by OCEANetwork | Mar 2, 2021 | Alerts
We asked you, our homeschooling constituents, to write the Oregon House Education Committee about House Bill 2868. In particular, we expressed concern that the teacher education requirements would apply to homeschoolers, and thatthe bill’s focus on the...
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by OCEANetwork | Feb 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
House Bill 2868 requires those who are teaching students in preparation for college advanced placement tests to have graduate credits in the topic area of the test. ** There has been an update to this alert. Read it here. This specifically includes...
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by OCEANetwork | Feb 12, 2021 | Homeschool Freedom
The 2021 Oregon legislative session is underway and we have an opportunity for you to help preserve homeschool freedoms in Oregon! Your family can help OCEANetwork spot bad bills submitted during the Oregon legislative session. This could even be a great...
by OCEANetwork | Jan 23, 2021 | Encouragement, Getting Started
Have you thought about looking for a homeschool group for your family? They can be a great source of practical help and encouragement during your homeschool journey. Here, we share ideas for how to find one or more Oregon homeschool groups that fit your family’s...
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by OCEANetwork | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each December, OCEANetwork’s Board of Directors sends a letter to share how God is using OCEANetwork to minister to families and what lies ahead in the coming year. Here’s a bit of the 2020 letter. If you didn’t receive the letter...
by OCEANetwork | Dec 8, 2020 | Tips & Tools
Whether it’s by choice or by necessity, you may find yourself needing to homeschool while working from home. While it can be challenging, it can definitely be done successfully! If you find that you need some help with ideas for managing time and duties, here...
by OCEANetwork | Nov 11, 2020 | Tips & Tools
With Oregon’s stunning and diverse locations, there’s a ton of things to do! Which is one reason why Oregon is a great state for homeschoolers. Oregon field trips are a great way to enhance your child’s homeschool education, whether it’s adding...
by OCEANetwork | Oct 19, 2020 | Homeschool Freedom
Every year, there are parents who come up against resistance from the school or the ESD when they withdraw their child from the public school. And every year, the OCEANetwork Freedom Watch Team comes alongside those parents to set things...
by OCEANetwork | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The 2020-21 homeschool year is getting off to a strange start for many homeschoolers this year. We want to be a blessing and encourage you on your homeschooling journey with a free monthly homeschool conference recording! Each year, OCEANetwork hosts the Oregon...
by OCEANetwork | Jul 24, 2020 | Getting Started
Parents just coming out of public school or those who are dealing with special circumstances sometimes ask us if they can have someone else homeschool their children, such as hiring tutors or private teachers for homeschooling. The short answer is “maybe.” By...
