Yearly Archives: 2010

On behalf of Friends of Domenic Johansson

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While family resources come to an end, the battle for justice rages on

After 15 months of legal battles, the Johanssons have found themselves in dire financial straits. To this point, they’ve not accepted financial help, instead relying upon personal means and savings, as they’ve battled for the return of their only child, Domenic, who is now 9 years old. As you can imagine, such a battle against a government entity having endless resources has taken its toll financially, emotionally and physically on the family. As a result, the Johansson’s resources have come to an end, while the battle for their son rages on.

Help this family by using the Donate button at the top right of Domenic’s blog today. While your donation is not tax deductible, 100% of the funds go directly to the Johansson family. This is a worthy cause, that of restoring family dignity, independence, justice and human rights in Sweden. When justice finally prevails for the Johansson family, the happy consequences will have potential to be felt and enjoyed around the world.

For those just learning of the case: On June 25, 2009, armed police stormed an India bound airliner and forcibly removed then 7 year old Domenic, separating him from his parents. Their crime?  Home schooling.

Read more here: http://friendsofdomenic.blogspot.com/2010/11/donations.html

From the HSLDA e-lert service…

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This Week

  1. Siblings and Best Friends

Best of the Archives

  1. God’s Calling
  2. Right Brained Child
  3. Dads Helping Moms

Thursday, November 4—“Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends”

Tired of the constant bickering but not exactly sure how to put a stop to it? Wondering if there’s hope that one day your children will actually enjoy one other? On Thursday, November 4 @ 9:00 p.m. ET, join Sarah, Stephen, and Grace Mally as they discuss how brothers and sisters can live together in unity. In “Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends,” this brother-sisters trio will share tools that have helped them overcome discord and tension, as well as their conviction that siblings should not just tolerate each other, but should find some of their closest friendships right at home! Register now >>

@home e-vent Archive Library

This week, why not tap into some of the many resources in our archived e-vents? Here are just a few suggestions for speakers you might want to hear:

In “A Passionate Pursuit of Excellence: Preparing for God’s Calling,” Mark Hamby, renowned speaker, family counselor, and president of Lamplighter Publishing, presents a biblical strategy that can help guide you and your children as you seek to live purposefully for God.

HSLDA Special Needs Coordinator Dianne Craft shares advice on how to instruct a child who learns visually in “Teaching the Right Brained Child, Part I” and “Teaching the Right Brained Child, Part II.” Learn how to tap into your child’s strengths in this two-part series.

“APPLES for the Teacher” is a special message from Davis Carman—husband, father, and owner of Apologia Educational Ministries—to homeschool dads. Encouraging fathers to remember the heavy burden their wives carry as moms and teachers, he offers ideas for how to say “thank you” and show support in practical ways.

Find these e-vents and more in our archive library! After locating and purchasing the event that you are interested in, you will be able to access the e-vent through your account and view the recording as many times as you wish for a period of 30 days following your registration.

Don’t miss these exciting e-vents—sign up now to reserve your “seat”! To register >>

If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent team at Athome@hslda.org .

Swedish court ignoring Johansson family

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Swedish court ignoring Johansson family

A Swedish home-schooling family has been trying to get their son back from foster care since he was taken away by authorities more than a year ago, but an attorney for the family believes the courts have turned a deaf ear to their situation.

A judge recently upheld the decision of Swedish social service officials to keep Domenic Johansson in foster care and away from his parents. Mike Donnelly, director of international relations and staff attorney with the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), tells OneNewsNow Domenic’s parents have argued that they are a loving family and that their son should have never been removed from a plane last June as they were preparing to move to India. (See earlier story)

Michael Donnelly“Even if you agree with the social workers, that what they say is true — that Domenic had a few cavities, that he hadn’t been vaccinated according to the Swedish government’s volunteer guidelines [and] that he’d been home schooled — these are not reasons for which you take a child from his parents and keep him for a year-and-a-half,” Donnelly contends.

Read more here:

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1210992

“Mistaken Opportunities Tour” with Don McCabe OCTOBER 2010

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You don’t need to be using AVKO to benefit from hearing Don McCabe.

He is a fantastic speaker, not to be missed!

According to Don McCabe, founder of the internationally renowned AVKO Educational Research Foundation, mistakes ARE opportunities!

As a dyslexic, Don knows this truth better than most. He suffered a number of early setbacks but instead of accepting failure and defeat, he used these as motivation to stubbornly pursue his dream of developing and publishing resources which would really help those with learning difficulties. Don’s story is truly inspirational. With a warm and quirky delivery style, you will be reminded of the importance of the important lessons in education and in life.

If you enjoyed Andrew Pudewa and Terry Small, don’t miss hearing Don while he is in NZ! Don McCabe is brought to you by the Firelight Foundation, a not for profit organisation which aims to light the fire of inspiration for Home Educators.

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CHRISTCHURCH – combined with Resource Fair

Thursday 28th October

10am-3pm (Resource Fair begins at 10am)

Morning tea is provided

11.30am Session One –  Unconventional Success

Don shares honestly and about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man’s refusal to give up on his dream.  This session would be suitable for anybody who enjoys hearing about someone who fought the system and overcame the odds; parents, teenagers or anyone involved in education at any level.

1pm  Session Two –  Literacy: Shattering the Myths

In this session, Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn’t employed in all the schools in this country.  You will be saying, “Oh, I see. That makes sense!” more times than you can imagine during this fascinating session. A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.

Venue: Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

When: Thursday October 28th10:00am – 3:00pm          Lunch approx: 12:15pm -1:00pm (Bring your own)

Price: $10.00 conference sessions and the curriculum fair    $ 5:00 curriculum fair only

Contact: Dot Brown (03) 312-8790 iew@clear.net.nz or Linda Gage 324-3329 gagetribe@xtra.co.nz

This is a joint event, organized by South Island Home Educators and Canterbury Home Educators.

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Please email or post your registration to Tina Frater with names, number attending and payment method.

Address: 37 Lowes Road, Rolleston, Canterbury 7614                     Email: tmfater@slingshot.co.nz

Cheques made out to South Island Home Educators may be sent to Tina or payment made by Internet Banking

Account details:  South Island Home Educators, 03-0674-0157258-00 please put ‘conference’ in the reference box.

Names of those attending (and ages of children):………………………………………………………………………………………..

Older children and teens, who wish to listen to Don’s sessions, may attend free with a parent.

A limited children’s program of games and crèche will be available. Please make your own arrangements if possible.

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AUCKLAND – Informal talk plus Q & A session

Sunday 31st October (only day available)

1-4pm

Mistaken Opportunities Firstly Don shares honestly and about his background: when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia, how this affected him and the story of how he refused to let this define his life. Be shocked, enraged and amused at this inspiring story of one man’s refusal to give up on his dream. Then Don outlines some of his philosophies about learning, especially related to the teaching of reading and spelling. His unconventional approach is so refreshingly simple that you wonder why this method isn’t employed in all the schools in this country.  A must for anyone involved in education at any level but especially suitable those with learning difficulties or teaching those who do.

Be inspired by an international speaker, upskill, view a variety of educational resources and network with other home educators.

Venue:

10/20 Gladstone Road

Parnell

Auckland

http://www.barrycourt.co.nz/location.htm

THE AUCKLAND VENUE HAS STRICTLY LIMITED SEATING SO PLEASE INDICATE YOUR INTEREST ASAP.

Price: $10.00 adult; $5 teen; $35 family

Contact: Erena Fussell (09) 269 3590 or email firelight@learnex.co.nz

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Please email or post your registration to Erena Fussell with names, number attending and payment method.

Address: 50 Walpole Ave, Manurewa, Manukau 2102                      Email: firelight@learnex.co.nz

Cheques made out to The Firelight Foundation Ltd  or payment made by Internet Banking

-Account details:  The Firelight Foundation Ltd, 12-3032-0244986-00 please put ‘Akld AVKO’ in the reference box.

Names of those attending:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

****Sorry but this corporate venue is absolutely unsuitable for children but those 12 and older are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult

These events start just over one week away so don’t be a homeschooler and leave it until the last minute. :- ) Book today!

Any enquiries, please email me off-list – fusfam@learnex.co.nz .

Erena

PS Information about Don McCabe’s AVKO research foundation can be found on his website: www.avko.org or search under “AVKO” on YouTube

PPS The AVKO tour is brought to you by The Firelight Foundation. The Firelight Foundation is the non-profit wing of LearnEX – www.learnex.co.nz

Dayspring has Stationery & Science Supplies

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Stationery & Science Supplies

Dayspring has  Chemistry, Physics and Biology supplies, test tubes & more. Ask to view when you are visiting Dayspring. Please contact them for availability and current prices if there is anything you would like. Post or email an order.

http://manawatuhomeeducators.org/2010/10/stationery-science-supplies/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ManawatuHomeEducators+%28Manawatu+Home+Educators%29