 |
What is MTHEA?
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association (MTHEA) provides local support to home school families through instructive and motivational conferences and seminars, and co-ordination of local support groups, sports teams, teen activities and an MTHEA graduation ceremony.
Through MTHEA, you can obtain assistance understanding the law; finding home educators near you; informing you of area meetings, curriculum fairs, and conferences; letting you know of church related schools available. MTHEA also publishes a monthly newsletter and provides an opportunity for an annual yearbook.
BENEFITS of joining MTHEA
- Membership in Tennessee Home Education Association (THEA) is included with your membership in MTHEA. Approximately 30% of our dues goes to support our state organization, which is responsible for monitoring legislation at the state level. THEA also has a strong working relationship with HSLDA to keep us informed about legislation at the federal level. This work of THEA is very important in protecting our freedoms.
- Jonathan’s Arrow is our monthly magazine filled with news about upcoming events in “Around Town,” curricula reviews, inspirational and motivational articles for parents and legislative updates.
- Discount to the annual MTHEA Curriculum Fair
- Special conferences and speakers - timely information on other educational and motivational programs throughout the year.
- Homeschool consultations - helpful advice and direction for new or established homeschool families; just e-mail us at or call (615) 477-6917.
- Blessing others! - your membership helps us provide support to many in outlying areas.
- Networking - learning about other support groups and activities in which you may participate.
- Faster notification for E-mail ALERTS for time-sensitive legislative votes and other information plus current homeschool information.
- Access to the "Members-Only" section of our website.
- 15% discount on Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) membership.
- MTHEA Handbook - this is a valuable resource which includes checklists for getting started, local support group telephone numbers and a wealth of related information.
- MTHEA events and opportunities such as the Teen Banquet, Graduation, Annual Yearbook and more.
- MTHEA Membership card to use for "teacher" discounts at bookstores and businesses.
- 10% discount on print-ads in our monthly newsletter, Jonathan's Arrow.
MTHEA is staffed by volunteer board members, who receive no compensation for their work.
MTHEA Membership
Cost: $ 35.00 per year
(Includes 11 issues of Jonathan’s Arrow and all the previously mentioned benefits.)
