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On February 9, NCHE Athletic Commission (NCHEAC) sponsored the second annual state swim meet with fifty-two swimmers representing teams in Asheville, Clinton and Raleigh, along with seven independent swimmers from various areas of the state. Both the boy’s and girl’s championships were won by the Raleigh Seahawks. The meet was conducted under National Federation of High School Rules, and the meet officials were NC Swim Certified Officials. NCHEAC has initiated plans to secure NC Swim sanctioning for the annual meet in 2014.
- About NCHE
Hi! We're North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE)
Serving NC since 1984: Protect, Provide & Promote
Regional Support
Founded in 1984, North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is a private, volunteer organization active at the state level, serving homeschoolers in North Carolina and beyond.
In order to better serve, NCHE divides the state into twelve regions. Each region has an assigned number and Regional Director.
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Explore Homeschooling, An Educational Alternative
What is Homeschooling?
History
Law & Government Relations
Homeschooling is the view that education is best when teaching and learning are integrated into the relationships and activities of the family.
The oldest form of education, homeschooling was legally recognized in NC in 1988.
Article 39 of chapter 115C of the General Statutes defines a Homeschool in NC. The Division of Non-Public Instruction (DNPE) administers the NC law governing homeschooling practice.
- Helps
Guidance for the New and the Experienced Home Educator
Nuts & Bolts
High School
How to Homeschool High Schoolers
- Media
Helpful Resources for the Home Educator
NCHE.COM
GREENHOUSE Magazine: Our flagship publication
Recordings
It is our goal to have the most informative website about homeschooling in North Carolinia.
Recordings of conference workshops & lectures.
New! - Community
Locate and Interact with Other Home Educators
People
NCHE is proud to share in the work of vast network of passionate educators who serve as authors, speakers, and volunteers.
State-wide & Local Groups
There are many groups of North Carolinians who are working to promote or practice home education. Find home educators like or near you.
- Activities
Enrichment Activities for Students
Sports: NCHE Athletic Commission
Middle and High school sports include Boys Baseball, Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Cross Country (individual & team), Golf (individual & team), Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Swimming (individual & team), Girls Volleyball
Academic Competition
Statewide online quizzing for all ages
Coming 2014
- Events
Events for the Entire Family
Annual Conference & Book Fair
A multi-day event occuring in Winston-Salem in late May featuring national and regional speakers, workshops for the curious as well as the experienced and a vendor hall of over 45,000 square feet.
Graduation
Coinciding with our annual conference, NCHE hosts a graduation ceremony for NCHE members.
Capital Fest
Our biannual Spring event in Raleigh. Meet legislators and visit state museums.
- Partner
Partner with NCHE in Serving Home Educators in NC and Beyond
Membership
Become part of an organization devoted to serving NC homeschoolers. Help us advance our threefold purpose: PROTECT the freedom of educating at home, PROVIDE encouragement & support to families who choose home education for their children, and PROMOTE home education as an educational alternative
Support
Help us advance NC homeschooling through our educational programs, publications, extra-curricular activities & scholarships.
Volunteer
Do you have a passion for home education? Find a place to employ your talents and serve with NCHE!
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Sports: Athletic Commission (NCHEAC)
It is a goal of NCHE to provide homeschool athletes with the opportunity to participate on a high school level team similar to what they could experience if in a private or public school. To that end, we established North Carolinians for Home Education Athletic Commission (NCHEAC). NCHEAC operates under NCHE to provide leagues and tournaments in the traditional high school sports.
Distinctives
Our homeschool teams consist of only homeschooled athletes and are primarily coached by homeschool parents, many of whom have high school and/or college experience. We follow the rules of the National Federation of State High Schools Association (www.nfhs.org) and have a level of competitiveness found on many school teams while preserving a high level sportsmanship . We have a level of competition which exceeds recreational sports but does not place undue travel demands on families involved with “travel ball” teams.
NCHEAC.COM
For comprehensive conference and league information, included stats, visit ncheac.com
Ernie Hodges
Ernie Hodges is the state commisioner for the NCHE Athletic Commission and administrates the North Carolina Homeschool Leagues and post season tournaments in baseball, boys/girls basketball, boys/girls soccer volleyball, girls volleyball, golf, cross country and swimming. He is a strong proponent of homeschoolers obtaining scholarships to continue their athletics in college as well. Ernie and his wife, Iris, homeschooled their three children to high school graduation.