Recordings Listing
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 7 through 8, 2025
Nebraska 2025 Conference and Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationOpening session, primarily Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association Board members. Review of speakers, history of NCHEA, thanking sponsors, Conference Committee members, etc.
Mar. 7, 2025
This seminar will cover some background of our home education experience, the one guarantee of home education, pitfalls to avoid, and finishing off with some statistics and research information.
Mar. 7, 2025
Twenty-plus years and 17 kids later, what a veteran homeschool mom would repeat and what she would do differently on this homeschooling journey!
Mar. 7, 2025
New conference attendees can join us for a fun orientation session about conference vendors and speakers. Discover great tools for getting the most out of the conference. Join us in the Coffee Shoppe to kick off your weekend at the conference.
Mar. 7, 2025
Discover how new evidence challenges the foundations of evolution, revealing processes once thought to take eons now occurring in hours. Creation instructor, Brian Young will clarify misconceptions about the theory of natural selection and expose the impossibility of evolution from a Biblical perspective. Equip yourself and your children with the knowledge to navigate and discern false information about evolution in all subjects, and marvel at God's profound, super-natural involvement in our lives.
Will homeschooling really prepare your children for life academically, socially, and spiritually? Will they be able to go to college and be competitive in the job market? Will they be able to stand against the world’s culture and be able to stand for Christ? Dara will talk about making life management skills a part of your home life and how to incorporate it into high school credits. She will bring wisdom from Proverbs and show you how to teach your kids to apply it to their lives as she shares with you the journey of her own 5 boys and their successes and failures in the real world.
Mar. 7, 2025
This seminar will address the biblical role and responsibility of fathers in the education and discipleship of their children. Although home education is often seen as the purview of mothers, there is much that fathers can do to bring together academic instruction and faith formation and even assist their wives in formal or informal instruction. The goal is to encourage fathers to have a lasting and meaningful impact in the home education journey, raising children that become followers of Christ, and strengthening marriage relationships as both parents work together for a common goal.
Mar. 7, 2025
Practical tips for creating a learning lifestyle—from a mom of 17 homeschooled students (seven school-age children at a time). Includes ideas for teaching your preschoolers, as well as multi-level teaching ideas for your school-age kiddos.
Mar. 7, 2025
How to start, where to find curriculum, when to school, and what a typical day looks like are just a few of the areas discussed. Get an understanding of Rule 13, how to fill out your paperwork and gain valuable information for your homeschool journey. This workshop is a MUST for new homeschoolers.
Mar. 7, 2025
Discover the tried-and-true strategies that can transform how your exceptional learner engages with their education. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to progress! Backed by the latest neuroscience, it’s actually much easier than you think! Taught by a second-generation homeschool mom who struggled with Dyslexia, an Auditory Processing Delay, and ADHD, these are lessons learned from the trenches!
Mar. 7, 2025
This will be a practical seminar to encourage families to pursue foreign language learning in their home education environment, regardless of whether there is an inherent capability or local “expert” that the family can utilize. It will not focus on any one curriculum or resource as ideal, but how to maximize language training by using multiple resources and how to tailor training to each family’s goals, preferred pedagogy, and specific learning requirement.
Mar. 7, 2025
Mom of 17 homeschooled students and curriculum counselor for a statewide homeschool organization, Vicki shares the secrets to mapping out a successful course of study for your children. This workshop helps beginners to get a solid start in home education and encourages veterans to re-examine goals and priorities. Includes a basic overview of different teaching approaches.
20/20 vision means you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. However, it does not mean that you have perfect vision. Visual acuity gives no meaning about what a person sees. If your child is not achieving their full potential academically, struggling with written reading comprehension, skips lines or words when reading, reverses words or letters, or avoids reading or near work, this presentation is for you. There are more than 17 skills that are needed for efficient vision and learning. Children struggling with binocular vision or visual processing disorders often will not complain about symptoms because they are unaware that they visually experience things any differently than their peers. In this course, we will learn about these skills, the signs and symptoms of a visual processing disorder, and what can be done to help them be successful.
Mar. 7, 2025
Parents, we must get our children off the couch, out of the house and outside of themselves. Teaching our children to serve and to become selfless is literally the medicine to improving almost anything, including: sibling unity, respect for family and family relationships, self confidence, selflessness, compassion, empathy, self respect and so much more. Come and listen to master motivator, Monica Irvine, share wonderful ideas that will inspire your family to become selfless while having a blast!! It will be so fun!!
Mar. 8, 2025
This seminar will address some of the most comment researched-based motivations to home education followed by some of the perceived impediments to home education. Some barriers will be shown not to be the obstacles that they may appear to be, while others, which may be genuine hindrances that emerge during the home education journey and how to overcome them.
Mar. 8, 2025
In this workshop, Vicki will guide you through the essential steps in building a successful high school experience for your student. You’ll learn how to set clear academic goals, navigate graduation requirements, and plan course schedules and descriptions. She’ll also highlight key tools for recordkeeping, tracking credits, managing grades and transcripts, and incorporating life skills or independent studies into your student’s program. Whether you’re focused on conventional coursework or non-traditional learning, this session provides a blueprint for a solid academic foundation.
God proclaims His great power and wisdom in His creation (Romans 1:20). As we study the laws of science, they proclaim the necessity of a Creator. The study will be a literal, scientific reading of Genesis chapter one “as it is written”. I will go step by step through each day of creation explaining the great things God did on that day. I hope to shed some light on the creation week for His glory and our edification. We will also discover that Genesis is relevant for our lives today. To have a true grasp of science and its interruption, and the events happening today, we must understand the true historical account of Genesis. Your life and eternity depend on it.
Mar. 8, 2025
Parents, we are imperfect. We are flawed. We don’t always do or say the right thing. We don’t always react to our children like we should. We don’t always make good parenting decisions. So how is this supposed to work? How are our children going to be successful, happy and productive if the people teaching them and raising them often don’t know what to do or how to do it? If you worry that you may have already made too many mistakes and you’re concerned it might be too late, then come and listen to motivational speaker Monica Irvine give you peace and hope. There’s only one person who wants you to feel inadequate, helpless and overwhelmed and it’s not God.
Mar. 8, 2025
This seminar will cover some basic research on home educating, but will mainly focus on practical tips, drawing information from seminar participants and providing resource for families to use in their continuing growth as home educators. As time allows, I will cover why parents are the perfect teachers for special needs home educators, why home education can help families find the perfect way, and tips for teaching reading to special needs students.
Mar. 8, 2025
You had a wonderful plan at the beginning of the school year for a well rounded education, envisioning academic excellence and character development in your smiling, well-adjusted offspring. But then…life happened. How do you find “normal” again? In this workshop, Vicki helps you focus on the essentials when you’re on the frontlines, especially in a crisis situation.
Mar. 8, 2025
This engaging workshop is designed to spark creativity and keep learning fun! This session will explore innovative strategies for making lessons dynamic and interactive, featuring hands-on sensory activities, practical tips to prevent burnout, and ways to ensure that your teaching remains fresh and exciting. You’ll leave with a toolkit of inspiring ideas to transform your homeschooling journey, making it a joyful experience for both you and your children.
Mar. 8, 2025
Success is not high scores, perfect children, or a clean house! Success is about obedience. What is it God is calling your family to be about? What are your goals and desires for yourself, your marriage, and your children? Do they line up with God’s word? Dara will share how to be a success in homeschooling your children in spite of shortcomings, feelings of inadequacy, life’s interruptions, and the world’s influence.
Mar. 8, 2025
The 2024 election season was the most divisive and slanderous in history, and many of us are breathing a sigh of relief that it's finally over. For many Christians, regardless of who’s in office, the future seems darker and more uncertain than ever. Don’t think for a minute that your homeschooled teens and youngers don’t see and feel it too. Your kids will find peace when they see you find peace - resting in the knowledge that, regardless of worldly politics and election outcomes, God is still on His throne and retains absolute, sovereign control. We will learn how this powerful Biblical truth can bring calm in the chaos. Parents will leave feeling confident about discipling their kids with a Biblical view of the heart- wrenching national trend toward evil and help them use it to impact the culture for Christ!
Mar. 8, 2025
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!
With society and media increasingly promoting homosexuality and transgenderism, it’s vital for parents to understand these issues from a Biblical perspective. Brian will explore the underlying motives, societal influences, and misconceptions, providing you with the strong defense for your Christian faith. Learn how to teach your children the Biblical worldview on these topics, balancing truth with love and compassion. This session will empower you to navigate these sensitive issues confidently and faithfully, ensuring your family is grounded in Scriptural truth.
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God proclaims His great power and wisdom in His creation (Romans 1:20). As we study the laws of science, they proclaim the necessity of a Creator. The study will be a literal, scientific reading of Genesis chapter Two “as it is written”. I will go step by step through each day of creation explaining the great things God did on that day. I hope to shed some light on the creation week for His glory and our edification. We will also discover that Genesis is relevant for our lives today. To have a true grasp of science and its interruption, and the events happening today, we must understand the true historical account of Genesis. Your life and eternity depend on it.
Mar. 8, 2025
Graduate recognition speech
Conference:
Saturday
Feb. 22 2025
2025 Homeschool Idaho North Conference: Called to Grow
Presented by: Homeschool IdahoSet Price: $14.00
Complete set North Idaho 2025 Conference
When you check this box you do not have to select individual recordings. All available recordings made at the 2025 North Idaho conference will be sent to you (by email link) when they become available.
Feb. 22, 2025
In this informative short session, Aby Rinella will walk us through the homeschooling history of Idaho. The freedoms we enjoy that not long ago were illegal! Homeschool Idaho works tirelessly, keeping up with the law and legislation and work to keep Idaho homeschooling laws truly free!
Feb. 22, 2025
Bummer isn’t it. Wouldn’t it be nice if homeschooling was the answer? I mean, wouldn’t it be nice if all of the problems in our families could be solved with good family time and top of the line curriculum? Wouldn’t it be great if all we had to do was adopt a certain daily schedule, read aloud certain books and follow a certain educational philosophy? Wouldn’t it be awesome if there were just a simple checklist of “To-do’s” each day that would guarantee success? Yes, it would, but alas, there’s not. However, there is an answer to all that ails us: the sin and death, the pain and misery. Come be reminded of the Answer and the hope it engenders.
Feb. 22, 2025
We’ve all heard the adage, “nothing is easy”, and it’s true. So why then do we use ‘ease’ as the determining factor in our life choices? As a culture we want dinner-making to be easy. We want house projects to be easy. We want relationships to be easy. We want our jobs to be easy. Look around, ‘easy’ seems to be a pretty high value today. But what about the Christian life? What about marriage? What about parenting? Are any of those easy? Could it be that our longing for easy is what keeps us from becoming the people, spouses, and parents that God has intended for us to be? God is calling, He’s inviting us to be a part of His plan to change the world. It won’t be easy, but it will be for His glory and our good. Let’s get to work together.
Ever feel like homeschooling is for those ‘blessed enough’ to afford it? Ever feel like you don’t have the financial resources to give your kids all the opportunities everyone else is giving their kids? Ever feel like if you just had a little more, your homeschool would be so much better? Come and learn tips and tricks to homeschool affordably and be reminded of the heart behind the Great Provider that has called us to this gig in the first place!
Feb. 22, 2025
In this session, you will learn what research shows is the fallout rate of kids raised in church that eventually walk away. What the influences are, when does the disengagement begin, and what you can do to put the odds in your favor that your kids will not disengage from their faith.
Feb. 22, 2025
Every day we are bombarded with messages that try to convince us that we are individually important. The basic theme is that we should seek self. It’s all a big lie, from the king of lies. We must shift our focus away from ourselves and on to our awesome and mighty God. The world is relentlessly pursuing peace and contentment that can only come from a life that is totally surrendered to Christ and His will. Come learn how this realization radically changed Rachael’s life, direction, and purpose. It can change yours too!
Feb. 22, 2025
Most of us know that homeschooling has great academic benefits and is good for families, but did you know that the benefits of homeschooling go beyond reading, writing and arithmetic? In this session, you will learn how you can use your homeschool to grow strong, healthy kids: physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Feb. 22, 2025
Lesson plans, diaper changes, times tables, and dinner...again! Do you ever catch yourself, during the mundane days of motherhood, dreaming of more? Do you feel like the daily demands of mom-life takes a certain strength that you just aren’t sure you have? Do you ever look around at all the other moms and wonder what you are missing? Then this session is for you! You are guaranteed to walk away encouraged, changed, and ready to rock your roll as a mom and to embrace your calling like never before.
Feb. 22, 2025
Sean Kacalek is a local homeschool Dad who passionately seeks to instill truth into the lives of his kids. He will share with you the pitfalls of letting culture take the reigns of showing your kids what to believe. From one Dad to another, the men's session (women can attend too!) will speak plainly to men about doing their best to uphold truth in their family.
Feb. 22, 2025
Deuteronomy 6 Revisited - Show More
This passage is often used as the proof text for the homeschooling mandate. There are other verses that reinforce the importance of the family as the primary context for discipleship, but this one is the standard. Let’s take some time to look at it again, afresh and anew. We’re admonished in this passage to teach our children diligently, that’s the ‘how’. But what are we supposed to teach them? When? And why is it so important? Real cultural change begins in our homes. How about we determine to make a difference one family at a time.
Conference:
Thursday - Saturday
Feb. 6 through 8, 2025
2025 NDHSA Convention- 40 Years of Fighting For Homeschool Freedom
Presented by: North Dakota Home School AssociationSet Price: $70.00
Complete 2025 NDHSA Convention
When you purchase this set you do not need to "check" any other boxes. All messages (that were successfully recorded at the event) will be delivered (via email link) to you as soon as possible after they are presented.
Feb. 7, 2025
Answering God’s call to teach your children at home can be exciting at first, but it’s easy to lose sight of the vision when you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of the homeschooling life: teaching phonics, preparing transcripts, refereeing fights, and—oh, by the way—making dinner too. But in the midst of the madness, we must constantly remind ourselves that our work matters because we’re building God’s kingdom! Come hear Zan Tyler share from history and God’s Word. And catch a glimpse of how God is using your family—and the homeschool movement—to usher in spiritual, educational, and family revival in our nation.
Feb. 7, 2025
Zan was Joe’s best friend and ministry partner in college. He loved her and wanted to know how she felt about him. Even though they had never dated, Joe proposed out of the blue during their junior year—and Zan didn’t speak to him for a month! In spite of this rocky start, the Tylers have thoroughly enjoyed more than 40 years of marriage. They’ve experienced abundant joys and triumphs and have weathered many storms. Among Joe’s responsibilities at home, he is in charge of attitude adjustments and comic relief. Zan says, “Being able to laugh through the years has helped me survive things like threats of jail, the pressures of homeschooling, and the stress of life in general!” Enjoy this refreshing session of laughter and encouragement as Joe and Zan share candidly about the ups and downs of married life—including their biggest fight ever—while focusing on principles that have served to form the unshakeable foundation of their marriage. You’ll learn how embracing the magnificent biblical vision of marriage is the key to a vibrant relationship
Feb. 8, 2025
When Zan Tyler was threatened with jail in 1984 for teaching her son at home, she was forced to count the costs of homeschooling and decide if it was really worth it. Zan learned powerful lessons about fighting for freedom, family, and faith—lessons we need again today! Our nation is at a crossroads where the liberties we’ve often taken for granted are at stake. We are one lawsuit, bad law, or treaty away from seeing our right to homeschool erode, and we must all work to preserve our freedoms while intentionally raising up a new generation of freedom fighters. This session will encourage and equip you with powerful principles to share with your children and teens.
Feb. 7, 2025
Our children live in the midst of a secular, anti-Christian culture, facing issues and moral dilemmas we never had to deal with at their age. Meanwhile, startling numbers of young adults raised in evangelical homes are abandoning their faith. Training our children with a strong biblical worldview and deep spiritual roots is crucial to our mission as Christian parents and is one of the most important gifts we can give them. In this workshop you will gain insight on teaching your children how to think biblically about all areas of life, including academics. This will equip them to become powerful, faith-filled thinkers and leaders who can stand firm in the face of skepticism and opposition.
Feb. 7, 2025
Mrs. Deckert will cover the North Dakota requirements for homeschooling. She will also give practical hints including suggestions for lesson planning and record keeping. This is the place to start if you are just beginning the home education journey or are just “checking it out.”
We don’t often consider that figures from history, whose lives and accomplishments inspire and teach us today, were just ordinary people. It is likely they did not think they were “making history”. In this workshop Nancy will remind us of how God is using even the most routine parts of our lives to write a story of His goodness and provision that we can and should share with our children and future generations. It will include encouraging stories from the lives of the Bjorkman family as God has carried them through both good times and hardship in their 40+ years of marriage and over 30 years of homeschooling experience. It will change your perspective on day-to-day life which may never seem “ordinary” again.
Feb. 7, 2025
Many people believe creation is just a side issue to Christianity, not realizing that without creation and a young earth, Jesus becomes meaningless. See how street evangelism reflects the false gospel that has been preached by most churches today. The ungodly view this world and the Bible differently than the Godly do, and you will see how creation is the number one reason for this. Find out how to effectively witness. If this doesn't light your fire for evangelism, your wood is really wet.
Feb. 7, 2025
Curious about home birth? Come with your questions and be prepared to learn from experienced midwives. Mari Hoverson moderating.
Feb. 7, 2025
Do you want to energize your homeschool? Providing your children with creative opportunities to serve others is just what you need. In Zan’s 21 years of homeschooling, nothing amazed her more than the adventures and blessings her family encountered by serving others together. In this session, Zan Tyler will show you how to build service projects into your school days and everyday lives. She’ll also share practical service ideas. Be prepared to see your children come alive as they walk out the second most important command that God has given us by serving others in both small and big ways.
Feb. 7, 2025
We are witnessing an alarming rise in the rates of depression and suicidal tendencies among teenage girls today. Is social media to blame? Join Joe Tyler as he takes a deep dive into the world of social media, examining the challenges that young girls face including body image issues, cyberbullying, and unrealistic beauty standards. With constant connectivity to smart phones, the threats of social media are lurking everywhere, even in places as seemingly innocent as chatrooms in Bible apps. Now is the time to help your daughters develop a biblical self-image, a vibrant faith, and practical strategies for successfully navigating the dangers of the digital age.
Feb. 7, 2025
Social skills are important for all children to have in order to navigate our world. Let’s talk about coping strategies to learn to handle transitions and social conflicts with peers. Plus, we can strategize ways to promote friendship opportunities for all of our children.
See explosive evidence for creation that blows evolution out of the water and hear how this event still speaks to us today, both to encourage and warn us of coming judgments.
New to homeschooling? Looking for some practical tips? In this talk, Jared Dodd will discuss various ways to accomplish victory in home education, while at the same time reinforcing the biblical principles that must be present.
Homeschooling is demanding, and expectations—both our own and others’—can be a weighty burden. This often sets us up for intense feelings of failure and disappointment, especially when things don’t go according to plan. Even when we’re doing our best to follow God and love our families, we may suddenly find ourselves in the “fiery furnace” like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Join Zan Tyler for a refreshing talk that will set you free. We’ll cover what causes burnout, how to recover from it, and best of all, consider some simple but strategic steps to prevent burnout from happening.
Feb. 7, 2025
*Note: The speaker booked to present this workshop was unable to attend, Llora Knight was able to substitute. We took homeschooling one year at a time. Then before we realized it, we had six kids in high school—maneuvering, dodging, coaching, and organizing many facets of their high school extracurricular and social lives. The pull and pressure felt from church, homeschool co-ops, private school, public school, and peers can be intimidating and overwhelming. We discovered how important it was to have a clear vision for our family and for each child we launched into God’s kingdom work. Join me as I share lessons learned (from both successes and failures) to help you in your important role as a homeschool high school teacher and parent.
Feb. 7, 2025
Join Carrie & Heather, two seasoned and experienced homeschool moms, as they share tips and strategies to help maneuver the good, the bad, and the blessing of the empty nest.
Feb. 7, 2025
Creation instructor, Brian Young, explores the animal kingdom, revealing the remarkable features of creatures like the giraffe, bombardier beetle, whale, dog, cuttlefish, and more. Discover how these intricate details and astonishing capabilities challenge evolution and highlight the Creator's hand. Through vivid examples and compelling arguments, Brian will showcase the natural world as a testament to the genius and power of Almighty God, inspiring awe and reinforcing belief in a divine creation.
The meal table is very dear to God’s heart, and for a good reason. If you implement His heart and practice for the meal table, you will experience a blessing that will be carried out with your future progeny for generations to come.
Feb. 7, 2025
Joe Tyler discusses the key issues dads face as we strive to instill a Christ-centered vision in our sons. Joe addresses the cultural pressures on our young men and shares practical advice for countering the culture and instilling a vision of purity in both our sons and daughters. Because of the frank and sensitive nature of this discussion, we request that only men attend.
Feb. 7, 2025
Karen brings her experience as a parent of five (two with additional learning needs), a neuro-education specialist, and child of God, to help you experience more peace as you lead your children. Explore how brain health and the science of neuroplasticity can profoundly change overall wellness and success. Learn practical techniques you can incorporate into your day, explore innovative resources, and be inspired by the changes possible when improving brain health. By identifying and strengthening the weak cognitive functions that underlie specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, or the effects of ADHD, anxiety, Autism, and brain injury or brain fog, people of any age can experience success across all areas of life, including social-emotional well-being.
This interactive workshop will cover the why’s and how’s of using games to bring math to life and increase understanding in students. We’ll discuss how to use games to enhance any curriculum. We’ll then dive into a highly visual and interactive review of games to use for specific goals, e.g., understanding number basics, mastering basic math facts, grasping the base-ten system, using multiple operations, and more. Let’s play!
Have you ever wondered how poeple could live to be 900 years old like the Bible tells us they did? Are we living in the same world today as Adam and Eve? These and many more questions will be answered as we explore the world before Noah.
The early church, the Magna Carta, the Reformers, and men like John Wycliffe; these are all parts of the Story of Liberty. If we are going to appreciate and replicate the precious gift of freedom, we must rightly understand her story.
Feb. 8, 2025
A mobile phone commercial features an NBA point guard trying to play basketball blindfolded. Because he can’t see the goal, he’s never sure if he’s scoring. Too often, men take on the multifaceted roles of husband, father, shepherd, principal, coach, and disciplinarian without the vision necessary to define and accomplish their ultimate goal. With humor and real-world examples, Joe Tyler helps you define the goal and shares how to discover the divinely appointed means of achieving it. You may even learn the secret to making your wife deliriously happy, turning your home into a peaceful kingdom, ensuring your children are successful beyond measure, and placing your father-in-law in awe of your great accomplishments. Join Joe for a robust discussion of what it really means to make an impact as a Christian husband and dad.
Feb. 8, 2025
In this discussion, veteran foster and adoptive parents Lori Kenney and Kristin Durham will share their personal experiences and insights into the complex world of foster care and adoption. Drawing from their years of experience, they will guide us through key themes and scenes from the movie The Sound of Hope and discuss what can be learned from these real-life situations. The workshop is for individuals at any stage of the foster care or adoption process, whether they are just beginning to consider these paths or are already navigating the complexities of fostering or adopting children.
Feb. 8, 2025
Explore many ideas for managing the daily chore of feeding your family, including the benefits and methods for bulk cooking and several strategies for meal planning and preparation. Nancy will teach about the savings seen in time, energy, money, and stress levels, as well as the increased nutrition and enjoyment in sharing hospitality with others. We will then look at the how-to’s for getting it done and some of the resources available to get people on their way. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder why you waited.
Feb. 8, 2025
Explore common claims of biblical contradictions and discover how a deeper understanding of Scripture reveals the Bible's inerrancy. Creation instructor, Brian will examine these supposed contradictions and demonstrate that they stem from a lack of knowledge, not flaws in the Bible. Equip yourself and your children with the confidence to defend and understand the flawless truth of God's Word.
How would you define the Christian life? As our nation has more and more embraced a watered down gospel, it has led us to embracing a watered down Christian life. In this message you will discover a powerful, strategically clear, and biblical presentation of the Christian life that God has graciously offered to us in Christ.
Feb. 8, 2025
Homeschooling is more like running a twenty-six mile marathon than a one-hundred yard dash. If you want to complete this race successfully, you must train in a way that builds strength, stamina, and vision and enables you to persevere until the end. Fellow homeschool-marathon runner Zan Tyler discusses lofty topics like how to create and sustain vision, but she also shares the down-to-earth need-to-know tips like pacing yourself, choosing curriculum, and developing homeschool mentors and friends. You’ll come away with a plan that will enable you to run with endurance the race that lies before you.
It’s easy to recognize how valuable play is to our children. They love it! It is not so easy to convince ourselves that play is actually learning too.
What should “school” look like for early learners? What things are developmentally appropriate for the younger ages? How do we keep our “Littles” appropriately occupied while homeschooling their siblings? This fun and informative session will provide a plethora of ideas specifically geared to engage your pre- and elementary-age children. Nancy will share resources, fun games, toddler tips, and easy activities, all designed to help parents think outside the box when it comes to “doing school.”
Feb. 8, 2025
Delve into the fascinating intersections of biblical accounts and Egyptian history with Creation Instructor, Brian Young. Discover evidence of Joseph in Egyptian records, the Israelites in Egypt, and Pharaohs' interactions with Abraham, Moses, Josiah and more. Find out why this is a foundational subject for Christians as Brian will present archaeological findings supporting the Scriptures, challenging secular views, and emphasizing a Biblical worldview. Equip yourself with knowledge to teach your children the harmony between the Bible and historical evidence, reinforcing their faith.
*Note: This room was experiencing technical issues with the projector and sound system. Approx. 5 minutes of the class was lost, but we were able to get it going again. Apologies for the inconvenience. The goal of every Christian parent is to raise their children to be men and women of God. (not mere boys and girls). In this message we discuss practical ways to implement the ancient tradition of Rites of Passage. For many families, this is the ultimate building block for the maturing of their children.
Feb. 8, 2025
Conversation is a potent tool that carries with it the power of life and death, and lays the foundation for deep and meaningful relationships. Conversation is an essential tool in discipling your children. Research even indicates that conversation increases intelligence in children and teens. In this workshop Zan Tyler reveals how you can utilize the simple—and free—tool of conversation to help your children become more motivated learners. Learn strategies you can take home and implement tomorrow to increase joy in learning and minimize conflict in your family, too. You’ll come away convinced that conversation IS core curriculum.
Feb. 8, 2025
*Note: The original presenter for this workshop was unable to attend, this workshop was substituted by Llora Knight. Preparing your teen for their first steps out of your home is critical to their future success as a follower of Jesus Christ. We launched six children into the world, each one with completely different goals and aspirations. From college prep to apprentice opportunities, equipping your child with the tools to help them be successful is challenging and rewarding. I’ll share examples and lessons learned from our journey as well as leave time to hear from other veteran homeschoolers so you don’t feel alone in the critical mission to prepare your teen to launch.
Feb. 8, 2025
Get a fresh perspective on this subject that frequently frustrates or confuses homeschool parents. Gain insight into the natural sequence of language learning and explore developmentally appropriate tips and tools to enhance growth. We’ll discuss the stages that are input or output, what’s essential, and how to set goals for different seasons. Topics covered will include phonics, reading, penmanship, grammar, spelling, creative and formal writing, and literature.
Feb. 8, 2025
What is the ASVAB and why is it important? The ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Even though the name implies it’s for the military, it’s so much more... It is an aptitude test that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. It is the only comprehensive and completely FREE career planning resource that empowers students nationwide to align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan that works.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 21 2024
OR 2024 Mission Possible
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkSet Price: $49.00
2024 Complete Oregon Conference Set
A sinister force is working in the homeschool community. It has hurt countless children, families, and churches. It’s caught the attention of mainstream media, and Satan is having a heyday. This force is not an organization, ideology, or teaching that’s “out there harming people.” It’s closer to home. It’s me, my pride, and my fear of man. It’s my desire for quick fixes and control. It’s my unwillingness to repent, believe the Gospel, and rely on the rescuing grace of Jesus Christ for every need in my life, in my wife’s life, and in my children’s lives. The problem is worse than you think...and only Jesus can save us. Welcome to impossible homeschooling, where our only hope is the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
With so much cultural discord and upheaval, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. In this promising session, Rick shares strategies for families to understand and navigate the current state of our country with a biblical, constitutional, & historical perspective full of JOY & HOPE! Together, we’ll train up a generation of leaders who are ready to fight for our freedom and spread HOPE throughout their communities.
Jun. 22, 2024
In this most popular of Rick’s presentations, Rick shares a look at our founding fathers, our courts, and our founding documents to take a historical perspective on the current debate regarding whether or not our nation was founded on biblical principles and how that founding should affect current public policy, and whether our faith should be part of both our private and public lives.
Jun. 22, 2024
Parents considering homeschooling often worry about whether their children will be “normal.” They wonder if their children will emerge from homeschooling prepared for success in life, or if they’ll emerge socially inept and uneducated. Daniel Craig, a second-generation homeschooler, will share why he’s glad he was homeschooled and why your children will be too. Based on personal experience and the unchanging truths of God’s Word, Daniel will help you understand what homeschool “success” really is, where it comes from, and the real reason it matters.
Jun. 21, 2024
The Bible says to think on things which are noble, good, and true, to let the weak say they are strong, that as a man thinketh so is he, and so on… Neurological science is proving the Bible right again by revealing how God designed the brain to be renewed, literally re-wired, and re-trained. When we intentionally, purposefully, consistently wash our thoughts with His Word and program our computer with His promises, the brain is remade… old neurological connections are overridden with new ones, and we replace the old man with what Paul called the new man. Learn how to replace bad habits, restore a joyful attitude, and instill in your children one of the most important life skills… renewing the mind!
Jun. 21, 2024
Many parents begin the Homeschool Journey desiring to nurture deep and enduring relationships with their children; over time, realizing winning and keeping their children’s hearts requires more than schooling them at home...especially during the teenage years. How do you keep your child’s heart without controlling it? How do you instill your deepest convictions while avoiding the traps of legalism and permissiveness? How do you foster healthy communication with your older children, maintaining the balance of love and respect? With stories that will make you laugh (and maybe cry), Daniel shares how God used two wonderful but imperfect parents to humbly, lovingly, and courageously train him in the way he should go and not depart from it.
Jun. 21, 2024
So often, Satan tries to sabotage our effectiveness for the kingdom by placing boulders in our path stealing our God-given joy. Erika speaks truth and encouragement as she identifies how to choose joy along the journey while avoiding some of the major joy-killing sinkholes of our current culture. Homeschool moms will be empowered in their callings as wives, moms, and educators as they are pointed to their true identity in Christ.
Jun. 21, 2024
Volcanoes are nasty things! Even though we are surrounded by them, we know so little about them. How did they originate? Do they show that the earth is older than the Bible? In this seminar, we will tackle these subjects and the fascinating world of volcanic rocks. I have samples to look at and will set off a fun volcanic eruption using some special chemicals!
Jun. 21, 2024
No matter how long you’ve been homeschooling, creating a bright future for your young adult can be daunting. There’s much to learn and talk about: •Independent versus interdependent learning and why it matters •Calculating credits for High School graduation •Preparing a student for college learning and creating transcripts •Internships: why are they a game-changer for your student’s homeschool experience •Creating a positive homeschool experience filled with wonderful memories Join Beth Mora, veteran homeschool mom of eight children, for an interactive workshop that promises to help your student have a bright future.
Jun. 21, 2024
An old earth is the non-negotiable core of evolution. This talk uses stories and demonstrations to explain how dating methods work and why they give erroneously ancient results.
Jun. 21, 2024
Have you just started your homeschooling journey? Receive information on legal requirements, what to expect in the first year or two, and how to navigate the various ages and stages of homeschooling. Whether you're starting with preschoolers or high schoolers, this session will help you start strong!
Getting Started Handout
Jun. 21, 2024
Experience classical education in action! We will model and practice the three arts of the trivium: grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric. Using triangles as a springboard, this interactive session will demonstrate how learning progresses throughout a student’s life.
Jun. 21, 2024
An informational presentation about the benefits and opportunities of military service to homeschool families considering the next steps for medical care, college funding options, and career opportunities. This informational discussion comes from a homeschool father of 4 children who is also an Active Duty officer in the US Army.
Jun. 21, 2024
Learn and teach your family how to research and apply the Biblical Worldview of Government: Christian Self-Government. Bible class. JudahBible.com
Jun. 21, 2024
Join Kelley Deitemeyer at "Cultivating Global Christians: Spanish Curriculum and More" for a unique and enriching experience. Whether you're interested in My Homeschool Spanish or seeking practical educational strategies for your homeschooling journey, this workshop is designed for you. Kelley, who is bilingual and has extensive international experience, holds a Doctorate in Education and brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas to the table.
Jun. 21, 2024
In state after state, the School Choice movement is being pushed as the answer educational freedom for families.
The reality is that School Choice initiatives not only don’t deliver on their promises, but they are a threat to homeschool freedoms. You have probably heard statements like these:
“We need school choice!”
“The money should follow the student!”
“They’re my tax dollars!”
“If you don’t want regulations, just don’t take the money!”
OCEANetwork Board member Tauna Meyer addresses these statements and shares why School Choice initiatives and government funding of private education is NOT the answer. Learn about the blessings of true homeschool freedom for families and how, by the grace of God, we can protect those freedoms for generations to come.
School Choice Resources
School Choice Session Notes
Jun. 21, 2024
Government, history, economics…these topics usually put students AND parents to sleep, yet they are some of the most important things we’ll teach if we expect the next generation to be good citizens and preserve the republic. In this presentation, Rick shares tips and methods for bringing history and civics to life, keeping it fun, engaging the students, seeking truth, and making the lessons count for generations to come.
Jun. 21, 2024
So you kind of like this girl. Or you think he’s cute. WHAT NOW?! Marriage is a wonderful blessing from God, but the path to the altar often seems covered with broken glass—at least that’s what the bloody feet of many couples would indicate! Getting back to God’s foundational principles and offering balance to recent homeschool applications, Daniel shares insights and admonitions based on his attempts in getting to the marriage altar (the third try was the charm!) and having grown up in the homeschool/courtship movement.
Jan. 5, 1900
As servant leaders of our family, how do we leverage our time, treasures, and talents to create a setting for our children to grow closer to the Lord, nurture their giftings, and prepare them for a life well-lived that honors their creator? Join Forrest Mora, dad of eight, as he unpacks the resources God has given each of us to invest in our family.
Jun. 21, 2024
This workshop provides a fascinating look at how human nature has driven the search for and discovery of dinosaur fossils. We will look at some of the intriguing people who have been driven to find these creatures, and the strange directions they took because of their worldviews.