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Christian Home Educators of the Sunshine State

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." I Thes. 5:11

Welcome!
Christian Home Educators of the Sunshine State (CHESS) is a nexus of families throughout the state of Florida committed to the excellence of academics through the educational modality of homeschooling. Dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ, CHESS is purposed to serve by supporting, advancing and remaining proactive in the protection of Christian home education throughout the state.

CHESS is a non-profit incorporated ministry. The goal is to partner with entities that provide vital information to homeschooling families including (but not limited to): churches with ministries to homeschooling families, Christian support groups, cooperatives as well as local, state and national organizations purposed in their endeavors to equip, edify and encourage homeschooling families in their pursuit of the homeschooling journey. Functioning as a clearinghouse of information for the homeschooling family, CHESS accomplishes its goal through cooperation with said entities. Through networking, closer relationships are gained, bridges are built and homeschooling communities are equipped to minister to the families committed to the calling of home education.

Through an alliance of Christian homeschooling entities, CHESS promotes:

prayer support for homeschooling families
a bridge of support to evangelical churches and ministries that assist and encourage homeschoooling families
organization of local seminars and/or conferences for the Christian home educator
networking with and promotion of gifted and experienced speakers within the homeschooling community
encouraging partnerships with Christian homeschooling families, support groups and cooperatives in the Sunshine State and nationwide
supporting accurate home education research and publications
promoting sound, quality home education programs/curriculum that will assist parents in meeting the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of their children
encouraging active participation in grass-root movements concerning legislative actions within the state and nation that affect or potentially affect the home educator by remaining politically proactive with fellow home educators in protecting the freedoms enjoyed by homeschooling families
encouraging networking with local school district officials, state representatives/legislators, etc.

"If you truly want to bless others in your life, you must seek out those experiences that keep you motivated and inspired and then share them." -----Thomas Kinkade

We hope you find the information contained within these pages helpful in your homeschooling journey. Please address all inquiries to homeschooling@chessfamilies.com.