established more than 10 years ago, connects families
with these types of opportunities. “We have roughly
about 2,500 families who are connected to our
community and almost 3,000 who connect through social
media groups,” Trent says. What started as a small group
at The Church of the Highlands grew when they built
the church campus at Grants Mill, and then became a
community organization that is now indispensable in
bridging connections for families and students. “We
have a team of about 15 moms who work together,”
Trent says. For example, some groups serve pre-school
station and police station tours. “We also have moms who
focus on coordinating opportunities for different age
groups to socialize,” Trent says. Each month there is an
activity like a Valentine’s Day party. “We could probably
win the award for the largest Valentine’s swap in the
world,” Trent jokes.
With such a large group, they have plenty of
success stories to share. Trent reports that within the
Birmingham Homeschool Community, several high
school seniors are receiving hundreds of thousands of
dollars in scholarships from in-state as well as out-of-state
colleges. And many are actively involved in programs
who are serving their community through Beta Club
service, and our BHC Beta Club received several awards
at last year’s state convention,” Trent says.
18 Bham Family March 2020
GET CONNECTED AT THE
BIRMINGHAM HOMESCHOOL FAIR
The Homeschool Fair, hosted by the
Birmingham Homeschool Community,
takes place at the Marriot Birmingham
Grandview Exhibit Hall on March
20. National colleges and curriculum
providers will be present to provide
information, books, and resources.
Various co-op programs will be there
as well. There’s a youth curriculum
sale where current homeschool
families can sell resources on Friday
afternoon. In addition, workshops will
feature speakers who inform parents
about topics such as “Homeschooling
through High School” and “Developing
Your Transcript.” Attorneys will
discuss legalities to provide clarity on
Alabama homeschooling laws and
requirements. Other forums include
basics like “How to Pick Curriculum”
and “Planning Your School Day.” It’s a
one-stop shop for every kind of need.
Registration is free and you can sign up
at the door. For more information, visit
birminghamhomeschoolfair.com
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