E•vent Library

In these difficult times—with the economy in recession and unemployment rates and inflation on the rise—just providing basic necessities has become increasingly challenging for many families.

If, like a majority of homeschooling families, your household relies on a single income, you may be especially hard hit by the economic downturn. When the primary wage earner loses his or her job or faces under-employment, families need to find new ways to balance earning enough to support themselves with still providing the best education possible for their children.

Join HSLDA President Mike Smith for “How Can I Afford to Keep Homeschooling with a Reduced Family Income?” and learn real-life strategies for meeting your income needs and the legal implications of a double-income household for your homeschool program, along with practical suggestions to help your family continue homeschooling through these hard times.

We understand the financial constraints that your family must consider, and that those who need the information in this e-vent the most may be able to least afford it. To that end, this e-vent will be offered at a special reduced rate (below our cost) to make this encouragement and information available to as many families as possible.

When children are taught to help around the house, they develop good character and valuable practical skills. But sometimes “on the job training” can seem like more work than it’s worth. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s easier to do this myself!” or wondered “Where do I begin?” don’t miss “Getting Kids to Help at Home”!

Get the encouragement you need to help your kids learn life lessons and save your sanity in this @home e-vent. HSLDA’s Early Years coordinator, and foster mom to almost 50 children, Vicki Bentley shares tips and practical advice that have enabled her to homeschool 17 children and still be able to open the front door to guests!

Home educators in South Carolina won’t want to miss this informative e-vent! HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black will explain what you need to do to get started with your home study program. Dee will clarify what information must be maintained and reported to public school officials, and will address particular trouble spots in the Palmetto State. Throughout the session, you will have the opportunity to ask Dee questions specific to homeschooling in South Carolina.

How do you motivate a teen who lacks direction and discipline? What is the best way to help your child reach for a dream—and achieve it at a young age? Do you want to teach your children life skills that will help them be effective no matter where God takes them?

Melissa Green offers insight gleaned from her experience as a homeschooled student whose parents helped her develop her interests and take action at an early age. As a high schooler, she authored a motivational book for teens, lobbied for the pro-life cause at the United Nations, raised money for repeated mission trips, and spoke at seminars nationwide about her passion for inspiring teenagers. Catch Melissa’s enthusiasm as she discusses the valuable principles she learned from implementing her dreams!

Now a college graduate and employed in the communications field, Melissa shares how you can successfully foster persistence, time management skills, mentoring, discernment, and godly attitudes in the lives of your children. Whether your kids are in elementary school or high school, Melissa’s practical insight will bring fresh perspective as you seek to maximize the God-given potential of each young life in your household.

“What writing skills does my high school student really need? Am I adequately preparing my pre-teen or teen for college writing?” If you find yourself asking these questions, join Patrick Henry College Distance Learning Professor of Writing, author, and mother of 13 children, Erin Brown Conroy, to discover how to simplify teaching high school writing. Learn quick-to-implement tips on how and what to teach, as well as strategies to avoid common teaching errors. Upbeat and knowledgeable, Erin will share secrets to writing that will save you time and energy—enabling you to help your child succeed. You can bypass hours of needless frustration, ensure that your student learns what really matters, and teach your student to become a solid writer. Join us to discover how!

Having problems with uncooperative learners? Do you feel like your curriculum may be as much hindrance as it is a help? What about all those publishers who claim to have the best curriculum? How can we sort through all of this to figure out what will really be best for each of our children?

Understanding learning styles helps us overcome many of the problems we encounter in home education. In this @home e-vent, Cathy Duffy will help us first identify our own and our children’s learning styles. Then she will discuss methods of teaching to our children’s strengths and overcoming weaknesses using examples from various math programs. Bring your questions for the special Q&A portion of the presentation!

Are functions and derivatives not your thing, but they bring challenge and satisfaction to your student? Have you considered outside instruction or advanced courses but aren’t sure of the best option? Is your pre-teen or teen ready to jump into the world of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and physics, but you aren’t? If you’re feeling inadequate and looking for that next step, don’t miss Dr. Tom Larry in “High School Math: Ready for The Challenge?” With a BS and PhD in physics, Dr. Larry has over 30 years of experience in applying advanced mathematics professionally, is the course developer for PHC Prep’s AP Calculus, and has been a homeschooling dad for 10 years. Join us as Dr. Larry shares guidance and wisdom on how to motivate students who may or may not like this challenging subject and how to determine if your child is ready for the next step.

Catch Dr. Larry’s passion for preparing Christian students to make significant professional contributions in our technological society! You’ll leave this e-vent with a fresh dose of encouragement and direction as you prepare your student to master a subject many parents dread. Be sure to bring your specific questions for the Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

Recent estimates place the frequency of adult lying from between 20 and 200 lies per day, says webinar speaker Lou Priolo. Imagine what the statistics are for children! Do you have a child who tends to cover up the truth, habitually tells blatant tall tales, or fails to act in a straightforward manner? Join author, lecturer, father, and experienced biblical family counselor Lou Priolo for biblical help and hope! Whether it’s bearing false witness or simple exaggeration, there is much to say in the Bible about the matter of deception. Did you know that the Bible actually mentions dozens of varieties of lies? Forthright and compassionate, Lou will assist you in identifying your child’s unique style of lying and offer solid biblical solutions to help him or her both “lay aside falsehood” and become a habitual “speaker of the truth.”

Did you know that every Christian family has three mission fields? What practical steps can you take to guide your family in serving under your own roof, the city where you live, and wherever else God takes you? Did you know that it is possible to bring the gospel to a lost world—as a whole family unit? Join Bernie and Linda Beall, founders of Great Commission Families ministry and parents of four children, to learn how to take steps of faith toward greater involvement in family missions. The opportunities are global, but the greatest discipleship begins at home. Bernie and Linda will share biblical patterns and hands-on ideas that can stir spiritual creativity to help your family become a Great Commission family—at home and abroad!

Can your high school student earn Advanced Placement (AP) credit while learning from a Christian perspective? Do the structure of high school courses and the beliefs of the teacher matter? Join author, former cultural editor of WORLD magazine, professor, and Provost of Patrick Henry College, Dr. Gene Edward Veith, to gain insight on how you can include the foundation of biblical truth in high-level courses and why the issue of worldview is critical to your student’s intellectual and spiritual growth.

Do your kids tend to wound one another with their words? Do they cut down their siblings and friends with cruel or teasing speech? Are you looking for ways to curb their unkind behavior and transform it into gentle and positive communication? Join author, speaker, and homeschooling mom Rachael Carman for easy-to-remember ideas that will turn outbursts of squabbling into words of blessing. Learn to effectively encourage your children to consider the language they use as Rachael explains how to apply “BLESS” as an acrostic to teach your children godly speech. She will show you how to dig deep to touch your children’s hearts as you guide them to treat each other with love and respect.

“Is an Advanced Placement (AP) course a smart idea for my teenager? How do I know when my student is ready to tackle a course like this? Am I actually qualified to teach these courses?” If you are the parent of a high school student, don’t miss this chance to hear HSLDA High School Coordinators Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer as they join together to answer your questions! Becky and Diane bring their years of experience working with homeschooled high school students to explain the impact an AP course can have on your teen’s GPA, the qualities your teen should possess before he or she is ready to take an AP course, the options that are available for taking an AP course, and more. Join Becky and Diane as they help you to make an informed decision regarding your student and this college-level work. Bring your questions for the Q&A session at the end of the presentations to get the answers you need!

If you’re a homeschooling parent in Mississippi, you won’t want to miss this informative e-vent tailored specifically to your needs! HSLDA attorney Dewitt Black will explain the up-to-date legal requirements for homeschooling in your state and clarify what information must be maintained and reported to public school officials. In addition, he will address particular trouble spots in Mississippi. Throughout the session, you will have the opportunity to ask Dee questions specific to homeschooling in the Magnolia State.

Homeschool curriculum choices should reflect the unique needs of each family and child as much as possible since one size definitely does not fit all in homeschooling. Curriculum might need to reflect the level of experience of the teacher, his or her preferences for specific teaching methods (e.g., Charlotte Mason) or religious elements. Likewise, it should take into account individual student needs and preferences, such as learning styles, a penchant for independent study, or a desire for computer-based instruction.

In this Webinar, curriculum expert Cathy Duffy will explain and demonstrate Home Ed Expert, an exciting new, online tool that helps homeschoolers choose the right curriculum for their students. Using Home Ed Expert, teachers can capture information about their own capabilities and teaching styles, as well as their children’s needs and learning styles. The tool then uses that information to identify the best educational resources for your homeschooling out of the vast array of options available.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions via interactive chat.

A free, three-month trial subscription is being offered to all HSLDA members. For more information visit http://homeedexpert.com.

Is your student ready for a higher and more challenging level of learning? Want to give your teen the best possible high school education? Looking for direction, motivation, and subject-specific advice? To help you homeschool your college-bound high schooler, we are pleased to offer a discount package of six e-vents specifically selected to assist you. Our members receive 29% off of the already discounted member pricing and non-members receive 23% off regular e-vent prices! Please note that if a live e-vent has already taken place your purchase will provide access to the archived recording of that e-vent for 30 days.

As professors, homeschooling parents, and authors, these six e-vent speakers are experts in their respective fields. So, whether your student is a freshman or rising senior, our “High School Success” discount package is designed to help you prepare your high school student to excel both academically and spiritually during college preparation in high school and beyond.

Do you ever feel as if your life is “all homeschool—all the time?” Ever wonder where the girl your husband married went? This e-vent is for every mom who has collapsed into bed at the end of the day, looked into the eyes of her husband and promised “tomorrow” she’d have time for him. The trouble is, tomorrow finds her more exhausted than the day before.
If you have ever felt caught between the demands of homeschooling your children and meeting the needs of your husband, you’re not alone. Join us and discover how even a busy homeschool mom can make time to nurture her marriage. It’s not as hard as you think—and more important than you may realize.

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Are you force-feeding history to your students, or are they constantly hungry for more? Whether you’re struggling with “too much” or “not enough” interest, Diana Waring offers an abundance of effective strategies to captivate your learners and make history exciting! Long-time homeshooling mother and history curriculum author, Diana shares her sit-on-the-edge-of-your-chair-in-suspense history approach, through literature, music, art, science, and cooking. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary educational adventure to make the facts come alive and help the learning go deeper!

A study by George Barna found that 32% of Christian marriages in America end in divorce. How has the search for love become so unsuccessful in the long run? What can you do, as a parent, to help your young adult lay the groundwork for a lifelong marriage relationship? Join HSLDA attorney Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt and his wife Susan to hear their personal courtship story and their insights on how to make courtship work. Married now for almost seven years, the Schmidts encourage couples to enter a relationship with a focus on marriage as a very real possibility. They explain how courtship is often misunderstood and share why family guidance and protection don’t mean a trip back to the Dark Ages, but rather provide a supportive, real world environment that fosters healthy relationships.

As home educators committed to God and His kingdom, our mission is about more than simply executing our academic agenda. The heart of our mission is transferring the baton of our beliefs to the next generation. In this web e-vent, Denise Mira, author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child, mother of five, long-time homeschooling mom and senior pastor’s wife, will share what she sees biblically and experientially about handing off the faith of our fathers to the next generation in a way that it becomes the faith of our sons and daughters. Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and join us for this inspiring HSLDA @home e-vent.

How can you accurately assess your child’s natural abilities? What is the best way to prepare your son or daughter for God’s ultimate purpose and calling? Are you looking for biblical examples to help you cultivate godly greatness in your children? Drawing fresh insights from the life of Ehud the Benjamite, Mark Hamby, speaker, family counselor, and president of Lamplighter Publishing and Lamplighter Theatre, will unveil the unique strategy that God and Ehud’s parents used to prepare him to become a skilled, strategic warrior and confident leader. Mark will share how you can apply wisdom from biblical history to equip each member of your family— whether a toddler, teen, or adult—to fulfill God’s plan for his or her life.