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ABOUT OCHEC OCHEC
began in 1982 as a family ministry of George and Becky Gardner. Their prayerful goals were
to develop an effective support organization directed by Christian leaders and to serve
and help anyone who strongly desired to teach his or her children at home. In
2000, OCHEC incorporated with a name change from [Oklahoma Central Home Educators'
Consociation] to [Oklahoma Christian Home Educators' Consociation, Inc.] In 2001,
non-profit, 501(c)(3) status was granted by the IRS. Under IRS rules, contributions are
tax-deductible. An
advisory board, comprised of representatives from each affiliated homeschool support
group, provides communication between OCHEC and homeschoolers around the state concerning
the activities and decisions of OCHEC. OCHEC
depends upon the volunteer efforts of the homeschool community. ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES SPONSORED BY
OCHEC HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION is an annual, two-day event providing
Oklahoma's home educating families an opportunity to hear nationally known speakers,
attend practical workshops, and review curricula available through exhibitors from across
the country. HOMESCHOOL CAPITOL DAY is an annual event designed to show state
legislators that home education is a viable and credible educational alternative. HOMESCHOOL ORIENTATION CLASS presents the basic information
necessary to begin home education in Oklahoma. HOMESCHOOL LEADERS' RETREAT is an annual weekend for
homeschool leaders for the purpose of training and encouragement. OCHEC INFORMER MAGAZINE is a free,
quarterly publication that
serves to encourage Oklahoma home educating families by providing articles and
information. It is mailed to subscribers and public libraries. INFORMATION
NETWORK Phone and E-mail Team: OCHEC
volunteers respond to thousands of telephone calls and e-mails each year, giving
information to new home educators and people with questions relating to homeschooling in
Oklahoma. OCHEC also connects people with local support groups across the state. Web Site: www.ochec.com
seeks to provide a resource for services, support, and "getting started"
information. E-group network: Disseminating announcements to support group leaders statewide, to affiliated support groups, and to individual homeschooling families. Legislative Alert - This announcement only list is only used for legislative alerts. |