Website/Contact Information:
Vision/Purpose:
We aim to create a vibrant home school community and to increase positive awareness about home education in the community at large by:
- Providing educational activities such as classes, cultural arts excursions, field trips, parent support meetings and our on-line forums.
- Providing social activities, including arts performances, visual arts presentations, seasonal parties, weekly park days and teen outings.
- Supporting families new to home education.
- Fostering a sense of community among those who are involved in home education or who are seeking education alternatives.
Mission Statement:
LEAD is a non-profit, inclusive, secular home school organization providing social and educational opportunities to home educated children of all ages and their families, in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia area.
Religious Affiliation:
Secular
Fees:
Annual dues of $20 per family
Application Procedure and Requirements:
To become a member of LEAD, (and become subscribed to our Yahoo Group) complete a short membership form, sign a LEAD participation form (regarding safety and parent responsibility), our hold-harmless wavier and pay annual dues of $20 per family – all are turned in to our Membership Coordinator. Completing this process is easy. Just follow this link: LEADhomeschool, which will direct you to our Yahoo Group.
Membership Benefits:
- An official LEAD membership card.
- Homeschool support, monthly Mug `n Muffin meetings, personal interactions, and more.
- Invitations to LEAD-only events such as our holiday parties, annual
- "Not Back to School" party, member appreciation lunch.
- Subscription to LEADhomeschool, our online Yahoo! Group/email list
- Early registration for all LEAD classes offered throughout the year.
- Discounted room use fees for all classes offered throughout the year.
- LEAD field trips throughout the year at discounted, group rates.
- The opportunity to meet and make friends with other homeschoolers from around Atlanta and Decatur.
Meetings:
LEAD holds class & co-op days (Tuesday & Thursday) in Decatur, August-May. Monthly parent support meetings are held the fourth Tuesday evening of each month. In addition, other meetings taking place in LEAD include: committee meetings, Board meetings (quarterly) and parents night out (meet ups). See the calendar at our website for meeting times.
Introduction/Welcome Message:
We welcome all families who are homeschooling or those considering home education. Thanks for your interest in LEAD. We look forward to meeting you!
