activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 12
- Administer post-secondary scholarships for homeschool graduates Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides scholarships to homeschooled students for post-secondary education through an annual application cycle, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
- Distribute educational and legislative resources to homeschool families Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionProduces a monthly newsletter, maintains a mobile app, and publishes a quarterly magazine and blog to share legislative updates, event news, resources, and student achievements with Arizona homeschool families.
- Facilitate community connections and event sharing Homeschool Community Event CoordinationMaintains a list of Arizona homeschool support groups, accepts and publishes event announcements, and provides information about homeschool events and venues.
- Financial Grants for Homeschool Families Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides grants to support homeschool families and groups facing difficult circumstances, including disaster relief, emergency response, military families, single-parent families, special needs children, and widows.
- Homeschool Community Events and Networking Homeschool Community Event CoordinationOrganizes and promotes events for the homeschooling community, such as an annual Arizona Home Education Convention, a used curriculum sale, regional workshops, a senior high graduate recognition ceremony, and publishes event announcements.
- Homeschool Educational Resources and Support Homeschool Support ServicesOffers various resources for homeschooling families, including a "Homeschooling 101" e-booklet, an online "Start Strong" course, a monthly newsletter, a mobile app, and a list of companies offering educator discounts.
- Homeschool Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAdministers an annual scholarship program for homeschooled students pursuing post-secondary education, having awarded $155,000 to 139 students from 2001 to 2025.
- Homeschool Success RecognitionHighlights the achievements of Arizona homeschooled students in their quarterly magazine and blog through the "Homeschoolers Excel" column.
- Homeschool Support Group Directory Chapter Development & SupportMaintains a list of homeschool support groups across Arizona to connect homeschooling parents with local communities.
- Host annual and regional homeschool events Homeschool Community Event CoordinationOrganizes the annual Arizona Home Education Convention, a used curriculum sale, regional or online workshops, and a senior high graduate recognition ceremony.
- Provide administrative and legal support tools for homeschooling Homeschool Support ServicesOffers an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool form, maintains updated County School Superintendent contact information, and compiles educator discount providers to assist families with compliance and cost savings.
- Provide emergency and situational financial grants to homeschool families Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers financial grants to support homeschool families and groups during difficult times, including disasters, military deployment, single parenting, special needs, and bereavement.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Homeschooling Families Education Policy Advocacy & MobilizationSupports and advocates for home educating families in Arizona by monitoring and guiding state and national legislation, addressing propositions, and clarifying legal implications of new laws affecting homeschooling.
- Advocate for homeschooling rights and legislative clarityMonitors and responds to state and national legislation affecting homeschooling, including issuing public letters and blog posts to clarify legal implications of bills like HB 2853 and opposition to Proposition 139.
capacity building · 4
- Information on Homeschooling Regulations Homeschool Support ServicesProvides information and resources regarding Arizona homeschooling regulations, including an Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool form, contact information for County School Superintendents, and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Offer foundational homeschooling guidance and training Homeschool Support ServicesProvides free resources including the "Homeschooling 101" e-booklet, the "Start Strong" online course, and FAQs to help new and ongoing homeschool families in Arizona.
- Support for Homeschool Group Leaders Chapter Development & SupportProvides capacity-building support for Arizona homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
- Support homeschool group leadership developmentProvides capacity-building support to homeschool group leaders through an annual Leadership Conference or webinar.
strategies · 25
how they think
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- Advocacy for Homeschool Freedom and Independence from Government advocacy for independence from government systemsAdvocates for the preservation of homeschooling as an independent, parent-directed, and privately funded educational option, resisting government funding and oversight to protect autonomy and prevent government control.
- Advocacy for equal recognition of homeschool credentials advocacy for equal recognitionSeeks equitable treatment of homeschool diplomas and transcripts by government entities, ensuring they are recognized on par with those from other legal school options.
- Advocacy for homeschool freedom and independence advocacy for educational freedom, advocacy for independence from government systemsWorks to preserve homeschooling as an independent, parent-directed, and privately funded education option by advocating against government control and taxpayer funding, emphasizing freedom and autonomy.
- Community Building Through Homeschool Group Support community resource aggregationEncourages participation in local homeschool groups and provides a listing service to strengthen community ties, enrich educational experiences, and foster social support among homeschool families.
- Community building through support group promotionEncourages participation in local homeschool support groups to foster friendships, enrich education, and strengthen the broader homeschool community in Arizona.
- Donor-Advised Scholarship Personalization donor-advised scholarship programEnables donors to customize scholarships with specific criteria, amounts, and purposes, leveraging donor engagement to support homeschool families in a mission-aligned way.
- Donor-advised scholarship personalization donor-advised scholarship programEnables donors to customize scholarships with specific criteria, amounts, and purposes, allowing for personalized support of homeschool families in alignment with donor values.
- Emergency Support Grants for Educational Continuity emergency_support_grantsProvides grant funding to help homeschool families and groups maintain educational continuity during personal or family crises, ensuring resilience in home education.
- Emergency financial support for homeschool continuity emergency_support_grantsProvides grant funding to help homeschool families and groups sustain education during personal or family crises, ensuring educational stability in times of need.
- Facilitation of Resource Access and Community Aggregation facilitating access to resourcesConnects homeschool families with discounts, educational activities, and community resources through member ID cards and curated listings, lowering barriers to participation and enrichment.
- Facilitation of resource access and community connections facilitating access to resources, community resource aggregationConnects homeschool families with discounts, educational activities, and community resources through member ID cards and curated listings to enhance educational and social opportunities.
- Faith-Based Organizational Foundation faith-based approachOperates as a Christian organization with a faith-centered board and philosophy, grounding its mission in the belief that parents have a God-given responsibility and right to direct their children’s education.
- Holistic Scholarship Review for Character and Leadership Development holistic scholarship reviewUses a holistic review process that prioritizes academic performance, character, leadership, and community involvement to select scholarship recipients, emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals within the homeschool community.
- Holistic scholarship selection holistic scholarship reviewUses a comprehensive review process for awarding scholarships that considers academic performance, character, leadership, and community involvement to support well-rounded student development.
- Mission-Aligned Content Curation with Biblical Worldview mission-aligned content curationSelects and disseminates educational content based on its alignment with a parent-directed, home-based education model grounded in a biblical worldview, reinforcing the organization’s core philosophy.
- Mission-aligned content curation for home education mission-aligned content curationSelects and disseminates educational content based on its alignment with a biblical worldview and the principle of parent-directed, home-based education.
- Parental Autonomy in Academic Oversight parental autonomy in homeschoolingSupports the principle that parents have full authority to set graduation requirements, issue grades and credits, and manage transcripts for their homeschooled children, reinforcing parental leadership in education.
- Parental autonomy in academic oversight parental autonomy in homeschoolingUpholds the principle that parents have full authority to set graduation requirements, issue grades and credits, and manage transcripts for their homeschooled children in Arizona.
- Peer-Informed Homeschool Guidance for New Families peer-informed guidanceProvides a step-by-step guide developed from advice by experienced homeschool parents to help new families navigate the practical and emotional challenges of beginning homeschooling.
- Peer-informed onboarding for new homeschool families peer-informed guidanceSupports new homeschooling families through a step-by-step guide developed with advice from experienced homeschool parents, leveraging community wisdom for practical onboarding.
- Privacy-Focused Legal Compliance Support privacy-focused legal guidanceProvides affidavit forms and guidance designed to ensure families submit only legally required information, protecting their privacy while maintaining compliance with state homeschooling laws.
- Privacy-protective legal compliance guidance privacy-focused legal guidanceProvides affidavit forms and guidance designed to ensure families submit only legally required information, protecting their privacy in state reporting processes.
- Public Education on Homeschooling Rights and Benefits public education and awarenessEngages in public outreach to educate communities and officials about the legal framework and advantages of parent-directed, privately funded homeschooling, promoting broader acceptance and equal recognition.
- Public education on homeschool rights and benefits public education and awarenessEngages in outreach to inform the public about the legal framework and advantages of parent-directed, privately funded homeschooling to promote understanding and acceptance.
- Special needs homeschool support resource_provisionOffers targeted resources and support for homeschooling families with children who have special needs, addressing unique educational challenges within a home-based setting.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund (AHSF)
Provides financial assistance to eligible Arizona homeschooled students for post-secondary education, including general and designated scholarships.
Lewis Scholarship
A $3,000 scholarship for a graduating senior planning to study Journalism, Law, Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Economics, or related fields, with a focus on civic-minded students with a Christian worldview.
Molinari Building Trades Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship for a homeschool junior or graduating senior enrolling in a trade school for building and construction trades, including fields like fiber optics, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
relationships · 40
who they work with
- AS YOU WISH Partner — Lists AS YOU WISH as a venue offering simple workshops for homeschoolers at monthly Homeschool Socials.
- AZ ON THE ROCKS Partner — Lists AZ ON THE ROCKS as a venue offering special discount days to homeschool families for indoor rock climbing.
- America's Navy Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Apple Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
- Arizona Christian University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Committee Partner — Administers the Arizona Homeschool Scholarship Fund under the oversight of the AFHE Board of Directors.
- Arizona State Legislature Government — Provides links to Arizona Revised Statutes regarding home education directly from the State of Arizona website.
- BJU Press Homeschool Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- BRAVE Books Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND Partner — Lists BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND as a venue offering flexibly structured Homeschool Days for families to learn together.
- Blackbird & Company Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Bookmans Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
- Brain Balance Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Cedarville University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Partner — Lists GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL as a venue offering to host Home School Family Swim groups.
- GREAT WOLF LODGE Partner — Lists GREAT WOLF LODGE as a venue offering exclusive Homeschool Community Rates and Value Dates including water park passes.
- Gravity Extreme Zone Partner — Offers a homeschool discount Monday-Thursday on basic, gravity, and extreme access.
- HSLDA Partner — HSLDA Member ID card is accepted as proof of home educating parent status for educator discounts.
- HSLDA Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Half Price Books Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
- Home School Legal Defense Association Partner — AFHE is not a substitute for membership with HSLDA.
- HomeWorks by Precept Partner — Partner with BJU Press Homeschool and sponsor for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Homeschool University Partner — Collaborates to offer the "Start Strong" online course for homeschooling families.
- Huntington University Partner — Sponsor partner for the Arizona homeschool community convention.
- Joann Fabric and Craft Stores Partner — Offers a 15% discount on purchases to educators.
- KRAZY AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK Partner — Lists KRAZY AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK as a venue hosting monthly events for homeschool families.
- Lakeshore Learning Store Partner — Offers a 15% discount on essential items to educators through its Teacher’s Club.
- Michaels Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
- Microsoft Partner — Listed as a company offering educator discounts to homeschool parents.
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