Topic: Teens Title: Courtship Speaker: Thomas J. Schmidt Length: 30–45 minutes Type: Workshop Topic: Marriage, Parenting, Teens Audience: Parents, Teens Description: Having firsthand experience of courtship with his wife, Susan, Tj shares how courtship can be an alternative to dating. One couple’s story of how their families sought courtship as a foundation for a lifelong commitment in marriage. Title: What Does the Lord Require of Me? Speaker: J. Michael Smith Length: 15–20 minutes Type: Workshop Topic: Teens Audience: Teens Description: This address lends itself to a graduation service for homeschoolers. The text of the address is found in Micah 6:8: “And what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (NASB) Mike explains what it means to “do justly,” to “walk humbly,” and to “love mercy” as we go through our daily living. The aim of the address is to remind graduates of what’s important in life and how to evaluate true success. Title: Homeschooling Thru High School: Turning the Impossible Trek into an Enjoyable Journey Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru High School program was born out of a desire to help parents continue homeschooling throughout the high school years. The high school section on HSLDA’s website provides tons of valuable information for those who are just thinking about high school or who are already immersed in the high school years. We’ll take you on a tour of the web pages and give you an overview of the “You Can Do It,” “Before High School,” “During High School,” and “After High School” sections. HSLDA is with you from the first days of homeschooling right through graduation day! Title: Developing a Plan for High School: Sample Four-Year Plans Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: College, Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan. Title: Homeschooling the College Bound: Successfully Navigating the Road to Admission Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: College, Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: If your child’s post–high school plans include college, you’ll want to carefully plan out his high school years. This seminar will provide you with tips and resources to help you better understand how you can prepare your high schooler for the challenges of college, as well as aid you in helping him select and apply to colleges as a homeschooled student. You’ll receive information on making the most of a college visit, interacting with college admissions officers, and gathering the information needed for the college application. Title: Recordkeeping for High School: Simplifying the Process Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Why is documentation of high school course work important? Keeping good records does not need to be time consuming or burdensome; it will actually save you time and effort in the long run. Learn what, when, and how to track your student's progress through high school. Title: The College Admissions Process: The Homeschooled Student's Guide Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: College, Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: You are not only your child’s teacher, you are also his guidance counselor! Find out how to maneuver through the entire college admissions process, from narrowing down the selection of colleges to filling out college applications, applying for financial aid, and asking the right questions that will help you discern whether your child is spiritually, academically, and emotionally prepared for college. Title: Teaching Options to Diversify Your High School Program Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Once a child hits the high school years, a myriad of teaching options for providing high school courses becomes available: parent-taught classes, co-op classes, private tutors, community college courses, online courses, and correspondence schools. Each option is viable, yet which should you pursue for your child? Title: Wind for Your Sails: Encouragement for Teaching High School Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Encouragement, Motivational, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Scripture says to refresh the weary with a word. Homeschooling is a tough job, but God’s Word is overflowing with refreshing words that will help you put all things—even algebra lessons!—in proper perspective. Homeschool moms are not teaching merely academic lessons, we are teaching eternal truths. Come and be reminded of the Lord’s interaction and involvement with you as you homeschool your high schooler. Title: Homeschooling Thru High School: Turning the Impossible Trek into an Enjoyable Journey Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: HSLDA’s Homeschooling Thru High School program was born out of a desire to help parents continue homeschooling throughout the high school years. The high school section on HSLDA’s website provides tons of valuable information for those who are just thinking about high school or who are already immersed in the high school years. We’ll take you on a tour of the web pages and give you an overview of the “You Can Do It,” “Before High School,” “During High School,” and “After High School” sections. HSLDA is with you from the first days of homeschooling right through graduation day! Title: Developing a Plan for High School: Sample Four-Year Plans Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: College, Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan. Title: Homeschooling the College Bound: Successfully Navigating the Road to Admission Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: College, Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: If your child’s post–high school plans include college, you’ll want to carefully plan out his high school years. This seminar will provide you with tips and resources to help you better understand how you can prepare your high schooler for the challenges of college, as well as aid you in helping him select and apply to colleges as a homeschooled student. You’ll receive information on making the most of a college visit, interacting with college admissions officers, and gathering the information needed for the college application. Title: Recordkeeping for High School: Simplifying the Process Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Why is documentation of high school course work important? Keeping good records does not need to be time consuming or burdensome; it will actually save you time and effort in the long run. Learn what, when, and how to track your student's progress through high school. Title: The College Admissions Process: The Homeschooled Student's Guide Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: College, Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: You are not only your child’s teacher, you are also his guidance counselor! Find out how to maneuver through the entire college admissions process, from narrowing down the selection of colleges to filling out college applications, applying for financial aid, and asking the right questions that will help you discern whether your child is spiritually, academically, and emotionally prepared for college. Title: Teaching Options to Diversify Your High School Program Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Once a child hits the high school years, a myriad of teaching options for providing high school courses becomes available: parent-taught classes, co-op classes, private tutors, community college courses, online courses, and correspondence schools. Each option is viable, yet which should you pursue for your child? Title: Wind for Your Sails: Encouragement for Teaching High School Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Encouragement, Motivational, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Scripture says to refresh the weary with a word. Homeschooling is a tough job, but God’s Word is overflowing with refreshing words that will help you put all things—even algebra lessons!—in proper perspective. Homeschool moms are not teaching merely academic lessons, we are teaching eternal truths. Come and be reminded of the Lord’s interaction and involvement with you as you homeschool your high schooler. Title: Homeschooling Through High School and Non-traditional Post High School Options Speaker: William A. Estrada Length: 30-45 minutes Type: Workshop Topic: College, Teens Audience: All Description: Will encourages teens to pursue excellence even if they are unsure about their college plans. He uses his experiences as a graduate of a distance learning law school to share about the options that are available to parents and teens. Title: Forging Ahead—Apprenticeships in the 21st Century Speaker: Michael Donnelly Length: 45-55 minutes Type: General Session, Workshop Topic: Education, Motivational, Parenting, Teens Audience: All Description: College? Homeschoolers may be better prepared for it than many other college-bound teens, but that doesn’t mean they should automatically get sucked into the “college conveyor belt.” But if not college, what do we do with our bright, well-educated, well-socialized homeschooled students? And where do we find resources and apprenticeships to help guide homeschoolers through this process of vocational preparation and calling? Get practical tips and insightful advice in this talk by HSLDA attorney and homeschooling father Michael Donnelly. Title: Building on a Sure Foundation: Staying the Course through High School Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: All Description: As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home - but you've got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We'll answer your questions; but more importantly, we'll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home. Title: Building on a Sure Foundation: Staying the Course through High School Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: All Description: As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home - but you've got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We'll answer your questions; but more importantly, we'll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home. Title: High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type:   Topic: Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We’ll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider. Title: High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type:   Topic: Education, Teens Audience: Junior and Senior High Parents Description: Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We’ll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider. Title: Testimony of a Homeschool Graduate Speaker: Thomas J. Schmidt Length: 45 minutes Type: General Session, Keynote, Q & A, Workshop Topic: Education, Motivational, Spiritual, Teens Audience: Parents, Teens Description: Tj shares from his own personal testimony as a homeschool graduate. He will share from his family’s early decision to begin homeschooling in the mid 80’s, through the high school years and beyond, laying out God’s direction through it all. Title: Extracurricular Activities: Jazz Up Your High School Program Speaker: Becky Cooke Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: All Description: Because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, adding extracurricular activities to your high school program will increase your teen’s enthusiasm and motivation during these years. Wisely choosing these activities provides opportunities for your teen to follow an interest, hone his talents, serve others, or simply enjoy new experiences. But, setting limits is important, too! Come and hear ideas and suggestions for you to consider as you explore the many different extracurricular options. Title: Extracurricular Activities: Jazz Up Your High School Program Speaker: Diane Kummer Length: 1 hour Type: Workshop Topic: Education, Teens Audience: All Description: Because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, adding extracurricular activities to your high school program will increase your teen’s enthusiasm and motivation during these years. Wisely choosing these activities provides opportunities for your teen to follow an interest, hone his talents, serve others, or simply enjoy new experiences. But, setting limits is important, too! Come and hear ideas and suggestions for you to consider as you explore the many different extracurricular options. Title: The Mandate for Christian Citizenship in Homeschool Youth Speaker: William A. Estrada Length: 30-60 minutes Type: General Session, Workshop Topic: Encouragement, Motivational, Political, Spiritual, Teens Audience: All, Junior and Senior High Parents, Teens Description: Will uses his background as a homeschool graduate and the Director of Generation Joshua to describe how young people today can make a difference in their communities and nation, how Generation Joshua can help, and how the next generation is uniquely equipped to lead our nation in the years ahead.

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