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Lee Andes

Financial Aid: A Road Map to Get You Through the Wilderness
With the many layers of federal, state, and institutional programs and regulations involved, the financial-aid process can be confusing, especially to parents and students entering the process for the first time! While the specific answers may vary by institution, Lee Andes provides a "road map" designed to help parents and students navigate the process successfully. He will also review the recent legislative changes to state financial aid that specifically affect homeschool students.

Debra Bell

Cultivating a Love for Learning in Our Homes
A love for learning is a blessing God has for His children--one meant to enrich our lives, give us purpose, and draw us into a quest to know the Creator. This workshop will give you a biblical foundation for safeguarding a child’s natural curiosity and joy of discovery, and suggestions of ways to approach homeschooling that keep this important element alive and growing in your home.

How Adolescents Learn
An enduring interest in how children learn best has led this retired homeschool mom back into the halls of academia in pursuit of a terminal degree in educational psychology. This seminar sifts through what we now know to be true about how God has hard-wired kids to learn. Hear a brief review of the steps of cognitive development for kids in grades K-6 or 6-12, and gain practical strategies for supporting their development in your homeschool program.

Choosing Curriculum - Free Workshop!
If you want to maximize your homeschool dollars and end up with materials best for your child, then answer these questions first before you buy! This workshop will give you the tools you need to figure out how to match curriculum to your child's learning style, how to choose resources that fit your family's lifestyle, and what to look for in a curriculum that promotes learning.

Homeschooling Teens
The high school years are your child's resume for the future. Here's how to maximize his time, prepare him for a changing job market, get doors to open, and facilitate non-traditional learning experiences. This workshop, given from the perspective of a mother of teens who is a long-time high-school-level teacher and evaluator of numerous high school homeschool programs, will show you what you need to know.

Designing a College Prep High School Program
What courses, tests, curricula, and opportunities position your child for acceptance at the college of his choice? Tips for pulling it off when you don't have a clue how to use a graphing calculator, interpret Shakespeare, or speak French. Extra bonus: How to be the guidance counselor, too!

Marilyn Boyer

Gotta Love Those Preschoolers!
Marilyn has taught all 14 of her children at home, so she has plenty of experience with all age groups. But her very favorite age to teach is that of those eager, curious, exciting, and challenging munchkins we call preschoolers. This, Marilyn says, is the time when we lay the foundation for greatness by pouring love and acceptance all over them--instead of treating them as a nuisance. Preschoolers aren’t just little interruptions to be kept “occupied” while older siblings study. This season in a child’s life is the time to tap into his huge potential by maximizing his natural love for learning, and by helping him to see that God is preparing him for a lifetime of important service. Come and learn from Marilyn how to make the most of this brief but exciting time.

Delighting in Your Children: The Key to Their Hearts ~ Marilyn and Nathan Boyer
A famous teacher of ancient times once dismissed a student for being uncooperative. He sent him home with a note to his father saying, “I can teach him nothing; he loves me not.” Come hear 30-year veteran homeschooling mom Marilyn Boyer share why delighting in your children is the key to their hearts. She’ll be joined by her son Nate, who will share how his parents’ brand of child training impacted his life--and why he wants to educate his children in the same loving way.

How to Raise Kids of Character
Every mother wants her children to be people of worthy character. This workshop shows how to teach more than 35 important character qualities through practical projects and the hiding of God's Word in your children's hearts!

Rick Boyer

Lessons Learned Our First 30 Years of Homeschooling
Rick and his wife have been homeschooling since 1980. Starting out young and green in a time when only a handful of families were homeschooling, Rick and Marilyn found few resources to help them in their journey. They had to blaze their own trail, surviving such obstacles as skeptical grandparents, hostile school authorities, unhelpful curriculum publishers, blizzards, and more. The Boyers are still homeschooling today and now share their experiences around the world through their books and their speaking ministry. Rick will share some of the most profound lessons learned along the way, including “It’s not schooling, it’s discipleship,” “Life is the curriculum,” “The kid is the can,” “Socialization is for socialists,” “George Washington survived without Little League,” and many more!

The Making of Mountain Movers
What makes the difference between a child who just jumps through the hoops to get his “school” work done, and one who sees himself as preparing to change the world? In this workshop, Rick shares key lessons from the lives of several people, past and present, who made a lasting difference in the culture around them. You will hear practical methods for applying the powerful lessons of high achievers to your day-to-day teaching. Don’t just school your children--prepare them to be world changers!

Take Back the Land
It has been said that the parents of the 1980s and '90s were the Moses generation--they left Egypt (government schooling) and headed for the Promised Land, just as the Israelites once traversed the wilderness to return to Canaan. Moses’ generation completed part of the mission, getting as far as the Jordan River, but it was left to Joshua and the younger Israelites to cross the river and take back the land that had been promised to their father Abraham centuries before.

Today, homeschooling parents have broken free from the bondage of godless philosophies and are raising up the Joshua generation that will carry the battle over the Jordan--taking the banner of Christ back into American government, law, medicine, business, education, and the arts, where God and His Word were once universally honored. In this session, we will discuss specific actions Christian young people and their families can take to fight for God's truth on the spiritual battlefields of today.

The Socialization Trap
Many home educators are intimidated by the common myth that children who are taught at home are at a disadvantage in social development. Rick Boyer draws on scripture, scientific research, and the experience of thousands of home-teaching families to show that the opposite is true. To prepare children for the real world, children need to be in the real world—in the family, church, and community—not locked away from society in age-segregated schools. This session will help you respond to the constant challenge: “What about socialization?”

The Boyer Family

Passing the Family Torch
What is life really like for a homeschooling family? And what is life like for the children who have grown up and started families of their own? Was their own upbringing a good preparation for adulthood and parenting? In this exciting and encouraging workshop, you’ll learn the answers to these and many other questions from homeschooling pioneers Rick and Marilyn Boyer and several of their adult children. Hear about the difficulties and triumphs, mistakes made, and lessons learned in a 30-year homeschooling adventure. There will be audience participation, so bring your own questions, too!

Jonathan Brush 

What Christians Should Know About College (but Probably Don’t)
A college campus represents both an incredible challenge to young Christians, and an incredible opportunity. Come learn about the different worldviews you will find at colleges and how to prepare for the challenges and rewards of being a Christian on campus, both in and out of the classroom.

From Homeschool to College: What Parents and Students Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions About Higher Education
Come learn from a higher-education and homeschool insider what you need to know before you make a decision about college. You will learn some surprising truths about the advantages and disadvantages of a college education, common higher-education myths, how to make a good decision about college, and how to navigate the college admissions process.

Yvonne Bunn

Introduction to Homeschooling - Free Workshop!
Are you wondering if homeschooling is right for your family? If you would like to know what homeschooling is all about or who homeschools and why, this fact-filled workshop will give you the answers. From the history of homeschooling to the statistical results of the most recent nationwide studies, you will receive the information you need to make an informed decision about what is right for you and your family.

How to Begin: What You Really Need to Know - Free Workshop!
Overwhelmed by friendly advice and tons of information? This informative workshop will help you weed through all the things you’ve heard and focus on what you really need to know for a successful homeschool year: Am I qualified? How do I prepare? Where can I go for help? What things should I never do? What are some secrets of success? And more! Don’t miss this opportunity to get off to the right start.

Know the Law: Notifying and Testing Demystified - Free Workshop!
Know your homeschooling rights--don’t let the “leagalese” confuse you! In this workshop, find out who is required to attend school, what requirements you must meet in order to homeschool, what new test and evaluation options may be used, whom you should notify and when, what to do if you are homeschooling because of your sincere religious beliefs, and what types of records need to be kept. Know your options before you begin!

“Speed Mentoring” for New Homeschoolers ~ Yvonne Bunn & Elizabeth Kennedy
Yes, we know convention can be overwhelming for new homeschoolers! Would you like to sit down face-to-face with an “expert” who can answer your questions? Developed and hosted by Fredericksburg support group TOOL (Teaching Our Own Legacy), “Speed Mentoring” is a fun way to get serious questions answered! This first-ever, fast-paced workshop will allow new homeschoolers to tap into a treasure-trove of information from veteran homeschool moms. Bring your questions about home education and ask anything you’d like to know. After an allotted time, a whistle will blow, and you’ll move to the next mentor to ask the same questions or to shift to another topic. Speed Mentoring is your workshop, and the topics of discussion are up to you! This lively workshop will encourage you, and definitely get you moving in the right direction!

Inge Cannon

Special Convention Feature at No Extra Cost!
Transcript Boot Camp
Do you have a junior or senior high school student at home? Are you trying to decide whether or not to homeschool through high school? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to attend Inge Cannon’s Transcript Boot Camp, an engaging seminar designed to equip you for preparing your child for graduation. This special three-and-a-half-hour session explores transcripts, record keeping, diplomas, and much, much more! Learn more.

Eliminating Crucial Gaps While Individualizing Education
Keeping track of where you are so that your child’s educational program will be complete is especially important in interdisciplinary teaching. This session tells how to do it.

Secrets Effective Home Educators Know
Home education is discipleship in action, and the demands of discipleship are great. Several specific attitude and procedure adjustments can make your load lighter. Tune up before the next school year starts!

Leadership Lessons My Kidneys Taught Me - Leadership Luncheon
Did you know that every time David referred to his “reins” in the Psalms, he used the Hebrew word kilyah, which literally means “kidney”? In fact, there are several cultures around the world that use the word “kidney” the way we use the word “heart.” Try it some time with your family: “I love you with my whole kidney.” Recognizing that the old English word “reins” and our modern term “renal” come from the same root, we will explore the demands of leadership and support from a “kidney” perspective. We might even learn a tiny bit about anatomy, too!

Mary Carney

How Will I EVER Get It All Done?
Homeschooling is not just another item on the to-do list! Ever wonder how other moms get it all done? Then this is the workshop for you--the answer will surprise you!!

Children and Chores
We don't do our children any favors by not teaching the basics of running a home. Learn how to train, motivate, and delegate the tasks of running a household to your children.

Once-a-Month Cooking
Tips and hints any mom can use to streamline her time in the kitchen, save money, and provide healthful meals for her family.

Living Simply on Le$$
Mary, her husband, and four children lived voluntarily for six years on an income near the poverty level--without incurring debt. They learned how to make do and save money on everything from baby items to groceries. Come and learn what you can do--right now--to improve your financial situation!

Dianne Craft

Identifying Blocked Learning Gates in Children of All Ages
This is for your "puzzling child" or for your teenager who "dislikes" school. A child may be a reluctant learner for several reasons other than not trying hard enough. Even though these reasons may be a mystery to you, they do not need to remain so. If you have a bright, hard-working child who has to work too hard to learn, he is telling you that one or more of his four learning gates is blocked. This workshop will help you identify which of the learning gates is blocked, and, more importantly, what you can do about it at home! It doesn't have to be so hard for your child!

Help! My Child Doesn't Remember What He Reads!
Many parents find that after their child has read a passage and is asked what he just read, he says, "I don't know." How do you teach a child to comprehend what he is reading? I have found a very simple technique that I used with my students in my reading class. It only involves 15 minutes a day to train your child to "make a movie" in his head while reading. This is really what good readers do. With a little training, all kids can do this--and love it. Reading comprehension soars, as does the love of reading. It also works for memorizing the important parts of a chapter for test taking. It actually is one of the techniques used for freshmen at Cambridge University to help them with test taking. I currently teach this quick-and-easy reading-comprehension and test-taking method to special-education teachers in a graduate-level course at Colorado University. I will gladly pass this method on to you to use at home with your readers!

Dysgraphia: When Writing Is Painful
Does your child whine every time he has to write? Is copying a paragraph painful for him? Does he still write reversals after age seven? Does he press so hard that his pencil lead breaks? Does he try to do all math problems in his head, so he won’t have to write the problems down? Do you often think that this child is sloppy, lazy, or unmotivated? Come and learn about the symptoms of true dysgraphia, and how to correct it at home. This complex problem has a very easy solution. You will be able to start helping your child the very next day. All materials will be given to you in this workshop. God has good solutions!

Sensory Processing Dysfunction: When Everything Bothers Your Child
Dr. Lendon B. Smith, the "baby doctor," calls these children "goosey, touchy kids." Everything seems to bother them because their nervous system is in hyper alert at all times. Many times these children look as if they have a character problem, a behavior problem, A.D.D., or A.D.H.D. It is really that their nervous system is in overdrive. Loud noises bother them; socks bother them; tags have to be cut out; transitions are hard; they cry or meltdown frequently. Learn to identify if your child has this issue, and, more importantly, what parents all over the country are doing to help their child feel and act better.

Dr. S.M. Davis

Three Key Elements of Successful Parenting
Though there may be some exceptions, generally speaking, if a child chooses evil as an adult, it is probably because his parents failed in some way to properly train him as a child. There are three key elements in successful parenting that work together to help parents produce wise, godly children. These may also be called “The ABCs of Successful Parenting”.
Always win in training the child to obey. The parent, not the child, must be the winner in every contest of wills. A teenage rebel is often the product of a child who was not made to obey.
Be gentle. Firmness must be balanced with gentleness or it easily becomes harshness. David said, “Thy gentleness hath made me great” (Psalm 18:35). Greatness in a child is produced by gentleness in his parents.
Consistently be consistent. Parents must not “start and stop.” They must stand together so that children know it is not possible to “pit one against the other.”

Changing the Heart of a Rebel ~ (Recommended for parents only)
NO, REBELLION IS NOT NORMAL. YES, THERE IS A SOLUTION!
Many testimonies from around the world attest to the effectiveness of the biblical principles expounded in this message. Parents of younger children say the message has helped them understand parenting and prevent problems with their children. Some parents say they listen to the message every few weeks to help them stay "on track" as a parent. Still other parents have found the message to be the "lifeline" to stop a descent into destruction and to save the life and future of their rebellious teen.

The Influence of Older Children on Younger Ones
Dr. Davis recommends this message on DVD as his most important message for entire families to watch together. The main reason the prodigal son was a rebel was because he was rejected by his older brother. Most rebels in the Bible and in history were not second-borns, but firstborns. When second-borns got into trouble, it was usually because they were following their older siblings. It is no quirk of nature that firstborns are often very strong willed. God wanted that strong will turned in the right direction so that the influence of the parents and the firstborn cause the second-born to move in the right direction; then the influence of the parents, firstborn, and second-born move the third-born in the right direction, etc. There are 10 key principles from III John that older children should apply in relation to younger children that will bring joy to their own hearts, as well as sweet harmony to their entire family. This message ends with three moving illustrations of the powerful influence of older children on younger ones.

How Right Priorities Prevent or Solve Life’s Problems
A commonly asked question for years has been, "What is the top priority for a man--his job (or ministry) or his family?" Many men, including pastors, who have answered that question have lost their families because the question itself is flawed, deceptive, and misleading. The proper question to ask in relation to priorities is, "Who is a man's top priority, as far as relationships are concerned?" When that question is answered biblically and properly, the answer provides a solid foundation for whatever ministry God gives a man. When the question is not answered biblically, devastating consequences may be the result.

Michael Farris

Parental Rights: It’s Now or Never
Hear how the Supreme Court and our nation’s lower courts are failing to hold parental rights to the same legal standard as fundamental rights like freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and how European court decisions on children’s rights are influencing our U.S. judicial system. Michael describes three threats to parental rights that involve the political right, the political left, and international law, and proposes a solution that will be the battle of the century for homeschoolers and other pro-family forces.

Teaching Your Children the Constitution
Mike Farris discusses the importance of knowing the content and purpose of the founding documents of our country. You’ll also find out how that knowledge can impact our interpretation of issues today.

Christine Field

Due to her husband's illness, Christine Field will not be able to join us at this year's convention. Your prayers for the Fields are appreciated.

Ken Ham

Already Gone!
Profound cultural changes are taking place in our Western world that undermine the family. From his newest book, Already Gone, Ken relates the shocking statistics on why our young people are walking away from their faith and what we can do about it. This workshop will help us understand the real issues and better equip us to fight back and ground our children as we prepare them for the challenges of today's world.

Dinosaurs Explained
Formed, Fearless, Fallen, Flood, Faded, Found, Fiction. In a thoroughly entertaining encounter, Ken explains the "Seven Biblical Ages" of dinosaurs and brings us face to face with these marvelous creatures. Discover how dinosaurs help us to testify of the Bible's reliability and the message of salvation!

Learning How to Think Biblically
Many people have the idea the battle between Christianity and humanism (or creation and evolution) is a battle over who has more "facts." However, the real battle is actually over the interpretation of the same facts. Until Christians understand that everyone has the same facts, but different interpretations of those facts (based upon different presuppositions or biases), they will not be successful in learning how to defend the Christian faith and think in a true biblical manner. It's very possible you will never think the same way about this world after attending this workshop!

Life’s Meaning and Purpose After Graduation?
Is the purpose and meaning of life…the number 42?* Graduation ceremonies themselves only have real purpose and meaning if the graduates are exhorted to use God’s Word as their “starting point” for all of their living and being. And what should students, who have the Bible as their starting point, do after graduation? Dig wells, of course! But what kind of wells?
*The conclusion reached in a certain famous book (to be discussed in the talk).

Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World
In this discussion, Ken shares his testimony about his own upbringing, helping parents understand the importance of training children from a truly biblical foundation. Ken also gives his answers to such questions as these: Should my child attend public schools, or is there a case for homeschooling? What does the Bible say (not your opinion) on how to bring up children, how to train them, how to discipline them, and how to educate them? What should the priorities be in education?

Standing on Biblical Authority
Are the foundations for your faith based on solid ground? Come strengthen your homeschooling through a clear explanation of biblical authority. In a world where the attack on the gospel is aimed at discrediting its history, Ken clearly communicates the importance of the historical relevance of Genesis.

Mark Holden

My Child Has an Attitude
“Boy, do you ever have an attitude!” In this session, attitude is defined and instruction given for building a positive attitude. Motivation is a large factor in the ability to train your child. Romans 12:1-2 will provide helpful insight into shaping the outlook and mental development of your child.

The Father’s Role in Home Education
Our heavenly Father’s design is for men to model His relationship to His children. The great vacuum of male servant-leadership has allowed for many misconceptions and practices concerning the man’s role in God’s plan. This session is a look at biblical manhood as it relates to child-training, as well as a call back to biblical fathering.

The Home Is the Key
The family is the foundational building block from which stability comes for society, the church, and the business world. This session explores and defines the significant place God has given to the family, and calls parents to work for a strong home base from which to serve.

Courtship Chaos
Hurt. Pain. Frustration. Hopelessness. The Christian reaction against the dating approach to relationship building has brought its own set of needs, abuses, and extremisms. This session will attempt to deal honestly with a subject that has brought great trouble into the lives of countless young men and women. This subject is highly recommended for young adults and the parents who care for them.

When Boys Turn into Men
Raising sons is such a huge privilege and responsibility, yet the evidence of so many casualties declares our ineffectiveness. Let’s talk plainly about the labor of delivering boys into men, and the biblical principles to help us toward a live birth.

Stan John

WHere’s Dad
Dads, come and get a new approach on how you can be much more than the "principal" of your homeschool. This is a practical, hands-on approach to delivering much more than an academic education. Using simple business leadership concepts, you can take control of your child’s education, and experience the blessing of a lifetime. Come and learn how one dad successfully homeschooled his son through high school with a full-time, out-of-the-home career position. This dad could never imagine doing anything less!

Focus on the Family's The Truth Project - Special Convention Feature!
Come get equipped to reach your household and community with the truth! The Truth Project Curriculum is a systematic and comprehensive biblical worldview study covering God's design for work, science, family, government, art, ethics, etc. This conference track will equip you to make a Christ-centered difference in the culture by applying God's principles to daily life. We are offering this special track for an additional $79* (cost of DVD sets and materials given on completion of the training) in order to train your family to be The Truth Project hosts. Spouses are free! *(The cost is $99 if you are not attending any other part of the convention.) Learn more.

Jamie Lash

How to Overcome Frustration and Anger
We may homeschool our kids with the best of intentions and still find ourselves getting frustrated. If we adopt goals for other people to do things--as if we could control their lives--frustration and anger are inevitable! This workshop teaches a simple secret that enables you to replace frustration with empowerment. Filled with real-life stories, this session is practical and life changing!

How to Overcome Unforgiveness
Everyone gets hurt by others. Unforgiveness multiplies our pain and hardens our hearts. Holding onto unforgiveness diminishes our effectiveness in homeschooling…and in most everything else! What can we do about it? This session exposes the lies that prevent people from forgiving. We can be free…today! This session shows how.

Developing a Servant's Heart: Dispelling Loneliness and Depression
We want our kids to succeed, but what does that mean? From God’s perspective, if you want to be great…you must become a servant (Matthew 20:28). When we lift our focus off ourselves to bless and help others, wonderful things happen. We become useful. We experience joy and meaning. Loneliness and depression lose their grip on us. We begin to love. We begin to live! This session is about how to cultivate the mindset that transforms our lives.

Time Management: Living with a Map
You can’t rise higher than your thoughts. If you want to accomplish something significant, you must first see something significant. Getting a clear vision in your thoughts will help you act it out in reality. How can we make every day count for our kids and for the Kingdom of God? This session is filled with practical time-management advice, enabling you to reap the benefits of living every day with a map.

Time Management: Get Control of Your Time and Your Life
Many people die without seeing their dreams come true because they don’t take the practical steps necessary to make dreams a reality. In this advanced time-management session, we will discuss how to overcome procrastination and how to prioritize so you can focus on what matters most. The material in this session will not only help you pursue your dreams, it will help make your life more honoring to God, more effective, more enjoyable, and less stressful.

Kelli Lieder

Music for the Non-musical
A note-worthy workshop if you are ready to turn the noise in your home into the sweet sound of music! This workshop can help even those with little or no musical knowledge or expertise incorporate music into their child's education. With simple, easy steps, you can give your child a musical foundation that will support all other areas of learning and enhance his life. Help develop your child's God-given talents while bringing joy that will last a lifetime to your home!

Music--More Than Extracurricular
It has been proven that music produces higher test scores in all areas; improves memory and problem-solving skills; promotes creativity; and increases coordination, cooperation, and concentration. Come learn the nine essential elements of a music curriculum the National Standards of Music Education identified. Plus, learn how to develop your student's musical talent through reading music and even playing by ear. Best of all, this can be done on a budget!

Nick Logan

Christ-Honoring Economics
This workshop will consider the impact that our buying power has on the marketplace for the kingdom. We will explore the practical application of God’s Word in our family budgets, the management and elimination of debt, and how we can prepare for a choppy financial future in the U.S.

Homeschooling Our Children to Enter the Marketplace
What does God’s Word say about our children’s role in the marketplace? This workshop will consider the preparation of our children to participate in the world, but not become a part of it. We will look at the curricula that are best suited for practical application. We will also consider alternatives for homeschool students who do not want to jump into the corporate world.

Follow the Money
In this topical discussion of the economic climate of the U.S. and the world, we will discuss Obamanomics and the impact the administration’s policies will have on our families and on generations to come. We will take a look at our sinking dollar and the debt-laden structure of our monetary policy and the Federal Reserve.

Networking, Marketing, and Promotion
From the moment we are born, we enter a world where marketing and promotions bombard us. How do we utilize the tools available to promote opportunities for our children and families in today’s economy?

Putting Our Talents to Work
God is clear in His Word that we have all been given talents. He is also clear that these talents must be invested wisely. This workshop discusses how to apply these talents in a God-honoring and economically rewarding way.

Katherine Loop

Math from a Biblical Worldview?
We see God’s hand in science and history, but what about math? Isn’t math just a bunch of neutral facts? While most of us have come to look upon math as “neutral,” it’s not! Worldviews do matter in math--and there’s much more to looking at math from a biblical worldview than adding a scripture at the bottom of the page or using a Bible word problem. Come discover biblical principles that make math come alive and give math meaning, helping children really understand what they’re learning. Find out how “neutral” presentations are really not neutral. Leave equipped to begin looking at and teaching math from a new perspective!

Kerin Morgan

Homeschool Freedom
Finding a style that is all your own and walking in that freedom--free of any fear of judgment from others--is all about not succumbing to homeschool peer pressure--or just doing what others do. It is also about knowing what the law requires and what God’s Word has said, and then being sensitive to what God is calling you to do. Every family has an identity, and our approach in how we educate is a contributor to that identity.

When Our Kids Disappoint Us (and They Will)
Kerin shares how to walk in love when our kids disappoint us and make wrong choices. These are the times when we get to live the gospel and show them the mercy and kindness that was shown to us!

Homeschool Distractions
What are those things that distract us from maintaining our short-term plans and our long-term goals in home education? What can we do to recognize them, and how can we learn to manage them (or ourselves)? This session would be good for new homeschoolers, those with lots of kids, and perhaps those who work as well as homeschool.

Life with Little Ones--A Season When Our Weaknesses Are Revealed!
Sharing some of the practical challenges of life with little ones under foot, Kerin will include suggestions for establishing routines and age-appropriate boundaries, as well as giving early training in respect, obedience, and self-control. Kerin will also share some of the attitude struggles and issues of the heart that are inevitably revealed in us as we try to have some order and control over our young children.

Joel Salatin

Scaling Up Without Selling Your Soul: Biblical Business Synergy
Entrepreneurial cottage businesses often flounder at the tipping point between too big to be a hobby, but too small to provide a full-time salary. And too often business advice comes from a Wall Street empire-building perspective that traps Christians with goals that hurt the family instead of helping it. Cottage industries can evolve into satisfying self-employment opportunities if the foundations are properly value based. The Salatin family's Polyface Farm has grown from a part-time business to a multi-million dollar, multi-generational, multi-player team during the past 30 years. Using his farm as an example, Salatin will share principles that are often contrary to Harvard business principles.

Toward a Judeo-Christian Environmental Ethic
The environmental movement developed out of the mother-earth hippie counterculture during the 1960s. Many Christians branded the movement as anti-God, anti-capitalist, and anti-American. As a result, earth stewardship became identified as left-leaning and the religious right as everything Wall Street, earth destruction, and amoral capitalism. As a self-described Christian libertarian-environmentalist-capitalist farmer, Joel Salatin explains the unusual places he's been able to take the Christian message (UC Berkley, Stanford, Yale), and creates an apologetic for a biblical, conservative earth stewardship ethic.

Mike Snavely

The Puzzle of the Grand Canyon--A Tale of Two Lakes
The Grand Canyon is one of the most breathtaking--and perplexing--sites in the U.S.A. Standard geological explanations for its formation are incorrect, and most creationists have overlooked some major pieces of the puzzle. Amazingly, what carved the canyon also explains most of the fascinating geological features in the entire area (e.g., Monument Valley, the Petrified Forest, Canyonlands and Arches, Canyon de Chelley, etc.). Furthermore, they all formed very quickly! What happened?!

Lost Secrets of the Ancient Civilizations
The biblical and secular views of the origins of man are diametrically opposed to each other, as are the two views of man’s activities in the past. Ancient civilizations indicate a high level of accomplishment--something to be expected if we were created “good” at the beginning, but something labeled “mysterious” by those who believe in a four-million-year process. However, all great civilizations of the past have collapsed. Why? Does the Bible have anything to say about this?

Passing on the Torch
This session concentrates on the importance of passing on a Christian worldview to the next generation, be it to our own children or to others with whom we interact. It defines how a worldview works, and offers a series of practical steps to laying a strong, biblical foundation through what we’ve called “The 7 C’s of History.”

Pillars of Evolution
In this session, we define science and illustrate the scientific method through several experiments. The three main precepts of the theory of evolution are examined and shown to be faith-based rather than science-based. The purpose of this session is not only to show that science does not support evolutionary theory, but also to give Christians some tools with which to combat the theory in their own community.

Lillian Snider

Strengthening Reading-Comprehension Skills
In the early grades (K-3), the emphasis in most language-arts programs is on the foundational skills of reading and decoding. But once these are mastered, the focus switches to understanding the content of what is being read. As a student approaches the middle and high school years, he or she spends more and more time reading literature, science, and social studies texts, as well as newspapers and magazines. A child’s strength in this area depends on many factors. In this workshop, we will discuss techniques and materials you can use, beginning even in the early years, to improve your child’s reading comprehension.

Helping Children Develop Study Skills
“Go to your room and study your spelling words, then I will call them out to you.” Have you ever heard or said those words before? We usually assume that our children understand what we mean by the word “study”; however, do they? If we want our children to get the MOST from learning, we need to help them create study skills by Motivating, Organizing, Studying, and Teaching. Knowing how to study is a skill that will make them into lifelong learners.

Beginning the Homeschooling Journey: Preparing Our Hearts and Our Homes
Answering the call to homeschool our children is the beginning of a journey with both blessings and trials. Preparing our hearts towards God and our homes as the main environment for the journey will make the road much smoother. Using Abraham’s call and response as a model, we will first see if our hearts are prepared. Then we will focus on all the preparations we can set in place at home to be ready for this exciting and rewarding journey.

Barry Stebbing

Learning to Draw
Great for all ages! Just bring a pencil and paper and enjoy this hour-long workshop. In this workshop, Mr. Stebbing will use an overhead projector, and the students, young and old, will follow him step-by-step in learning the basic fundamentals. Come get an introduction to perspective, portraits, anatomy, shading, light source, and cartooning.

Teaching Children Art at Home
This workshop encourages parents to teach art in their homes by offering a wealth of insight, direction, and pointers. Mr. Stebbing will discuss such topics as student frustration, specific learning objectives, evaluation of student art work, and the fundamentals, as well as how to teach beginning painting, what to look for in an art program, and much more. Enjoy a slide presentation with specific visuals in "how to," along with a 10-minute beginning drawing lesson.

Nature Studies & Journaling
Mr. Stebbing will direct students in a simple and inspiring path in drawing from nature and also in keeping an art journal. Mr. Stebbing has completed more than 40 art journals and believes that journaling is a great educational tool for homeschoolers as it nurtures penmanship, drawing from life, independent studies, and creativity. Workshop includes inspiring visuals (slide presentation) and a 10-minute drawing lesson.

Phillip Telfer

Media Choices: Convictions or Compromise?
Need help raising children in a media-saturated society? Are you concerned about the impact of video games, Facebook, YouTube, iPods, texting, television, and more? Do you feel as if you are cowering like Israel before the giant Goliath who continues to mock God and taunt the nation? Have no fear, there’s help to be found in God’s Word. This workshop will teach you how you can fight the media giant in your life using biblical principles instead of legalistic rules.

The Counterfeit Life: Entertainment’s Deceptive Messages About Life to the Fullest
Today's entertainment has become one of the biggest stumbling blocks of spiritual growth and family health for this generation. It often sends deceptive messages about what it means to live life to the fullest. Many careless homes have allowed toxic media to poison hearts and minds with wrong ideas about relationships, accomplishment, purpose, and identity. Learn about the messages prevalent in today’s media that could rob you and your family of the real life that God wants you to have. The Counterfeits: Sexual Immorality, Violence as Entertainment, Greed and Discontentment, Rebellion and Family Conflict, Despair and Depression, Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

Cynthia Tobias

Motivating Students to Take Charge of Their Own Success: How to Make Them Lifelong Learners
This fast-paced, entertaining session will provide practical ways to make school more about students actually learning, and less about just figuring out how to survive. Sometimes you can change the system, and sometimes you can help your students adjust to it. You maybe surprised at how some simple and immediately useful strategies can change the attitudes about school held by you and your students. Are you tired of hearing excuses? Help your students adjust to almost any situation by identifying and using their natural learning-style strengths. Teach them to take responsibility for their own success, and give them confidence to keep learning for the rest of their lives, even in circumstances that are difficult for them. (Workshop will not be recorded.)

Every Child Can Succeed! Strategies for Making the Most of Each Learning Style
Are you tired of hearing excuses? Is there a strong-willed child that is driving you crazy? Is it possible to accommodate every learning style, especially in the homeschool classroom? In this hands-on, practical session, you can learn techniques for motivating all kinds of learners while maintaining bottom-line accountability and discipline. Based on the book from Focus on the Family, you'll get lots of ideas for how every student can be part of a successful and cooperative team by identifying and appreciating how many ways Every Child Can Succeed! (Workshop will not be recorded.) 

They Can’t All Have A.D.D.! Teaching the Non-traditional Learner
Are we changing the foot when we should be changing the shoe? The diagnosis of Attention Deficit and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and the prescription of Ritalin and similar controlled substances, are both becoming alarmingly commonplace. Could it really be true that there are that many children who have a chemical imbalance, or is there a possibility that some of those kids simply don't fit the circumstances thrust upon them by a traditional classroom or a well-intentioned parent? In this session, we will outline suggestions for taking down the lines of first defense for a child who is struggling to learn. You can discover how to identify some of the differences between learning styles and learning disabilities, and how to design practical strategies for helping students cope with academic demands. (Workshop will not be recorded.) 

Turning Conflict into Cooperation: Bringing Out the Best in a Strong-Willed Child
Based not only on her own experience as a Strong-Willed Child (SWC), but also on hundreds of interviews, discussions, and interactions with SWCs of all ages and positions, Cynthia shares valuable insights into how the hearts and minds of even the strongest-willed person can be turned from angry conflict to voluntary cooperation. You can use these proven strategies immediately, and you’ll be amazed at the difference! Learn to avoid confrontation, anger, and emotional outbursts by using simple and practical techniques that work for virtually everyone. Whether you are struggling with a strong-willed child or spouse in your family, or a strong-willed boss or co-worker, you’ll walk away with new hope and enthusiasm for bringing out the best in both of you! (Workshop will not be recorded.) 

Linda Trumbo

Your Child’s Writing and How to Evaluate It
Teaching writing may be one of the biggest challenges for homeschooling moms, especially during the junior and senior high school years. How can you honestly evaluate and effectively teach your child at home? Linda will cover stages of writing and the keys to effective evaluation, and will help you learn to mentor your young writers and find help for particular needs.

Teaching Literature with a Worldview Approach
This workshop presents an overview of worldview education beginning in the elementary years, and then gives a detailed explanation of how to analyze literature using worldview categories. A sample lesson (high school age) is included, along with a list of recommended resources.

Walking with Faith in the Rocky Places
You've heard of "tough love." Christian parenting can also involve tough trust--waiting on God to complete His work in your children's lives. This workshop addresses some of the difficult issues many families are facing with older children and offers encouragement for those who may be struggling to continue to homeschool with confidence.

VENDOR WORKSHOPS

Raising Accountable Kids Has Never Been So Much Fun ~ Accountable Kids
Raising accountable kids can be fun when your family works together as a team. Learn to implement simple strategies that bring peace and harmony into the home. This workshop presents hands-on tools that help teach life lessons in a fun, interactive manner. You will gain simple methods to empower your child, shift responsibility, and strengthen your family as a whole.

Introducing Analytical Grammar ~ Analytical Grammar
Robin Finley, the author, will explain how Analytical Grammar differs from other programs on the market. You can teach this important subject thoroughly and comprehensively in much less time and with less repetition. Recommended in The Well-Trained Mind, Simply Charlotte Mason, and the Old Schoolhouse magazine, Analytical Grammar received an "A" rating from homeschoolingfromtheheart.com.

"Teaching" the Junior High and High School Sciences at Home ~ Apologia
This seminar explains how any parent can help his or her children learn science at the upper levels. By the time a homeschooled student reaches high school, both the student and the parent should be able to learn by reading. Thus, we admonish the parent to learn the subject right along with the student. With both the parent and the student helping each other learn, an upper-level science experience can be equally rewarding for both!

In order to help the homeschooling parent plan his or her science curriculum, this session facilitator provides study timelines for both the science-oriented and the non-science-oriented student. In addition, she also discusses the mathematical skills needed in order to maintain the proposed timeline. Finally, the session leader discusses the curriculum that will make it possible for the homeschooling parent to provide a high-quality high school science education for his or her children. 

Raising an Army of Chivalrous Christian Soldiers ~ The Army of Chivalrous Christian Soldiers
Discover the richness of passing providential history on to your children in a hands-on manner, and of truly incorporating the lessons learned into everyday life. We will focus on the need for teaching history, the encouragement you can receive by its lessons, and the joy of learning together as a family through our bi-annual events. We seek to inspire and motivate families as they raise up their own army of chivalrous Christian soldiers!

Three Keys to a Great Art Education (All Grade Levels) ~ Artistic Pursuits, Inc.
Discover the simple keys to unlocking your child's God-given talents in the visual arts. All children can excel in the visual arts with encouragement and teaching methods that address both the expressive and technical aspects of art. Learn how you can give your child a great art education at home by focusing on awareness, creativity, and well-timed instruction in the basic principles of art!

Why Art Is Essential to Your Child's Education ~ Arts Attack
This presentation will review the important role art plays in developing right-brain skills (creativity, synthesis, spatial awareness, intuition, imagination, visualization, etc.) and in enabling children to develop their full potential as students. It will also review the Atelier art program, and discuss the essential elements of a successful program while showing slides of children's artwork.

Do Not Eat the Bread of Idleness ~ Bread Beckers
We all diligently seek the Lord's help to train our children in the way they should go. It is our belief that in these last days, God Almighty is raising up a mighty army, a godly generation for service in His purpose. But the question we must ask ourselves is this: How can this generation effectively serve our Lord Jesus wholeheartedly, as did Caleb, if they are sick, drug dependent, or dying from the common diseases which plague these United States?

Sue Becker, who has a degree in Food Science from the University of Georgia, will present basic nutritional information on how to greatly reduce the risk of common diseases by focusing on the importance of returning to God's perfect provision for our food and health. She will include references from the books of Matthew, Exodus, Proverbs, Isaiah, and Psalms.

Illuminations and the Mystery of History ~ Bright Ideas Press
Are you tired of juggling subjects that don't relate to each other? Would you like to teach all of your children simultaneously? Would you appreciate quality literature guides that promote comprehension but aren't overwhelming? If you answered "yes," then come learn about Illuminations, an all-inclusive curriculum based on the Mystery of History from Bright Ideas Press! This program includes Bible, language arts (grammar, writing, copywork, spelling, and vocabulary), literature, science, humanities, geography, history, life skills, projects, and mom support.

Enriching Your Homeschool Curriculum ~ Chrysalis International, Inc.
Learning begins in the imagination, where thought and experience come together. Our enriched curriculum and the biblical methods employed transcend the electronic world of learning and the mediocre spirit of the American culture to cultivate the mindset, imagination, and conscience for Christ. The principles of truth, beauty, and moral goodness inspire each child's intellectual and spiritual potential. This workshop will introduce participants to our AMO® Curricular Teacher Guides, certain to enrich any homeschool program of study and to inspire a genuine love of learning. A model lesson will be demonstrated and several teacher guides given away to participants.

Classical Education Made Doable ~ Classical Conversations
Throughout American history, why did 16-year-olds successfully teach multiple grades and multiple subjects, while we struggle at home with three students? Learn their secrets in this overview of classical education. Classical Conversations' Foundations Program for grades K4-6, Essentials Program for grades 3-6, and Challenge Program for grades 7-12 will be presented.

Training Daughters in Righteous Character ~ Daughters 4 God
Good character doesn't happen by accident; a daughter with godly character grows as parents intentionally train her in righteousness. Harold and Joy encourage parents to set goals based on scripture, sharing age-specific suggestions and a resource list for teaching the hearts of toddlers to teens.

SAT Preparation for Christian Students ~ For Such a Time as This
Doing their best on the SAT is one avenue God has before our children to prepare them to be the kind of Christians who will change their world no matter what the obstacles. In light of the changes to the new SAT I, this workshop is especially relevant. Pastor Stobaugh, a College Board grader, will share insights concerning the essay portion of the SAT I.

Seven Secrets to Help Kids Think for Themselves ~ Geography Matters
Do you have trouble keeping your students interested in learning? Perhaps it's time you begin to think outside the box. Discover techniques that will improve critical thinking and creativity, inspiring your students to want to gain knowledge. Included in this workshop are ideas from the teachings of Ruth Beechick on developing thinking skills that help create a delight for learning and improve your children's ability to excel in any area they choose to pursue.

Your Family Can Make an Eternal Difference ~ Gospel for Asia
We know the Lord wants us to love people the way He loves them. But how do you get your children to grow in love for the lost world? Learn practical ways to lead your family to love the lost, especially those not yet reached with the gospel--and to focus on what truly lasts forever.

Give Your Child a Solid Foundation in Science--Even If YOU Don't Have One! ~ Gravitas Publications/Real Science 4-Kids
Let Sonya Edwards, a homeschool mom, show you how easy and fun it can be to teach your children science--and she means REAL science, like chemistry and physics. Sonya will tell you how science class goes at her house. Yes, you can teach your kindergartener, as well as your high schooler, the basic building blocks of science NOW to give them an advantage later!

Effective Management Strategies for Homeschool Groups ~ Homeschool-Life.com
Learn how to decrease time spent managing your group by delegating tasks and creating opportunities of service; finding an easy way to manage membership lists, newsletter distribution, group calendars, and field trip sign-ups; incorporating PayPal; and more. Let us show you how to build a secure website and set up a Yahoo alternative for homeschool groups and co-ops, taking your group to a whole new level of leadership in HALF the time! Find out how hundreds of groups across America manage with our tools! Group leaders, don't miss this one!

Leadership 101 for Dads ~ International ALERT Academy
It is not easy to be a dad in today's environment with so many competing time demands. However, there are tools and techniques available that can help a father balance those demands and provide a vision for his family.

This workshop is geared toward assisting fathers in leading their families well. We will explore how to create a vision that motivates the entire family to action and cohesiveness, how to see each family member as an individual with specific hopes and dreams, how to exhibit behaviors that draw a family closer, how to eliminate behaviors that split a family apart, and how to become a servant leader.

Experience Excellence in Writing ~ Institute for Excellence in Writing
Come discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports, and essays with style. Best of all, parents and students alike find the program easy to use and effective for all their writing endeavors. This workshop will give you an overview of the program, and show you how you can get started with even the most reluctant writing student.

Open the Eyes of Their Hearts ~ Joni & Friends
Workshop participants will acquire tools to help children develop compassionate hearts for people with disabilities. Topics will include God's heart for people with disabilities, strategies for teaching children information about various disabilities, activities and curriculum that teach children empathy and compassion for people with disabilities, and ideas for ways children can serve and befriend people with disabilities.

High School for Homeschoolers ~ Keystone School
Much goes into a high school education: course selection, advanced subjects, future planning, college entrance exams, and more. Join Keystone for a workshop aimed at outlining a comprehensive high school education, and learn how Keystone guides students through the college-planning process. We will explain how Keystone can help your student whether he or she wants to take a single Advanced Placement or elective course, or a complete program with a high school diploma at the end.

Great Spelling Made Easy ~ Latin Road/Phonics Road
Great spelling does not have to be a mystery when you know...the rest of the story. Public school methods of memorizing words using pictures, workbooks, and games will never give a student the tools to know how English is built and why it is built the way it is. Learn not only the foundations of great spelling, writing, and reading, but also how to coordinate grammar, composition, and Latin--all in a multi-sensory approach using music, art, and literature.

Building Character and Strong Work Ethics in Your Children ~ Lifetime Books and Gifts
Do you ever wonder how homeschooling exhibitors get their kids to work so hard? What are they doing that could give you similar results? Be encouraged with biblical principles and practical tips to give you a successful outcome for the Lord's sake. It will be no surprise to find out why Shirley and her husband are often complimented on their children, who have "the hardest work ethic they have ever seen."

Real Learning Using Real-Life Methods ~ Math on the Level
As homeschool educators, we can go beyond the conveyor-belt methods of classroom education. In this workshop, we will look at how to use real-life teaching techniques that encourage real learning instead of a one-size-fits-all workbook approach. We'll also discuss how to be sure children understand what is being taught, and how to achieve long-term retention using review-over-time without busywork. Come learn how to better take charge of your child's math education while making math time more effective and fun.

Where Seeing Is Understanding! ~ Math-U-See
See how teaching for mastery by using concrete manipulatives can be fun and easy. We will demonstrate key concepts and explain the benefits of using this award-winning K-12 math program that is appropriate for all learning styles.

Classical Education in the Primary Grades ~ Memoria Press
Once parents make the decision to classically educate their children, they are faced with differing opinions on how and what to teach at various age levels. In this workshop, we will focus on how to begin the process with the primary-aged student, kindergarten through grade 2. We will focus on the primary school curriculum used by Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Kentucky, and the homeschool curriculum guides and kits created by their publishing arm, Memoria Press.

Homeschooling Your Gifted Child ~ Moving Beyond the Page
Teaching gifted children at home can be a rewarding experience for you and your child. Gifted children have special needs and characteristics that we must understand in order to develop their potential. We will explore these characteristics, discuss current theories of giftedness, and discover strategies for teaching our gifted children at home. In this session, you will come to appreciate your child's giftedness and will learn effective ways to motivate and engage your child.

Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies with a Christian Perspective ~ My Father's World
The myriad of homeschool choices can be overwhelming. Join My Father's World as we show how to instill Christian values while integrating great literature, chronological history, geography, hands-on activities, notebooks and timelines, narration, study of Greek and Latin roots, nature studies, and more. Enjoy short, well-planned lessons in the morning with time to pursue individual interests in the afternoon.

Homeschooling Vs. Public Schooling: It's NOT About the Three Rs ~ The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
In spite of the overwhelming negative influences of public education and its devastating effects, more than 85% of Christian parents STILL send their children to a godless public school. However, understanding the biblical reasons for keeping children home under the parents' protection and spiritual guidance provides the impetus and confidence to talk to others about obedience to God's instruction in this area. This presentation will provide powerful, insightful information and unique tools to help persuade other Christian parents to keep their children home where they belong.

A God-Focused Approach to Teaching Bible ~ Positive Action for Christ
With the overwhelming demands on you as a homeschool parent/teacher, how can you best use your God-given opportunity to encourage your children to have a passionate relationship with God? Is the product of your Bible curriculum children that know, love, and serve God wholly, or are they merely learning facts and generally behaving well?

This workshop will equip you to teach with an intentional God-focus that will magnify the majesty of God. As your children see the character and works of God in His Word, they will be challenged to develop a relationship with Him that transcends academic knowledge and behavioral modification.

The Secret Weapon in Academic Success ~ Professor Carol
Modern education has dismissed serious study of the arts as a "frill," failing to recognize it as a critical key to unlocking academics. In a lively, interactive format, Professor Carol will explore the interaction in western culture from medieval to modern times between literature, architecture, the sciences, and the arts.

CourseQuest ~ Rainbow Resource
So you've decided to homeschool. Now what? Do you need a Curriculum Positioning Service (CPS) to navigate the terrain of curriculum choices? Come join Rainbow's curriculum specialist Donna Krahn as she examines the F-A-M-I-L-Y factors--those things that really matter as you make decisions.

Take the Stress Out of Teaching Writing and Language Arts ~ Razzle Dazzle Learning Company
Take the stress out of teaching writing, and you will take the stress out of learning to write for your child. Learn to allow your child the joy of writing while making them responsible for mechanics and conventions. Learn how to encourage your child to become an independent writer and learner, as well as how to make language arts interesting and challenging.

Abacus-Based Mathematics ~ Right Start Mathematics
Can you use the time-honored abacus to teach math? Absolutely! See how the AL Abacus fosters quantity recognition and develops addition strategies. Investigate place value in a crystal-clear format. Explain ''borrowing and carrying'' when adding and subtracting numbers. Discover the simplicity of multiplication. The AL Abacus can be a perfect supplement or used as the focal point of RightStart Mathematics!

Rosetta Stone Homeschool Foreign Language Curriculum ~ Rosetta Stone
Experience firsthand the power of Rosetta Stone^® Homeschool Version 3. We'll explore how this program provides students with a rich, interactive, and engaging language-learning experience, while giving parents the tools and resources needed to track and manage student progress. Find out why Rosetta Stone is Homeschool's #1 foreign-language curriculum. Come join us for this interactive language-learning experience!

A Bible Verse Memory Plan for the Whole Family ~ Scripture Memory Fellowship
By using a systematic plan, families learn how to memorize Bible verses. Choose from 60 age-related memory books in which scripture verses are printed under specific themes. You are not just learning scattered verses but actual Bible doctrine. Children's memory books are large and illustrated in full-color, while adult books are smaller for easy portability. Christian books and games are available as incentives for memorizing. Cost is minimal.             

The Power of Good Habits in Your Homeschool ~ Simply Charlotte Mason
Come discover why habits are so powerful, which habits to focus on, the top three habits Charlotte Mason recommended, and lots of practical ideas for how to cultivate those habits.

Raising Kids Who Love to Learn ~ Sonlight Curriculum
Success in education is best measured by a love of learning. But how do you create students who love to learn? By inspiring them with great literature, biographies, and living books! Come learn from a 16-year homeschool veteran how to use Sonlight Curriculum to create eager learners. Award-winning, Sonlight builds family bonds, equips students to think, and inspires a passion for God. Even better, Sonlight does all the work for you, so you can spend your time with your family rather than planning and hunting for resources! This workshop is designed for those just beginning to explore Sonlight.

The Struggling Reader ~ The Struggling Reader
Designed to empower parents, this workshop will equip you to both test and teach your child in the most critical areas of reading. Designed by a husband and wife team of reading specialists who homeschool their own children, these materials are strongly based on current research, while at the same time very user-friendly.

Lap Books^TM Across the Curriculum ~ Tobin's Lab
This is a hands-on-class! I'll bring the scissors, glue, and paper and will teach you how to help your students make timeless teaching aids that will integrate reading and writing, math and science, map and globe skills, and critical thinking. Textbookers and Unit Studiers alike find these foldables easy to make and a joy to use. Stimulate creativity while putting the responsibility for learning on the student. Let's get busy! 

Breathing Life into Your Language Arts ~ Total Language Plus
Great literature CAN provide the motivation to learn language arts. While your third- through twelfth-grade student reads novels they love, they can develop stronger comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, writing, and critical thinking skills. TLP can bring fresh air to your language-arts program.

Reading Made Easy ~ Valerie Bendt
Valerie offers key information to help demystify reading instruction. She covers simple steps that can immediately be put into practice to help you effectively teach your child to read. Valerie takes instruction one step further by offering ideas to help your child not only learn to read--but learn to love to read. The ideas presented in this workshop are based on Valerie's award-winning phonics instruction guide, Reading Made Easy.

Coaching Teens Toward Better Writing ~ WriteAtHome
Nothing is tougher to teach than writing. Students need more than a red-pen-wielding evaluator; they need a mentor, a partner, a coach. This workshop reveals the WriteAtHome method for successful writing coaching. Not just a WriteAtHome infomercial, this workshop will entertain and equip parents hoping to improve their children's writing skills.

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