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SHEM is an acronym for Southwest Home Education Ministries, our purpose is to minister to homeschooling families in Southwest Missouri by sponsoring various activities, such as those listed on this web site; to work in a cooperative manner with other home-schooling organizations which promote benefits for, and freedom to home educate; and to inform the public of current laws relating to home education.

2008 SHEM Annual Home Education Convention:                                                                    Thank you to all who attended!  The 2008 convention is now over, but if you weren't able to be there you can check the convention page for information about the speakers that gave so many blessings, plus there's a link to CD's of all the sessions!  We'll begin working on the 2009 Convention soon, so keep checking back for updates!  Click here for more information and updates

2008 Graduation Ceremony for Homeschooled Graduates
SHEM will again be sponsoring an enjoyable and memorable graduation ceremony for graduates and their parents on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Springfield Expo Center.                                                                                Click here for more information