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NEW! CONVENTION PREVIEWS

Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy previews (complete with audio and slides!) of some convention workshops--you'll get a glimpse of what's coming...and a dose of encouragement for today.

GET READY FOR SOME GREAT WORKSHOPS!

More than 130 workshops!
At this year’s HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention, you'll find an amazing array of workshops covering a wide variety of topics. There are workshops geared toward beginners, veterans, and teens. You'll find workshops dealing with various issues, including learning styles, child training, Internet usage, history, classical astronomy, and more.

This year’s workshops include lots of practical, “hands-on” content to both inspire you and help you through everyday life as a homeschooler. Be sure to check out our special Thursday convention features! Gain great insights and wisdom from

Richard Swenson
Michael Farris
Rick Green
Phillip Telfer
S.M. Davis
Mark Holden
Eric & Joyce Burges
Rick & Marilyn Boyer
Debbie Strayer
Joyce Herzog
Diego Rodriguez
Marcia & Scott Somerville
Susan Chrisman
Janice Campbell

…and many, many other speakers!

View workshop descriptions by speaker!

SPECIAL THURSDAY FEATURES

Get ready for some great special features on Thursday, June 9!

FREE how-to-begin workshops introducing prospective or beginning homeschoolers to the wonderful world of home education.
A special-effects astronomy presentation, “How Big Is God?” - This presentation will propel you into the vast universe so that you see the incredible handiwork of our Creator and praise Him for what He has done.
Building a Personal Financial Plan - Join Chuck Bentley, Crown Financial’s CEO, for a special 3-hour presentation!
Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project - Take advantage of this special training session by Focus on the Family’s very own Stan John!

WORKSHOP FAQ

Cris Loop, Speaker Administrator, speakers@heav.org

Q: Who are the keynote speakers for 2011?
A: We are delighted to have best-selling author Dr. Richard Swenson on Friday morning; Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial, as the keynote speaker Friday afternoon; and Michael Farris as the keynote speaker on Saturday morning.

You won't want to miss the keynote sessions, which include powerful encouragement and information from nationally known speakers, as well as special music.

Q: Who are some of the featured speakers?
A: We have 32 featured speakers this year, including Rick Green, Phillip Telfer, S.M. Davis, Mark Holden, Eric & Joyce Burges, Rick & Marilyn Boyer, Debbie Strayer, Joyce Herzog, Diego Rodriguez, Marcia & Scott Somerville, Susan Chrisman, Janice Campbell, Jamie Lash, and many others. View speaker bios.

Q: What workshops will I find?
A: You'll find an amazing array of workshops covering a wide variety of topics. There are workshops geared toward beginners, veterans, and teens. You'll find workshops dealing with various issues, including learning styles, child training, Internet usage, history, classical astronomy, and more. This year’s workshops include lots of practical, “hands-on” content to both inspire you and help you through everyday life as a homeschooler. Be sure to check out our special Thursday convention features!

If you don't have time to hear all the workshops on your "wish list," recordings of most sessions can be purchased at the Broad Reach Recordings booth in the Exhibit Hall Building lobby, and from the Broad Reach Recordings website after the convention. An MP3 of the entire convention will also be available for purchase.

Q: How can I be a speaker at the next convention?
A: If you are interested in speaking, please take a look at our Speaker Application Process.