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Conference:

Patchogue, NY
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 24 through 25, 2017

2017 NYS LEAH Downstate Conference

Presented by: New York State Loving Education At Home
ID: DNY1704
Friday;
Mar. 24, 2017
$4.00

Husbands and fathers, it is time to love and lead - now. Like Christ loves the church. Wives and mothers, it is time to love your husband as God has declared. Nurture and admonish your children but do not provoke them. Is all of this possible? Yes. But what can you do? Brian and Betsy will give you pointed challenges, down-to-earth examples, laughter, and practical ideas to see your marriage grow from glory to glory in God's good and exciting will. They will help to encourage you with scripture, their experiences, and what they have learned during 34 years of marriage and the upbringing of eight children.

Paperwork quandaries?? Join Cassandra and Jennifer in a Q&A session addressing rules, regulations, and paperwork. What does it all look like and how do I comply with the NYS regulations?

HSLDA attorney, Tj Schmidt, will go over the top five legal issues that routinely come up when homeschooling in New York. Tj will share several recent examples that illustrate typical contacts that homeschool families receive and then describe how they were resolved. Tj will also go over each of the top five issues and explain how New York law should be applied. Finally, Tj will give you tips on what to do if you ever receive contact from your local school official about your homeschool program. There should be opportunity for questions at the end of the workshop.

ID: DNY1710
Friday;
Mar. 24, 2017
$4.00

Come join me as we spend the hour discussing the 4 different learning styles and their teaching counterparts. We will discuss Social Sam, Perfect Paula, Wiggly Willy and Competent Carla, and have some open discussion to trouble shoot what happens when the "Perfect Paula" teacher has to teach "Wiggly Willy" student and vice versa! Let's learn how to embrace the different personalities and leave with tools to work with, instead of around them!

ID: DNY1711
Friday;
Mar. 24, 2017
$4.00

Does your student struggle with language, writing, and communication? Does it seem like they are allergic to writing? What you teach your student through language arts is the pavement on the road to your student's future success. Special needs students who struggle with reading usually struggle with spelling, composition, and with interpreting literature. This workshop will give parents ideas, tips, and teaching techniques to help pave the road for their student's future success in Language Arts.

Topics: Special needs

Dr. Ray's major study examines the lives of 7,306 adults from across the United States who were homeschooled. This study and research by others focus on adults' general demographics, attitudes towards their own home-education experience, and success in life. Success is evaluated with respect to civic, social, educational, employment, worldview traits, performance in college, and in occupations. In many ways, they are very "normal." On the other hand, they are remarkably different than the general U.S. population. Generally speaking, the findings of research defuse many of the long-held negative criticisms of those who doubted homeschooling's benefits, whether practiced in the U.S. or in other nations. And the findings will likely be a great encouragement to those parents and advocates of home-based education over the past two decades.

Challenging behavior in children occurs for all types of reasons. Learn how the Bible provides a blueprint to understanding the sources of these behaviors, how to maintain our composure, practical techniques and approaches to effectively manage behaviors, and teach children skills to change for the better.

Topics: Encouragement

Join Cassandra and Jennifer along with a diverse panel of veteran homeschoolers as we do our best to answer your questions. Are you pulling your children out of public school? Do you have to juggle working in or out of the home as well? Are you a single mom? Are you considering a complete grade package for curriculum, on-line school, or a more eclectic approach?

From where does the homeschooling movement come? What are its precursors and motivators? Key-events? Further, what are the movement's-and your-vision for the future? Dr. Ray will give a very quick history of about 6,000 years of education/schooling then slow down for the modern parent-led home-based education movement. Christians need to take history seriously so that they can move ahead with a strong foundation, vision, effectiveness, and grace and avoiding mistakes and slumps with their families and homeschool organizations in the next decade. Many realize that you really do not know where you are going until you understand where you have come from. Come and be challenged by Dr. Ray about both.

Tj Schmidt, HSLDA attorney, will explain the civil rights lawsuit filed against New York City Public Schools on December 5, 2016. He will also review significant NYS homeschool history.

ID: DNY1718
Saturday;
Mar. 25, 2017
$4.00

Is that word "freedom" for just ol' graying hippies and revolutionary wannabes? No. It is a biblical concept and at the core of what it means to be an American and, especially, a homeschooler. Dr. Ray will answer: How'd we get our homeschool freedoms? Why should you care? Are we really free? How might we lose this liberty? What are the enemies? Risks? Is Common Core related? What about compulsory attendance laws? Parental rights? Whether your youngest child is pre-born, 7, or 18, you need to know the core principles of educational freedom and why we must strive to keep or expand that liberty. Dr. Ray has been in the practical and theoretical battle for over 30 years.

Conference:

Kalihi Union Church
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 10 through 11, 2017

CHOH Annual Conference - 2017

Presented by: Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii
Recording ID: 2017-AP
Original Price: $30.00
Set Price: $12.00

Andrew Pudewa Set

All six workshops taught by Andrew Pudewa at the 2017 CHOH Annual Conference

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 2017-09Nurturing Competent Communicators –The Power of Linguistic Patterns by: Andrew Pudewa2017-10Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by: Andrew Pudewa2017-11The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing by: Andrew Pudewa2017-12The Four Language Arts by: Andrew Pudewa2017-13Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination by: Andrew Pudewa2017-14But … but … but … What about Grammar? by: Andrew Pudewa This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
Recording ID: 2017-F
Original Price: $200.00
Set Price: $69.00

CHOH Annual Conference - 2017

This We believe! Keynote speaker: Todd Wilson This set includes every recording from the Christian Homeschoolers Of Hawaii Conference keynote and workshop sessions. Forty recordings in all. A great savings over 50% off!

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 17-204Free College at your Fingertips by: Jean Burk17-209Experience Excellence in Writing by: Karen Shimabukuro17-404How to Ace the “New” SAT by: Jean Burk2017-01This, We Believe! by: Todd Wilson2017-02Choose the Hard Things by: Todd Wilson2017-03Life after Graduation by: Todd Wilson2017-04Lies Homeschoolers Believe by: Todd Wilson2017-05How to be a Great Wife Even Though You Home School by: Todd Wilson2017-06Every Dad a Homeschooling Dad! by: Todd Wilson2017-07Taming the Techno-beast by: Todd Wilson2017-08Answers for Homeschool Critics in Your Life — Even When its You by: Todd Wilson2017-09Nurturing Competent Communicators –The Power of Linguistic Patterns by: Andrew Pudewa2017-10Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by: Andrew Pudewa2017-11The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing by: Andrew Pudewa2017-12The Four Language Arts by: Andrew Pudewa2017-13Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination by: Andrew Pudewa2017-14But … but … but … What about Grammar? by: Andrew Pudewa2017-15Homeschool 101 by: Lora Burbage2017-17Preparing for the Job Market – College? Business? Trends? by: Lora Burbage2017-18Preparing the Next Generation for Marriage by: Mike & Kim Marquez2017-19Help Your Nonstandard Learner by: Esther Wilkison2017-20How to Love Teaching a Reluctant Writer by: Esther Wilkison2017-21Don't Give Up on the Disorganized by: Esther Wilkison2017-22Benefits of Nonstandard Learning by: Esther Wilkison2017-23Help for the Numerically Challenged by: Esther Wilkison2017-24Brain Development & Handwriting by: Esther Wilkison2017-25Who Gets the Last Word? by: Patrick Nurre2017-26The Geology of Hawaii from a Biblical Perspective by: Patrick Nurre2017-27Genesis and the Ice Age by: Patrick Nurre2017-28How to Identify Those Rocks Your Kids are Bringing Home by: Patrick Nurre2017-29Dinosaurs, the Ark and the Bible by: Patrick Nurre2017-30Mountain Building: Geological Apologetics by: Patrick Nurre2017-31How Do I Teach All These Kids and Still Get Dinner on the Table? by: Laura Amick2017-32Intentional Learning through Play by: Randie Megan Graef2017-33Tough Questions, Vibrant Dialogue, Critical Thinkers, and Eloquent Expression by: Dianne Nowak2017-34Secrets to the Scholarship Search by: Jean Burk2017-35Freeze Your Teenagers until They're 23 by: Jean Burk2017-37Build an Amazing Homeschool Transcript by: Jean Burk2017-38Knowledge to College – Your Keys from A-Z by: Jean Burk2017-40Discovering and Inspiring Gifts through Fun by: Cullen Chong This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
Recording ID: 2017-JB
Original Price: $30.00
Set Price: $12.00

College Prep Set with Jean Burk

All six workshops taught by Jean Burk at the 2017 CHOH Annual Conference

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 17-204Free College at your Fingertips by: Jean Burk17-404How to Ace the “New” SAT by: Jean Burk2017-34Secrets to the Scholarship Search by: Jean Burk2017-35Freeze Your Teenagers until They're 23 by: Jean Burk2017-37Build an Amazing Homeschool Transcript by: Jean Burk2017-38Knowledge to College – Your Keys from A-Z by: Jean Burk This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
Recording ID: 2017-TW
Original Price: $40.00
Set Price: $16.00

2017 Todd Wilson Set

All six workshops and both Key Note presentations from the CHOH 2017 Annual Conference

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 2017-01This, We Believe! by: Todd Wilson2017-02Choose the Hard Things by: Todd Wilson2017-03Life after Graduation by: Todd Wilson2017-04Lies Homeschoolers Believe by: Todd Wilson2017-05How to be a Great Wife Even Though You Home School by: Todd Wilson2017-06Every Dad a Homeschooling Dad! by: Todd Wilson2017-07Taming the Techno-beast by: Todd Wilson2017-08Answers for Homeschool Critics in Your Life — Even When its You by: Todd Wilson This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
ID: 17-204
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Are you ready to make $500 an hour? Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s possible to earn this much in scholarships for college. Author, Jean Burk, will teach you two important concepts: how to get into the college of your choice and how to find the scholarships to pay for it. You will learn methods of receiving substantial scholarships that go beyond tuition and may include room and board, graduate school, and money to study abroad! Unlock the keys to finding free college at your fingertips!

ID: 17-209
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports and essays with style. Best of all, parents and students alike find it easy to use and effective in all their writing endeavors. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started with even the most reluctant writing student so you can give it a try at home.

ID: 17-404
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Test-prep Guru, Jean Burk, will share her secrets of SAT success that have helped tens of thousands of students raise their test scores as much as 600 points! Learn how to find shortcuts in test patterns and save time on all types of questions. Math, Writing, and Verbal sections are all covered in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you have kids in high school, you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for the SAT!

ID: 2017-01
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Dads and moms, in all the busyness of life and swell of expert advice, we’ve forgotten the fundamental truths of homeschooling and family. In short, we’ve forgotten why we do what we do. We have plenty of “how tos” but have forgotten the “why tos” and it evidences itself in our lack of joy of homeschooling, family, and parenting.

ID: 2017-02
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Good things are hard and hard things are good, and they go hand in hand. Sadly, most people don’t ever experience the good because they can’t handle the hard. They put the hard thing off, hoping it will get easier, or they avoid it all together, and all they end up with is a pile of regrets. Here’s the good news: you can handle the hard. In fact, if you’re faced with two choices, pick ‘HARD.’

ID: 2017-03
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

For the last twelve years, you’ve probably felt the tension of “what’s next?” for your children. You hoped the dilemma would solve itself, but it didn’t. In fact, there are all sorts of homeschool graduates who are stuck in the “what now zone” or were discouraged from traveling a particular path. It’s time to put your fears aside, look the cap and gown in the eye, and take an honest look at life after graduation. Don’t be afraid. God has a plan for your child, and part of that plan is that He’s given them YOU to help guide them into their next phase of life.

ID: 2017-04
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Your house is a disaster, your kids seem out of control, and you wonder how you’ll ever make it through another day of school. Your “get up and go” has “gotten up and went”. You used to think homeschooling was the best thing since sliced bread, but now you’re feeling like burnt toast. Take heart – you’re not alone! No one homeschools because it’s easy. You do it because you believe it is best. But there are times when you need to be reminded once again why it’s best.

Are you having trouble finding the time and energy to meet the needs of your husband after a hard day of homeschooling? Maybe you’ve forgotten what his needs are. Would you like your husband to take a more active role in homeschooling? Maybe your husband refuses to be involved in training your children. Join Todd you look at your role, not as a homeschooling mom, but as a homeschooling WIFE. Your husband will thank you for coming! The discussion will be led by a real husband of a homeschooling mom.

ID: 2017-06
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, or call it school, but it’s your job to train your children. Join me as we look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training our children. Now don’t worry, I won’t make you feel guilty or give you a forty-six point outline, but I promise to tell it straight and to encourage you in the best job there is – fathering

ID: 2017-07
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

X-Boxes, Game-Cubes, the INTERNET, Facebook, and iPhones have changed the way we live, have fun, and interact. Children quietly glued to game monitors for hours have replaced laughter and creativity. They beg to play, whine when they can’t, and even lie about the time they’ve spent on “the gadget”. Technology has become a powerful tool and ‘everyone is doing it’…but maybe you feel like you’ve lost control in your own home. Does the chill down your spine tell you that something is terribly wrong? Do you feel like a beast has invaded your home, but you don’t know how to handle it? If so, then join Todd as you talk together about the timely topic of taming the TECHNO-BEAST!

Do you have a child who doesn’t want to be homeschooled, in-laws who don’t understand your reasons for homeschooling, a spouse who isn’t sold on the idea, or a guilt complex reminding you that you have no business homeschooling your children? Those nagging, sometimes-silent disapprovals can crush a person under the weight of guilt and despair. Join Todd, as he goes face to face with the naysayers and shows you how to address their concerns, questions, and logic of why you shouldn’t homeschool your children.

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 competent communicators in your family.

Children like to do what they can do, they want to do what they think they can do, and they hate to do what they think they cannot do. If you want excited and enthusiastic children who learn well, you must understand these key laws of motivation, and focus on the essential requirement of relevancy. If it matters, children will learn it, and if it doesn’t, they won’t. This session will enlighten you with specific ways to find and create relevancy for children, even when they have no apparent interest.

ID: 2017-11
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

We’ve all suffered it at one time or another: frustration about writing assignments. Either on the receiving end or perhaps now on the giving end, there can be a few distinctly discouraging aspects to teaching and being taught writing. The tough questions include: What to correct and how to give a grade? How much help is too much? Isn’t the assignment clear enough? Why don’t students find their own errors? Learn and avoid four teaching mistakes that contribute to this frustration: Overcorrecting, Holding Back Help, Unclear Assignments, and Over-Expectation.

ID: 2017-12
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

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 first 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.

ID: 2017-13
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Are fairy tales good, even important, for Christian students? Where did they come from, what can they teach our children, and should we spend our valuable time reading them? In this session we will discuss several basic themes in fairy tales and traditional children’s literature (goodness, truth, beauty, hope, honesty, wishes) as well as key archetypes of literature and their importance to the moral imagination. With the confusion surrounding modern fantasy writing, many parents feel uncertain in discerning the good and important literature from misleading and confusing books, stories, and movies.

ID: 2017-14
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Knowing how to teach grammar is especially challenging for the parent who doesn’t feel confident in his or her own grammar proficiency. Grammar programs often consist of piles of workbooks, wasted dollars, and way too much time spent trying to fill that subject. Often what is taught in those workbook pages doesn’t translate into success in writing. The results are poor mechanics and a less than stellar understanding of “What is a verb?” or perhaps more importantly, “How do verb choices enhance writing?” If you are asking, “But what about grammar?” Andrew Pudewa has answers to your dilemma.

ID: 2017-15
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

This workshop will give you solid reasons for educating and training your children through homeschooling. You can teach your children positive socialization skills, train their character and develop an academic program to fit their needs. Learn some tips about choosing curriculum to individualize your child’s homeschool education.

Calling all parents of high schoolers! Globalization and rapidly changing technology are two huge factors to consider as you prepare your children for today’s work world. What are the latest trends and options? Are there basic skills and knowledge we can teach our children? Yes! Come and learn what experts are saying is about the future job market.

In this workshop we will explore what is the greatest influence that shapes our children’s view of marriage. Discover what God’s intent is for marriage. Consider practical application as we discuss what can be done now to lay a foundation for teaching our children to develop healthy relationships now and in the future.

ID: 2017-19
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Find out what is happening in the brain of a struggling student—not in technical labels but in compassion and clarity. Discover hope from Esther who knows from her own Nonstandard Learning experience what it is like to struggle in learning—and then succeed. Learn ways to help your Nonstandard Learner thrive in learning and life!

ID: 2017-20
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Whatever work God calls your child to in the future, he or she will need to be an excellent communicator. Learn from someone who once was a reluctant writer but now is a published author who writes for pleasure every day. Come participate in writing activities you can use with your children to set them up for success in writing. Discover enjoyable ideas and grading helps that are practical, creative, and easy to implement.

ID: 2017-21
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Disorganization affects every area of life—and it seems to be on the rise. Good news! Executive function skills can be taught! Learn ways to encourage change and make learning achievable.

ID: 2017-22
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Learning challenges are often discussed as disabilities—but there are different abilities that God purposely designed in your child. Those different abilities are like vibrant colors God uses in painting His creative masterpieces. Learn from someone who knows well benefits of being nonstandard—both from her own experience and from research. Discover ideas that will help you prepare your child for all the good works He has preplanned for him or her to do.

ID: 2017-23
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Perhaps the land of numbers is one your child would rather not visit. End the reign of math anxiety forever by providing a solid math foundation. Knowledge really is easier for those who understand. Learn skills that will help unlock your child’s math potential.

ID: 2017-24
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Many children (and grown ups) have given up on their handwriting. They don’t like how their handwriting looks, but they feel stuck with it. Learn ways to leave this fixed mindset behind. Discover the important role handwriting plays in unlocking the brain. Find out the role keyboarding and texting play as well. Learn innovative skills that lead to lifelong legibility.

ID: 2017-25
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Many see science as the final, authoritative word in understanding the past history of the earth. With the myriad of discoveries every year that overturn past “truths,” dare we replace God’s authority with a man-made one? It is critical that our children are able to differentiate between science and philosophy. This seminar will help you develop discernment in teaching your kids the difference between the two.

Discover, perhaps for the first time, the geology of your own state, using the book of Genesis as a framework.

ID: 2017-27
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Probably the least understood of subjects in earth history is the Ice Age and how it fits into a biblical worldview. We’ll examine the evidence for an Ice age caused by the Genesis Flood, how it could fit into the period between Noah and Abraham, and reinforce confidence in what the Bible says historically.

What do you do with those rocks your kids are bringing home? You identify them! This seminar will give you a short primer in basic rock identification, with encouragement to not be afraid of a dirty subject.

ID: 2017-29
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Compelling evidence that shows dinosaurs were on the Ark and the subsequent eye witness accounts.

ID: 2017-30
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

There is more to building a solid worldview than having a right catechism of creation. Our culture is on the move to destroy Biblical faith. This is no more apparent than in the treatment of the book of Genesis. Part of the solution for our kids is in knowing what the Bible says and how it explains the physical earth around them. Learn about evidence for the Flood and the truth of the Bible with every step you take!

Do you struggle to complete schooling for multiple children along with other daily goals? Does instruction of different grade levels seem an overwhelming task to complete daily? Free your classroom of frustration by discovering and using the one room schoolhouse model. This workshop will help to explain what Classical Education is and why it works. We will demystify the concept of "classical" and explain its three learning stages. We will hone in on the “Grammar Stage”, and discover methods that energize your homeschool, no matter what curriculum you use.

ID: 2017-32
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

Take a peek at what learning looks like through the eyes of your preschooler with this hands-on workshop! Parents will be participating in various activities and discussing, as a group, the learning taking place.

After a short overview of the classical Christian model of education and the characteristics of 7th -12th grade students, we will delve into the dialectic and rhetoric methodologies specifically. We will focus on the development of questions and conversations as a means for students to process new concepts logically. Consequently, they learn to express themselves with persuasiveness and factual substantiation while using classical content that has proved worthy through the ages. We will consider classical ways to promote critical thinking, eloquent composition and presentation. You will leave this workshop with an understanding of classical Christian education’s goal to develop lifelong learners, grounded in a Biblical Worldview, who communicate effectively for the glory of God.

ID: 2017-34
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

There are 24 billion dollars’ worth of scholarships each year. Learn how to find money from the cradle to cap and gown. Discover key words to search for little-known scholarships and find out the key that the library holds to unknown money. No matter how old your child is, you can’t miss out on the money that is available NOW!

Topics: College
ID: 2017-35
Friday;
Mar. 10, 2017
$5.00

This one-hour seminar is for any parent who wishes they could freeze their child in time. Sometimes, we want to savor the preciousness of this particular moment. For parents of teens, however, sometimes we just want to put them on ice for a decade and hope they emerge as mature, productive, grateful citizens. After all, we are surrounded by a culture with no moral compass and our teens are inundated with technology that overpowers our principled standards. But don’t give up hope! Jean has successfully piloted two teens to adulthood, surviving the rocky shoals and storm-ridden waters. She’ll teach you the three keys to capturing (or recapturing) the heart of any teenager.

ID: 2017-37
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

There is only ONE secret ingredient to giving credibility to a homeschool transcript. If you don’t know it, author Jean Burk will share the answer in this incredible lecture. Discover the insider criteria that Harvard uses to judge applicants and why summer break needs to be more than just a vacation. Learn the differences between AP, Dual Enrollment, and CLEP courses and the pros and cons of adding them to your schedule. Find out about the 3-Tier credit plan, so you can correctly build a portfolio that will impress any admissions counselor. If your kids are planning to go to college, you cannot afford to miss this engagement.

ID: 2017-38
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Did you know there are over 50 things to consider when choosing a college? Discover everything from searching for the perfect college to going to an Ivy-League school for FREE! Learn the one thing that can set your student apart for college acceptance and scholarships. The right information can make the difference between your student going to a safety school or to his or her dream college!

ID: 2017-40
Saturday;
Mar. 11, 2017
$5.00

Cullen Chong will take you through his story of growing up and of how he used fun and inspiration to overcome his difficulties with reading, writing, and math to discover who God designed him to be. You will understand how his difficulties long ago were the birthplace of FlashPoint STEM today. It is his hope that you, as homeschool parents, will take away some of these insights to use with your own kids, while also discovering what FlashPoint STEM has to offer as an alternative source in learning to apply Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Conference:

Oregon Convention Center - Portland OR
Friday & Saturday
Jul. 22 through 23, 2016

OR-2016 Growing in Wisdom and Stature

Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network
Recording ID: 16-SET
Original Price: $337.50
Set Price: $125.00

2016 Complete Conference

When you purchase the complete conference set you can download any or all of the messages available so that you can take them with you and listen on your phone, personal device or home computer. Move several to a USB drive to listen in your car. Each message stands alone, so download the ones you want and leave the ones that don't apply. One economical price (almost 60% off) buys the entire conference.

Handouts for select sessions can be found at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 16-001Rooted, Grounded, and Abiding in God's Love by: Steve Demme16-002Family is Hard by: Todd Wilson16-101Loving Your Family as God Has Loved Us by: Steve Demme16-102Choosing and Adapting Curriculum for Special Needs Students by: Jennifer Bliesner16-103A (Mostly Not Very Boring) Introduction to Worldviews by: David Knopp16-104Preschool from the Ground Up by: Copper Webb16-105Homeschooling: God's Design by: Linda Crosby16-106How to be a Great Wife Even Though You Homeschool by: Todd Wilson16-107Johnny Appleseed, the Hero of Ohio by: Bruce Isham16-108Getting Kids to Help at Home: Training in Diligence and Thoroughness by: Vicki Bentley16-110Homeschooling Middle School with a Powerful Purpose by: Lee Binz16-111How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-201Get REAL! by: Todd Wilson16-202PDPs: The Who, What, When, Why & How's of Developing a PDP by: Jennifer Bliesner16-203The Romantic Worldview by: David Knopp16-204Intentional Families: Priorities, Teamwork, and Christ-Centered Homes by: Aaron and Tauna Meyer16-205Curriculum: How Do I Choose? by: Linda Crosby16-206The Influence of Fathers by: Steve Demme16-207Tales of the Old West, Part 1 by: Bruce Isham16-208Starting in the Middle by: Vicki Bentley16-209Let the Journey Begin by: Joyce Padilla16-210Beyond Academics: Preparation for College and Life by: Lee Binz16-211Where Birds Eat Horses: The Language of Evolution by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-212But We Just Went Over This Yesterday, Remember? by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-213Critical Thinking Skills Are Critical in A.C.E. by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-301Father Power by: Todd Wilson16-303Taking Worldviews Home by: David Knopp16-304An Early Start in STEM by: Copper Webb16-305Making History Come Alive by: Linda Crosby16-306Five Strategies to Build Up and Encourage Our Wives by: Steve Demme16-307Tales of the Old West, Part 2 by: Bruce Isham16-308When Life Broadsides Your Homeschool by: Vicki Bentley16-309Homeschooling FAQ's by: Joyce Padilla16-310Getting it All Done!? by: Anne Light16-311The Christian Family Worldview Library by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-312I Hate Math, But I Want My Kids To Love It by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-313Classical History Through the Ages by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-401The Divine Blueprint for Building a Family of Faith by: Steve Demme16-402Raising Children Who Need Jesus by: Pam Forster16-403Breaking through Bible Boredom (Part 1) by: David Knopp16-404Field Notes from The Road Less Traveled by: Copper Webb16-405Laughing in the Midst of Mothering by: Linda Crosby16-406Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom by: Todd Wilson16-407A Portrait of a Great President by: Bruce Isham16-408Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget by: Vicki Bentley16-409Climate Change and Your Right to Homeschool by: Dick Karman16-410High School Record Keeping by: Lee Binz16-411Health Care Sharing in an ACA World by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-412But We Just Went Over This Yesterday, Remember? by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-413The Picture Smart Bible...Designed for this Generation! by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-501What to Do When Your Plan Doesn't Go According to Plan by: Todd Wilson16-502Christian Homeschooling in a Pagan Culture by: Peter Padilla16-503Breaking through Bible Boredom (Part 2) by: David Knopp16-504Child-Training Boot Camp 101 by: Pam Forster16-505Ideas for Scheduling and Planning by: Linda Crosby16-506 Celebrating Hope and Redemption in the Valleys of Life by: Steve Demme16-507The Wise and the Foolish by: Bruce Isham16-508“Jump-Start” to Joyful Motherhood (Psalm 113:9) by: Vicki Bentley16-509A Leadership Legacy, or “I Guess I Didn't Say No.” by: Dick Karman16-510Looking Back and Looking Forward by: Anne Light16-511Experience Excellence in Writing by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-512C.S. Lewis on Classical Education by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-513Spelling You See by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-601An Unbeatable Team by: Todd Wilson16-60325 Ways to Create Space for Discipleship by: David Knopp16-604The A-B-C's for 3-4-5's by: Copper Webb16-605Unit Studies: Teaching Multiple Ages at Once by: Linda Crosby16-606Biblical Principles of Communication for the Family by: Steve Demme16-607Travelling Across America by: Bruce Isham16-608Mentoring Groups in Action by: Vicki Bentley16-609A Mother's Love by: Joyce Padilla16-610Creating Transcripts for Your Unique Child by: Lee Binz16-611Soar with Open LORE: Overcoming Barriers to Reading by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-612Speak Up and Fear Not! by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor16-613Convention of States Oregon: How to Restore Constitutional Limited Government by: OCEANetwork Exhibitor This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
ID: 16-001
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Our own relationship with God will color and affect our relationship with our spouse and our children. Setting aside time to deepen our walk with God and revel in His grace will bear fruit in how we relate to those who are most important to us.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-002
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

Homeschooling is hard, parenting is hard, and marriage…well, that’s way hard. And that’s OK and even normal. The trouble is we don’t like hard. We want easy, fast, and cheap, and at the same time we want successful results. During this hour, you’ll laugh with Todd as he shares how to embrace the hardness while keeping your eye on the joy and experience God’s best for you.

ID: 16-101
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

The second command is to love others as we want to be loved. But the ‘new commandment’ that Jesus calls us to implement is to love others as we have been loved by Him. This is a different perspective that focuses our attention on Jesus Himself and how He has loved us.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

All children have special needs, but some have more challenges than others. Learn how to adapt and plan an effective curriculum so that your child shows measurable progress. Explore the stumbling blocks that can prevent true learning. Don't waste money and time buying the wrong curriculum. This is a great session for parents of more than one child. You'll learn how to adapt curriculum to fit more than one student.

Topics: Special needs

Young Adult Session (Be advised: This session is a discussion session and all audio is not captured on the recording) Using an easily-accessible classification system and identifying common cultural themes, this powerful introduction into the world of ideas lays the groundwork for developing a worldview big enough for the world.

ID: 16-104
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

When should I start preschool at home? What does my preschooler need to know? How much time should we spend doing educational activities? Is preschool even important?!? This workshop will answer all of these questions and more. We'll first focus on understanding the cognitive and physical development of preschoolers, and then explore practical teaching methods, tools, and activities that will lay the foundation for future learning.

ID: 16-105
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

Beginning with a history of education in the United States, Linda takes her audience through the effects and outcomes of following, or turning away from, God’s plan for schooling. The Scriptures are rich with wisdom and support for the duty of educating your children at home. Come and discover your real purpose for doing what you’re doing. Learn where your strength must come from and be reassured that you can stand on God’s promises for your children. God will never give you more than you can handle with His help!

Are you having trouble finding the time and energy to meet the needs of your husband after a hard day of homeschooling? Maybe you've forgotten what his needs are. Would you like your husband to take a more active role in homeschooling? Maybe your husband refuses to be involved in training your children. Join me as we look at your role, not as a homeschooling mom, but as a homeschooling WIFE. Your husband will thank you for coming! The discussion will be led by a real husband of a homeschooling mom.

ID: 16-107
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Parent/Child Session
Character, heroes, and a bushel of apples! Through his stories and songs, Bruce will give you a feel for the real Johnny Appleseed and how we can all be heroes by following in his footsteps.

You know you need to let the children be more involved in helping at home, for training them in character and in practical skills, AND for your sanity! But where do you begin? This foster mom to almost 50 children will share tips and practical helps that have enabled her to homeschool 17 children and still be able to open the front door to guests.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

Middle school is a time of transitions. The next big step in homeschooling, it can be a time of great joy and anticipation. The good news is, there's nothing inherently terrifying or insurmountable about homeschooling middle school; there's much you can do to ensure the middle school years go smoothly and little you can do wrong. In this class, you will learn to move past fear and dread and gain the confidence to succeed. Learn the many benefits of homeschooling middle school, the purpose of middle school for students and parents, and how to plan and prepare for success.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

Topics: Middle school

Presented by Math-U-See
Come see how to teach math using a skill-based, multi-sensory approach from counting to calculus. Teach your child to understand math and build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

ID: 16-201
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Are you convinced that every homeschooling family except yours is great? Do you believe the lie that others are more organized, better prepared, have smarter kids, are wiser parents, and have a child in the national spelling bee? Well, let me set the record straight...that's not the way it is! The truth is most moms feel inadequate. Homeschooling moms fear that they're letting their kids down in their education and in example. They feel like their house is out of control, their children are beasts, and the sizzle has left their marriages. Join us as we unleash the power in being REAL. You’ll never be the same again.

Who needs a Personal Development Plan? What exactly is it? When should you apply? Why should you apply? And most importantly, how do you write an effective measurable plan for your child? Mother of eight, (five with special needs) and homeschool consultant/tutor who has worked with more than 200 individual special needs children in the last 25 years, Jennifer Bliesner will lay out a clear course for developing and maintaining an effective “Personal Development Plan” for your special needs child. This important document will navigate you through the state requirements as well as enhance your child’s education.

ID: 16-203
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Young Adult Session
(Be advised: This session is a discussion session and all audio is not captured on the recording) It’s one thing to talk about “worldviews,” but let’s be real: most people interpret the world through their relationships. The Romantic Worldview explores how relationships shape our view of reality and our highest aspirations.

Young homeschooling families are pulled in many directions as they consider all the activities, demands, and responsibilities that raising a family can bring. We’ll take a look at how husbands and wives can work as a team to navigate priorities, homeschooling, and daily life together, establishing a Christ-centered home as they raise their children for the Lord.

ID: 16-205
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

When embarking upon this exciting journey of home education, figuring out which curriculum to choose for your child can seem daunting. In this very practical workshop, Linda will give an objective overview of the different learning styles and help you understand the most common teaching approaches including textbook, living books, unit studies, classical, Charlotte Mason, eclectic, unschooling, and more. Let Linda help you narrow down your choices and take the guesswork out of choosing curriculum. This workshop will boost your confidence in making educational decisions for success in your homeschool.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-206
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

A plethora of studies have demonstrated the profound impact of fathers on their children. In this session we will explore the influence of dads in scripture and how we can learn from what they did well and where they dropped the ball. God designed men to serve and lay their lives down for their wife and children.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-207
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Parent/Child Session Gold miners, cowboys, preachers and lots of other folks were all part of the Old West. Come get a lighthearted look at life in the Old West and some of the people who helped to build America.

ID: 16-208
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Maybe you haven’t always homeschooled. . . you’re starting a few years in, or even mid-year. Can you really start mid-stream? What does homeschooling look like? Where do you begin? What should you expect? How can you ease the transition for all of you? We’ll cover these topics and more. Q&A time included, so bring your questions.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-209
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Where and how does one begin this journey called home education? Homeschooling doesn't have to be overwhelming or fearful. Come explore some simple tips to help you navigate the uncharted waters of the beginning years.

This class talks about three overlapping areas that are important for success in both college and life: college prep activities to include on a transcript, skills for independent learning that all adults require, and health or safety issues that will prepare kids for a happy, healthy adulthood.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

Presented by Mount St. Helens Creation Center The 'evidence' offered for evolution is not really science, but rather the clever and deceptive use of language. Creation speaker Paul Taylor of the Mount St Helens Creation Center will show you how to spot the pseudo-science without needing a degree in science! The workshop uses Paul's book of the same title, and curriculum materials.

Presented by Help Eliminate Learning Problems Does it seem like you are always connecting the dots for your child only to find your connections were erased the next time the subject comes up? The staff from HELP will discuss how you as a parent can understand the way your child learns and why it is important to know how your child best processes, stores, and retrieves information. You’ll learn how concentration, focus, time management, cause-and-effect thinking and organization can be improved by integrating more organized critical thinking into the learning process. HELP is a not-for-profit organization located on the campus of Marylhurst University between West Linn and Lake Oswego, providing testing and drug-free treatment for children and adults with learning and processing problems. For more information about HELP, check our website at helpadd.com or call 503-635-3389 for an evaluation appointment.

Presented by A.C.E. Critical thinking skills are an important part of a child’s learning process – from learning their ABC’s to Algebra to Physics. The A.C.E. curriculum has activities at every level that give students the opportunity to develop and use critical thinking skills. These skills will help any student maximize learning.

ID: 16-301
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, or call it school, but it's your job to train your children. Join me as we look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training our children. No guilt trips or forty-six point outlines, just straight talk and encouragement for the best job there is—fathering.

ID: 16-303
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Young Adult Session (Be advised: This session is a discussion session and all audio is not captured on the recording) A brainstorming opportunity for students to apply their worldview thinking as soon as they get home. Also gives students some metrics for plotting their own studies.

ID: 16-304
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Young children are naturally curious about the world. They wonder what things are called, how they work, and why things happen, often taking their daily question count into the hundreds. Take heart, parents, this is a good thing! Inquiry and exploration are the tools of active learning. This workshop is full of simple ways for parents to build on the naturally inquisitive behaviors of three to five-year-olds and promote an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

ID: 16-305
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

It is possible for the subject of history to be entertaining, exciting, and educational, not only for your kids, but for you! If you just rolled your eyes, this history teaching rejuvenation session is the one your kids want you to attend. Linda has been keeping history alive in their homeschool for more than fifteen years through hands-on learning. You can step away from the text and make history real. Our children need to know how God orchestrated each era of history and it is our job to teach them HIS story. Linda will share ideas galore for your note-taking pleasure for each of the stages of history. (Papier maché will only be mentioned once—maybe twice.)

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

Steve relates insights he has gleaned from scripture on how God has designed our wives and ways that we can lay down our lives and apply biblical principles to build them up and encourage them in the Lord. When we lose our life we find it.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-307
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Explore the Old West from the perspective of the Civil War through engaging storytelling and narrative.

ID: 16-308
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

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.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-309
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Why do parents choose to homeschool? What is home education really about? Am I qualified to teach my own? What should I teach? What if I fail to teach something really important? The answer to these and many more “frequently asked questions” are drawn from Joyce's many years of homeschooling seven sons.

ID: 16-310
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

As a homeschool parent you wear lots of different hats and have a multitude of responsibilities. Is it possible to get everything accomplished that is set before you? Where does the strength come from to be a success in both educating and training your children? There is hope for both the highly disorganized and the over achiever in this journey of homeschooling. Anne will share ideas and encouragement for both new and seasoned homeschoolers.

Presented by Creation Engineering Concepts.
A PowerPoint presentation explaining the content and benefits of The Christian Family Worldview Library available exclusively from Creation Engineering Concepts. Speaker is creationist author Mr. J.D. Mitchell, PE, MBS.

RightStart™ Math
So, math was not your favorite subject. But now you’re the teacher and you don’t want your kids to suffer through math like you did. You know that math is important and it would be nice to have a healthy relationship with it. In this workshop, you will learn about a curriculum that will provide ways to learn and practice math other than through memorization. In fact, how about teaching about the beauty and wonder of math? Come join us and learn what is needed to unlock understanding in math. Beware, you may actually start to like math!

ID: 16-313
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Presented by Classical Conversations Classical Conversations invites you to spend an hour hearing about how you can teach your child history through all of their education. Whether they are in 1st grade or writing their senior thesis, history is woven throughout our program. Come see how history can look in your home and how Classical Conversations can help.

As soon as you have your first child, you have been automatically enrolled in Family Relationships 101. In Deuteronomy 6, God’s simple and effective plan for the family begins with parents loving God with everything in them and having His word on their hearts. When parents have established their own relationship with God and His word, they are equipped to teach their children to love God and His word.

The handout for this session is available at http://www.oceanetwork.org/2016handouts.pdf

ID: 16-402
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

Are we unintentionally leading our children to believe they don’t need a Savior? Let’s look at some common parenting practices and how we can — without realizing it — actually drive or lure our children away from the Savior who loves them, died for them, and empowers them to lead lives of loving obedience and gratitude.

ID: 16-403
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

Young Adult Session
(Be advised: This session is a discussion session and all audio is not captured on the recording) For many of us, reading the Bible is far more painful than poignant. This highly-interactive collection of sessions will cross-apply the methods of literary analysis and film criticism to re-open our eyes to the extraordinary world of stories present in biblical passages. (Participants will need a Bible.)

ID: 16-404
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

When Copper's parents charted an educational course for their children, they chose an unmarked path: homeschooling. Now, over three decades later, Copper shares her personal testimony as a homeschool graduate, and the difference an education at home has made in her life. No journey is straightforward, and Copper presents an honest look at the highs and lows of home education, and why she continues to walk this road with her own four children.

ID: 16-405
Friday;
Jul. 22, 2016
$4.50

Linda’s heart is to build up moms and help them find humor and God’s purpose in the most important calling on earth—motherhood. Linda vividly shares her amusing struggles and triumphs as a busy homeschooling mom. Homeschooling can be a lonely time for moms, but it doesn’t need to be! From the baby stage through high school, learn to find the true source of joy and how to choose joy! Following examples from God’s Word, Linda prepares mothers to face their daily tasks with peace and joy in their hearts and homes.

ID: 16-406
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

It's a fact! The only thing tougher than being a homeschooling mom is...being married to a homeschooling mom! Dad, your wife needs your help. Come join me as we discuss how to support and assist our wives in the homeschooling journey. We'll also do a lot of laughing as I encourage men to be encouragers of their homeschooling wives.

ID: 16-407
Saturday;
Jul. 23, 2016
$4.50

Parent/Child Session
Through the eyes of a newspaper reporter, you will come to view Abraham Lincoln in a new way.