A resource for homeschool
families in Middle Tennessee
The Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA) is a ministry
dedicated to serving home educators in the Middle Tennessee area by providing
a network of support. Our goal is to nurture, educate and motivate families
that home school. We are committed to help protect the right of the parent
to "train up a child in the way they should go."
MTHEA is a part of the Tennessee
Home Education Association
- Jonathan's Arrow is going electronic! - This June
we'll be transitioning to the new electronic
format. Members will receive a June JA in the mail and also an e-mail
with a link to the electronic version. August will be our first all-electronic
issue. Click here to see more.
- New to Tennessee or new to homeschooling? We
can help you find support groups in your area or provide you
with information to help you connect with other homeschoolers. Contact
Bonnie in our office for assistance.
MTHEA
Scholarship Fund
Curriculum Assistance Scholarships for Needy Families. Your donation
will be matched to double the gift you give. Mail your tax-deductible
donation to:
MTHEA
PO Box 147
Old Hickory, TN 37138
Read more about this exciting
opportunity or contact the MTHEA office for more information. Please
note 'MTHEA Scholarship' on the memo of your check.
- Lawmakers Urge Germany to Let Parents Homeschool - 06/15/2009
The Tennessee House of Representatives recently became the second U.S. lawmaking body to urge the German government to lift its onerous restrictions on homeschooling. more...
- Diploma Bill Enacted - 06/04/2009
On June 1, 2009, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen approved legislation requiring all state and local government entities to recognize high school diplomas awarded by homeschools and church-related schools the same as diplomas awarded by public schools. more...
- New Option for Home Instruction - 03/01/2009
The Tennessee Department of Education has decided to recognize enrollment in the distance learning program of an accredited private school as a means of complying with the compulsory attendance law. more...
- School District Seeks Work Samples from Homeschoolers - 01/21/2009
HSLDA recently assisted a member family who had been requested to submit samples of their children’s schoolwork to the local school district for examination. more...
- School District Says Parent Must Be State-Certified Teacher - 09/24/2008
A public school official threatened truancy charges after erroneously informing a parent she had to be a certified teacher in order to homeschool. more...
Now
you can get the latest homeschool news right on the MTHEA website.
Just click on the Google News link for an up-to-date collection of
homeschool-related articles and news items from newspapers and other
news sources around the world. Click here...
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MTHEA serves the following Tennessee homeschool communities:
Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County, Coffee County,
Davidson County, Dekalb County, Dickson County, Franklin County, Giles County,
Hickman County, Houston County, Humphreys County, Jackson County, Lawrence
County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Macon County, Marshall County, Maury
County, Montgomery County, Moore County, Overton County, Perry County, Robertson
County, Rutherford County, Smith County, Sumner County, Stewart County, Trousdale
County, Wayne County, White County, Williamson County and Wilson County