Homeschooling Workshop

Decatur Highway Church of Christ 1750 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, United States

This workshop is for you!  Join us as we review the basics of homeschooling from establishing your purpose to planning your days. Bring a friend and be encouraged to keep going and remember the foundational pieces we all need for the homeschool journey.

Homeschooling Workshop

Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Lane, Hoover, AL, United States

This workshop is for you!  Join us for discussions and refreshers on the foundational pieces of homeschooling:  purpose, legal facts, methods, curriculum, and daily planning. Visit http://homeschoolingworkshop2015c.eventbrite.com for full details and to RSVP.

Essential Library Open House

Adding Space Storage, Building B 14548 US Highway 280, Chelsea, AL, United States

Stop by our Open House to browse and see all the materials we have for you and your students. Our library is currently housed in an indoor storage space off Hwy. 280 in Chelsea.  Please park behind Building B and enter through the back door. Our librarian will be available to help you find specific materials regarding your particular subject matter. We are more than a literature library, there is curriculum, games, printables.  You have to see it to believe it! (Children are not encouraged to attend.  The space is small and the area is not kid-friendly.)

Homeschool High School Workshop

Chelsea City Hall 11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States

Join us for an informational afternoon covering high school preparation, classes, testing, and college prep! Our school administrator will be available to walk you through any questions about our school reporting and diploma requirements. No admission fees required, but donations are appreciated to cover the printing costs of materials and the time of presenters.

Free

Refresh Homeschool Moms’ Retreat

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

Please save the date for this special retreat! Registration will open on July 16, 2015, at www.refreshhomeschoolretreat.com.

Birmingham Homeschool Fair 2016

Cahaba Grand Conference Center 3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL, United States

We encourage our families to participate and attend this special offering for families in the Birmingham Metro area. Also, encourage your co-ops, tutors, classes, providers to exhibit. Families who would be willing to share their curriculum choices should register for a table in the Curriculum Share portion. Need to sell curriculum? Looking for low cost curriculum options? There is a Used Curriculum Sale available. More information at http://birminghamhomeschoolfair.com

Free

Homeschooling Workshop

Hoover Public Library 200 Municipal Lane, Hoover, AL, United States

Come for encouragement, education, and support!  We will discuss homeschool legalities, methods, curriculum, planning, and survival. CLICK HERE for more information.

Free

School Library Open House

Adding Space Storage, Building B 14548 US Highway 280, Chelsea, AL, United States

We will open up the School Library storage for families to browse through materials available.  Those enrolled for 2016-2017 will be able to check out items for the school year. The library is only available to current Essential families. When coming to the library, please keep children in the car, because we only have a small space and there is still much to be fully organized. Park behind Building B and enter through the back door of Building B for the easiest access. Browse through our online catalog which is available through your Member Page to put items on hold and save some time browsing.

School Library Open House

Adding Space Storage, Building B 14548 US Highway 280, Chelsea, AL, United States

We will open up the School Library storage for families to browse through materials available.  Those enrolled for 2016-2017 will be able to check out items for the school year. The library is only available to current Essential families. When coming to the library, please keep children in the car, because we only have a small space and there is still much to be fully organized. Park behind Building B and enter through the back door of Building B for the easiest access. Browse through our online catalog which is available through your Member Page to put items on hold and save some time browsing.

Essential Orientation Meeting (North)

Decatur Highway Church of Christ 1750 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, United States

Join us for an evening of gathering together as a school community.  This meeting will be primarily informational for parents, and who doesn't enjoy an evening away from the kids? We will discuss Essential's purpose and  how we would like to see our community mature and grow together.  We have big vision for the future! In addition, we will discuss: Extracurricular opportunities Athletics How to access your Member Page Online resources High school details (to be shared at the end, so elementary-only families can scoot out) We hope you will save the date and make plans to join us whether you've been with Essential for a few months or for a few years.