CHEA is an association of Charlotte area support groups whose purpose is to promote better communication, support, fellowship, and unity among Charlotte homeschoolers.
- Each support group has individual membership requirements and government.
- Each group provides one member to serve on the CHEA Board.
- The CHEA Board meets semi-annually.
- Each support group is responsible for setting policies for each activity it provides for CHEA.
- CHEA membership automatically constitutes acceptance of CHEA Board policies.
Homeschooling in North Carolina
In North Carolina, homeschoolers enjoy the freedom of minimal state requirements. Homeschooling is regulated by the NC Division of Non-Public Education. Full documentation about legal requirements and how to register a homeschool can be found at:
North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education (NCDNPE)
Additional information regarding how to homeschool in NC can be found at:
North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE)
or by contacting one of CHEA's support groups.
NEW CHEA GROUPS
Applications for new groups wanting to join CHEA must be received by January 1st or June 1st.
CHEA Newsletter
This publication is distributed quarterly to all CHEA groups, representing approximately 1300 families. The CHEA Newsletter Editorial Policy provides deadlines and guidelines for submissions and advertising. Deadlines are strictly adhered to.
CHEA BROCHURE DISTRIBUTION
A brochure describing each CHEA group’s philosophy is available at most public libraries in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg County system and surrounding areas. To order more copies:
CHEA URGENT EMAIL CHAIN
Time-sensitive information, which cannot be passed on through the monthly support group newsletters, may go through the URGENT Email Chain. Each group will determine the relevance of passing any message on to its members. To start a CHEA Urgent Email Chain, contact the CHEA Director
CHEA Member Group Information
Each CHEA group is unique in personality and philosophy. We encourage each other’s uniqueness, knowing that these differences offer many more opportunities for our homeschool families. There are also certain traits, which are common to successful support groups. As an association, we strive to ensure that all our member groups are strong, no matter their size and individuality. To help accomplish this goal, and maintain our credibility, CHEA requires each member group to adhere to a reasonable minimum standard.
CHEA Choirs
The CHEA Choirs program, founded in 1991, provides choral training for homeschooled students. Five different choirs covering ages 5 to 19 are offered and currently over 250 singers from Charlotte and surrounding areas participate in the program. Our desire is to produce skilled musicians who seek to serve others and glorify God through singing.