Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
- Mahatma Ghandi

Welcome to LIFE of Florida!

Our secular and inclusive Florida-wide homeschool support group acts as a resource center and clearinghouse for home and alternative educators interested in enriching their learning environments and maximizing their learning opportunities, as well as an advocacy center for Choice in Learning.

There is no cost to be part of LIFE of Florida -- just join in at our email discussion and announcement list, Florida LIFE, where you can download your membership card -- good for educational discounts throughout FL -- and stay informed and updated on events, issues and resources, and connect with other homeschoolers throughout the state.

If you're just getting started in homeschooling, be sure to check out our LIFE of Florida Quick Links, our list of Useful Docs, and our enormous collection of resources in the left hand column, and click here to see our list of Inclusive Homeschool Support Groups throughout the state.

If you'd like your regional inclusive support group to be networked with LIFE of Florida, drop us a line with a group description, contact and other relevant information and we'll add you, free of charge, to our directory. All your group members will be automatically considered members of LIFE of Florida, and are entitled to membership cards and all the benefits we offer. Virtual school families are also welcome to enjoy our resources, support and camaraderie.

We're all inclusive and free of charge, and we're here for you!

And Participates in ...

For FL DOE Help

Education Policy Analyst, Christopher Fenton, is the state's Home Education Specialist, and can be contacted for information about home education in Florida; to report, or help address unresolved county issues; or to share ideas, questions or concerns.

Email Christopher Fenton (Christopher.Fenton@fldoe.org) or call him at (850) 245-0502





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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Kennedy Space Center Salute to Homeschool Students - October 25

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Presents:

Salute to Homeschool Weekend 2008!
http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/educatorsParents/homeSchool.asp


Homeschool students, families and teachers: be our honored guests for full-day access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows and exhibits. You'll get the chance to take a bus tour of KSC, participate in special hands-on activities, learn about the latest NASA accomplishments, strap in to the NEW Shuttle Launch Experience and even come face-to-face with an actual astronaut. Homeschool teachers, pick up a packet of NASA education materials and help your students reach for the stars.


Homeschool Field Trip 2008 Dates:

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Times: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

2008 Tuition: $31.50 per person (plus tax)


Homeschool Students from around the country are invited to
participate in the annual "Salute to Homeschool Students" on October
25, 2008 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a day filled with
adventure and activities designed to inspire the next generation of
space explorers. This year's activities focus on the International
Space Station truss system. Teams of 5 pick a name, a strategy, and
a design which will hopefully wind up being the strongest and longest
truss span.

Participants will have full access to Kennedy Space Center Visitor
Complex shows and exhibits, take a tour of Kennedy Space Center,
enjoy a 3D IMAX space film, tour the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame,
attend a private, interactive briefing about NASA's latest mission
and meet an astronaut with a special message to scouts.

Admission to "Salute to Homeschool Weekend" is $31.50 per person plus
tax and includes activities from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and lunch
plus a second day of admission to explore Kennedy Space Center
Visitor Complex. For more information or to register please visit
www.KennedySpaceCenter.com or call (321) 449-4400.

Tara Reaves
Group Sales Manager
Kennedy Space Center
Visitor Complex
Phone: 321-449-4832
Fax: 321-455-6944
E-mail:

treaves@dncinc.com


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