Blount Home Education Association (BHEA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, information, and encouragement to homeschooling families in Blount and surrounding counties. We operate solely with the help of many parent volunteers. In addition to an extensive, but optional Enrichment program for all grades (Pre-K to 12), BHEA sponsors various clubs, field trips, high school awards and honors, and other activities throughout the school year to enhance the academic program that each participating family provides at home. We offer a wide array of social events for all ages, as well. Check our calendar at the lefthand menu to get an idea of the types of things our leaders and members organize (keep in mind that some things are kept behind the password for security). We consider it a privilege to serve and support fellow families in their homeschool journey. 

Examples of just some of the benefits of membership include: 

• New homeschooler support (email [email protected])
• High school awards and honors program
• Academic Advancement support for high schoolers and their parents
• Opportunity to apply to serve on Student Council (high school)
• Membership directory
• E-alerts for upcoming events and opportunities
• Membership cards to use for area discounts 
  
• Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) discount (request our group code)
  
• Annual Homeschooling 101 seminar
• Field Day
• Park Days
• Yearbook
• Used Curriculum Fair
• Enrichment program (co-op)
• Mom’s Night Out events
• New Member Brunch
• Topical roundtable discussions for parents
• Kindergarten graduation ceremont
• High School graduation ceremony
• Field trips
• Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts
• American Heritage Girls
• 4-H Clubs
• Dances, including Spring Formal for high schoolers
• Coordinated events for high schoolers
• Coordinated events for middle schoolers
• Facebook groups and website forums
• Science Bowl
• Spelling Bee
• And more!