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The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Basics Educator's Discount by Julie Shepherd Knapp,copyright 2006 Many businesses that sell school-related products give a discount to educators, as a professional courtesy, and to draw in more educators as customers. Check with the manager of any likely stores you frequent and ask if they give an "Educator's Discount" and if so, are homeschool educators included, too. Chances are good that they will be -- and you can receive a 5 - 10% discount on eligible purchases for your homeschool "classroom". Two major chains that give educator discounts are Border's Books and Barnes and Nobel Books. To receive the discount you must have an Educator's Discount Card. You can get this card by showing "proof" of your status as a homeschooler, then filling out a short form. Discounts do not apply to all their products (music, magazines, and several other types of items are not eligible) but their policies are explained when you sign up. So, what is "proof" of your homeschooling status? It often varies by state, and by store. If your state requires that a form be submitted or received before you can homeschool, a copy of this form is often what is asked for. Some stores will accept a membership card that shows you belong to a homeschool group. It is entirely up to the store (and, sometimes, how each manager interprets the store policy) Just ask what they will accept as proof, and take it from there. If you haven't been required to submit or receive an official form, and you don't wish to join your state homeschool association, but you are an "official", tote bag totin' homeschooler, you're welcome to join our free Network! To become a member of the Homeschool Diner's Home-Based Education Network, just take a screen shot and print this page in color, fill out the membership card below, cut it out, and now you're a member! It could be acceptable proof of homeschooling for the store you are interested in... if not, well, it's something to help fill up the plastic sleeves in your wallet. :-) |
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