yes! You can issue your child a valid high school diploma. Topic starts at 3:45 minutes after previous events...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! This episode picks up where 18 left off as Ginger and Dee discuss what the law really says about high school (secondary) requirements.  Topic discussion starts at 6:15 in the podcast. The first six minutes refer to a convention from a pre...