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Welcome to BHEA! We are so glad you found us! Please take a look at the following before requesting membership to be sure that we are the right group for you.

BHEA is a non-profit Christian organization started by homeschooling families for homeschooling families in 1987 to encourage successful home education. The organization, which is solely operated by member parents, provides support, information and encouragement to over 475 homeschooling families in Blount and surrounding counties. BHEA sponsors many activities throughout the school year to enhance the educational program that each participating family provides at home.

The purpose and mission of BHEA is to support homeschooling families in Blount and surrounding counties in a way that benefits the whole family. BHEA provides opportunities for homeschooling families to learn from each other. One of the greatest benefits of a homeschool support group is the information that you can share with fellow homeschooling families, from field trip suggestions to curriculum reviews. BHEA also strives to reach out to families and minister to them when they are in need. Making the decision to homeschool can be intimidating, and BHEA is here to help you and your family adjust to the changes.

Since BHEA is an all-volunteer organization, the contributions of member time and talents are vital to its success. We ask that each member family volunteer in some capacity. Bonus: Volunteering is the best way to get to know other members.

We are a Christian organization and welcome ALL homeschooling families regardless of religion to join us on this journey. We pray that you will find encouragement and blessings through your membership.

We DO require that every member family has at least one child who is legally registered to homeschool, pursuant to Tennessee law. Learn more here.

We look forward to meeting you!

All members are responsible for reading and adhering to BHEA policies as defined in the BHEA Handbook. Please download a copy to read and keep as a reference for when you have questions about how things work.

Still not sure? Here is a list of BHEA benefits available to member families.

Annual Family Membership Fee

Our Family Membership Fee is $25 for the 2020-2021 academic year. This covers your household* from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, regardless of your joining date. This fee is not prorated and is non-refundable.

* Extended family members living in a different household must join separately.

Tips for completing the Application for Membership:

1. Secondary Name: Please use this for your co-parent or a grandparent who may be likely to attend BHEA events with you or your child. You may also leave this blank.

2. Additional Email Address: Please use this for additional parental emails, not students. It is for BHEA adult communication.

3. Alumni only or Instructor only: Selecting the "Aumni" box means you have or your child has graduated from BHEA while a member in good standing. Selecting the "Instructor" box in this context means you are NOT currently homeschooling ANY children, but are a preapproved Enrichment instructor. When you get to the yellow section to enter child data, click on the red "X" in the right corner. This will make all of the child data fields disappear.

4. The Membership Directory is only visible to our logged-in members: We encourage you to include your family in the Directory. This is not public to anyone outside of BHEA, but is a wonderful tool for building community!

5. Forum emails: Our Forums are a great place to communicate within our membership, to receive information about various points of interest. (You will be given the option to choose which forums you wish to receive notifications from.)

6. Sections: Please select all that apply to your family. Checking the appropriate section(s) allows for customized communication from us, so that you only receive information that is relevant to you.

Please make note of the user name and password you will create below. These will become your permanent login credentials.

**Safari browser users, you may want to switch to Chrome or Firefox browser. The website forms, such as the joining form, are not supported by Safari and work best with Chrome or Firefox. If you continue to have a problem with the forms, please email webmaster@bhea.net for assistance.

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Primary Last Name Primary First Name Primary Email Username Password Confirm Password Secondary Last Name Secondary First Name Secondary Email If Secondary Email is entered above, should it also receive weekly email and forum notifications, etc.? Yes No Address City County State/Country

For United States and Canada

For Other Countries State/Province Country

Zip/Postal Code Timezone Phone Phone 2 Children

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Show Child Info to Other Families Section(s) PreK
Kindergarten
K-2nd grade
3rd-5th grade
6th-8th grade
High School
Junior/ 11th grader
12th grade/senior
Teen (13 and up)
Alumni
Year you Started Homeschooling Privacy: Include my family information in the membership on-line directory? Yes No

Forum Emails:

Would you like to receive forum notifications via email (not just the ones you create)? Yes No

Many Emails: Would you like to receive notifications IMMEDIATELY? Yes No

Delivery Type Whole Thread New Part Only

Daily Digest: Would you like to receive notifications ONCE A DAY? Yes No

Select which forum categories you would like to be notified about: General
Curriculum Questions
Homeschooling with Special Needs
Homeschooling High School
Ministry
What's Happening Around Town?
Field Trips

Classifieds - Many Emails: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications IMMEDIATELY via email: Yes No Classifieds - Daily Digest: Would you like to receive ALL classified notifications ONCE A DAY via email? Yes No

Additional Questions:

1. BHEA is a volunteer organization without paid positions. As members, we each have an obligation to help when it is needed and to serve with a glad heart. We ask that all member families serve in some capacity. If you are not sure of the needs we have, please do not hesitate to ask a board or Enrichment Team member.

Please share with us your special gifts and talents so that we can help you find the right fit. It may be your educational background, work history, a unique experience, or a passion which you would love to share with students or other parents. 2. Please check any areas that you have an interest in serving or leading:
(1 required) Anywhere you can use me
Moms' Night Out Events
Activities (such as field trips, park day)
Teen Events (such as game night, dances)
Service Opportunities (such as food banks)
Field Day
Photographer for special events
Enrichment Instructor (1 yr required)
Ministry (organize meals, outreach)
Board of Directors (3 yr. membership minimum)
Not sure right now
Enrichment Team (2 yr. membership minimum)
Enrichment instructor only
Alumni only
Communications (social media, e-alerts, etc.)
Website management
Bookkeeping/Treasurer
3. How many years have you been a member of BHEA? This is my first year.
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10+ years
4. I have read and agree to observe all of BHEA's rules and regulations as stated in the handbook.
(1 required) I agree.
5. I understand that BHEA may use students' images on their public site (website, Facebook, etc.) and in the BHEA Yearbook.
(1 required) I agree
Teacher only
Alumni only
6. By choosing to homeschool, I understand that I am responsible for my child's education. I understand that BHEA is not a school and while it is here to encourage me in that endeavor, the responsibility is solely mine.
(1 required) I agree
Have you added all of your children? If not, please return to the top and select Add Another directly under the yellow box.

If you are having difficulties with this form, please contact webmaster@bhea.net for assistance. 7. Comments or Questions: 8. If an additional person, such as grandparent or aunt, assists with homeschooling, please list first and last name, phone number, and email below.

First and last name: 9. Phone: 10. Email

Please review the "sections" area above to ensure that you have selected each age group in which you have a child. This will enable you to receive targeted information and participate in Enrichment signups, should you choose to. Please check all that apply to your family.

Blount Home Education Association

Blount Home Education Association

Blount Home Education Association

Request Family Membership in this Organization!

Please make note of the user name and password you will create below. These will become your permanent login credentials.