Ever read through the PA Homeschool Law? Find the paperwork process confusing? Do you wonder what the law really means? Find out how to comply with PA's homeschool law and what the requirements are in plain language.

How to make learning fun, memorable, and enjoyable. After many years in the classroom, and as a youth leader, followed by many more years as a homeschool dad, Steve shares strategies and tips that he has practiced and developed in his lifetime to help kids learn.

When a social worker knocks on your door and announces you are being investigated for abuse or neglect, what should you do? A very innocent misstep could mean your kids are whisked away. Scott Woodruff will provide a short explanation of the 4th Amendment and then offer valuable tips and strategies he has developed while helping families for over 22 years.

This session is for anyone looking for information about evaluations. It's for those who are preparing to meet with an evaluator as well as for those who might be interested in becoming an evaluator. We'll look at the requirements in the Pennsylvania Home Education Law for both. There'll also be time for questions. Marsha will share her experience in doing evaluations for over 30 years.

Homeschooling parents are well aware of the shocking statistics of how many of our kids walk away from the faith and values upon which they were raised. The world around them has embraced moral relativism. If the Biblical values that built western civilization are to be restored, the next generation must be equipped to be counter-culture revolutionaries for truth, justice, and the old American way.

Deborah will share how the Bible has made an impact on her homeschooling and how it can change yours. Do your children know the Biblical reasons they are homeschooling? Do they know why they don’t participate in things other kids participate in? Do they have the tools they need for life to battle sin, defeat the enemy, and answer their peers and culture? Find out the importance of the Bible in the homeschool. It’s as important as life and death! Deborah Wuehler is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine whose goal is to glorify God and strengthen homeschoolers in their commitment to keep their children Home Where They Belong.

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.

There is no right or wrong way to homeschool, yet the homeschool can cater to your specific child. This course will help you to recognize your child’s learning style and how to support it with tips and tricks added to any curriculum. We will also discuss how to help our children understand themselves so they can advocate.

God designed fathers to serve and lay their lives down for their wife and children. Jesus was a loved son before He was a loving Savior. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father is essential to our relationships with the members of our family.

A 50-minute crash course in the Constitution, including an explanation of the Constitution versus the COURTstitution and how we can restore our Constitutional Republic.

Home academics can be particularly difficult if you think composition is a mystery and you HATE to teach writing. Wouldn’t you love to have the practical tools to teach composition without the stress? Join Gretchen Roe as she reflects with humor and insight on ways to teach a subject many parents dread.

It can be easy to forget why we are homeschooling due to the daily stress and the emotional and physical demands of the job. We hear voices that say, “Someone else could do this better!” or, “What was I thinking?” There are so many things that bring lack of courage to continue on. Besides questions from relatives and strangers, sometimes even our own children will ask why we are homeschooling. Do we have the answers? It is good to remember why we are homeschooling so that when the tough times come, our homeschool will not collapse. Deborah Wuehler is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine whose goal is to glorify God and strengthen homeschoolers in their commitment to keep their children Home Where They Belong

1-2-3 Eyes on Me- Many of us were told we weren’t taking in information unless we were showing it with our whole bodies. However, many children need to move to learn. This course will delve into the times that children benefit from sitting and how to engage our moving, wiggly learners.

When a student is having fun, it is much easier to learn … and remember what is being taught. Join Steve as he shares interesting and humorous ways to illustrate and convey key math concepts in an enjoyable manner.

Anxiety is a normal emotional response that we all deal with in varying degrees. As parents our hearts hurt when we see our children face anxiety that interferes with their everyday activities and we naturally want to rescue them. What are the red flags for unhealthy anxiety in our children and how do we effectively intervene? This seminar will explore anxiety from a biblical and psychological perspective. Special attention will be given to cognitive and practical strategies to assist parents in fulfilling their God-given roles as coaches and supporters in “training up a child in the way he/she should go” (Proverbs 22:6).

Regardless of the particular passion God has placed in your child, being successful in any profession depends greatly upon the ability to communicate effectively. As a leader, one must learn how to speak the language of your audience and present your message in a way that allows them to perceive and understand the exact purpose of your communication. In this workshop, Rick will give students and parents specific tools and skills to start them on a road to mastering effective communication skills.

Are you longing to find predictable points in your day to bring all your children together around the table rather than distractedly jumping from child to child? This course will provide tips to keep children of all ages and abilities engaged as well as help us to set realistic goals specific to our kid’s needs.

What is a mentor? Who can be a mentor? Do I need a mentor? Where do I find a mentor? Understand the importance of mentoring relationships in your homeschool journey and how unique each one can be.

Do you hate to wear a certain type of clothing? Does the sound of a person chewing really bother you? Do you tap your leg or repeatedly fidget during the day? These are all “sensory quirks.” When these quirks impact your or your child’s participation in what they need and want to do, we need to address it. This course will discuss the eight sensory systems and ways to help our children organize information from them all.

When good people don’t understand the homeschool laws, bad things can happen! Based on over 22 years of helping homeschool families around the country, Mr. Woodruff will give a thorough, but understandable explanation of the ins and outs of Pennsylvania homeschool law.

Do you feel like you just don’t have what you need to fulfill God’s purpose for your life as a home educator? Do you feel like you don’t have what it takes to be a Godly parent? Do you feel like you lack patience, understanding, kindness, or joy? Where we lack, God’s divine power provides. In this workshop, we see God’s power and grace given in order to do all that He asks of us and reflect Him to our children and to the world. His grace gives us all that we need to abound in every good work—even homeschooling!

Sometimes the most difficult journey is just keeping everyone alive on a homeschool day. Join Gretchen Roe as she reflects on 21 years of homeschooling 6 kids and shares a variety of practical, humorous suggestions for keeping your head together when they are losing theirs. (This is more discussion than presentation, but MAN, it is FUN!)

Every family has a struggle with sin, hurt, and conflict. A mission to home disciple your children can be derailed by conflict and unforgiveness, so Christian families must be experts in giving and receiving forgiveness. Learn to separate truth from lies and you will come away with a gameplan to pursue greater peace in your home.

When America has more Christian resources and ministries than ever before, a brief look at our culture reveals it is becoming less “Christian” every day.?Why is this happening? And as Christians, how do we respond? What is the relevance of the book of Genesis in today’s world?

A distinctively Christian vision for sibling relationships in your family needs a game plan to build spiritual relationships with one another. Do you have a plan? A walk with real-life siblings in the Bible can help you discover a fresh vision for how siblings can grow together in Christ. Press On: Grow in Family Worship

“How did Noah get all those animals onto the ark? Where did the flood water come from and go to? Did the waters really cover the entire earth? Is there evidence?”—these are popular questions used today to attack the history in the Bible and thus its authority. But, if we start with God’s Word, they are easily answered and can provide a great opportunity to share the Gospel!

Family worship is of ultimate importance for Christian families. We know God wants us to pray and read His Word together at home, but that is not easy! Do you deal with crazy schedules and bad attitudes? Come and find practical steps to help your family grow in faith together with the support of biblical principles and encouragement.

Critical Race Theory (CRT) is everywhere you look today—in the headlines, corporations, military, government, universities, schools, and even many churches. What is it? Is it truly a “helpful analytical tool” for society as some Christians suggest? Bryan defines the popular cultural terms and phrases advancing this ideology under the banner of reconciliation. Far from reconciliation, CRT is a racist ideology and a device designed for division and destruction.

Preschool and kindergarten are fun and wonder-filled times! But what do you teach? How do you get off to the best start? It’s easy to get overwhelmed or think we have to replicate public school. But there is great freedom in homeschooling, even for these early ages! Tauna, a mom of six, helps you navigate these precious early years with confidence and enjoy your time to teach the things that matter most.

In this family-friendly lab, Joel builds and tests simple electric motors. It helps if you have a solid understanding of electromagnetism before taking this lab, though it isn’t required. Together, we tackle questions like: When was the electric motor invented? How does an electromagnet drive a motor? Can a working electric motor really be made with a battery, paperclip, wire, magnet, and tape?

Parents and students, there are problems with traditional higher education. Yet, few people realize that amazing benefits come from one-on-one mentor-driven education and that biblical discipleship can continue to the college years. Your student can launch into life NOW (a new paradigm for “higher education”) with clear vision, powerful mentoring relationships, and real-life application. Also hear practical tips to prepare for entrepreneurship.

Learn how to “diagnose and correct” learning disabilities or just mild processing glitches. If you have a bright hardworking child who has to work too hard to learn, one or more of his four learning gates is blocked. You can easily pinpoint which ones. Learn how to be your own diagnostician using a checklist of symptoms, and learn the necessary interventions. Parents can do this at home. It doesn’t have to be so hard for your child!

Dive into the religious beliefs of the framers and the philosophical worldview of the U.S. Constitution. Learn how to equip your child with a solid, biblical worldview of American law and government.

Make learning fun, memorable, and enjoyable. After many years as a teacher and youth leader, Steve had many more years as a homeschool dad. He shares strategies and tips, practiced and developed in his lifetime, that help kids learn.

Having a daughter is a special gift from God. As mothers, we delight in them and take joy in our time together, but we get caught up in to-do lists and homeschooling demands, and forget to cherish one another. Join Zan as she shares ways to celebrate the mother-daughter bond and keep this relationship rich and vibrant. For moms and their daughters ages 12+. There is no extra cost for this special workshop.

A workshop focused on equipping fathers to build “heart connected” relationships with their kids, in order to help them build “heart connected” relationships with God.

Develop a scriptural understanding of one of our greatest stewardship assignments. Learn principles for adults to apply to their marriages, and for parents to pass along to their children. Parents, learn practical strategies to apply to your own financial management, and teach your children to grow and be prepared to handle money on their own.

Learn about crab species in Oregon, study live crabs, and together in teams, dissect crabs.?We find answers to questions like: Why did God make crabs? Are crabs and insects the same? What makes an arthropod? How do crabs breathe? Do crabs really “pee” on their food? Where is a crab’s heart? Why do crabs have blue blood?

Is there a link between the Bible and what our founders crafted in the Constitution of these United States? Is it, as some people claim, a godless Constitution? Come discover for yourself the truth about our founding document. Walk away with clear, concise arguments to refute the godless Constitution myth being spread in our land.

Steve demonstrates (with manipulatives instead of mere symbols on paper) the central concepts of algebra: exponents, squares, square roots, negative numbers, basic operations with polynomials, problem solving, factoring trinomials, and graphing lines. Come and experience an “Aha!” moment!

Hebrews 11:6 teaches that those who come to God must believe, first that HE IS and second, that He rewards those who diligently seek Him—to believe that He is who He reveals himself to be. How much do you know of this God, and how does this knowledge impact your life? How much have you experienced this Reward?

Always feel behind? Wonder how to get it all done? Find out about this simple and flexible tool and how you can incorporate it into your homemaking and homeschooling. In this in-depth workshop, Tauna guides you through several ideas and templates so you can start right away.

Does your teen struggle with anger, bitterness, or holding grudges? Does your son or daughter have a pattern of chaotic relationships? You can help! At this seminar with Dr. Rob Rienow, we will explore essential Scriptures and practical ways we can encourage our teens to experience the forgiveness of God and freedom from anger.?

Unprecedented suffering in the church followed March 2020. As pastors and leaders, we need to understand the jurisdictional boundaries between the church and state established in the Word of God as well as by the founding documents of our country. With this understanding, we can protect the church of Jesus Christ in the days ahead from any form of usurpation that may come against us—from any direction, as well as from all levels of civil government. There is no extra cost for this special workshop.

Is your child a right-brain learner? Half of the population are right-brain dominant, and half are left-brain dominant. Learn to identify a right-brain child and to teach with many simple techniques, such as Right Brain Spelling and Right Brain Reading. As a bonus, understand your spouse better since we tend to marry someone of the opposite hemisphere. (God’s sense of humor!)

This chemistry lab explores how energy in reactions can be released or absorbed as heat. We answer questions like: How can energy be stored? What happens when energy is released from chemical bonds? Can we see the order God built into everything through chemistry?

To infuse our children’s lives with motivation, not drag them from one lesson to the next—is that even possible? Mostly, we just try to keep on task in midst of math anxiety, sibling rivalry, laundry, and daily demands of life. Imagine: You lead your children through their day, they learn and grow exponentially, and you work to cultivate strengths and build faith. Not a dream—it IS possible! Zan shares four power-packed principles to raise mountain movers.

“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34) There are two components addressed in stewardship: our treasure and our heart. Faithful stewards are intentional about their relationship with God as well as wise stewards of our God-given time, talents, and treasure.

“Joy to the world the Lord has come” is a wonderful thing to sing at Christmastime when everything seems joyous. But does this powerful truth set the tone of your home? Is your family characterized by gospel-powered joy flowing wherever the Kingdom of God takes root? For a little more joy in your home, take heart! “He comes to make his blessing flow”! Find seven habits of joy-filled families that crank the faucet of “joy in the Holy Spirit” wide open!

So, you’re not the Martha Stewart of homeschooling? No problem! You can do this. Get practical tips and encouragement to homeschool and thrive. You’ll learn how to deal with doubts and fears, stop the comparison trap, conquer the organization challenge, and get on top of your homeschooling days with confidence.

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”—Father to Son. “I delight to do your will”—Son to Father. The ultimate father-son relationship is characterized by delighting, and seeking to delight. Does this characterize your father-son relationship? Drawing from the Word and his own experiences as a father and a son, Daniel paints a picture of delight that forges the strongest father-son bonds. There is no extra cost for this special workshop.

Homeschool moms are incredibly dedicated and hardworking. With all aspects of homeschool and family life to juggle, it’s no wonder we are sometimes stretched thin! But our marriages are worth the energy and effort to prioritize, even (especially) in the midst of busy family life. Avoid common pitfalls to help your marriage thrive now and into the future!

If you have a child who groans and fusses about writing, or still writes reversals, or spells a word orally correctly but leaves out letters when he writes, this workshop is for you! The writing learning gate is the most common gate that is blocked with gifted kids. They know so much, but just can’t get their thoughts down in writing because this learning gate is blocked.

In this family-friendly lab we work to understand pH, acids, alkaline solutions, the pH scale, and their applications.These subjects are often misunderstood by both students and parents. Many families teach on pH as a science foundation, but have a limited understanding of the implications and applications of pH in life. Learn more about it!

The Proverbs-31 woman is no lightweight. When the Lord throws you a “curve ball,” how do you respond? Is your heart anchored in Christ and ready to weather (and thrive!) through the storm? Megan shares what the Lord is teaching her about being grounded in faith, being spiritually exercised, and walking in the grace and strength of the Lord through life’s challenges.

God designed a father to serve and lay his life down for his wife and children. Jesus was a loved son before He was a loving Savior. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father is essential to our relationships with the members of our family.

Dinosaurs! Few things ignite our imagination the way these mysterious creatures do!? As a consequence, dinosaurs are one of the primary baits the secularist use to reel people, especially kids, into an evolutionary worldview. But what is the truth behind the fossils and legends?? When did dinosaurs actually roam the earth? Are they mentioned in the Bible?? ?II Corinthians 10:5 tells Christians to, “demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ”.? And when we do that, building all our thinking on the foundation of God’s Word, we have answers even about dinosaurs! Exposing the fallacies of evolutionary thinking and demonstrating how real evidence confirms the Bible again and again makes scripture come alive and provides a powerful avenue for the Gospel!

Discover the factors leading to the Declaration of Independence and the formation of a new American government system by the people

You’re totally in on this homeschool vision—building God’s kingdom from your kitchen table, investing in your children to see them impact the world for Jesus Christ one day. Let your children in on the big-picture plan! Cultivate understanding and passion in their hearts for the spirit-powered innovative education they are experiencing, and see the focus and energy your family has as you pursue the same vision together.

This is a practical session on first, how to listen to what has been said, and second, how to follow up with good questions to understand the speaker. As families are together 24/7, interacting in a godly manner is very important. Learn how! Our job is to encourage and love, while God is the one who changes hearts.

It’s a fact that some people don’t write well and hate to write. So, many parents avoid teaching writing to their children. But should they? Writing well is a most-important skill for every adult endeavor. Consider the excellent writing in God’s Word! Effective writing is essential for communicating God’s truth to others, so be used by God to communicate his truth yourself, and teach your children to write as well. Come learn how this is possible.

In this family-friendly lab Joel builds and tests wet cell and dry cell batteries. Together, we tackle questions like: How were batteries invented? What is inside a battery? Where does the power come from? How on earth does a potato produce electricity? What is electricity? Why is a 9 Volt battery so powerful when it is smaller than a 1.5 Volt D-cell battery?

The collapse of the Christian worldview in America and the West is happening, to the utter shock of Christians. Why? We’ve been blind to the enemy’s stealth attack on biblical history and authority, which has led multiple generations to abandon God’s Word as their foundation. As a result, many today have embraced secular views on everything from origins to morality and the culture at large has felt embolden to unapologetically push a secular worldview and agenda. When our culture asks the questions dealt with in this presentation — and our kids parrot these questions and ideas heard from schools, libraries, movies, books, music, YouTube, social media, etc. — it must be remembered they’re not innocent, unintentional questions. They stem fundamentally from a rejection of biblical authority. This session provides answers for some of the toughest questions of the day regarding:?marriage, sexuality, the LGBTQ+ movement, abortion, equality, racism, social justice, climate change, etc. It’s imperative that Christians be ready to give answers to today’s questions! The purpose of this session is to equip believers with clear, concise biblical answers to effectively stand on God’s Word and boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ on the frontlines of today’s battle!

Learn clues to your child’s brain/body chemistry. William Crook, MD, has found that over 85% of children with sensory processing disorders or attention/mood disorders when older, have experienced multiple ear infections as a young child. Untreated, these children often go on to have many hidden food allergies and asthma. It is easy to correct these imbalances at home and dramatically affect your child’s learning day.

Learn some practical ways to put off debt and save for the future. It’s easy to think that we don’t make enough money to pay off debt and at the same time boost our future financial outlook, but with simple strategies our money can go much further. Parents, get some helpful tools to use with your children so they will be better financial stewards.

Most parents place a high value on education. It prepares children for life and gives hope for a happy future. In the old days, the three Rs of schooling included reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic. Is homeschooling succeeding because it is reclaiming the tried-and-true educational philosophy or is something else going on? This workshop presents a compelling case for you to believe in the power of homeschooling and seven new Rs to back it up.

Many homeschoolers struggle with self-doubt and/or criticism for their decision by well-meaning friends and family. Here we’ll tackle some of the top objections people raise about home education and will give statistics and fact-based answers to build confidence to defend your choice to home educate.

What is the true definition of socialization? Who should be socializing our children? Will your children be looked at as “different” or criticized for being unsocialized? We’ll answer these questions and reveal the negative socialization in the present education culture, as well as the points of positive socialization that homeschooling affords when you keep your children Home Where They Belong.