59. Nurturing Confident Communicators: The Power of Linguistic Patterns -Andrew Pudewa
Many parents think good readers will naturally become good writers. Others think that writing talent is just that — a natural ability that some have and others don't. Both are myths that Andrew will address with humor and insight. 
Exhibit: Institute for Excellencein Writing

60. The Way You Wish You'd Been Taught — Guaranteed 
(Sonlight Curriuclum — Vendor Workshop)
Flexible, faith-affirming, filled with great stories — do you want to create lifelong learners and equip students to think, not just memorize facts? Come see how Sonlight Curriculum has done the planning for you and compiled the tools for a lifelong learning adventure.

61. BibleTelling: Teaching the Bible Through Stories - John Walsh
About 75 percent of the Bible is written in a story format. Therefore, the best way to learn the Bible is to learn its stories. John will show how to learn Bible stories without memorizing, making
it fun as well as life-changing.

62. Project Butterfly WINGS 
(Florida Museum of Natural History — Vendor Workshop)
Journey into the amazing world of butterflies. Discover how youth can participate in 4-H hands-on activities to learn about local butterflies and enter data into the interactive WINGS Web site. Participants will receive activities and project books to conduct this program with their homeschool students.

63. Hands-On Science for Grades 7-12! (Beginnings Publishing House —Vendor Workshop)
Where can you find a technically sound, creation-based science curriculum enabling homeschoolers to do science independently? Where can you find labs that include everything and fit a busy schedule? Come hear about the curriculum written by Durell Dobbins, father of five homeschooled children.

64. Training Students to Defend Christianity (Apologetics Press — Vendor Workshop)
Receive practical suggestions and tools for studies in apologetics (creation/evolution, attacks on
the Bible's inspiration, the divinity of Jesus, etc.) Because public schools are preparing millions of students to battle against Christianity, students must prepare to fight the anti-Christian forces at work in our culture.

65. Raising Accountable Kids One Step at a Time 
(Accountable Kids — Vendor Workshop)
Discover ways to develop accountability, responsibility, respect and confidence in your children by understanding how to apply essential parenting principles. This interactive workshop will provide hands-on tools to teach children life lessons in a manner that will bring your family closer together.

66. Don't Miss the Gift in This Child - Carol Barnier
Have you ever heard, “All children are gifts from God,” only to roll your eyes and think, Ha! They don't know what goes on in my house! Come laugh and be encouraged by what God had in mind when He designed your child. 
Exhibit: Open Gifts

67. Dad’s Irreplaceable Role - Phil Downer
This will be a practical, biblical session on the father's role in training the homeschool family and leading the home. Dad needs to be engaged in instructing and in building character. He is called
to be a strong but gentle and humble leader.
Exhibit: Discipleship Network of America

68. Taking the Fear Factor Out of Science Co-ops (There Will Be Worms!) - 
Sherri Seligson
Receive practical helps in organizing and leading a science co-op. We will look at how often classes should meet, what should be done in classes, how to impart enthusiasm to the students and how to include the parents.
Exhibit: Apologia Educational Ministries

69. There’s a Teacher Inside You — Let Her Out! - Jennifer Steward
Did you start homeschooling with great plans, and then reality hit? Well, you can accomplish those plans and bring the spark into your teaching! Learn how to unleash your potential to excite
and inspire your children with a lifelong love for learning.
Exhibit: Steward Ship

70. How to Keep Your Child From Hating Homeschool and His Teacher
(KONOS — Vendor Workshop)
Every child has God-given strengths and weaknesses in his learning style. Wade Hulcy, homeschooling father of 24 years, has spent years helping moms get off the textbook/workbook
conveyor belt and start making school fun, interesting and tailored to their child.

71. Language Arts: Structured and Simplified 
(Writing Strands — Vendor Workshop)
Teaching writing is both critical and challenging. Writing Strands provides a structured yet simplified format to help you teach writing, literature, basic grammar, speech and more. Learn how to prepare your child for college and career writing, and how to help reluctant readers or writers.

72. Christian, Classical Community (Classical Conversations — Vendor Workshop)
The heart of Classical Conversations is to empower parents to teach children classically through modeling. This workshop will overview Classical Conversations’ K4-6 program, its English grammar and writing program for grades 3-6, and its six levels of Challenge Programs (college-
prep seminars for middleand high-school students).

73. Helping Parents Improve the Writing Skills of Their Children 
(The Stack the Deck Writing Program — 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 make mistakes "jump" out. 

74. Planning for High School and Beyond 
(University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Vendor Workshop)
Presented by Charlotte Seewald, this workshop will present information about planning a highschool curriculum for your homeschooled child that will meet college admissions requirements. It will overview some college (state and private) admissions standards for homeschool students, with time for questions and discussion.

75. Florida Virtual Introduces Live Online Collaboration 
(Florida Virtual School — Vendor Workshop)
FLVS provides world-class curriculum for students in grades 6-12, and there is absolutely no cost to Florida residents. This presentation will encourage the audience to open their homes to
rigorous online curriculum with "any time, any place, any path and any pace" learning.

76. The Seasons of Life - Gregg Harris
Most lives unfold in four distinct seasons. Understanding where you are and where you are headed can allow you to confidently say "yes" to the right things at the right times for the right reasons and say "no" to everything else. 
Exhibit: Noble Institute for Leadership Development

77. "I'm Spread So Thin, You Can See Through Me" - Dave Weber
Keeping records, lesson planning, sports schedules, family time, housework — how do you fit it all in? Learn a process for managing the busy homeschool schedule, pulling together your calendar, todo-list and filing as you manage every detail of your life. 
Exhibit: Weber Associates

78. Hormones, Hot Flashes and Homeschool - Doreen Morgan
This humorous, informative workshop is essential for any mom who lets her "mood" affect her day. Learn practical ways to change the atmosphere at home as Doreen describes the "ups and
downs" of what it's like to be a train wreck most of the time!
Exhibit: Faithful Bookshop

79. Reaching the Heart of Your Teen: Encouraging Excellence Through Bible Study and Active Application - Rebecca Ingram Powell
What is the most important subject in your homeschool? It ought to be Bible study. Learn how to encourage your children to make God’s truths real and applicable to their everyday lives.
Exhibit: Rebecca Ingram Powell

80. Building Character and Work Ethic in Your Children 
(Lifetime Books and Gifts —Vendor Workshop)
Do you wonder how homeschool exhibitors get their kids to work so hard? Be encouraged with biblical principles and practical tips. Gus and Shirley Solis are often complimented on their children having "the hardest work ethic they have ever seen." 

81. How to Do Real Physical Science That Sticks to Your Brain
(Supercharged Science — Vendor Workshop)
Learn from a rocket scientist and university instructor how to avoid the three biggest mistakes in science education! If you've never fired seltzer rockets, built laser light shows from Tupperware or created robots from junk, you're in for a treat!

82. Winner of “Leaders of Innovative Education” From Edtech Magazine
(Solid Rock Virtual School —Vendor Workshop)
SRVS is an unprecedented virtual school for elementary to highschool students. Multi-modal classes engage learners in a variety of subjects. Begin any day and take as many classes as you like, and sign up for accredited privateschool services.

83. Take a Fascinating "Journey Into Africa" 
(GeoDeo Educational Resources —Vendor Workshop)
Fall in love with Africa through this unique study. We've done the shopping; you have the fun! The kit includes books, DVDs, CDs, games, art/science supplies and user-friendly lesson plans. The 14-plus-lesson course for multiple ages encourages creativity and appeals to busy home educators.

84. Teaching With the Tapestry of Grace Curriculum 
(Tapestry of Grace — Vendor Workshop)
Learn how to teach all the children in your home in a unified, orderly way while delivering a classics-based, subject-integrated curriculum with biblical worldview — keeping you both sane
and peaceful. Philosophy of education and methods for implementation will be covered.

85. A Practical Guide to Making Scripture Central in Your Home Education
(Vision Forum — Vendor Workshop)
For many, the Reformation doctrine of Sola Scriptura is easy to say "Amen" to. However, adherence to this requires far more than verbal assent. Reformation of the heart only comes with
recognition of the consequences of our profession.

86. Teaching Our Children Biblical Economics  - R.C. Sproul Jr.
This seminar will explore basic principles of economics and how God gives us this day our daily bread. It will in turn explain why our children ought to learn some basic principles and will recommend sound resources to learn those principles.
Exhibit: Highlands Study Center

87. Teaching the Right-Brain Child - Dianne Craft
One son said, "I like doing math now. This new way is so easy!” A mom said, "My son can spell. I thought that would never happen!" What do these families have in common? They recognized their children were right-brain learners and taught them that way. 
Exhibit: Dianne Craft
 

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.