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Classical Conversations Practicum in Chicago

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:24:27 +0000

Thank you to Jennifer for passing along this information:

I wanted to let you know we will be hosting a free parent practicum on May 23-25th at Moody Church. This 3-day event seeks to encourage homeschool families while equipping them to use the classical model at home. There are also wonderful low-cost academic camps available for your kids during the practicum. The registration is open and families can sign-up at www.classicalconversations.com and go to Equipping Events. Parking is available at Piper’s Alley for $12.

Chicago, IL 3-Day Practicum

From Monday, May 23 2011 - 9:00am
To Wednesday, May 25 2011 - 4:00pm
Every day

Improving Your Vision for Homeschooling
May 23-25
Moody Church

Childcare:
Nursery: 0-2 years old
Playcamp: 3-5 years old
GeoDraw Camp: 6-8 years old
Debate Camp: 9-14 years old

Tutor Training: Foundations and Essentials

***Please Note: Parking is $12 near Moody.***

Location: Moody Church, 1635 N. LaSalle Dr,
Country: United States

Training for contracted directors and tutors available for: Essentials, Foundations

Camps Available on event

Camp name: Nursery	Seats availables: 4	Cost: $33
Camp name: Play Camp	Seats availables: 15	Cost: $33
Camp name: GeoDrawing Camp	Seats availables: 13	Cost: $33
Camp name: Communications: Public Speaking	Seats availables: 35	Cost: $33	Required Resource: Beginning Debate

Used curriculum sale in West Chicago

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:33:19 +0000

The following information came from the Homeschool University in West Chicago:

HomeSchool         University
Used         Book & Curriculum Sale

Where:

Community  Fellowship 

28W240 North Ave.

West Chicago
 
When:

Thursday, April        15th from 10:30am –        2pm

SHOPPERS: Planning         for next year? Looking for the books, curriculum and other  educational        resources you’ll need? Then don’t miss the HSU         Used Book & Curriculum Sale on April 15th!!           Admission is FREE! This is the PERFECT place to find what you need  at a        fraction of the cost of new materials! We sort the        books and provide lots of signs to help you find your way to those  special        items you’re looking for! Lots of categories to choose from…and  even        some FREE STUFF! Help us spread the        word!!!
Interested in a  homeschooling co-op for your        kids?
Come visit our  OPEN HOUSE Thursday, April 15th from        9am –    4pm

Facebook fans and discussions

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:07:33 +0000

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Thank you all for stopping in here and on Facebook, and I truly hope this site is a help and encouragement to each one of you.

Also, if you have any suggestions as to how this site could be more useful to you or changed for greater ease of use, I would love to hear your ideas.

~Erin