Evaluating a student’s writing can be very dif?cult for anyone, but especially for the parent who may feel less than perfectly con?dent in her own English or grammar skills. Learn how to provide speci?c models and stylistic goals for each composition, giving speci?c assignments to your students for both ?ction and non?ction. Solve the “How long does it have to be?” problem. Never again hear yourself say, “Don’t you want to add a little more detail?” With con?dence and precision, you can design and communicate to your students goal- and model-based writing assignments, and can have a concrete tool to objectively evaluate their efforts.

Come hear answers to some of the most confusing questions people have about creation and the Bible. How did people live to be 900 years old before the Flood? Was ancient man really primitive? What caused the Ice-age and when was it? Where did Cain get his wife? What happened to the dinosaurs, when did they live and are they in the Bible? These and many more questions will be answered during this session.

20/20 eyesite is one of many visual components that contributes to the ability to take in visual information for learning. It’s thought that up to 80% of learning relies on the visual system through components of eye tracking, focusing, teaming, and processing of visual information. This presentation is to raise awareness of the impact visual de?ciencies can have on learning, signs that may indicate your child has an underlying vision disorder impacting their ability to learn, and treatment options for these visual de?ciencies.

Are you tired, drained, and feeling like you want to throw in the towel? Homeschooling is a priceless endeavor that can be both invigorating and exhausting. At times it can be hard to see the fruit of your labors when you're in the midst of planting the seeds. Join Carol for a time of encouragement as she shares what God has taught her through nineteen years of homeschooling her ?ve children, each with radically different gifts and abilities.

Teaching reading is as easy as A-B-C…or is it? Join us as we examine the popular approaches of teaching children to read, current research on reading success and provide an overview of the wide range of available curriculum. Pre-reading exercises and tips designed to develop reading ?uency and comprehension will be shared to equip your emergent reader.

The high school years are a prime opportunity to equip your teens with skills they will need for future success. If your teen is headed to college, the workforce, or the military, they will bene?t from study and time management skills. This session provides parents with ideas to incorporate these skills into high school coursework and lists resources to help teens cultivate these essential skills.

Many children (and some adults) have dif?culty learning to spell, but the diff?culty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most ef?ciently stored in the brain, and why. With a greater insight into the nature of spelling and neurological function presented in this workshop, parents and teachers will be well- equipped to meet the needs of all their children, not just the naturally good spellers.

Do you ever wonder if your child's development is on track? Four areas of development are essential for your child: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and speech- language. Research-based activities and intervention as for optimal brain development will be presented in the ?rst of this two-part workshop.

Does everyone else know more than you do? Learn from honest discussions about pornography, predators, cyber- bullying, and cheating on school work. Is your home internet secure? Do you have cybersecurity for email, social media, phone, YouTube? How can I protect my identity?

Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s 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 guide- lines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.

When asked, “What are the language arts?” people may respond by listing numerous subjects: spelling, phonics, grammar, penmanship, copying, dictation, narration, and composition. But actually it’s much simpler! For those adhering to the classical model, those ascribing to a Charlotte Mason approach, or those who just want a common- sense curriculum, there are really only four core language arts: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and the attending well to the ?rst two makes teaching the latter two so much easier. Come prepared to have your educational paradigm adjusted, your load lightened, and your commitment to excellence renewed as you focus on the most important things in the limited time you have.

Which car was inspired by a ?sh? What animal has made better dentures? Can evolution explain the design in animals? Come see God’s ?ngerprints in the design of animals and how it reveals that we are not just a highly evolved mammal but unique and special in God’s eyes. Because of this fantastic design in nature your children can now go into a new ?eld of science called biomimicry. You will learn of God’s design in animals and how it reveals man to be unique, especially loved and cared for while God is glori?ed in the details of His creation.

In part two of this work shop we will continue to determine if your child's development is on track. Four areas of development are essential for your child: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and speech-language. Research-based activities and intervention as for optimal brain development will be presented in the second part of this two-part workshop.

Common Core impact home education? This presentation will describe how the Common Core Standards were adopted by the states and provide six reasons to avoid Common Core. In this workshop, the attendees will learn to differentiate between exemplary Type #1 education and poor Type #2 Common Core education.

Hear from an expert who has helped prepare families for college for over 20 years. This discussion will also give you the tools to motivate your child to see the value of a college education.

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, bene?ts and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths.

Many parents think that good readers will naturally become good writers. Others think that writing talent is just that—a natural ability—some have it; others don’t. Both are myths. History and modern research show very clearly how good writers have developed. What are the two most critical things you can do as a parent to develop a high level of aptitude, from a young age and into high school? With humor and insight, Andrew will share the two easy but unbelievably powerful things you can do to build language patterns and nurture compe- tent communicators in your family.

Almost every father has heard that he is to lead his family spiritually, physically, and in every other way. However, many fathers will tell you that no one has ever told them how to effectively lead their children, especially in the area of spiritual development. Michael Smith presents encouraging and practical tips to fathers for becoming a helpful participant in the home education program and a leader in the home. He provides insight on the mental and emotional bene?ts to mothers and children fathers can provide through speci?c activities, and offers suggestions to men on being more effective as husbands. Mike candidly shares his many failures and a few suc- cesses. The session concludes with a list of the six things homeschooling mothers have identi?ed as the primary ways their husbands can be more effective in the family’s homeschool program. In one father’s words, “Inspiring and convicting—thanks for the straight talk!”

Living History sites are a door to the past and can involve one or many structures, time periods or cultures. By using resources at a Living History site, you can tailor education- al experiences. In this workshop, explore the possibilities available through Living History sites and learn now to tap into their resources locally and online.

Come learn what to do when in middle school and high school so your child attends an excellent college within your budget. John will give you the game plan: important activities, testing strategies, etc. Be proactive and see your child and your budget reap the bene?ts.

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 ?nance, health care, car ownership, job preparation, spiritual principles, and more. All of these areas will bene?t your teens when they take that giant step into independence and adulthood. A list of suggested resources will be provided.

Exploring the practical elements of the Thomas Jefferson education model, Andrew will explain the seven keys as well as the five learning environments as developed by DeMille and his colleagues. (There’s even an unofficial “eighth key.”) With humorous stories from his own family’s experience, Andrew will delight homeschooling moms looking for tips on how to escape the “conveyor belt” approach to doing “school” at home.

Revisit the challenges, burdens and bene?ts of home schooling with a veteran homeschool father and leader. Addressing the potential, new, and veteran homeschooler and all homeschoolers in between, Michael Smith outlines the success of homeschooling in academics and social- ization, describes legal and legislative advances, and concludes that homeschoolers have earned the right to be left alone. For homeschoolers who are losing the vision, he reminds them of the bene?ts of homeschooling and offers some practical suggestions for relieving the pressure on the homeschooling family, especially Mom. “Thank you for con?rming the experience of my public education,” writes one parent, “and for convicting us even more of our commitment to bettering the lives of our children

Why aren’t your Christian neighbors homeschooling? What is the number one reason that parents do not homeschool? Their lack of con?dence to believe that they can actually do the job, or, put another way—fear of failure. Many homeschoolers in the midst of homeschooling are wondering how they will be able to determine whether they are successful or not with their children. Mike will explain in very clear and decisive terms how you can know whether or not you have been successful when you get to the end of your homeschool experience where it says “The End.” One way to answer the question is whether or not our work homeschooling with our children has been in vain. The Bible gives clear and decisive direction in this area which should be very encouraging to all of us, and hopefully give us encouragement in even the most dif?cult situations.

Are the “Terrrible Twos” eating your lunch? Need help managing your homeschool day with toddlers in the house? In this workshop Megan draws on her many years of homeschooling experience with 8 toddlers in tow to help you craft a plan for success. This workshop is intensely practical and will help you transform the terrible twos into the terrific twos!