Website/Contact Information:
Vision/Purpose:
The people of Georgia and their government recognize home study, freely practiced in its diverse forms, as a legitimate choice and value it as a positive force for improving the quality of education.
Religious Affiliation:
Non-sectarian
Composition:
Home educators in the State of Georgia
Fees:
$12.00 annual family membership
Application Procedure and Requirements:
Join online at H.E.I.R. of Georgia via PayPal or snail mail.
Membership Benefits:
Members elect board of directors. Members network to participate in GA and national home education issues. Members do all work to maintain website, newsletters, e-groups. Group hosts speakers and events (John Taylor Gatto, Home Education Day at the capitol, etc.), participates in existing events (curriculum fairs, etc.), maintains website disseminating valuable information including listings of support groups, homeschool law, analysis of political climate surrounding home education in GA, etc.
Meetings:
Board meets frequently electronically and twice yearly face-to-face. All board meetings are open to members. Face-to-face members' meetings occur annually.
Mission Statement:
HEIR will further its vision through:
- Providing government agencies and officials timely and accurate information about home study in Georgia
- Disseminating information to the public about Georgia law, government activities, and regulations as they concern home study programs
- Promoting dialog within the homeschooling community, for example through e-mail, its website, and surveys
- Encouraging involvement of homeschoolers in Georgia government by informing them on issues and opportunities
- Working toward fair treatment of home study programs by Georgia government through programs of information and education
- Working to prevent or remove undue legislative, judicial, or regulatory restrictions on Georgia home study programs
- Promoting a positive, well-informed image of home study, for example through presentations, publications, and media activities.
Introduction/Welcome Message:
HEIR is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, volunteer-only organization working to ensure that the people of Georgia and their government recognize home study, freely practiced in its diverse forms, as a legitimate choice and value it as a positive force for improving the quality of education.
