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MDHSA offers a variety of publications of interest to all homeschooling families. These publications are available as a pdf or as a hard copy. See order form below.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\nAn Introduction to the Fine Art of Homeschooling<\/em><\/strong><\/span> is especially useful for those who are considering homeschooling. From philosophies of education to curriculum materials, the array of choices can be bewildering but this publication allows for a careful evaluation of each of the options as well as providing the information needed to obtain resources.
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\nThe FREE MDHSA Law Guide<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is a valuable tool for any Pennsylvania homeschooling family. Included in the booklet are all of the schedules and deadlines required by law, the forms and sample letters needed for compliance as well as an explanation of what the law doesn\u2019t<\/strong> require. Also included are the text of the law, sample log sheets, and sample evaluation formats. This booklet can be especially useful if removing a child from a school setting.
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\nAddressing Learning Challenges<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nMany children simply do not fit \u201cthe norm\u201d. Sitting still may be a challenge, reading skills may not have progressed to reading for information, or the child simply cannot hold a pencil and continue to be able to think. These six articles that will help you determine if your child needs help from a professional as well as information and practical advice on how to keep your child learning while you address the reading and writing delays through other avenues.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Diploma Guide<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nAre you looking at a middle school aged child for the coming year? Wondering what you will do to document completion of high school credits? The Diploma Guide can help answer these questions and more. Even if you choose not to participate in a diploma program, the MDHSA Diploma Guide can assist you as you provide for your student\u2019s secondary education (grades 7-12) by providing convenient record keeping forms and a transcript layout, suggested course titles by credit category, and more.<\/p>\n

FREE PDF:<\/span> A History of MDHSA <\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Learn about the early days of the homeschool movement when homeschooling was illegal in Pennsylvania and parents battled to have the right to homeschool their children. MDHSA was formed during these turbulent times and our founding members made many sacrifices to ensure that future homeschoolers would enjoy that freedom.<\/p>\n

PROCESSING TIME FOR PDF ORDERS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PDF Version:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> Please allow up to 48 business hours for PDF booklets to be emailed.\u00a0 *Booklets are emailed to the address that is listed on your PayPal account.*<\/strong><\/p>\n

MDHSA booklets require a PDF reader to view, download, and save. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Download a free PDF reader from Adobe<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0or Nitro<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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**MDHSA Law Guide – Hard Copy ($6.75)<\/td>\nQuantity:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/form>\n

View or Download the MDHSA Law Guide <\/em>for free here<\/span><\/a>.
\n**<\/em><\/strong>New or Renewing MDHSA Members can order ONE hard copy of the Law Guide <\/em>for $1.50 for their own personal use only by using the Printable Publications Order form (link below). Verification of membership is required.<\/em><\/p>\n

PROCESSING TIME FOR HARD COPY ORDERS
\n<\/span><\/strong>Hard Copies:\u00a0 Please allow at least 2 weeks for publications to arrive in the mail.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To order booklets by mail use:<\/span> Printable Publications Order Form<\/a><\/span>
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Please make checks payable to MDHSA and mail order form to:
\n<\/span>MDHSA<\/span><\/strong>
\n 32 West Main Street # 5 <\/span><\/strong>
\n Waynesboro, PA 17268<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MDHSA offers a variety of publications of interest to all homeschooling families. These publications are available as a pdf or as a hard copy. See order form below. An Introduction to the Fine Art of Homeschooling is especially useful for those who are considering homeschooling. From philosophies of education to curriculum materials, the array of … <\/p>\n

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