Virtual Workshop & Roundtable Discussion
2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Virtual Event
Community Roundtable & Workshop
Abuse & Neglect Prevention
By CHRE & SC Connection
Postponed till September
Free — Virtual
NOTE: This workshop is hosted by the SC Homeschooling Connection. Free for Home Educator’s in SC to raise awareness about abuse and neglect–and practical ways to protect our homeschool community. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE, you’ll be notified when the new date is set.

Presentation: The Coalition for Responsible Home Education is an organization run by homeschool alumni that provides resources for homeschooling families, conducts research on homeschooling issues, and educates the public on how gaps in homeschooling oversight policy can provide cover for abuse and neglect. Since 2013, we have conducted research on homeschooling outcomes, paying attention to unique red flags, risk factors, and patterns of abuse that are unique to homeschool settings. Our research shows that, while most families homeschool responsibly, abuse and neglect do occur in homeschooling environments, and that community-based solutions are critical to prevention.
In this introductory workshop, we introduce our organization’s work and give an overview of our key findings. We will then facilitate a group discussion to explore how our data and perspective can be of service to homeschooling community stakeholders. We do so with the ultimate goal of developing resources that aid homeschooling communities in recognizing and preventing abuse and neglect.
Presenter: Jonah Stewart is the Interim Executive Director of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education (CRHE). Jonah leads CRHE’s research on homeschool policy and outcomes, and oversees CRHE’s core projects, including the Homeschooling’s Invisible Children database. Jonah earned a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship.
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Office Hours: Cola City PLUS
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:30
Office Hours: Cola City PLUS
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, August 22 @2pm
FREE — Parent/Educators
Brainstorming, planning and community building time! Come find out more about the *NEW* Cola City PLUS app.
We’ve got lots of ideas–but, we need YOU and your ideas too! Field trips, Clubs, Share Fairs, Market Day, Career Day, Family Dance, Park Meet-ups, and more.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85685414485?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or go to: https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 856 8541 4485
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If you’re not on the app, yet, set up your free trial account first:CLICK HERE. Once the admin approves your account, you’ll be able to log in to the app. Directions will be emailed to you with instructions.

DISCUS: Open House Workshop
2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:00
Discus Open House: Online
by SC State Library
Tuesday, August 26 @2-3pm
FREE — Parent/Educators
NOTE: This is *not* a Cola City event. It’s open to the public. More info click here
Do you know about Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library? It’s a FABULOUS resource for your homeschool. Find out more at this Open House Q/A workshop.
Discus Open House: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 2:00PM – 3:00PM Whether you’re new to Discus or a long-time user looking for tips, this is your chance to get personalized support in a flexible, open format. No formal presentation—just answers, demos, and discussion!
Click here to register! https://statelibrary.sc.libcal.com/event/15046270

Cola City PLUS: Zoom Chat
2026-01-19 14:30 - 15:30
Cola City PLUS: Zoom Chat
Monday, January 19 @2:30pm
FREE — Parents
What are you gonna do about socialization? You know the question. And you may have some cliches to answer. But, just between us–we have to acknowledge socialization is harder when we are homeschooling.
Let’s be honest: The struggle is real.
Finding interesting activities, kids that your kids like, and moms that you like. Plus coordinating schedules and paying for the fees. Then, what happens when conflicts arise or your friends move away?
Finding a group makes you feel like you’re Goldilocks. This one’s too big; that one’s too small. Or too quiet or too loud. Or too far away or too expensive. You can’t find one that fits just right.
So, what are your biggest challenges? Let’s put the problems out there and start brainstorming some possible solutions.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 856 8541 4485
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