Topic: Education
| Title: | Homeschooling: The Struggle to Be Free | | Speaker: | James R. Mason | | Length: | 60 minutes | | Type: | General Session | | Topic: | Education, History, Legal, Legislative | | Audience: | All | | Description: | Homeschoolers have won the right to teach their own children in their own homes. How did this happen? Who gets the credit? Is that struggle over? Jim recounts the political history of American education and proves that the price of liberty is still eternal vigilance. |
| Title: | The History and Future of American Education | | Speaker: | Scott Somerville | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, History | | Audience: | All | | Description: | The Massachusetts Puritans enacted the first compulsory school law in 1647 to make sure that every citizen of their new commonwealth could read the Scriptures. Today, second—graders in public schools can’t do a book report on a Bible story. How did we get here from there? Where do we go tomorrow? |
| Title: | Charter Schools: The Price Is Too High | | Speaker: | Scott Somerville | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Legal, Political | | Audience: | All | | Description: | Christian homeschoolers try to teach their children to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. This is hard work, especially for parents with one income and many children. Many states now have “virtual charter schools” that offer tax—funded instruction over the Internet. Come find out why many state constitutions prohibit Christian parents from using charter schools to disciple their children in their homes. |
| Title: | Co—ops Worthy of the Name | | Speaker: | Marcia Somerville | | Length: | 1—2 60—minute sessions (each hour includes 20—minute Q&A) | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Parents | | Description: | Come hear answers to a variety of questions related to co—ops. Marcia Somerville has been leading co—ops for 10 years in various settings, has been involved in other group study contexts, and has helped co—op leaders around the country work through difficult situations.
Session 1: In this overview of co—ops, parents new to the idea can get answers to a host of questions: What exactly is a co—op? What makes it different from “drop and shop” resource centers or university model schools? What are the benefits and costs of involving my children in co—ops? Do co—ops benefit younger children? Are older kids going to suffer unless I enroll them?
Session 2: Are you thinking, “I have caught the vision and I want to start a co—op. Where do I begin?” From her personal experience, Marcia Somerville details important first steps to starting a co—op, common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and sound principles to build on. She reminds women of the importance of involving their husbands in the first stages of starting a co—op, and explains how co—ops provide opportunities for the sanctification of parents as well as children. Much time is left for questions in this helpful, practical session. |
| Title: | Teaching with Tapestry of Grace | | Speaker: | Marcia Somerville | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Parents | | Description: | Do you hear “classical ed” and feel simultaneously intimidated and inspired? Marcia Somerville would like to help you with both! Come find out that you truly can deliver a classics—based, apologetics—oriented curriculum to every student in your house—and love the process all the way! |
| Title: | Tips for Teaching a Houseful | | Speaker: | Marcia Somerville | | Length: | 1—2 30—minutes sessions (each hour includes 30—minute Q&A) | | Type: | General Session, Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Mothers | | Description: | Are you trying to teach junior high or high school students and elementary—age children at the same time, perhaps with one or two toddlers underfoot? Marcia Somerville’s been there and done that—and has many practical tips to share.
Session 1: In this first session, Marcia explains some overarching principles that will encourage you to make your home a quiet home as the foundation of your homeschool, look at your children’s development in three areas (academic, social, and emotional), and think of your children’s development in terms of stages, not ages. Following the chronological development of the average large family, this session covers birth—3rd grade. An extended Q&A session allows you to ask questions unique to your own setting.
Session 2: In this follow—up session, Marcia continues to follow the development of the typical large family as students are added and age spans widen. This session is full of practical suggestions based on the foundation laid in Session 1 and covers typical situations in families where the oldest students are in grade 4—high school. |
| Title: | Gifted and Special Education | | Speaker: | Scott Somerville | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Parents | | Description: | The special education laws are paved with good intentions, but they do not always lead families where they want to go. Scott Somerville has been advising homeschool families with exceptional children since 1992. In this workshop, he explains the history and logic of the federal special education laws, and helps families find their way through the maze. |
| Title: | Biblical and Classical Education | | Speaker: | Scott Somerville | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Parents | | Description: | During the Industrial Revolution, people analyzed the steps of traditional craftsmanship and built factories that could churn out mountains of products on an assembly line. America’s public schools use this industrial model. Schools segregate children into “grades,” break time up into “periods,” and divide education into “subjects.” The goal of academic mass production is a secular citizen who can work, pay taxes, and vote. This method of education is cheaper than older ways of teaching, but there is no evidence that it is better. In this session, Scott and Marcia Somerville explain how homeschoolers can take advantage of the biblical and classical models of education. |
| Title: | How to Keep Your Sanity While Homeschooling | | Speaker: | Tracy Klicka | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Spiritual | | Audience: | All | | Description: | Tracy Klicka identifies common causes of stress in homeschooling and family life, and provides helpful ideas on how to deal with stress from a godly perspective. Included in her talk are the issues of lifestyle, use of time, and getting help. |
| Title: | Keeping the H.E.A.R.T. in Homeschooling | | Speaker: | Tracy Klicka | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Parenting, Spiritual | | Audience: | All, Mothers, Parents | | Description: | As Tracy Klicka has experienced, it is not always easy for a homeschooling mom to keep her focus, her joy, or the hearts of her children. More than academics, homeschooling is about growing in God’s grace for both parents and children! If you are feeling discouraged, come and be renewed in five crucial areas of your homeschooling adventure. |
| Title: | What is Generation Joshua? | | Speaker: | Thomas J. Schmidt | | Length: | 30 minutes | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Political | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Support Group Leaders, Teens, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | With the goal of challenging Christian homeschool families to become more involved in government and politics, Tj explains what Generation Joshua is and the exciting opportunities it offers to young people and their families. Generation Joshua’s vision is to create an educational foundation in government and civics for homeschooled students and provide unique opportunities for homeschoolers to make a positive impact on our nation’s policitical landscape. |
| Title: | Elements of Writing Instruction | | Speaker: | Marcia Somerville | | Length: | 1—2 60—minute sessions (each session includes a 20—minute Q&A) | | Type: | General Session, Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Parents | | Description: | No matter what curriculum we choose, there are basic elements in teaching our children to write. By starting with a general, overarching set of goals and principles, we can see clearly where we want to go with writing instruction and thus use our curriculum more effectively. In two sessions, Marcia Somerville simplifies and clarifies the goals parents should adopt when teaching their children to communicate effectively in written form.
Session 1: What are the elements of all good writing? What constitutes a well written sentence, paragraph, or essay? How much fiction should my child write? Should my child type on a computer or write by hand? Using PowerPoint slides and simple, straightforward language, Marcia outlines the process, from kindergarten through 12th grade, of teaching any child to write well.
Session 2: This session, which focuses on grading writing, can build on the previous one. Using the information she shared in Session 1 about sentences, paragraphs, transitions, reports, and essays, Marcia discusses how to actually grade our students’ writing. The session includes practice in grading writing samples and gives general help about knowing where to start when evaluating our children’s papers. |
| 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: | High School Resources at the Click of a Mouse | | 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 through high school. 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 give you a crash course in navigating through the resources listed on the website saving you time, angst, and heart burn! |
| 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: | Parents’ Rights—A Crisis Is Coming | | Speaker: | Michael Donnelly | | Length: | 45 minutes | | Type: | General Session | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, History, Legal, Legislative, Lobbying, Motivational, Parenting, Political, Why Homeschool | | Audience: | All | | Description: | In 1923, the United States Supreme Court ruled that parents have the fundamental right to direct the education and upbringing of their children. So why are parental rights suddenly endangered? Come hear HSLDA attorney and homeschooling father Michael Donnelly discuss the next biggest threat to homeschool freedom and what you can do about it. |
| Title: | A Hitlerian Legacy? Germany’s Treatment of Homeschooling | | Speaker: | Michael Donnelly | | Length: | 45–55 minutes | | Type: | General Session | | Topic: | Education, History, Legislative | | Audience: | All | | Description: | German homeschoolers are threatened with fines, jail and worse. If homeschooling is a human right, why does a civilized nation treat homeschoolers like this? What are parallel societies and why are German judges and policy makers so afraid of them? Is the German homeschool experience the edge of night for America? Could this pernicious German philosophy make its way across the Atlantic to America and re—impose the difficult early days of American homeschooling? What is HSLDA doing to support positive change for our brother and sister homeschoolers in Germany, and what can you do to help? Come hear HSLDA staff attorney for Germany and homeschooling father Michael Donnelly answer these important questions. |
| 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: | Organized (Well, Almost!)—Time Management for Busy Moms | | Speaker: | Vicki Bentley | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Parenting | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | As a busy mom, do you sometimes struggle with lesson planning, keeping the house somewhat presentable, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, and getting dinner on the table the same day you homeschool? Come hear practical tips and encouragement from a fellow homeschool mom of many. Your husband and children will thank you, and you will have hope for another day of science and language arts! |
| Title: | Organizing Your Home—Creating a Lifestyle Learning Environment | | Speaker: | Vicki Bentley | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Parenting | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | Vicki will help you decide what is important to your family, where you need to begin, and will discuss organizational challenges unique to homeschoolers. Vicki Bentley, fellow busy homeschool mom, shares practical ideas that have helped her manage her household of ten.
Note to planners: There is some content overlap in the two organization talks, since some concepts are the same for “stuff” and “time.” If you anticipate having primarily the same audience for both, you can (1) select just one, (2) contact Vicki to present both in one workshop (with very abbreviated info), or (3) contact Vicki to adapt both so there is minimal overlap. |
| Title: | Fishing 101: Mentoring Groups in Action | | Speaker: | Vicki Bentley | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | Q & A, Support Group Leaders, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Parenting | | Audience: | Support Group Leaders | | Description: | Learn how to meet the needs of your newer families without losing the veterans. What is a mentoring group? Hear how some groups have mobilized their veteran homeschoolers to help pass the baton to the new families. Vicki discusses various types of mentoring programs available, practical ideas for success, and the benefits to your support group. Sample materials will be available. |
| Title: | Getting Started | | Speaker: | Vicki Bentley | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Q & A, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents | | Description: | Are you overwhelmed by the options? Not sure where to begin? Good planning is the key to any successful road trip, so Vicki will walk you through a planning checklist to help you prepare for this homeschool journey! Topics include setting goals, choosing supplies and curriculum, lesson planning, and more—plus Six Tips for Success. Appropriate for any grade level. |
| 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: | Important Pit Stops during High School | | Speaker: | Becky Cooke | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | General Session, Workshop | | Topic: | College, Education, Teens | | Audience: | Junior and Senior High Parents, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important “to—dos” and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, benefits and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths. |
| Title: | Important Pit Stops during High School | | Speaker: | Diane Kummer | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | General Session, Workshop | | Topic: | College, Education, Encouragement, Teens | | Audience: | Junior and Senior High Parents, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important “to—dos” and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, benefits and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths. |
| Title: | Preparing Your Teen for Life | | Speaker: | Becky Cooke | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Parenting, Spiritual, Teens | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | The high school years present an opportune time to develop skills young adults will utilize the rest of their lives. Learn about the importance of teaching finance, health care, car ownership, job preparation, spiritual principles, and more. All of these areas will benefit your teens when they take that giant step into independence and adulthood. A list of suggested resources will be provided. |
| Title: | Preparing Your Teen for Life | | Speaker: | Diane Kummer | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Parenting, Spiritual, Teens | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | The high school years present an opportune time to develop skills young adults will utilize the rest of their lives. Learn about the importance of teaching finance, health care, car ownership, job preparation, spiritual principles, and more. All of these areas will benefit your teens when they take that giant step into independence and adulthood. A list of suggested resources will be provided. |
| Title: | The Scoop on Tests for Teens | | Speaker: | Becky Cooke | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | College, Education | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | Are you in a quandary as to what tests your teens need to take during high school? Do you know the array of possible tests—from college admissions tests; to tests for college credit, placement, or military enlistment; to tests necessary for certain scholarships; to even career tests? When should they be taken? Where? How can your teen prepare for them? Come with your questions and receive answers and new confidence. |
| Title: | The Scoop on Tests for Teens | | Speaker: | Diane Kummer | | Length: | 1 hour | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | College, Education | | Audience: | New Homeschoolers, Parents, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | Are you in a quandary as to what tests your teens need to take during high school? Do you know the array of possible tests—from college admissions tests; to tests for college credit, placement, or military enlistment; to tests necessary for certain scholarships; to even career tests? When should they be taken? Where? How can your teen prepare for them? Come with your questions and receive answers and new confidence. |
| Title: | Gaining a Vision for High School | | Speaker: | Marcia Somerville | | Length: | 50 minutes | | Type: | Workshop | | Topic: | Education | | Audience: | Parents | | Description: | Marcia Somerville explores the issues of homeschooling high school. She addresses common hesitations shared by both veteran homeschoolers and newcomers, and takes a biblical approach to sorting out the conflicting messages and emotions that many parents feel in making this monumental decision. The session is uplifting, non—threatening, and envisioning. |
| Title: | International Homeschooling—Why Should American Homeschoolers Care what Happens over There? | | Speaker: | Michael Donnelly | | Length: | 45–60 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Keynote, Q & A, Support Group Leaders, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, History, Motivational, Political | | Audience: | All, New Homeschoolers, Parents | | Description: | Homeschooling is a growing global movement, but homeschooling parents overseas face the mounting pressure and challenges similar to those American homeschoolers experienced 30 years ago: social services investigations, fines, and criminal prosecution. In a world where ideas travel at the speed of light, should American homeschoolers be concerned about the plight of homeschoolers in other countries? Should we, and how can we help? Can what happens “over there” really affect homeschooling “over here”? HSLDA Staff Attorney, Director for International Affairs and homeschooling father of seven Michael Donnelly has traveled the world supporting homeschooling freedom. He will tell you why American homeschoolers should care what happens “over there” and what can be done to help. |
| Title: | Grades and Graduation—Do These Belong in a Homeschool? | | Speaker: | Michael Donnelly | | Length: | 45–60 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Keynote, Q & A, Support Group Leaders, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Motivational, Parenting, Why Homeschool | | Audience: | All, Fathers, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents | | Description: | Grades and graduation may be part of school, but should they be part of your school? Are we limiting ourselves by thinking in these terms? Should we really care about grades in a classroom of one? Or is there another way to think about academic, spiritual, and emotional progress? HSLDA Staff Attorney and homeschooling father of seven explores the freedom and flexibility homeschooling offers you and your children. |
| Title: | Creature of the State? | | Speaker: | Michael Donnelly | | Length: | 45–60 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Keynote, Q & A, Support Group Leaders, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, History, Legal, Motivational | | Audience: | All, Fathers, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents | | Description: | In 1925 the U.S. Supreme Court said children are not mere creatures of the state. The 1945 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that parents have the “prior right” to decide what kind of education their children will have. Is homeschooling a “human right” of the first order? HSLDA Staff Attorney, homeschooling father of seven, and Director of International Affairs Michael Donnelly explores this question and shares a presentation he delivered at the world’s largest human rights conference on the philosophy of law and social philosophy. In this talk, Donnelly examines philosophies on the relationship between the family and the state and looks at how human rights doctrine is applied globally towards homeschooling. |
| Title: | Faith of Our Founders | | Speaker: | Michael Donnelly | | Length: | 45–60 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Keynote, Q & A, Support Group Leaders, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, History, Motivational, Political | | Audience: | All | | Description: | In 1775 Patrick Henry said “give me liberty or give me death.” You know that the founders of our country were mostly Christian men who understood that liberty meant Christian liberty. But how much a part of our founding was the faith of our founders? John Hancock and John Adams’ battle cry was one of “No King but King Jesus.” While secular historians want to minimize the impact of the founders’ faith, the truth is that 93% of the founders were members of Christian churches. A knowledge of our history is critical if we are to ever recover our nation’s heritage. Michael Donnelly is an HSLDA Attorney and an Adjunct Professor at Patrick Henry College where he teaches constitutional law. Listen as he unearths the truth and import of the Faith of Our Founders. |
| Title: | Generation Joshua: Civics Education with an Impact! | | Speaker: | Jeremiah Lorrig | | Length: | 45–60 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Political, Teens | | Audience: | Parents, Teens | | Description: | How do you make a difference while learning about government hands on? Jeremiah talks about how hands-on learning in programs like Generation Joshua not only teaches students about how the government works but also does it in a way that allows them to see that even though they do not have a vote, they can make a difference. We have to be intentional with how we teach our children about government taking into account the fact that not everyone will grow up to be president. However, every one of our kids will grow up to be citizens, and Jeremiah talks about how to equip them for that privilege. |
| Title: | You Can Home School Your Struggling Learner and We Can Help! | | Speaker: | Faith Berens | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | This workshop will provide an overview of HSLDA’s Struggling Learner/Special Needs Department and the many resources we provide to both members and non-members. Faith will share diagnostic checklists for struggling learners, common roadblocks homeschooling parents face, and help you navigate around those, as well as share strategies for success with your children who learn differently. |
| Title: | Tackling Tricky High School Issues: Practical Help and Guidance for Homeschooling High School Students with Special Needs | | Speaker: | Faith Berens | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Teens, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | This workshop addresses some of the challenges associated with homeschooling struggling or atypical learners in the high school years. Do you have questions such as, “How do I award my child with special needs a diploma?” or “What do I do since my child with dyslexia can’t read typical high school level material?” Faith discusses alternative course work, specialized curricula and learning materials, assistive technology, transcript options, possible graduation guidelines/high school programs for special learners, post-high school options, as well as offer tips for navigating the process of applying for testing accommodations for the college boards. |
| Title: | Teaching Struggling Learners At Home: Nuts and Bolts for Success | | Speaker: | Faith Berens | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | This workshop offers practical resources, lists of materials, and curricula in order to help equip you as you work with a struggling learner in your home school. Multi-sensory teaching methods, direct instruction, modeled teaching, and “scaffolding” instruction are shared, as well as ideas for designing a unique home instruction program tailored to your child’s specific challenges. |
| Title: | Developing and Drafting SEP’s (Student Education Plans) | | Speaker: | Faith Berens | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | Does your child have a learning disability or perhaps severe special needs? Have you pulled your child out of public school where he used to have an IEP (individual education plan)? Participants will learn the purposes and benefits of writing an SEP, student education plan, the homeschool version of an IEP. This workshop also provides guidance in how to draft an SEP. Participants will look at sample student education plans, receive a template of a Student Education Plan, and a resource list of books that will assist them in drafting their own homeschool student education plan. |
| Title: | You Can Home School Your Struggling Learner and We Can Help! | | Speaker: | Krisa Winn | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | This workshop will provide an overview of HSLDA’s Struggling Learner/Special Needs Department and the many resources we provide to both members and non-members. Krisa will share common roadblocks homeschooling parents face, and help you navigate around those, as well as share strategies for success with your children who learn differently. |
| Title: | Keeping Perspective on Progress | | Speaker: | Krisa Winn | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | Do you ever wonder. “Are we really on the right track?” Most likely, the answer to that question is, “Yes!” It is very possible that progress is being made, but not the way in which you are hoping or expecting. In this workshop, Krisa points out the sometimes forgotten areas of progress, and also provides some teaching strategies, assessment ideas, and other resources that will help you “keep up the good fight” when it seems your efforts are in vain. |
| Title: | Developing and Drafting SEP’s (Student Education Plans) | | Speaker: | Krisa Winn | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | Does your child have a learning disability or perhaps severe special needs? Have you pulled your child out of public school where he used to have an IEP (individual education plan)? Participants will learn the purposes and benefits of writing an SEP, student education plan, the homeschool version of an IEP. This workshop also provides guidance in how to draft an SEP. Participants will look at sample student education plans, receive a template of a Student Education Plan, and a resource list of books that will assist them in drafting their own homeschool student education plan. |
| Title: | Once More | | Speaker: | Krisa Winn | | Length: | 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes with Q and A | | Type: | | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, Special Needs | | Audience: | Fathers, Junior and Senior High Parents, Mothers, New Homeschoolers, Parents, Support Group Leaders, Veteran Homeschoolers | | Description: | In this workshop, Krisa shares her personal testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of challenging circumstances. If you’ve ever experienced an answer to prayer, but find yourself in need of God’s provision, once more– this session will encourage and strengthen your faith. |
| Title: | Teaching a Christian Worldview Through Literature: Reading Your Way to an Understanding of how Christians Look at Life, the Universe, and Everything | | Speaker: | Darren Jones | | Length: | 45–60 minutes | | Type: | General Session, Support Group Leaders, Workshop | | Topic: | Education, Encouragement, History, Motivational, Spiritual | | Audience: | All | | Description: | Join us as we look together at 2,000 years of Christian literature and discuss how to pass on a Christian worldview to our children using the riches of the past and present! Authors to be considered include three different Johns (Bunyan, Donne, and Calvin), poets and novelists, and theologians ranging from Athanasius to Lewis. Bring your own favorites, too! |
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