BETA CLUB, NATIONAL
Joan Burnett
151 Beta Club Way
Spartanburg, SC  29306-3012
PHONE: (864)583-4553; 1-800-845-8281 ; FAX: (864)542-9300
EMAIL: jburnett@betaclub.org
INTERNET: http://www.betaclub.org
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Established by the local schools
DUES/FEES: Junior division-$15.00; Senior division-$15.00
A non-profit academic, leadership, honor, service organization for Students grades 5-12.
AREA SERVED: Nationwide
Date of Last Update: 20090728

EDUCATORS, SPARTANBURG COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF (SCAE)
Ray Tedder, President
1000 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)585-1971
EMAIL: SCAE@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: http://www.scaespartanburg.com/
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 3-5 pm; call for meeting dates
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Educators, Support staff, and Administrators
DUES/FEES: Call for information about dues
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call our office
Professional Association
FUNDING: Dues from membership
PARENT AGENCY: Education Association, South Carolina; National Affiliate (NEA)
OFFICERS: Vice President-Stacey Phillips; Secretary-Melanie Brown; Treasurer-Nancy Torres
Officers change in July
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080714

HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES DIRECTORY
Susan Ledford, Editor
PHONE: (864)576-5856
EMAIL: susanledford@charter.net
DUES/FEES: Cost for 2008 HSRD is $6.50.
Comprehensive guide to any/all resources for homeschoolers.  Includes a copy of South Carolina Law, info on accountability associations, support groups, co-ops, courses and classes, extracurricular activities, field trips, and more!  Please check in your local library to see a copy of the directory.  Update loop available free of charge.  Join by sending a blank email to HSRD_update-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
OFFICERS: Editor-Susan Ledford
AREA SERVED: Statewide
Date of Last Update: 20081204

HOMESCHOOLS, UPSTATE ASSOCIATION OF
Connie L. Bailey, Executive Director
PO Box 718
Inman, SC  29349
PHONE: (864)598-9996
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Homeschool parent-teacher must have a high school diploma or GED, commit to teach required subjects 180 days per year, and maintain required yearly documentation.
DUES/FEES: $75/student or $100/family
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Request application via phone, email, letter or fax and a staff member will assist the applicant throughout the process.
A 501(c)(3), non-profit, SC homeschool accountability association established in 1996 under SC Section 59-65-47.  In the past TUAH has served over 1100 families per year until the 2003-2004 school year.  Beginning 2003, TUAH chose to better serve Spartanburg County and outlying areas with more individualized assistance for both local homeschool families and school districts.  TUAH provides:  homeschool counseling; required parent-teacher documents; optional group testing site; high school graduation service, transcripts and diplomas; and high school biology, advanced biology, and computer science labs.
FUNDING: Membership fees
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Officers change in July
Date of Last Update: 20090710

INDEPENDENT HOME SCHOOLS, SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF; SCAIHS
Kathy Carper, President
930 Knox Abbott Drive
Cayce, SC  29033
PHONE: (803)454-0427
EMAIL: SCAIHS@scaihs.org
INTERNET: http://www.SCAIHS.org
Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-5 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Teach the subjects specified in the law for a minimum of 180 days per school year. Document instruction and submit periodic reports. Participate in annual testing program (for grades 3-11).
DUES/FEES: For one child, $328.00/yr; for two children, $388.00/yr; for three or more, $448.00/yr.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call, write or download from www.scaihs.org for application
South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools is a non-profit organization founded in 1990. During the 2008-2009 school year, SCAIHS served nearly 1100 home-schooling families, representing an enrollment of 1700 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Membership in SCAIHS and continuing compliance with its standards fully satisfies the demands of South Carolina's compulsory attendance laws. SCAIHS offers teaching resources, curriculum counseling, and workshops to its members. SCAIHS offers four high school tracks and a special needs program. It also serves home-school families through the Home School Bookstore located next to its office.
FUNDING: membership fees
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Officers change in November
Date of Last Update: 20091106

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