Recordings Listing
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 12 through 13, 2021
2021 NCHEA Conference and Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationMar. 13, 2021
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Feb. 19 through 20, 2021
2021 North Dakota Home School Convention
Presented by: North Dakota Home School AssociationSet Price: $49.99
Complete 2021 ND Convention Recording set
This set will allow you to listen to any or all of the recordings made at the North Dakota Home School Association 2021 convention. The audio messages from this purchase will be in your account and can be downloaded when and if you like for years to come. (For personal use only.)
Feb. 19, 2021
Mrs. Deckert will cover the North Dakota requirements for home schooling. She will also give many practical hints including suggestions for lesson planning and record keeping. This is the place to start if you are just beginning the home education journey or are just “checking it out.”
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 6 through 7, 2020
2020 NCHEA Conference & Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationSet Price: $35.00
2020 Complete NCHEA Conference Recording Set
By purchasing this set you have the ability to listen to any or all of the recorded sessions made at the 2020 Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association Conference. (For your personal use only) If a session was damaged or lost due to technical difficulties it will not be included in the set.
Mar. 7, 2020
Learn where freedom comes from, how homeschool freedom came about in Nebraska, and how to maintain our freedom. This presentation highlights the various concepts and newspaper clippings from the battle for homeschool freedom in the early 1980s.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 6 through 7, 2020
2020 North Dakota Home School Convention
Presented by: North Dakota Home School AssociationSet Price: $65.00
2020 Complete NDHSA Convention Recording Set
By purchasing this "complete set" you have the ability to listen to any or all of the great sessions at the 2020 NDHSA convention. A few sessions had been excluded at the request of the speaker. Sessions that were technically damaged or not recorded are not included in this set.
Mar. 6, 2020
This session covers the North Dakota requirements for home schooling. Theresa gives many practical hints including suggestions for lesson planning and record keeping. This is the place to start if you are just beginning the home education journey or are just “checking it out.”
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 14 through 15, 2019
PA-2019 In Everything Give Thanks
Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of PennsylvaniaSet Price: $125.00
The Complete 2019 CHAP Convention Set
Enjoy all of the sessions on this complete set from the 2019 Convention from Lancaster, PA.
Jun. 14, 2019
Dan breaks down your homeschool law in easy-to-understand steps to help you homeschool with confidence. He also highlights legal issues and legislation that impact homeschooling and shares some of the ways he is advocating on behalf of homeschooling families.
Jun. 15, 2019
Parental rights are foundational to a parent’s right to homeschool. While the Supreme Court has historically recognized parental rights as fundamental, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Troxel v. Granville in 2000 has led to confusion and intensified attacks on parental liberty. Come learn how you can help protect parental rights for years to come.
Jun. 15, 2019
Homeschool graduates still encounter discrimination when applying for employment, civil service, admission to colleges and trade schools, and participation in extracurricular competitions and programs. While homeschooling is now widely recognized as a legal form of education, there is still much work to be done to ensure that students and graduates are not discriminated against because their parents choose to exercise their right to homeschool. HSLDA continues to advocate for students and graduates who face this kind of discrimination. Come hear the stories, legal battles, and solutions for how to end homeschool discrimination.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Apr. 26 through 27, 2019
WA - 2019 Spring Conference
Presented by: Christian Heritage Home Educators of WashingtonSet Price: $125.00
2019 Conference Complete Audio Set
This set contains all recordings available from the 2019 Christian Heritage Spring Conference, Building a Godly Legacy.
Apr. 26, 2019
"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great Nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Patrick Henry. The Bible says, “If the foundations be destroyed what can the righteous do?” What this next generation does with the Gospel and the Constitution will determine future Christian liberties of America.
Apr. 27, 2019
Listen up youth! Your God-given constitutional liberties are daily being stripped from you and your history is being re-written to reflect a secular godless America. This is a direct assault on you and your future. The fight is upon you and knowledge with God’s grace is your power. Get ready for boot camp; learn the fundamentals and stop this frontal attack on your country.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 8 through 9, 2019
2019 NCHEA Adult Conference and Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationSet Price: $50.00
Friday Sessions 2019
Set Price: $50.00
2019 Saturday Sessions
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 1 through 2, 2019
2019 North Dakota Home School Convention
Presented by: North Dakota Home School AssociationSet Price: $65.00
Complete set of 2019 NDHSA Convention (41 sessions)
Purchasing this set will allow you to download 41 sessions from the 2019 North Dakota Home School Convention, for personal use only. Each of these sessions will appear in your Alliance Recording account. NOTE: Hands-on Science Labs, computer classes, crafts and the TEEN TRACK are not included in this set.
Mar. 2, 2019
The word “freedom” isn’t just for ol’ graying hippies and revolutionary wannabes? It’s a biblical concept and at the core of what it means to be an American and a home- schooler. How’d we get our homeschool freedoms? Why should we care? Are we really free? How might we lose this liberty? What are the enemies? 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 battle for over 30 years
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 22 through 23, 2018
OR-2018 Build Your House - Homeschooling for the Kingdom
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkSet Price: $99.00
2018 Complete Conference Set
America’s exceptionalism encompasses great diversity of race, ethnicity, and religion, and has benefited every American. For several decades of indoctrination in both education and politics, we have been taught America's flaws but little of its matchless benefits. Five principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence have produced blessings for America. Discover these principles and learn what every citizen can do to restore America.
Jun. 22, 2018
Hear a brief history of how and when homeschooling became legal in Oregon from those who have been involved "from the beginning," find out why OCEANetwork is so vigilant about protecting and advancing homeschool freedoms in Oregon, and get your questions answered about homeschool notification, testing, and homeschooling students with disabilities.
Jun. 23, 2018
Religion, morality, and knowledge have formed the core elements of American education for four centuries, but in recent decades a secularized approach to education has gained prominence. This workshop discusses the effects of both religious and secular philosophies and presents stories of early American heroes in the field of education.
Jun. 23, 2018
In the light of some recent high-profile abuse cases by alleged homeschool families, legislatures have responded by attempting to restrict homeschool freedoms. California and Hawaii are recent examples where homeschoolers have responded in large numbers to protect their homeschool freedoms. Why? Homeschool freedom gives flexibility to families allowing them to customize education to fit their children's needs. Hear why protecting homeschool freedom is so important to your family and to the OCEANetwork, what Oregonians might expect from the upcoming legislative session, and what we can do about it. Bring your questions for this panel consisting of the OCEANetwork Freedom Watch Team members.
Jun. 23, 2018
What should civil government’s role be in protecting our homeschooled children? What should our response be to government intervention or to legislation creating pre-emptive dragnets to try to catch parents before they do evil things to their children? Dr. Ray will lay out core scriptural principles to answer these questions. He will also explain the findings of his brand-new study showing that the degree of state regulation (control) of homeschooling is not related to the frequency of abuse of homeschool children. Further, evidence suggests that public school children are at greater risk of abuse and other harm than are the home educated. Inform yourself with statistics and biblical philosophy!
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 1 through 2, 2018
PA-2018 Walking by Faith and not by Sight
Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of PennsylvaniaJun. 2, 2018
The call for regulation of homeschooling across the nation is increasing. In this workshop, Dan will equip parents to identify, evaluate, and respond effectively to this growing push for homeschool oversight.
Jun. 2, 2018
Don’t be surprised when folks question your right or ability to homeschool. They did the same to Christ. “And say unto him, 'By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority to do these things?'” (Mark 11:28) Our authority is not of the government or in an accreditation agency; our authority is from Christ. Are you competent to homeschool? If you are in Christ, you are!
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 1 through 2, 2018
2018 CHOIS Convention
Presented by: Homeschool IdahoSet Price: $60.00
Complete Convention Recording Collection for the 2018 CHOIS Convention
With this purchase you will have the ability to download and listen to any or all sessions from the 2018 CHOIS Convention. Enjoy them today and for years to come! This collection contains audio from both the adult workshops and the Teen Program sessions. This set does not include recordings that were lost or damaged due to technical difficulties. This set is designed for personal use only.
Jun. 1, 2018
Dr. Ray provides a brief summary of homeschool research to date and explains current projects and trends. He explains that scholarly writing and research are powerful tools used by both friends and foes of parent-led education, that they should be guided by clear goals and theory that are based on sound values, and suggests where they should be headed.
Jun. 2, 2018
In spite of what professional educators might tell you, homeschooling works. Even parents with a high school education help their children excel with home-based education. Educators have talked for centuries about using state-run education to liberate people. Could it be that parent-led, home-based education is the only deep and lasting way to free individuals from control (even tyranny)? One of the world’s leading homeschool researchers makes this engaging and fact-filled presentation as he reviews research on homeschooling and documents the findings of his own multiple studies.
Jun. 2, 2018
Education Savings Accounts for elementary and secondary schooling is a new tax-funded student in the neighborhood. Even some so-called conservatives are promoting them, and “choice advocates” are promoting them. Dr. Ray will use a biblical perspective, a freedom-loving perspective, and historical research evidence to explain why ESA-tax- funded schooling is a bad idea. And Dr. Ray will challenge you and encourage you that private, parent-led, home-based education, with the volitional help of others, is the best way to execute God’s principles and expand the “education freedom space” in America.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 23 through 24, 2017
OR-2017 Strength for Today and Hope for Tomorrow
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network

Set Price: $99.00
All sessions from the 2017 Oregon Conference
This one price allows you to download any or all of the sessions from the 2017 Oregon Christian Home Education Conference, (for personal use only) now and in the future. Sessions unavailable (or lost) due to technical difficulties will not be included.
A serious but entertaining look at HSLDA’s recent cases and why they are important to you and your homeschool. You’ll want to hear about the Case of the Miscreated Court, the Case of the Rotten Big Apple, and the Case of the Caseworker’s Monumental Miscalculation. With over 15 years’ experience representing homeschooling families around the country, Jim has a unique, up-close perspective on trends, emerging issues, and what the future holds for homeschool freedom.
Jun. 24, 2017
Freedom isn’t free! Hear the stories and rejoice in God’s grace as one of Oregon’s home education pioneers hits the high points starting with a significant Supreme Court ruling in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, and moving through the last 35 years of more recent challenges and victories.
Learn from the past and be reminded of the stone memorials erected along the way (Joshua 4:6) In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ tell them... Join us to hear the stories of men and women that God used like Pastor Dennis Tuuri, Representative Charles Star, lobbyist Rodger Williams, hearings Officer “Les” and congressional aid Lisa Bart. Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you. (NAS Deuteronomy 32:7)
Jun. 24, 2017
This message was recorded at a different conference - contents are the same. - - Homeschooling freedom stands on two essential pillars of freedom: the right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children, and the free exercise of religion. Yet only one of these freedoms—religious liberty—is explicitly guaranteed in the United States Constitution, and both freedoms are under attack. Jim recently became as president of ParentalRights.org after its founder (and Jim’s mentor) Michael Farris moved to Alliance Defending Freedom in order to focus more exclusively on religious freedom. Jim has taken up the challenge of explicitly including parental rights in the Constitution. HSLDA and ParentalRights.org believe children are best served when parents are empowered to act in their children’s best interests without undue interference from the state. Come and hear about what it takes to change the Constitution—and how you can help.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 2 through 3, 2017
PA-2017 With Grace to Complete the Race
Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of PennsylvaniaJun. 2, 2017
How do you prepare your child for leadership in the civic realm? What does it mean to be a Christian statesman? Come and hear this introduction and overview of the American system of government, including our founding documents and a synopsis of how our government works on both a state and federal level, from this homeschool graduate who ran for office.
Jun. 3, 2017
Although the scriptures do not specify exactly how a government must be formed, the principles of civil government are woven throughout the scriptures. Human government was instituted by God to protect man’s unalienable rights from mankind’s sinful tendencies [Romans 13] and a proper look at the other God ordained institutions reveals the need for government to be limited in scope. This session forms the basis for understanding the biblical worldview of government in order to make the connection to the biblical foundations for our US Constitution and American government. The session will also include a synopsis of the historical background of the Constitution and the influence of the biblical worldview upon the framers.
Conference:
Thursday - Saturday
May. 18 through 20, 2017
2017 Michigan Homeschool Conference
Presented by: Michigan Christian Homeschool NetworkSet Price: $125.00
Full 2017 Conference Set
Take the entire 2017 Michigan Homeschool Conference home with you. For one price you can listen to any or all of the recorded 2017 Michigan conference sessions (for personal use only). The URL will be in your Alliance Recording account. Subject to availability. Recordings lost due to technical difficulties will not be included.
May. 19, 2017
What are the legal responsibilities of Michigan home educators? Are there certain things home educators should or should not do? What are the two options under which families may choose to homeschool in our state? David will help you be informed, not intimidated, when it comes to answering questions, filling out forms, and dealing with school officials.
May. 20, 2017
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.
May. 20, 2017
Government, history, economics…these topics usually put students AND parents to sleep, yet they are some of the most important things we’ll teach if we expect the next generation to be good citizens and preserve the republic. In this presentation, Rick shares tips and methods for bringing history and civics to life, keeping it fun, engaging the students, seeking truth, and making the lessons count for generations to come.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 31 through 1, 2017
2017 NCHEA Conference and Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationSet Price: $99.00
Entire 2017 Conference Set
This allows you to listen to any (or all) of the sessions from the 2017 NCHEA conference and Curriculum Fair. This includes only those session that were successfully recorded. (Personal use only- not for distribution)
Mar. 31, 2017
The importance of learning the Constitution in the midst of the culture war against faith and conservative values such as home education.
Mar. 31, 2017
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.
Apr. 1, 2017
Discover the factors leading to the Declaration of Independence and the formation of the new American Government system by the People.
Apr. 1, 2017
How does 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. Learn to differentiate between exemplary Type #1 education and poor Type #2 Common Core education.
Apr. 1, 2017
Where we started and how we have progressed. Learn what the founding father’s said about American education and the importance of teaching children biblical morals and virtues.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 24 through 25, 2017
2017 NYS LEAH Downstate Conference
Presented by: New York State Loving Education At HomeMar. 24, 2017
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.
Mar. 25, 2017
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.
Mar. 25, 2017
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:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 3 through 4, 2016
2016 CHOIS Convention
Presented by: Homeschool IdahoJun. 3, 2016
Will gives a historical review of the Founders’ intentions when they drafted the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. He then discusses how many of the provisions in the U.S. Constitution directly protect homeschooling families. Will concludes with an informative and practical discussion that includes real-life examples of how parents can protect their Constitutional freedom even when an irate social worker is demanding entrance into their home.
Jun. 3, 2016
Will goes into detail about the history, content, and effects of the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the 2006 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. He discusses how U.S. ratification of these treaties would threaten homeschool freedom, parental rights, and the sovereignty of the United States. Will discusses the shifting political support for these dangerous international treaties, what freedom–loving citizens can do to fight them, and how homeschoolers have defeated these treaties in the past.
Jun. 4, 2016
Will uses ripped—from—the—headlines stories and personal anecdotes to share what issues homeschoolers face on Capitol Hill, the political environment, what HSLDA is doing at the federal level, and why the Parental Rights Amendment is so important. For longer general sessions, Will goes into detail about the history of the federal government and homeschooling, threats to our freedoms at the federal level, the battles that are being fought, the victories that are being won, and what is on the horizon.
Jun. 4, 2016
Will takes his audience through the history of the Common Core’s creation, how the federal government and national education bureaucrats pressured states to adopt the Common Core, and how the philosophy behind the Common Core is deeply flawed. He discusses related concerns with the Common Core, such as intrusive national databases and how the Common Core is poised to become a de facto national curriculum. He closes with how homeschoolers and their allies can unite to push back against the Common Core.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
May. 13 through 14, 2016
PA-2016 Renewing Our Minds
Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of PennsylvaniaMay. 13, 2016
Michael Farris discusses the importance of knowing the content and purpose of the founding documents of our country, and how that can impact our interpretation of issues today. Citizens concerned for the future of their country, under a federal government that’s increasingly bloated, corrupt, reckless and invasive, have a constitutional option. We can return the country to its original vision of a limited federal government that is of, by, and for the people. Come hear how you can make a difference.
May. 13, 2016
Dan Beasley is the “new lawyer on the block” at the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, and he’s advocating for homeschoolers in Pennsylvania. Come get to know Dan and catch his vision and passion for homeschool freedom.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Apr. 15 through 16, 2016
2016 Louisiana Christian Parenting Conference
Presented by: Homeschool LouisianaApr. 16, 2016
This will be a legislative update on issues affecting homeschooling families around the state. We will discuss ways for our Christian community to get organized and mobilized, to ensure that our voices are heard at the State Capitol and in all levels of government. Join us to learn what’s going on and how you can get involved.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Apr. 1 through 2, 2016
2016 NCHEA Conference and Curriculum Fair
Presented by: Nebraska Christian Home Educators AssociationApr. 1, 2016
Parental rights and religious freedom have been the two foundations to establish a constitutional right for parents to teach their children at home. The U.S. Supreme Court some years back weakened the free exercise of religion claim as a foundation for homeschooling so that in order for homeschoolers to claim a fundamental right to home- school, they must be able to combine the free exercise right with the parental rights claim. In other words, both rights have to co-exist. Currently, this is not a problem,but because of the fragile nature of freedom, moral decay, complacency and apathy, homeschooling freedoms are in jeopardy. An additional threat that is brewing but not well known, is the opposition to homeschooling from the intellectual elites, e.g., law and college professors. This opposition is based on a belief that the state, through public schools, should have access to all children to teach tolerance for others, which leads to collectivism. Homeschoolers are in their cross-hairs. We are clearly at risk.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 18 through 19, 2016
2016 NYS LEAH Downstate Convention
Presented by: New York State Loving Education At Home

Set Price: $30.00
The Entire Conference Recording Set
This allows you to download any one or all of the messages on the 2016 Downstate Conference. Messages you missed- Messages you want to review- Messages that you want to talk over with your spouse- Any or all messages for one low price. (This only includes messages that were successfully recorded- sorry)
Mar. 18, 2016
Dealing With Social Workers - Show More
Mar. 18, 2016
Top 10 Homeschooling Issues - Show More
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 11 through 12, 2016
CHOH Annual Conference - 2016
Presented by: Christian Homeschoolers of HawaiiMar. 11, 2016
Exceptional means extraordinary, or more simply “extra – ordinary,” beyond ordinary – not normal. The political and economic structures of America produced results never before seen in history, from Her prosperity to Her power, balanced by Her benevolence. Yet She is slipping away from the principles that produced Her success. In this presentation, Rick Green defines both National and personal exceptionalism and charts a course for nations and individuals to use proven principles to achieve extraordinary results personally, in their family, and in our Nation.
Mar. 12, 2016
In this presentation, Rick zeroes in on that specific part of the Exceptionalism formula that deals with the role of faith in an exceptional society. Were the Founding Father’s of America men of faith? If so, did that faith influence our founding principles? Should faith be separated from public life and government policy?
Honoring the sacrifice of those who paid the price for our freedom is an essential part of preserving liberty for future generations. How do we best honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives so that we could live in liberty? By LIVING the liberty they secured! In this presentation, Rick will challenge attendees to live their liberty with a renewed sense of purpose and passion, especially through the raising and preparing of the next generation.
Mar. 11, 2016
Rick will take attendees through the entire Constitution in 50 minutes or less, leaving them with a clear understanding of where their essential freedoms are guaranteed throughout America’s Founding Document. We the People authorized only 17 specific powers for the Federal Government, yet today She engages in thousands of activities never approved by the American people or added to federal constitutional jurisdiction. Rick will quickly cover these specific powers and point out how simple the Constitutional jurisdictions are to understand for every citizen.
Mar. 11, 2016
America is no longer governed by our Constitution, but rather by the whims of Supreme Court. Is it over for America? What can be done to right the ship and restore our Constitutional Republic? Rick lays out a clear, positive, peaceful path to restoring the republic and preserving liberty for the next generation.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 19 through 20, 2015
OR-2015 Our Hope is in the Lord
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network

Set Price: $99.00
2015 Complete Conference
The 2015 Conference theme reminds us that "Our Hope is in the Lord" as we raise our families, tend our marriages, and homeschool. Sessions from the 2015 Oregon Christian Home Education Conference address all those aspects of Christian homeschool family life.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
May. 8 through 9, 2015
PA-2015 Plans to Give You Hope
Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of PennsylvaniaMay. 9, 2015
"The only things certain are death and taxes" - Benjamin Franklin. Yet few know America's interesting history of Income Tax, such as: 1787 - U.S. Constitution prohibited a "direct" Federal tax 1862 - "Revenue Tax" on incomes went into effect as an emergency to finance the Union during the Civil War 1873 - Civil War ended, emergency over, Income Tax Repealed 1895 - Supreme Court made Income Tax unconstitutional 1913 - Woodrow Wilson thought tariffs on imports caused wars, so he worked to replace them with an Income Tax. Income Tax was originally only a 1% tax on the top 1% richest people in America. 1943 - Paycheck Withholding began as an emergency effort to get funds to finance WWII. John F. Kennedy - "Lower rates of taxation will stimulate economic activity and so raise the levels of personal and corporate income as to yield within a few years an increased flow of revenues to the Federal Government." (Annual Budget Message, Jan. 17, 1963) Thomas Jefferson - "It is an encouragement to proceed as we have begun in substituting economy for taxation" (2nd Annual Message, 1802)
May. 8, 2015
Join a panel of experts as they answer your questions about the passage of the HB 1013 which became Act 196 of 2014. Representative Mark Gillen and Representative Jesse Topper join HSLDA Attorney Dewitt Black as they talk about passing the new homeschool law. All three of these men are homeschool dads and have a heart for homeschooling.
May. 9, 2015
The Introduction to American Government workshop provides a comprehensive overview of our local, state, and federal systems of government, with an emphasis on how to engage in the civic arena for Christian causes. If you have an interest in history, political science, government, or statesmanship, you will not want to miss this workshop!
May. 9, 2015
Christian Statesmanship - Show More
The Christian Statesmanship workshop blends Biblical truths, American history, and an overview of civics to form an inspiring, educational, and fun message for Christians who desire to learn more about becoming involved in the civic arena. You will learn about our nation's Christian heritage, our recent loss of religious freedoms, and ways YOU can "stand in the gap" to help restore righteousness to this great country.
May. 8, 2015
Join Attorney Dewitt Black, Pennsylavania's HSLDA attorney, for his brief summary of Pennsylvania's homeschool law with an emphasis on recent changes due to the passage of HB 1013. Dee's summary will be followed by a Q & A session where you can get all your questions answered about the homeschool law.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 13 through 14, 2015
CHOH Annual Conference - 2015
Presented by: Christian Homeschoolers of HawaiiMar. 14, 2015
Join Peter Martin, TeenPact CEO, to learn more about TeenPact, a program that is training youth to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend their faith and engage the culture.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Mar. 13 through 14, 2015
2015 NYS LEAH Downstate Convention
Presented by: New York State Loving Education At HomeConference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 20 through 21, 2014
OR-2014 Be Thou My Vision
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkJun. 21, 2014
Parental rights and religious freedom are the two pillars of the constitutional right of parents to teach their children at home. But today homeschooling freedoms are in jeopardy. This session shows how growing opposition to homeschooling by the intellectual elites is based on a belief that the state, not the parents, has the exclusive right and responsibility to educate children. Homeschoolers are in their crosshairs and we are clearly at risk.
Conference:
Thursday - Saturday
Jun. 5 through 7, 2014
2014 GHEA Annual Conference
Presented by: Georgia Home Education AssociationJun. 7, 2014
Are you confused about the accreditation issue? Are you convinced that colleges will only accept your child if you use an accredited program? This workshop clears away the confusion of the accreditation myth and gives clear direction for navigating the path to college and other post-high school options, including Dual Enrollment.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 21 through 22, 2013
OR-2013 Anchored in Christ
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network"Be not deceived. God is not mocked. Whatsoever a man sows that shall he also reap” (Gal. 6:7). In this wonderful time of raising godly families, when we see excitement in the eyes of our youngsters and new learning is just around each corner, we sometimes forget who is in control. It’s not the government, contrary to what they tell you. God is not mocked! If we believe the heresy that comes from the White House, or the lies that are spewed from the liberal media, we may try to “give in” just to “get along.” Don’t! Hear Dick speak with the experience of three decades of leadership. Whatsoever a man sows that shall he also reap.
Jun. 22, 2013
Common Core, No Child Left Behind, Goals 2000, and, by the way, have you forgotten about the Seven Cardinal Principles? Presumptuous planners, nationalists, and philosopher-kings have another plan for “all our children.” Dr. Brian Ray addresses the most fundamental reason why every parent should care about Common Core State Standards that has hit hard the educational scene. What should homeschoolers, scripturalists (i.e., Christians) and liberty lovers do about this, if anything? If you do not want your children to be a part of this educational bandwagon and you do not want to waste your time jumping into bandwagon reactionism, come hear Dr. Ray.
Conference:
Thursday - Saturday
May. 16 through 18, 2013
2013 GHEA Annual Conference
Presented by: Georgia Home Education AssociationMay. 18, 2013
Why Common Core is Bad for America (Very Important Message)
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Apr. 5 through 6, 2013
CHOH Annual Conference - 2013
Presented by: Christian Homeschoolers of HawaiiApr. 5, 2013
In 1925 the U.S. Supreme Court said children are not mere creatures of the state. The 1945 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that parents have the “prior right” to decide what kind of education their children will have. Is homeschooling a “human right” of the first order? HSLDA Staff Attorney, homeschooling father of seven, and Director of International Affairs Michael Donnelly explores this question and shares a presentation he delivered at the world’s largest human rights conference on the philosophy of law and social philosophy. In this talk, Donnelly examines philosophies on the relationship between the family and the state and looks at how human rights doctrine is applied globally towards homeschooling.
Apr. 6, 2013
In 1775 Patrick Henry said “give me liberty or give me death.” You know that the founders of our country were mostly Christian men who understood that liberty meant Christian liberty. But how much a part of our founding was the faith of our founders? John Hancock and John Adams’ battle cry was one of “No King but King Jesus.” While secular historians want to minimize the impact of the founders’ faith, the truth is that 93% of the founders were members of Christian churches. A knowledge of our history is critical if we are to ever recover our nation’s heritage. Michael Donnelly is an HSLDA Attorney and an Adjunct Professor at Patrick Henry College where he teaches constitutional law. Listen as he unearths the truth and import of the Faith of Our Founders.
Apr. 5, 2013
In 1923, the United States Supreme Court ruled that parents have the fundamental right to direct the education and upbringing of their children. So why are parental rights suddenly endangered? Come hear HSLDA attorney and homeschooling father Michael Donnelly discuss the next biggest threat to homeschool freedom and what you can do about it.
Conference:
Saturday - Saturday
Mar. 16 through 8, 2013
2013 NYS LEAH Downstate Convention
Presented by: New York State Loving Education At HomeIntroduction to the Common Core and what it means for homeschoolers. This was presented at the 2013 NYS LEAH Downstate Homeschool Convention.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 22 through 23, 2012
OR-2012 Start Strong, Stay Strong, Finish Strong
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkJun. 23, 2012
Hear how the Supreme Court and our nation’s lower courts are failing to hold parental rights to the same legal standard as fundamental rights like speech and press, and how European court decisions on children’s rights are influencing our U.S. judicial system. Michael Farris describes threats to parental rights that involve the political right, political left, and international law, and proposes a solution that will be the battle of the century for homeschoolers and other pro-family forces.
Jun. 22, 2012
Michael Farris, one of the outstanding constitutional lawyers of our time, discusses the importance of knowing the content and purpose of the founding documents of our country, and how that can impact our interpretation of issues today.
Jun. 22, 2012
The first two waves of attacks on homeschooling were essentially based on lies. You won’t succeed academically. Your kids won’t be socialized. We proved them wrong twice. The third wave is fundamentally different. It accuses: you will teach your kids that Christianity is the only true religion. This attack is true. Michael Farris examines the newest anti-homeschooling strategy of the legal elites, explains how it will impact us today and tomorrow, and outlines a plan of action.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 25 through 26, 2010
OR-2010 Educating for Eternity
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkJun. 26, 2010
If this is your first year or your fifteenth year home educating, the future begins today. Mr. Karman is chairman of the Board of OCEANetwork and brings you encouragement from more than 25 years of experience. Hear about the real hope and the assurance that God is in control of your future in home education. We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know Who holds tomorrow. Homeschooll success isn't for yesterday, it's for tomorrow. Homeschool freedom isn't for us, it is for our children's children.
Jun. 25, 2010
This workshop will discuss current federal legislation that HSLDA is tracking as well as the present administration's policy that could impact home education freedom and broader parental rights. HSLDA staff attorney Tj Schmidt will cover both negative and positive federal bills that could have a national impact on homeschoolers as well as policy initiatives that the Obama administration has specifically championed.
Jun. 26, 2010
Entropy is true, even with regards to Parental Rights (PR). The "From Order to Disorder" of PR over the last 200 years has suffered from destructive energy and the threatening U.N Treaty "Convention on the Rights of the Child" looms to destroy Parental Rights as God has intended them. We must exercise the stewardship God has granted us and through constructive energy, like support of the Parental Rights Amendment, to rebuild the pillar of Parental Rights in our society. There will be plenty of time for Q & A.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 12 through 13, 2009
For Such a Time as This
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkJun. 13, 2009
Parental rights and religious freedom have been the two foundations to establish a constitutional right for parents to teach their children at home. The U.S. Supreme Court some years back weakened the free exercise of religion claim as a foundation for homeschooling so that in order for homeschoolers to claim a fundamental right to homeschool, they must be able to combine the free exercise right with the parental rights claim. In other words, both rights have to co-exist. Currently, this is not a problem, but because of the fragile nature of freedom, moral decay, complacency and apathy, homeschooling freedoms are in jeopardy. Additionally, since the parental rights foundational claim is an "implicit" right, not an "explicit" right (meaning parental rights is not specifically spelled out in the Constitution) parental rights as we know it today is teetering and could be in trouble in the future. Mike will explain why parental rights are under attack and provide a solution on how we can maintain the current freedoms we have to teach our children at home.
Conference:
Friday - Sunday
May. 1 through 3, 2009
2009 GHEA Annual Conference
Presented by: Georgia Home Education AssociationMay. 1, 2009
As the government's evergrowing role expands to encompass family life and decision-making, the information presented in this seminar is critical for every attendee. Michael Smith calls upon over two decades of defending homeschooling families against social services and child protective service contacts to inform the audience of the newest threat to their freedom. This session primarily addresses your state's laws relating to social services contacts and provides general application for other states as well.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 20 through 21, 2008
When You Walk By the Way
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkA California court with one ruling outlaws homeschooling in California stating that Parental Rights are not found in the U.S. Constitution. The U.N. Treaty on the Rights of the Child threatens the right of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children. What can we do as parents to protect our rights to raise our children?
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Aug. 17 through 18, 2007
Passing the Baton
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkDick Karman presents a short update on homeschool freedom, a reminder of God's providence in the past, and a recap of the 2007 legislative session, along with a heart-felt look at home education a decade from now.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Aug. 18 through 19, 2006
Be Thou My Vision
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkDick Karman presents a short update on homeschool freedom, a reminder of God's providence in the past, and a call to be prepared for the 2007 legislative session, along with a heart-felt look at home education a decade from now.
Aug. 18, 2006
Dr. Ray's major new study examines the lives of 7,306 adults from across the United States who were homeschooled. This research, a long time in the making, focuses on these adults' general demographics, attitudes toward their own home-school experience, and success in life. Success was evaluated with respect to civic, social, educational, employment, and worldview traits. 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 defuse many of the long-held negative criticisms of those who doubted homeschooling's benefits, whether practiced in the U.S. or 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.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Aug. 19 through 20, 2005
From Generation to Generation
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association NetworkAug. 20, 2005
Maintaining the freedom to home educate in Oregon has required constant vigilance. Hear the stories of the faithfulness of God throughout the years as homeschool parents have fought to protect their right to homeschool their children.
Aug. 19, 2005
Lures abound to sidetrack homeschooling parents. One is the fast-growing nationwide promise of “free,” state-run, “home” school programs to “help” you educate your children. Dr. Ray will challenge you to consider the paramount importance of who should be in authority over what is taught to the minds and hearts of children. Related to tax-funded programs, there are (1) subtle and negative practical consequences of enrolling your children in them, (2) serious problems from the perspective of a liberty-loving republic such as the United States, and (3) contradictions to a biblical worldview that demands parents and private associations be the main educators of children. Dr. Ray is convinced this is one of the most urgent issues with which homeschoolers should grapple during the next several years.
Conference:
Friday & Saturday
Aug. 20 through 21, 2004
A Bountiful Harvest
Presented by: Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network"I'm from the government schools and I have some 'free' curriculum, computers, and programs for you." Does this make you jump for glee, or does it make your hair on the back of your neck start to twinge? Every Christian needs to consider the principles of scripture and what makes a liberty-loving nation succeed before accepting such "free" services of handouts. The spreading practice of charter schools, virtual schools, and other permutations of state-run schooling-at-home that is marketed to current and perspective homeschoolers is one of the most serious issues facing the parent-lead home-based education movement in America. Dr. Ray will challenge you to go deeper and face the realities of what and why you believe and do what you do as you model courageous living for your children and adult peers.