Chattin' With CHAP
készítő: The Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
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CWC324: Q&A Day! Behaviors, Counting Hours, the GED, Exemptions…
CWC324: Q&A Day! Behaviors, Counting Hours, the GED, Exemptions…
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Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.
Find valuable resources at www.chaponline.com
PA Homeschool law: www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org
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- CWC324: Q&A Day! Behaviors, Counting Hours, the GED, Exemptions, Evaluator Qualifications, and More! · 27 perc · 8. évad 324. epizódJoin Ginger as she answers your homeschooling questions. CHAP is here to listen and help, and today's episode touches on everything from sports leagues to counting hours/days to…
- RRR98: Raising Kids Who Want to Come Home for Thanksgiving with Audra Harrison · 29 perc · 3. évad 98. epizódWhat matters most in my homeschooling? What is my "why?" If you've ever gotten lost in the depth of these questions, this episode is for you! Join Ro as she interviews Audra…
- CWC323: Smart Is Not What You Think It Is · 28 perc · 8. évad 323. epizódWhat do you think of when you think of a smart person? What qualifies someone to be smart? Is it the bookish person who is really good at "school"? Is it the nerdy guy who knows…
- CU02: Where Do Our Rights Come From? with Representative Tom Jones · 16 perc · 1. évad 2. epizódWondering about how to engage in politics without compromising your faith? Want to instill the God-honoring truths of America's founding within your children? Today's discussion…
- RRR97: The Joy of Unconventional Learning · 20 perc · 3. évad 97. epizódIn this episode, Ro celebrates the creativity and excitement of unconventional learning experiences. From road trips to baking lessons, buying items, budgeting, debates, and even…
- CWC322: Fathers Are Essential with Stephen LaSpina · 36 perc · 8. évad 322. epizódToday Ginger chats with CHAP's very own magazine editor and eNews curator, Stephen LaSpina about the absolute necessity of fathers in homeschooling. It's more than an education…
- CU01: Wisdom for Marriage and Homeschooling with Dr. Roger and Jan Smith · 13 perc · 1. évad 1. epizódJoin CHAP's own Stephen LaSpina as he speaks with Dr. Roger and Jan Smith on the inaugural episode of CHAP Unscripted! This short conversation offers so much wisdom on marriage…
- RRR96: Standardized Test Prep and Debt-Free College Opportunities with Jean Burk · 35 perc · 3. évad 96. epizódStandardized testing is often a source of anxiety and confusion. It doesn't have to be that way! Join Ro as she interviews Jean Burk of College Prep Genius in a conversation that…
- CWC321: Treasuring Memories While Training for the Future · 16 perc · 8. évad 321. epizódMemories bring joy to our hearts, a smile to our faces, and sometimes a tear to our eyes. Join Ginger and Sara as they chat about some of their homeschool memories, but also…
- RRR95: Homeschooling Wisdom with Joyce Burges · 41 perc · 3. évad 95. epizódToday Ro sits down with homeschool veteran Joyce Burges, author of Teach Me How to Teach My Child and co-founder of National Black Home Educators. You won't want to miss the…
- CWC320: Retaining Freedom through Knowing History: The CHAP Story with Mary Ann Eagleson · 42 perc · 8. évad 320. epizódToday is a special episode! Mary Ann Eagleson, former CHAP board member and friend and mentor to Ginger is on the show. Together they discuss homeschool freedom in the state of…
- RRR94: Thinking Carefully about Educational Savings Accounts · 15 perc · 3. évad 94. epizódEducational Savings Accounts (ESAs), school vouchers, tax credits—if you've heard these terms tossed around but aren't quite sure what they mean for your family, you're not…
- CWC319: Reviewing PA Homeschool Law Paperwork Requirements · 24 perc · 8. évad 319. epizódToday is law review day! Tune in for an explanation about all the homeschool law paperwork. Ginger covers it all: affidavits, unsworn declarations, objectives…
- RRR93: Finding a Balance with HSLDA's Ralph Rodriguez · 35 perc · 3. évad 93. epizódFor many homeschooling parents, some of the hardest decisions aren’t about curriculum—they’re about calling. How do you balance preparing your children for college, careers…
- CWC318: A Healthy Approach to AI with Nancy Manos · 38 perc · 8. évad 318. epizódAI is everywhere. You can't avoid it. Many of us are using it and don't even realize it. And it's not going to go away. How do we approach AI in our everyday living? In…
- RRR92: Latin - Dead Language or Living Foundation? · 9 perc · 3. évad 84. epizódIs Latin really worth your time—or is it an outdated subject with little practical value in today’s world? In this episode, Ro takes an honest look at one of the most debated…
- CWC 317: Law Low-Down: Withdrawal from Public School, Moving, and Private Tutor · 23 perc · 8. évad 317. epizódGet the Law Low-down: Withdrawing from public school, relocating to a new district, & understanding the private tutor law plus reminders about graduation and planning for senior…
- RRR91: A Conversation about Homeschool Freedom with Zan Tyler · 42 perc · 3. évad 91. epizódAs America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the conversation around freedom, education, and parental rights has never been more important. In this powerful episode, Zan Tyler…
- CWC316: Standing Up for Freedom with Joyelle Stoltzfus · 50 perc · 8. évad 316. epizódPart of being a citizen is understanding your role and fulfilling it. Today, Ginger chats with Joyelle Stoltzfus, wife and mother in one of the families that filed a lawsuit…
- RRR90: Standing Up for Liberty with Hal Shurtleff · 46 perc · 3. évad 90. epizód“Our Constitution was not designed to erase religion from American life; it was designed to ensure ‘respect and tolerance.’” – Justice Gorsuch, Concurring Opinion in Shurtleff v…
- CWC315: Pennsylvania is the Keystone with Representative Tom Jones · 47 perc · 8. évad 315. epizódToday Ginger chats with Rep. Tom Jones about Pennsylvania and how we can preserve the vital and important Keystone state. Their conversation meanders all around, encompassing…
- RRR89: Mandarin Minds: Building Bilingual Brilliance with Rudi Laoshi · 28 perc · 3. évad 89. epizódJoin this energetic conversation as Ro and former homeschooler and Mandarin teacher Rudi Laoshi explore the benefits of learning Mandarin. We’ll unpack why it matters, how it…
- RRR88: CHAP Convention Wrap Up with Ginger and Ro · 43 perc · 3. évad 88. epizódJoin Ginger & Ro as they unpack everything from this year's homeschool convention! From inspiring keynote sessions and meaningful conversations with fellow homeschool families to…
- CWC314: Summertime Deadlines and Reminders! · 28 perc · 8. évad 314. epizódJoin Ginger as she reviews summertime deadlines for end-of-year evaluation paperwork and new school year filing. You don't want to miss these important insights as you wrap up…
- CWC313: Rejoicing in Hope through Scary and Difficult Seasons with Sara Madden · 30 perc · 8. évad 313. epizódToday Ginger and Sara reflect on Romans 12:12, this year's convention theme. Life is full of opportunities to Rejoice in Hope, Be Patient in Affliction, and Persistent in Prayer…
- Convention Corner 2026: Convention Is One Week Away! · 3 percJoin Sara as she brings you the last Convention Corner 2026. We are ONE WEEK AWAY from Convention and feeling excited! Check out these last minute reminders about the Used…
- RRR87: Thrift Schooling with Heather Vogler · 34 perc · 3. évad 87. epizódWhat is thrift schooling? What about homesteading? Join Ro as she talks to Heather Vogler, a thrift schooling homesteading mom with a heart for sharing her experiences and…
- Convention Corner 2026: Important Reminders! · 8 percJoin Sara as she brings you Convention Corner 2026 episode #9! Convention is almost here, and in this episode Sara shares important reminders. Check it out and get excited about…
- Convention Corner 2026: Used Curriculum Sale · 8 percToday's convention corner is all about the Used Curriculum Sale! This is one of the most popular parts of the CHAP convention each year. Tune in for information on how to be a…
- CWC312: The Treasure of Time with Family with Roger and Jan Smith · 24 perc · 8. évad 312. epizódToday Ginger has chats with special friends from the homeschool leadership community, Dr. Roger and Jan Smith. Roger and Jan will be speaking at the CHAP convention in June…
- RRR86: Why Every Homeschool Parent Should Attend a Homeschool Convention · 11 perc · 3. évad 86. epizódThinking about attending a homeschool convention but not sure if it’s worth the time, travel, and cost? In this episode, Ro breaks down the real benefits of these gatherings—from…
- Convention Corner 2026: All about the Used Curriculum Sale! · 6 percJoin Sara as she brings you Convention Corner 2026 episode #7! Today's topic is the Used Curriculum Sale. This event is always popular, and Sara explains how you can participate!…
- CWC311: The Passion to Equip Others to Educate Their Children with Christy Faith · 24 perc · 8. évad 311. epizódThe Convention Speakers Series continues! Today Ginger chats with Christy Faith, homeschool mom, educational encourager, and one of this year's CHAP convention keynote speakers!…
- Convention Corner 2026: All You Need to Know about Lunches and Dorms! · 9 percJoin Sara as she brings you the sixth Convention Corner 2026 episode! Today, she explains everything you need to know about lunch options and dorm accommodations at this year's…
- RRR85: Is It Behavior or the Brain? What Every Parent Needs to Know - Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy Zamalis · 34 perc · 3. évad 85. epizódIn today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most nuanced and emotional topics parents face: understanding how children learn, behave, and process the world around them. Many…
- Convention Corner 2026: Updates and the New Leader Track! · 8 percJoin Sara as she brings you the fifth Convention Corner 2026 episode! Today, she reviews key deadlines and introduces the new Co-Op/Support Group Leader Track at this year's CHAP…
- CWC310: All About the ASVAB - It's Not Just for Those Interested in the Military with Natalie Mack · 26 perc · 8. évad 309. epizódToday is all about the ASVAB! What is the ASVAB, you say? It is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Joining Ginger is Natalie Mack, homeschool mom, former military…
- Convention Corner 2026: All About the Scholarship and Teen Track! · 9 percJoin Sara as she brings you the fourth Convention Corner 2026 episode! Today, she discusses the Leigh A. Genasevich Memorial Scholarship and the special opportunities for teens…
- Legislative Special Edition: CHAPitol Day 2026 in Harrisburg - Beware of Overreach · 6 percJoin Alicia and Ginger, along with Will Estrada of HSLDA, as they celebrate CHAPitol Day 2026 and share important reminders regarding homeschooling rights and the upcoming…
- Convention Corner 2026: The ASVAB CEP is coming to CHAP! · 14 perc🎉🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉🎉 CHAP is bringing the ASVAB CEP Test to Convention!!! June 11th @ Elizabethtown College This is a free event open to all 15-24 year olds!! To register, go…
- CWC309: The Treasure of Family with Abraham Hamilton III · 18 perc · 8. évad 310. epizódJoin Ginger for another Convention Speakers episode! Today she chats with Abraham Hamilton III, Saturday's keynote speaker. Abraham is passionate about family discipleship and…
- Convention Corner 2026: Graduation! · 7 percHere is another installment of helpful videos about the 2026 CHAP Convention! Today's topic is Graduation. Tune in every Thursday from now until the convention for more…
- RRR83: Freedom or Funding - The Homeschool Crossroads Regarding Education Savings Accounts · 10 perc · 3. évad 83. epizódIn this episode, we take a thoughtful look at the evolving landscape of homeschool freedom—how it was built, what’s changing, and why it matters now more than ever. From the…
- CWC308: How to Find an Evaluator · 3 perc · 8. évad 308. epizódHave you connected with an evaluator yet? Better hurry! Evaluator schedules fill up quickly, so you need to reserve your spot. How do you choose an evaluator, you ask? Ginger and…
- Convention Corner 2026: Important Announcements for the Big Weekend! · 6 percThis is the first installment of helpful videos about the 2026 CHAP Convention! Tune in every Thursday from now until the convention for more informational shorts regarding all…
- RRR82: Nurturing Life Long Learners with Justin McGeary · 41 perc · 3. évad 82. epizódHave you been wondering how to curate an environment for life long learners? Wondering how to center homeschooling on a biblical worldview? In this episode, Ro chats with Justin…
- CWC307: How to Prepare for Evaluations · 3 perc · 8. évad 307. epizódEvaluation season is quickly approaching! Today Alicia and Ginger chat about how to prepare for your annual evaluation. It's short, sweet, and sure to put your mind at ease! Got…
- CWC306: Knock, Knock, Who's There - Your Fourth Amendment Rights with Will Estrada · 35 perc · 8. évad 306. epizódLast year, the homeschool community in the ELANCO school district fought back against the district's overreach - and won! Part of the events in this case included a visit to the…
- RRR81: Homeschooling the Heart with Brooke Wayne · 32 perc · 3. évad 81. epizódIn this week’s episode, Ro and Brook Wayne talk about when education begins in the home and in the heart. Homeschooling is more than curriculum—it’s heartschooling. A reminder…
- CWC305: Springtime Reminders - Joining Groups, Testing, Evaluations, Dual Enrollment, and Graduation · 20 perc · 8. évad 305. epizódThe year keeps on rolling along! It's time to be reminded about all the things that need to happen in the springtime. Listen in as Ginger briefly touches on searching for and…
