Start your Convention Experience with an afternoon at the Arabian Night’s Show

This year the FPEA has arranged an afternoon of education and entertainment at the Arabian Nights.  On Wednesday May 23rd the fun begins from 4pm- 6pm with an educational event highlighting the inner workings of caring and … read more

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Announcing: The FPEA Arabian Nights Educational Event!

 Start your Convention Experience with an afternoon at the Arabian Night’s Show

This year the FPEA has arranged an afternoon of education and entertainment at the Arabian Nights.  On Wednesday May 23rd the fun begins from 4pm- 6pm with an educational event highlighting the inner workings of caring and … read more

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Educational Methods: Classical

Choices! They’re everywhere.  Seems like I can’t even go to the grocery store and buy peanut butter without having to weed through 25 brands!  Jiff, Skippy, Peter Pan, Publix brand, Great Value, Smuckers…

Then which kind?  Organic, no-sugar, crunchy, smooth, super-crunchy, natural – it’s enough to make me give up … read more

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Top Ten Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Your Visit to Gaylord Palms Resort: Wreckers

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Grab a burger and catch the best in sports and other entertainment programming at Wreckers Sports Bar! The Key West-inspired watering hole serves up the best views at Gaylord Palms! Dine on creative sports bar fare while overlooking the posh, palm-lined waters of the chic South Beach Pool. Plus, … read more

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Florida HB 859: Your Homeschool Freedom Is Under Attack

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED

Florida HB 859: Your Homeschool Freedom Is Under Attack

February 23, 2012

Your freedom to homeschool is affected by Florida House Bill 859! Representatives with the FPEA and the Home Education Foundation have been meeting with key legislators to ask for the removal of the provision in … read more

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Dual Enrollment

You expect me to keep up with records from another school?  Surely you jest!

Technically, dual enrollment is when a student is attending more than one school at the same time.  Your child could be attending the gifted program at your local school, or attending music classes at the high … read more

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Convention Celebration Event

The 2012 FPEA Homeschool Convention marks the 25th year of one of the premier homeschool events in the nation. We would love to have you join us on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. for a special celebration of our silver anniversary. It will begin with a reception featuring an … read more

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Educational Methods: Traditional Curriculum

A traditional education isn’t only available in a centuries-old, brick-and-mortar edifice.  While several approaches to homeschooling exist, one of the easiest – and often most successful – for families to implement, is a traditional course of home instruction.

Traditional homeschool programs focus on the three R’s – reading, writing and … read more

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Educational Methods: Overview

Veteran homeschoolers say that one of their most commonly asked questions is “Where do you get your materials?”  For many, choosing curriculum can be overwhelming at first.  However, wading through the myriad of supplies available to home educators is not nearly as daunting as it might seem.  Most, if not … read more

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FPEA Legislative Committee Update for February 20, 2012

Unfortunately, SB 1704 was passed with only one negative vote, cast by Bill Montford from the 6th District. This is the bill which mandates the State (in other words, your tax dollars) pay for the creation of a separate athletic association to govern private schools, and spills over into … read more

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Top Ten Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Your Visit to Gaylord Palms Resort: Gator Experience

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Directly following the Key West Fish Feedings, tag along with members of the Bottled Ocean aquatic management staff to Sawgrass Shack, in the Everglades atrium, to participate in Baby Alligator Grunt Feedings. Watch as the little grunts are fed, and if you’re lucky, you may even get to hold … read more