The following came from the Home Scholar (a website with lots of great helps for the homeschooler, especially those looking at homeschooling high school):
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Category: Conferences
Area conferences for homeschool families or homeschool students
Have you heard of Currclick?
If you are not familiar with their weekly freebies, you will at least want to check out their site and sign up for their email updates. They also offer a variety of virtual classes for homeschoolers. To find out more, read on in this excerpt taken from an email:
Planning your 2009-2010 School Year?
There are still spots available in our July 15th open house and kids activity. Get enrollment discounts and have fun. Don’t miss out!
Sign up for CurrClick Live’s Meet and Greet Open House from 7-9 PM CST including a FREE, totally live kids activity presented by Heart of the Matter Online: Amy Bayliss and her son will be leading a Flat Stanley, pen pal activity for kids of all ages!
Teachers will be answering questions, giving presentations about their classes and “handing out” enrollment discounts!
You can register here, right now!
Once you register at CurrClick, go here to register with GoToMeeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining our open house. Please note that you are not required to show up to every single session during the 2 hour period. Please see the itinerary below to determine which sessions you would
like to attend.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:
7:00-7:15
Wieck Math and Science LC: Melinda Wieck discusses the Beginning and Advanced, Live Algebra classes she’ll be offering in the fall. Melinda is a highschool Math and Science teacher.
7:15-7:30
Bright and Blessed: Susan Bertrang is a Georgia Certified Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. Find out about her wide variety of fun, self-paced classes such as, “Getting to Know Shakespeare” and ‘Writing Well.”
7:30-7:45
Lessons Worth Learning: Loretta Rhodes, homeschool Mom of 4 and a teacher of 20 years talks about her very popular live History, Geography and Literature classes and answers questions.
7:45-8:00
Triple G Academy:Angie Marcum talks about her popular Art and Nature classes as well as her academic Saxon-based Algebra I and II classes. Mrs. Marcum is a homeschool Mom with her BS in Secondary Mathmatics.
8:00-8:15
Become a CurrClick Live Teacher Q&A:Interested in teaching for CurrClick Live? Attend this discussion, find out more and get your questions answered. Staley Krause, one of the CurrClick/CurrClick Live founders discusses the ins and outs of teaching for CurrClick Live.
8:15-8:30
MathTools: Patrick Martin, homeschool Dad and Math teacher and tutor, will discuss his live math lab, where he helps students with math problems they may be having, and his 1 on 1 live tutoring option.
8:30-9:00
Heart of the Matter Online:Night time activity for kids courtesy of Amy Bayliss and her son from Heart of the Matter Online.
We look forward to “seeing” you there. And, don’t forget to bring a friend!
Mini-homeschool expo
The CHESS homeschool support group is planning a small scale Homeschool Expo on August 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church (15150 Oak Park Ave. in Oak Forest). They are asking those who assist and support homeschoolers in the community to come out and share information regarding their areas of support. A “New to Homeschool” seminar to assist new homeschoolers will also be available. The evening will also provide an opportunity to register for the CHESS support group.
If you would like more information or would like to reserve a table at this event, please e-mail Sandi Grutzius (sgrutzius@ymail.com).
Unschoolers Winter Retreat
The 3rd Annual UWWG Announced for 2010:
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual UWWG (Unschoolers Winter Waterpark
Gathering) will be Feb 7 – 13, 2010 at the awesome Kalahari Indoor
Waterpark Resort – Sandusky, Ohio!Join us for a week of awesome fun
and support among a 1000+ unschoolly / life learning homeschooling
families from around the country, at Ohio’s Kalahari Waterpark Resort
– the largest Indoor waterpark in the USA! Plus, NO register or
Conference Fees! Our super discounted room rates start at only $99/per
night for a standard 4 person room – and that includes your waterpark
passes and participation in all our UWWG Events! What a tremendous
deal!!! Our 2010 UWWG will be even bigger and better! We’ll be doubling
the size of the conference area we’ll be using, so we’ll have lots
more room for all the Funshops, Talks and Events being planned.
Further details and to start chatting with other UWWG attendees,
please join our UWWG yahoo group.Please help us spread the word, by
sharing this announcement with all your unschooling friends and
posting on all your unschooling groups!THANKS and see you next February!!!
Carol Reinhard
UWWG Coordinator
Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gatherings
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UWWG/
Marriage Conference
I received the following email with details on an upcoming marriage conference:
Dr. Bob Moeller’s For Better, For Worse, For Keeps Marriage Conference has been used by churches all over the country as a tool to help their couples get close and stay close. You’ll love Bob’s pastoral heart, humor, storytelling, and winsome spirit!
The conference will be held at
Bethany Baptist Church
6700 W. Gunnison, Harwood Heights, IL
Saturday, June 27th, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Doors will open at 8:15 AM for registration.
Why not invite another couple to join you and your spouse for this special presentation of Bob Moeller’s challenging, husband-friendly and life-changing marriage conference, For Better, For Worse, For Keeps. Even strong marriages will benefit from the teaching, challenges and insights Bob shares.
There is no charge to attend and it’s open to all couples who want to refresh, renew and enjoy even more their marriage relationship. Even lunch is provided!
If you’re planning to attend please call the church office at (708) 867-9111 or e-mail bethanybc@sbcglobal.net and make your reservation today. Space is limited and couples are expected to attend from all over the Chicago-land area so register please right away to save a place.
Here’s the schedule for the marriage conference on Saturday, June 27th:
8:15 Am – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 Am Session One – Communication and Conflict
10:15 Am Break and Snacks
10:45 Am Session Two –
Building Emotional Intimacy
12:00 Pm Lunch Provided
1:00 Pm Session Three –
Seven Secrets to a Great Sex Life
2:00 Pm Break and Snacks
2:15 Pm Session Four –
Staying Close for a Lifetime
3:30 Pm Conference Ends
Bob has been married to Cheryl for 30 years and is a homeschool dad of 6. He is a TV host for five years (Total Living Network), radio personality, (The Marriage Minute on Moody Broadcasting, WMBI- 90.1FM/1110 AM) conference speaker, pastor, and author.
Here’s what Gary Chapman, author of the Five Love Languages, said about Bob and Cheryl’s book, For Better, For Worse, For Keeps, “This book can give hope and perspective to any marriage. I highly recommend it!”
HSLDA sponsored webinar tomorrow, June 2
HSLDA: Don’t miss tomorrow’s FREE @home e-vent: What Wives Wish Their
Husbands Knew About Homeschooling
How can a homeschooling dad play an active, involved role in his
children’s education without neglecting other essential
responsibilities? What ought to be his highest priorities?
Some homeschooling husbands feel they have a nearly impossible role to
play–as the provider, protector, and primary educator of the family.
Scott Somerville offers his wisdom and advice from years of experience
as a homeschooling father as he explains the hierarchy of priorities
that ensure a thriving home education. Scott helps husbands realize
that most moms’ desire for practical help, bigger budgets, and time to
plan curriculum come far down on that list of priorities. When
husbands understand that wives want a principal and pastor more than
they need a teacher’s aide or assistant janitor, they can provide the
necessary assurance, godly leadership, and involvement that their
families need.
Learn how to balance and strengthen your family’s homeschool by
listening to Scott Somerville’s helpful and encouraging webinar
tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, at 3 p.m. (ET). Gain a clearer
understanding of how to provide the education, encouragement, and
leadership needed to make your home the best learning environment
possible.
There is still space in tomorrow’s free e-vent! Don’t miss this
important and helpful session–register now at
http://www.hslda.org/athome .
This webinar is free to both members and non-members. If you are not
an HSLDA member, we invite you to join today for future webinar
discounts and other benefits at www.hslda.org/join.
If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent coordinator
at webinars@hslda.org
-> Have you ever yelled into the wind, only to hear the sound of your
voice blown back at you?
voice blown back at you?
It’s hard to be heard in the midst of a storm. Trying to influence
federal legislation is much like yelling to be heard while
standing in a fierce wind. Yet when 80,000 voices join together,
they become a powerful force that cannot be drowned out.
Join HSLDA to be heard above the tempests that threaten homeschool
freedoms.
More reasons to join HSLDA…
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1939
Chicago Homeschool Expo
Title: Chicago Homeschool Expo
Location: Schaumburg Convention Center
Link out: Click here
Description: The Homeschool Expo is a “don’t miss” whole family two day event with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products where parents can review and purchase the latest curriculum, hear great speakers who give practical encouragement, and receive personalized help and answers to any question. Their workshops especially emphasize the practical aspects of working with children in ways that will promote their educational, social and emotional growth.
Start Date: 2009-08-07
End Date: 2009-08-08
Doorposts coupon!
Dear Friends,
Doorposts will be exhibiting at the Illinois Christian Home Educators’ Convention in Naperville, IL next week. If you are attending, we invite you to stop by our booth in the exhibit hall. And don’t forget to print out this coupon and bring it with you for $5.00 off your purchase. Feel free to share copies of this coupon with friends who might use it as well!
To browse our Biblical character training materials, visit www.doorposts.com. We will have most of these materials available for viewing and for sale at the convention, including our new “Put On Chart.”
For more details about this event, visit http://www.iche.org/. For a complete list of the conventions we’re attending in 2009, visithttp://www.doorposts.com/conventions.aspx.
Thanks and God bless,
Daniel Forster
Doorposts, 5905 SW Lookingglass Drive, Gaston, OR 97119
orders@doorposts.com (888) 433-4749
www.doorposts.com
Institute for Excellence in Writing Workshops
Looking for help in teaching writing to your children? There are a number of workshops this summer that may be of interest to you.
A little about the teacher:
Linda Mikottis, a Special Education Consultant with the Institute for Excellence in Writing, offers writing workshops for students in grades 4-5, 6-8 and high school. She also offers seminars for parents and teachers. New classes are always being added.
Linda is an Accomplished Instructor with the Institute for Excellence in Writing and is a certified elementary education and special education teacher. She has home schooled for the last 13 years. She and her husband have graduated their oldest children and continue to teach their youngest son at home.
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Parent/Teacher Seminar
The only writing method you will ever need to teach writing to students in grades one through twelve!
July 10-11, 2009 in St. John, IN
Registration Deadline: June 26th, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Where:
Harvest Ridge Church Office Building (upstairs meeting room)
9495 Keilman
St. John, IN 46373
Cost: $89.00 Materials fee: $27.00
July 17-18, 2009 in Monee, IL
Registration Deadline: July 3rd, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Where:
Family of Faith Church
6645 W. Steger Rd.
Monee, IL
Cost: $89.00 Materials fee: $27.00
The Teaching Writing: Structure and Style two day seminar, gives you, the teacher, the skills needed to confidently model for your students how to outline and summarize, generate cohesive paragraphs, create stories, produce reports and critiques, develop essays, and put into writing the information hidden in their brains.
Writing Workshops
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2009
Classes available for various grade levels that cover outlines, note taking, narratives, “dress-up” your writing, and other useful tools and tasks.
Class size: Minimum 8, Maximum 15 per workshop
Cost: $75.00 (discounts for additional students in same family)
June 22-26th, 2009 in St. John, IN
For more information or to register contact Linda at linda@excellenceinwriting.com or 630-244-5735
Homeschooling High School for College and Beyond
Title: Homeschooling High School for College and Beyond
Location: Plainfield Public Library
Link out: Click here
Description: A free workshop on July 1 at 7:30 pm, sponsored by The Plainfield Homeschool Group. Come for some helpful encouragement on homeschooling high school.
See library website for more details.
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-07-01