You
have decided to homeschool but aren't sure where to begin. Start here!
Gary, FPEA 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. The Power of a Focused Mother - Renee Ellison
You can spot the difference in the children of a focused mother a mile
off! While today’s mothers are preoccupied, their children are the silent
losers. We'll show you how to raise your conviction and sharpen your aim.
3. Seven Secrets to Help Kids Think for Themselves
(Vendor
Workshop)
Do you have trouble keeping your students interested in learning? Perhaps
it's time to begin thinking outside the box. Discover techniques used by
Leonardo da Vinci that will improve critical thinking and creativity, inspiring
your students to gain knowledge.
4. Math-U-See (Vendor Workshop)
Come get encouraged that math can be understood and enjoyed. See a
multi-sensory approach to teaching math all the way through algebra. All
kids are not the same! Learn about brand-new materials that help all kinds
of parents truly teach all kinds of children.
5. Delightful Learning With Literature-Based Approach
(Sonlight Curriculum —Vendor Workshop)
Flexible, faith-affirming and filled with great stories! Do you want
to create lifelong learners and equip students to think — not just memorize
facts? Come see how Sonlight has done the planning for you and compiled
all the tools.
6. Introducing 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 less time and with less repetition. Recommended in The Well-Trained
Mind, Simply Charlotte Mason and The Old Schoolhouse magazine.
7. Artes Latinae (Vendor Workshop)
The workshop leader will explain how Artes Latinae teaches Latin to
students and how students learn the structure of Latin in addition to grammar
and vocabulary. Attendees will learn how the
course focuses on the skill of reading Latin from the very beginning
of the curriculum with meaningful sentences. A sample syllabus will be
distributed as well.
8. Reading Made Easy (Valerie Bendt —Vendor
Workshop)
Valerie offers key information that demystifies reading instruction.
She covers simple steps you can immediately put into practice to help teach
your child to read. Valerie offers ideas to help your child not only learn
to read — but also love to read.
9. Seven Poisons That Threaten the Health of the
Homeschool Movement —
and Their Antidotes Doug Phillips
The modern homeschool movement has been the subject of God's favor
and blessing. But dangerous influences threaten to undermine the homeschool
vision. Doug offers the surgical
solutions necessary to restore health.
10. Designing a College-Prep High School Program
Debra
Bell
Learn that courses, tests, curricula and opportunities position your
children for acceptance at their chosen college. Also learn tips for pulling
it off when you don't have a clue how to use a graphing calculator, interpret
Shakespeare or speak French.
11. Ready, Set — Relax! David Quine
Academics, extracurricular activities, Latin, Greek literature — more,
more, more! Where will it
stop? Have you and your family reached the edge? After more than 25
years of homeschooling,
David wants to encourage you in five specific areas, especially the
reading of “living books.”
12.Strengths Defined, Strengths Validated and Strengths
Celebrated Linda Werner
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to focus on your strengths
instead of working on
your weaknesses? Linda will offer a compelling presentation of the
power of understanding and celebrating your unique design.
13. Total Language Plus (Vendor Workshop)
Language arts encompasses many subjects — reading, writing, spelling,
vocabulary, critical thinking and more. This workshop will explain how
to use TLP to cover all these subject areas, turn your kids on to whole
books, and stimulate all the language mechanics naturally and effectively.
14. "Turn Off That Screamo!" (Color the Classics
— Vendor Workshop)
Receive parental wisdom presented by the youngest daughter in the Color
the Classics family. Parental warning: there will be a few three-second
demonstrations of pieces dissonant to your heart.
15. Great Spelling Made Easy (Vendor Workshop)
Great spelling skills do not have to be a mystery when you know the
rest of the story. Come learn some of the "whys" behind English spelling
and the best method for teaching balanced skills in spelling, writing,
reading, grammar, composition and Latin.
16. Math Wars (Rainbow Resources —Vendor
Workshop)
Sequential or spiral? All-American or foreign flavor? What about manipulatives?
Just thinking through the choices can derail your homeschool planning.
Rainbow's curriculum specialist overviews many of the various math programs
available and helps identify the factors determining a successful choice
for your child.
17. Helping Parents Improve the Writing Skills of
Their Children
(Vendor Workshop)
This workshop will provide handson strategies to improve reluctant
writers' sentence writing skills and paragraph development. Four user-friendly
devices will be featured, including grading sheets, think sheets for brainstorming,
and a revision technique that makes mistakes "jump out.”
18. The Best Science — Now at the Best Price!
(Beginnings Publishing House — Vendor Workshop)
Whether your biggest concern is a tight budget or achieving the full
science experience, you can now get the best science education from Beginnings
Publishing House. For over 10 years Beginnings has offered awardwinning
science courses for homeschoolers.
19. Ten Reasons Why You Want to Stop Homeschooling
—But Shouldn't!
Chris Klicka
After counseling thousands of homeschool families for 23 years, Chris,
homeschool father of seven, gives down-to-earth encouragement to stay the
course. He provides solutions to common problems — walk away from this
session renewed and refreshed!
20. Managing Household Finances the Economizer Way
Steve & Annette Economides
Steve and Annette present the easy-to-implement strategies they have
used to live a debt-free, funfilled life without feeling deprived. They'll
cover many money-saving strategies and the single most important tool that
families can use to reach their financial dreams.
21. Imagine the Possibilities: Becoming an Author
Felice
Gerwitz
Perhaps you or your child is an aspiring author. How do you ensure
an enjoyable, fulfilling writing process? How can you encourage your child
to create memorable work without sacrificing quality? Felice is an author
who owns a publishing company.
22.Preparing Your Child to Live for Christ in the
21st Century: Helping Our Teens
Navigate the Online World Tracy Klicka
Our children have an opportunity to engage our world through technology
like no other generation before. Tracy shares practical tips to help parents
and teens navigate this ever-growing world.
23. A Discipline Method That Gets Kids to Change
(Vendor Workshop)
Parents often don't know how to end discipline time in a constructive
way. This session explains a routine for helping children process correction
and learn from the experience. It deals with
replacing whining, complaining and bad attitudes.
24. Characteristics of Learning Disabilities (Vendor
Workshop)
This interactive workshop will demonstrate the reality of learning
disabilities through a hands-on
approach. Participants will not "feel" what a learning disability is
like, but will begin to recognize
the signs, gain knowledge in identification, and learn what to do about
intervention.
25. Considering the Option of Using a Nontraditional
Private School
(ACCES / Central Christian Academy— Vendor Workshop)
Nontraditional private schools are a great way for homeschoolers to
get help and support. Hear Leslie Rawle discuss the pros and cons of this
option, as well as overview different conventional curricula.
26. Teach Your Child Music (Vendor Workshop)
A music education is a special blessing that not only gives a child
special skills but also builds
self-esteem, fosters leadership development, improves academic and
communication skills, and
encourages creativity. This workshop introduces a fun, easy approach
to incorporating music
into your curriculum.
27. Organizing Your Home From the Heart (Vendor
Workshop)
Do you feel overwhelmed, overworked and understaffed? Each parent has
unique gifts to give
their children, yet often precious time is spent on the chaos of dayto-day
living. Learn how to organize your home with a simple, back-to-basics approach.
28. Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends (Vendor
Workshop)
In this session, Sarah, Stephen and Grace Mally (three homeschool graduates)
will challenge families to seek God's very best in their family relationships.
They will share practical ideas about how parents can impart principles
to their children at a young age.
29. The Great Awakening: The Mind, The Media
and a Child's Morals Mark Hamby
We live in a culture sedated by sounds and images that deaden our senses
and rob us of who we are created to be. Mark exposes the damaging effects
of certain media, electronic games and literature.
HOW TO FIND GUEST SPEAKERS AFTER THEIR LECTURES
Many lecturers are also exhibitors at our Convention. In addition,
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.
