Attorney Rob Caprera has been actively involved in the Massachusetts homeschool movement since the late 1980’s as a homeschooling parent and as an in-state attorney for HSLDA members in court cases throughout the state. This involvement has required Attorney Caprera to be intimately knowledgeable of the Massachusetts laws that apply to homeschoolers in our state. His message to homeschooling parents? “The law isn’t that complicated, nor is it that onerous, but certain minimum guidelines are strongly suggested.” Come hear him give basic legal advice to decrease your stress and be more confident as a Massachusetts homeschooling parent.

Choices have consequences. Despite our best intentions, not every choice produces the desired results. Live and learn! I can’t change now the outcomes of my homeschooling experience. Instead, I can help parents "in the trenches". How I wish a wise and caring homeschool vet had shared these tips and encouragements with me years ago. You can learn it all yourself, or benefit from my decades of experience, both good and bad! I really believe these insights will be helpful to current homeschooling dads and moms - parents just like you!

What is the long-term goal of your home school? Is it getting your child into college? That doesn't mean they will be functioning adults. Do you have a plan to help launch your child as a functioning adult? When does one start, and how? It's not as hard as you might think, but it does need intentionality. How does one cultivate a long-term picture resulting in a student ready to launch? Come away with two new tools for evaluating time and energy to make big changes in long-term outcome. We'll share real life examples.

Are you a homeschooling dad like I am? Do you need an occasional booster shot like I do? Coome let us reason together, encourage one another, bear each other’s burdens, and leave refreshed to carry out or vital role.