You
have decided to homeschool but aren’t sure where to begin. Start here!
Gary, FPEA State Chairman, will highlight legal options, discuss curriculum,
explain methods of homeschooling, and spotlight lectures and exhibits to
help you get the most out of your time
2. How Am I Smart?
Kathy Koch
All students have eight different intelligences that can be awakened,
strengthened, focused and trained. These intelligences will be defined
and explained so teachers can determine which ones are strengths for their
students and how to further develop the others. Exhibit: Celebrate Kids
3. Analytical Grammar
(Vendor Workshop)
Robin Finley, the author, will explain how AG differs from other programs
on the market. You can teach this important subject thoroughly and comprehensively
in much less time and with less repetition. Recommended in The Well-Trained
Mind and in The Old Schoolhouse magazine, and A-rated by www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com.
4. The Fun in Bilingual Teaching: Yes, Every Homeschooling
Parent Can Do It!
(Boca Beth — Vendor Workshop)
Many parents feel unqualified to introduce Spanish to their children
because they themselves do not speak a second language. This is a myth
that Boca Beth will dispel early in this upbeat session. Prizes will be
won!
5. Homeschooling Your Gifted Child (Moving Beyond
the Page —Vendor Workshop) Teaching gifted children at home can be a rewarding
experience for you and your child. Learn about the characteristics of gifted
children, explore the current theories of giftedness and discover strategies
for teaching gifted children at home.
6. The Father’s Role in Home Education
(Chapel Library /MountZion Publications —Vendor Workshop)
Fathers tend to focus on work and on squeezing family outings into
busy weekends. But Scripture calls fathers to feed their families in the
truths of God’s Word —indeed, be involved in every aspect of rearing their
children.
7. Terrific Teaching Tools (Rainbow Resources — Vendor
Workshop) Out of all that Rainbow offers, what are the most versatile,
cost effective tools to add pizzazz to your homeschool day? Rainbow’s curriculum
consultant will introduce you to a plethora of teaching techniques using
a handful of inexpensive items.
8. The Fun and Successful Way to Teach Phonics and
Reading
(Ring Around the Phonics —Vendor Workshop)
If you have questions about teaching your child to read, this workshop
is your solution, as it has been for many others. Dee Dee Laux will give
many ideas and techniques that will help you along the journey.
9. Building World-Changing Leaders for Christ Phil
Downer
Phil will discuss the practical and biblical approaches to training
our children to have the confidence to stand alone as ambassadors for Christ,
to be godly leaders, and become men and women able to influence, lead and
disciple other leaders. Exhibit: Discipleship Network of America
10. Sticks & Stones Exposed: The Power of Our
Words Dave Weber
Everyone wants strong, mutually beneficial relationships. So why are
they so difficult to develop? It may boil down to the impact of our words.
Come discover the secret to progress and purpose in all relationships —
and fun along the way!
Exhibit: Weber Associates
11. College Credit by Exam: No Classroom Required!
- Ryan Yamane
Who said you need to be in a classroom to earn college credit? With
Credit by Exam, earn college credit on 300-plus standardized exams. This
session will introduce programs to save money and time while never setting
foot in a college classroom.
Exhibit: College Plus!
12. "It's Onomatopoeia, Mom!": Using Children's
Stories to Teach Literary Devices -
Adam Andrews
Parents often avoid the subject of literature because of the intimidating
vocabulary associated with literary analysis. But you don't need a literature
degree to understand the vocabulary. Adam will take you on a guided tour
of literary devices.
Exhibit: The Center for Literary Education
13. Web Design for Kids (Vendor Workshop)
Web Design for Kids (...and Curious Grownups!) provides nonintimidating,
"hand holding"
instruction on the fundamentals of basic Web-page design using HTML.
Learning how to add colors and pictures, and making text move across the
screen, are some of the many lessons to be covered.
14. College Freshman Year 101: Survive or Thrive
(Trinity College of Florida — Vendor Workshop)
The first year of college can be overwhelming, with new places and
faces along with freedom and independence. Kevin O’Farell of Trinity College
will explore what you and your students need in order to thrive.
15. Breathing Life Into Language Arts (Total Language
Plus — Vendor Workshop)
Language arts is critical to any student’s education, and yet it can
consume mountains of time and energy. This workshop, for grades 3-12, will
discuss how this subject can be brought to life through great literature
while developing thinking, reasoning and communication skills.
16. Binding Books Beautifully (Vendor Workshop)
Make hundreds of your own books at home! No more stapling, pasting
and taping pages together. Lisa Cannon will demonstrate an old-fashioned
method that, with the use of a simple bookbinding tool, makes it possible
for children to create their own sturdy bound books for less than $3 per
book.
17. Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason
and Unit Studies With a Christian Perspective (My Father’s World — Vendor
Workshop)
The myriad of homeschool choices can be overwhelming. Why not blend
the best of each method? Instill Christian values while integrating great
literature, history, geography, hands-on activities, notebooks, timelines,
narration, Greek and Latin roots, nature, and more.
18. The Power of a Focused Mother (Homeschool How-To’s
— Vendor Workshop) Today’s mother is distracted by many noble uses
of her time. But while she is preoccupied, her children are the silent
losers. This workshop will name these losses and show where they lead,
and show you how to raise your conviction and sharpen your aim.
19. The Three G’s R.C. Sproul Jr.
The Bible argues, in Deuteronomy 6, that we are to teach our children
the three G’s: who God is, what God has done and what God requires. This
seminar will argue that the Bible isn’t the “foundation” of our curriculum,
but “is” our curriculum.
Exhibit: Highlands StudyCenter
20. What Are You Thinking? —Learning Styles and
Beyond Carol Barnier Learning-style materials often pour
time and energy into finding the right label for your child. Too often,
these same materials are light on just what to do after the label. This
workshop will generate ideas you can use Monday morning.
Exhibit: Open Gifts
21. How to Date Your Kids: Creating Special Moments
for Holding Your Child’s Heart Rebecca Ingram Powell
Each child needs special one-on one time with each parent. How are
you going to manage that when you scarcely date your spouse? Learn how
to make individual quality time with your kids a priority.
Exhibit: Rebecca Ingram Powell
22. Poison or Possibility: Learn How You Can Develop
a Love for Learning... Through Unit Studies! Jennifer Steward
The unit-study method is a delightful vehicle to help inspire true
love for learning instead of just going through the motions. Jennifer will
explain how to bring joy into teaching and learning. Exhibit: Steward
Ship
23. Getting a Jump Start on College
(Homeschooling From the Heart —Vendor Workshop)
Is college in your child’s future? This workshop will cast a vision
of incorporating credit by examination. Cindy Prechtel will discuss the
pros and cons of utilizing credit by examination, available options, how
to lay out a strategy for success, and more.
24. Great Spelling Made Easy (Latin Road / Phonics
Road —Vendor Workshop)
How you teach can be as important as what you teach. Since many students
are often good readers and poor spellers, learn the best method for teaching
balanced skills in spelling, writing,
reading, grammar, composition and introduction to Latin.
25. Learn Movie Making with Stop-Motion Animation
(NR Productions — Vendor Workshop)
With a computer, easy-to-use software and an inexpensive camera, you
can produce your own animated videos. Learn how to use storyboards; write
scripts; build sets; set up lighting; animate toys, clay or paper; and
add sound and music.
26. Teaching Writing: The Big Picture (WriteShop:
An Incremental Writing Program — Vendor Workshop)
While homeschoolers tend to excel in many areas, writing remains an
admitted weakness. This session will overview writing for K-12, with the
goal of encouraging and inspiring the insecure
parent. It's a look at the big picture with helpful, applicable tips.
27. Work at Home or in an Office: We Can Show You
How!
(Medical Transcription Company — Vendor Workshop)
Learn what medical transcription is, your client base, marketing to
clients or working for a service, computers, software, transcription machines,
pricing, finances, profit, salaries and much more! The i n s t ructor has
owned a medical transcription business for 25 years.
28. It's Much More Than Maps (Geography Matters
— Vendor Workshop)
Geography gives connections to seemingly unconnected subjects and provides
a framework for
learning. See how it impacts history, language arts, science and more.
Learn how to naturally incorporate geography with these subjects in a way
that develops critical thinking and makes learning fun for all.
29. Parental Rights: It’s Now or Never - Mike
Farris
Hear how the Supreme Court and our nation's lower courts are failing
to hold parental rights to a high legal standard, and how European court
decisions are influencing our judicial system.
Mike will describe three threats and propose a solution.
Exhibit: Home School Legal Defense Association
HOW TO FIND GUEST SPEAKERS AFTER THEIR LECTURES
Many lecturers are also exhibitors at our Convention. When that is
so, we publish the name of the exhibit at the end of the lecture description.
Also, speaker tables are located outside the Sebastian and Panzacola ballrooms.
You may see lecturers strolling around the convention center. Feel free
to approach them with your questions and concerns. We have invited them
because of their expertise as well as their heart for homeschoolers. They
are sure to encourage you.
