31. Seven Highly Effective Habits of Happy Homeschool Moms - Maggie Hogan
Been a while since you thought, “Wow! I love homeschooling, and we are learning so much, growing spiritually and having fun”? Be encouraged by a real mom, not the Martha Stewart of homeschooling, and learn how to streamline your homeschooling. 
Exhibit: Bright Ideas Press

32. Evolution Doesn’t Work for Sea Creatures - Sherri Seligson
In this talk, the many ocean creatures that have features defying the processes of evolution will be highlighted. The discussion will also include some of the parameters of the ocean that speak
against an earth that is supposedly millions of years old.
Exhibit: Apologia Educational Ministries

33. Don't Make Me Count to Three! A Biblical Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline
(Preparing the Way Ministries — Vendor Workshop)
Do you find yourself threatening, repeating instructions, counting to three, or raising your voice in
an attempt to get your children to obey? Learn a confident, wellbalanced approach to raising
your children.

34. The Right Start to Critical Thinking in Math 
(RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning — Vendor Workshop)
We want our children to become critical thinkers. Learn about a way of teaching mathematics that emphasizes thinking, not just memorizing. Hear why the teacher's role is to ask questions,
encouraging the child toward deeper thinking.

35. Discipleship 101 (Heavenly C Publishing — Vendor Workshop)
“Mom, do I have to clean my room?” “Does it really matter to God?” Learn how to promote
heart changes in children/teens through biblical training and modeling. Cheryl Cook — home educator, youth leader and author — will cover ways to teach the Bible from prayer to character.

36. Driver Ed in a Box (Vendor Workshop)
In this complete walk through the Driver Ed in a Box program, you will learn how the program uses all the tools — textbook, videos, training mirrors, audio CDs, etc. — in helping teen drivers become safe, collision-free drivers. 

37. The Solution for Your "Spelling Challenged" Child! 
(Quest for Learning — Vendor Workshop)
If you have a child who struggles with spelling, this workshop is for you. Phonics Solution software can help your child become a better speller, re g a rdless of age! Come see how this selfdirected software reinforces spelling rules and phonograms with powerful diagnostics.

38. Understanding Your Child's Internet World: iPods, Cell Phones and TV, Oh My!
- Julie Hiramine
This practical seminar will teach parents how to monitor the technological media influences prevalent in our culture. New technology may seem insurmountable, but parents can use many safeguards, tips and tricks to stay one step ahead.
Exhibit: Generations of Virtue

39. Biology of Learning and Behavior - Dianne Craft
A dad came in for a consultation for his 12-year-old daughter and stated, "You have already changed my child's life!" Is it possible? We see it all the time! Come find out what physical condition could be blocking your child's learning.
Exhibit: Dianne Craft

40. Teaching the Classics from Seuss to Socrates: Literary Analysis for Everyone - Adam Andrews
This inspiring lecture will demonstrate that everything you need to know about understanding and teaching literature is present in your second-grader's bedtime story. You'll never put the kids to bed the same way again!
Exhibit: The Center for Literary Education

41. Loving and Learning With Lefties - Dari Mullins
While our world caters mostly to right-handed people, many of the most creative, adventurous and successful people are left-handed. Come learn the ways they think, how to teach them and how blessed you are to have a lefty in your family.
Exhibit: American Family Heritage Foundation

42. Training Young Ladies to Be Bright Lights for the Lord 
(Tomorrow’s Forefathers — Vendor Workshop)
Homeschool graduates Chelsea Owen and Nickie Biegler will explain from a daughter's perspective how parents can win the hearts of their daughters. They will give practical ways
to encourage young ladies to be strong for the Lord in their youth, have direction for their life and ministry, and shine brightly in this dark world.

43. Teenage Math: What to Teach and How to Teach It 
(VideoText Interactive — Vendor Workshop)
Are you struggling with teaching math to your teenagers? Tom Clark will explore, sometimes humorously, the reasons that instruction can be difficult and then get serious about why teenagers need higher-level math. 

44. Education Made Easy (Media Angels — Vendor Workshop)
Felice Gerwitz will present many of the secrets she has learned through her many years of homeschooling. Gain inside information on how to take virtual field trips and use Google Earth to teach geography. Also learn to save thousands of dollars on free educational software.

45. Jesus in the Passover Seder (Rock of Israel Ministries — Vendor Workshop)
The Last Supper was a Passover seder. Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of me." Today, 2,000 years later, families celebrate this Jewish feast in remembrance of Him.

46. History Odyssey (Classical Home Education —Vendor Workshop)
Do you find yourself exhausted each year trying to put together a classical or literature-based history program? History Odyssey is a comprehensive curriculum that provides the framework and structure for using and organizing many of the best resources available. Join Kathleen Desmarais on this odyssey through history..

47. Overcoming Life's Goliaths - Dave Weber
Encouragement as only Dave Weber can tell it! In the valley of Elah, 3,300 years ago, a young boy stood up to and overcame a formidable opponent. We homeschool parents have “Goliaths” in our lives. Cry, laugh, and be encouraged and motivated as you learn timeless principles.
Exhibit: Weber Associates

48. The Goal of Education - R.C. Sproul Jr.
Could it be that the “education wars” exist not because of differences in goals? This seminar will
explore the calling of Christian parents not to raise those who will make their way in the world,
but those who will make war on the world.
Exhibit: Highlands Study Center

49. Secret Weapons for SAT Essay Prep - Andrew Pudewa
The new SAT essay basically says, "Read this question, have an opinion and support it in 25 minutes, writing about something you've never thought about, and sounding literate, organized and intelligent. Go!" How the student uses that 25 minutes is critical.
Exhibit: Institute for Excellence in Writing

50. Unlocking Your Dynamic Memory - Ryan Yamane
All learning is founded on one key: the ability to remember. Unfortunately, most students are
never taught how to memorize. In this interactive session, you will learn how to use memory tools such as the “peg” system to greatly increase your memory potential.
Exhibit: College Plus!

51. Secrets to Replacing Whining, Complaining and Bad Attitudes
(National Center for Biblical Parenting — Vendor Workshop)
All parents and teachers want cooperation, but many find it difficult to teach. Replace whining,
arguing and yelling routines with a five-step approach that teaches cooperation and responsibility to children for the long term.

52. Teach Your Child Music (Ebaru Publishing / Violin Book —Vendor Workshop)
Even a parent with little or no musical background can effectively teach music. This workshop
will introduce a fun, easy approach to teaching music. Music bonds the family, lifts the heart and is a wonderful way to give back to the community.

53. Handwriting Without Tears (Vendor Workshop)
Participants will learn Handwriting Without Tears' developmentally, multisensory techniques for teaching handwriting to children of all abilities in grades pre-K–5.

54. Indiana University Virtual High School (Vendor Workshop)
Don't be nervous about homeschooling through the teen years! Learn how to homeschool through high school with a nationally recognized, award-winning program offering over 100 high-school distance-education courses, many available online. Earn college credits from over 70 dual-credits courses, or earn an accredited diploma or honors diploma.

55. Money Made Simple With KidsWealth! (Kidswealth [USA] — Vendor Workshop)
Take you kids beyond the concepts of the piggy bank and the traditional allowance and provide
them with the "training wheels" for financial success with KidsWealth! Be sure to join the KidsWealth workshop to ensure that your children will thrive when they leave home!

56. Where Are Today’s Geniuses? - Kathy Koch
Are you one of those asking where today’s Edisons and Einsteins are? Examine 12 basic qualities of genius (e.g., curiosity, playfulness, imagination), define the qualities, discuss what may shut down these qualities, and consider how we can encourage these qualities in ourselves and our students.
Exhibit: Celebrate Kids

57. Discipling the Strong-Willed Child - Phil Downer
Between the ages of 8 and 13, Phil was a terror! But his parents applied specific biblical principles of discipleship that God used to reach his heart, change his direction and transform his life. Come hear his story and what his parents did that made the difference.
Exhibit: Discipleship Network of America

John Walsh: Almost True Stories
Actually, they’re not true at all, but you will think they are. Come enjoy John as he tells stories that will stimulate your imagination.

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.