Accelerate Christian Home Schooling
is a Homeschool Service Provider. That is what we are, and that is what we do.
We empower homeschooling families to do the best they can with the best resources available.
As well as discounted access to A.C.E./SCEE resources, we have developed and continue to develop our own exclusive resources for parents and students.
Our Support Services
Friendly and helpful guidance from our Homeschool Support Services team
Our experienced team is here to help you in your family's homeschooling journey! We are able to provide valuable, insightful, practical and experiential knowledge and information to assist you and your child in completing their homeschooling well.
Initial and on-going parent support
We will provide you with everything you need to know to get started! We provide you initial and ongoing parent training materials throughout the year, as well as access to our Member's Area inclusive of useful resources, videos, 'Hints & Tips' that remain available to you. We also provide a 'test scoring' feedback service and are available for personal contact via phone and email.
Support with student progress
We can help you with ideas to supplement your child's grow and learning to reach their potential
Diagnostic testing and prescription
We use the analysis of diagnostic tests to work out where to best place each student in the A.C.E. learning sequence
Help with the State or Territory registration process
Support putting together your educational program documentation or individual pathways as required by your State
Find out more here
Discount on A.C.E. Resources
Members receive a discounted price on all products available from our SCEE Webstore
Help for students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
The Barton Reading and Spelling System is a proven multisensory program that improves reading, writing and spelling. Our team also provide additional ideas and resources for proper letter formation - Find out more here
Record keeping and Semester reports
We keep track of each student's progress and give feedback to parents through semester reports. Report summaries include totals and averages of students' test scores.
Senior subjects and Higher Education pathways advice
We can help find the best subject choices for students to progress to the next level and graduate
Recognised Certificate Pathways
The Southern Cross Educational Enterprises Certificates Team registers and approves each child's 'Certificate Pathway'. They offer Year 10, Senior Secondary and Certificate of Achievement certificates. These senior certificates are recognised by Tertiary Education Institutions. Our support team provide guidance as to the best 'Certificate Pathway' that will allow students to pursue their dreams.
Celebration and Awards events
Held each year in various regions, combining formal graduations with other award presentations. A great time of fellowship and celebration!
Student Conventions
A Student Convention is held each year in various regions (non-compulsory). It is a week that is the highlight for many families!
Discounted subscription to Mathletics
Enhance learning with this Australian outcomes-based online resource to extend your child's learning in Maths
Communication and Updates
Monthly newsletters are emailed out to keep you up to date. Our website is also a great source of information and resources.
Our Exclusive Resources
Exclusive Parent Training
Training to ensure that Accelerate Christian Home Schooling families get the best out of our resources for their children, with ideas and suggestions to help maximise the success of this homeschooling journey for you and your children. Our package includes workbooks and video presentations.
Assessment Manual
We explain how assessment is done using the A.C.E. resources and we train you to score tests professionally and equitably
Programming Ideas
We provide ideas, suggestions and examples to help make your registration programming as meaningful and painless as possible! We also provide templates and are available to review your program to offer advice, before it is submitted.
Science Projects
Simple lessons on scientific investigation, plus ideas for projects that match the Australian Curriculum and NSW syllabus. Marking rubrics for assessment are included.
Marking Rubrics
Marking tips for marking essays and art, plus rubrics (marking guides) to take the guesswork out scoring subjective work
Certificate Pathways Guide
Everything you need to know about working towards obtaining certificates. Our guide includes downloads and links to further information.
Complete Geometry Handbook
A handy single-volume companion to the A.C.E. Geometry course. Keeps "Geometry Handbook" notes in one place for easy reference.
Our Guarantee
We are committed to delivering on all we promise. Our word is our guarantee, and we guarantee the following:
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To communicate with you professionally and personally. Where possible, we will contact you personally by phone or email. If you request a call or email, we will always attempt to contact you. We promise to keep our communications up to date on our website and through our regular newsletters.
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To provide thorough initial and on-going training. We are constantly updating our training material and videos, and we provide updates through our website and monthly newsletters. If you have any questions, including questions about issues already covered in our training, we are always available to explain matters to you. No question is too large or small.
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To work with you from the beginning, to provide the best pathway for your child to reach their potential. Beginning with a thorough diagnostic test to determine levels and gaps in literacy and numeracy, we will provide a suggested prescription for your child. We will also ensure to consult with you before ordering any material, to make sure that you agree we have taken everything into consideration.
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To assist you with anything you find daunting, from ordering material to scoring tests. We provide written and video material to assist you, but will spend time explaining procedures to you in person (phone or email), if that is what you need. We will even review your efforts and give you feedback if you ask us for help.
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To provide you with explanations, ideas and documentation to help you register with your Australian state or New Zealand government. If requested, we will review your draft and provide constructive feedback.
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To provide you with the best possible prices for all resources purchased from the supplier.
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To assist you if you believe your child displays signs of dyslexia and/or dysgraphia. We are able to offer practical advice to parents to help children learn effectively. Upon request, subject to our terms and conditions, we also lend proven multi-sensory resources that improve reading, writing and spelling.
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To record all results sent to us by parents and to provide prompt end of semester records of results.
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To help you and your secondary child choose a suitable pathway to equip them for the workforce or higher learning. Our online information explains the options, and upon request we will work with you and your child to make the best selection for their goals.
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To provide the support needed to you and your child should they encounter any difficulties in their studies. We have resources that we can direct you to that may be of assistance. We offer discounted subscription to Mathletics.
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To celebrate graduations at Year 10 and Year 12 levels for all qualifying students. Although not every student can get to our graduation celebrations because of distance, we will honour graduates at our ceremonies and provide live participation via media link.
Other awards for non-graduates are also available if requested.
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To continue to expand our resources to help families enhance learning!