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.H\QRWH��SESSIONSHeidi St. John // Main AuditoriumR.E.A.L. L.I.F.E. HOMESCHOOLING Let’s face it. Homeschooling is challenging. Sometimes it can feel like a major accomplishment just to take a shower and get the breakfast dishes cleaned up before dinner! Most homeschool moms feel the pressure of providing their children with a solid academic foundation ~ but there’s so much more to homeschooling than academics, isn’t there? The truth is that the greatest accomplishment of your homeschooling is to nurture your children in the ways of the One who made them.

REAL LIFE Homeschooling is about getting real when it comes to the issues that are unique to homeschooling families ~ but more important than that, it’s about being reminded why we are homeschooling in the !rst place. It’s about keeping our eyes on the goal of discipling our children.

If you have been or are on the edge of homeschool burnout, if you are wondering why God has called you on this homeschooling journey, or if you just need some honest, real encouragement, this is the one homeschool workshop you can’t a"ord to miss out on!

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28 SESSION A 9:00-10:30 A.M.

William J. Federer // Main AuditoriumCHANGE TO CHAINSWhat is the most common form of government in history? What was the !rst nation to be ruled without a king? How did the rare experiments of self-government begin...and end. What was the secret ingredient that America’s founders had that allowed for the creation of the freest, most prosperous nation, with the most individual freedom and opportunity in history. What are the dangers facing America?

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 SESSION B 4 :00-5:30 P.M.

Israel Wayne // Main AuditoriumHOMESCHOOLING: PREFERENCE OR CONVICTION?Why do you homeschool? When your children are grown, what will de!ne success for you? What is a Biblical philosophy of education? This workshop will help you to focus on what is really important. Israel will share with you what has helped his family avoid burnout and frustration in the many years of homeschooling.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 SESSION B 1:00-3:00 P.M.

Peter Heck // Main Auditorium414It’s easy to get discouraged and depressed looking at the circumstances that surround us in American culture. But God knew exactly where our society would be today before he laid the foundations of the earth. And knowing that, He chose to put you and me here, at such a time as this. That isn’t depressing...it’s a motivation.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 SESSION A 8:30-10:00 A.M.


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CE A CLASSICAL APPROACH IN A MODERN WORLD // Andrew Pudewa // Main Auditorium

What is a classical education? Studying Latin? Learning logic? Reading the Iliad? Although Andrew Pudewa does not claim to be the expert extraordinaire on the subject, he has been exploring this idea of classical education for the past twenty years and has witnessed the frenzy, the skeptics, and various views of what actually de!nes a classical education. In this talk, Andrew shares his personal journey, some observations, and his conclusions that have enriched his own teaching at home and in many communities across North America.

HSP DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL: SAMPLE 4-YEAR PLANS // Becky Cooke // Champions 101

How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan.

BH HOMESCHOOLING 101 // Kathy Balke // Champions 102

Are You Considering Homeschooling? Or are you a new homeschooler who needs a little encouragement? Join Kathy Balke as she shares lessons she has learned through her 27 years of homeschooling. This workshop will look at many aspects of home education including: How to get started (without spending a fortune!); What Indiana law says; Ways to organize your day; How to decide on subjects and books; Things to watch out for and things not to miss; and more! There will also be time for questions and answers from Kathy and her husband Pat, so bring along any questions you have.

M HOPE FOR TIRED MOMS // Jodi Smith // Champions 103Join Jodi as she shares her many tips and hints on improving energy to help tired moms get through their busy schedule. Jodi will provide her unique insight on topics ranging from hormonal issues and yeast overgrowth, to understanding the role your adrenals play in regulating your energy levels. Finding the root cause to your lack of energy is critical. Many moms take very good care of their family members yet forget about themselves. Jodi will help you !gure out an individual approach to maintaining your health based on your unique situation by providing practical, applicable, ways you can use to improve your energy and stamina.

SGL THE IRS AND YOUR HOMESCHOOL GROUP // Carol Topp // Champions 201If your homeschool group bring in more than $5,000 a year, you may need to be paying taxes to the IRS or better yet become a tax exempt organization. Presenter, Carol Topp, a homeschooling mother and CPA, has helped several homeschooling organizations obtain tax-exempt status with the IRS and will discuss the pros and cons of 501c3 status, o"er tips, helpful resources and checklists.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 WORKSHOP 1 10:30–11:30 A.M.


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SL HOMESCHOOLING GIFTED KIDS // Cindy West // Champions 202How is homeschooling a gifted child di"erent than homeschooling other children? How do you meet the needs of your gifted child? How do you keep him challenged? What happens when he’s smarter than you? How will you homeschool him and your other children at the same time? How do you keep him humble while encouraging his gifts? This workshop answers these questions and many more!

SL HOMESCHOOLING SPECIAL NEEDS // Ron & Vicky Broad!eld // Champions 203

What organizations are available to help with the needs of my child? Are they private organizations? Non-pro!ts? For pro!t? What type of services are available for my child? Should homeschool families accept help from secular or government funded agencies? These are just a few of the pertinent questions that will be answered at this practical, information-packed workshop.

LEARN-TO-PLAY // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Description coming soon.

THIS CAN’T WAT UNTIL HIGH SCHOOL! TEACHING A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW TO AGES 6–14Apologia // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 102Description coming soon.

HOW TO BUILD LIFELONG LEARNERS WITH MATH-U-SEEMath-U-See/Demme Learning // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 103Description coming soon.

NOTGRASS COMPANY // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 104Description coming soon.

:RUNVKRS�DESCRIPTIONSFRIDAY, MARCH 28 WORKSHOP 1 10:30–11:30 A.M.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 WORKSHOP 2 1:30–2:30 P.M.

LUNCH BREAK 11:30 A.M. –1:30 P.M.

M 10 MARRIAGE MYTHS THAT WILL STEAL YOUR JOY // Heidi St. John // Main AuditoriumHow is the state of your union? When was the last time you stopped and put your !nger on the pulse of your marriage? If you are struggling in your marriage, or even if you’re not, this is a message of hope and encouragement that will remind you of what’s important and help you stay on course as you navigate through the homeschool years with the man of your dreams.

This is a 90 minute workshop that is geared toward the often overlooked issues that tend to weigh down our marriages over time.

FACT: If your marriage is not a priority in your home (including your homeschool) then your family is at risk. Come and learn how to recognize the signs of weakness in your marriage, and what de!nes a joy-!lled marriage. Hint: It doesn’t have anything to do with your circumstances.


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HSP HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT CLINIC WITH RECORDKEEPING TIPS // Becky Cooke // Champions 101

Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s high school records. This practical seminar will teach you what high school records to keep and you will create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. You’ll be guided through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.

CONQUERING CORRUPT CULTURE BY RAISING CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORSAndrew Pudewa // Champions 102Today, many of us have an intuitive sense that major changes are coming, that soon our world may be very di"erent in ways not necessarily convenient or comfortable. But at the same time, we must wake up each day and live as though things will continue on pretty much as they are. Resolving this cognitive dissonance requires that we carefully contemplate our circumstances because we truly are in a cultural war, !ghting the “non-gospel” of aesthetic and moral relativism on three fronts – personal, family, and social. What should our priorities be, and how can we prepare our children to be “culture warriors?”

BH WHAT ABOUT SOCIALIZATION? // Israel Wayne // Champions 103

Do you know where the theory of peer group socialization originated? Learn what really drives the question: “What About Socialization?” Also, Israel will provide you with four questions you can ask to determine whether your child’s socialization activities are bene!cial to your family. Israel shares candidly from his dual perspectives as a homeschooled student and father.

SGL D LEGISLATIVE PANEL // Sandra Frazer // Champions 201

CM CHARLOTTE MASON STYLE HOMESCHOOLING // Cindy West // Champions 202

What do short lessons, living literature, nature study, handicrafts and artist study have in common? They’re all bits and pieces of a wonderfully rich and full style of learning called Charlotte Mason homeschooling. During this workshop, be inspired as you learn about each aspect of CM style learning and how to e"ectively incorporate them into your homeschool.

MIRACLES IN AMERICAN HISTORY—AMAZING STORIES OF ANSWERED PRAYERWilliam J. Federer // Chamions 203Hear of past crises when America’s fate hung desperately in the balance: French & Indian War, Revolution, Barbary Pirate War, War of 1812, Civil War, WWI & II, etc. Learn ‘the rest of the story’ of how leaders with faith and courage arose and disaster was averted! Captivating true-life incidents of seemingly unexplainable circumstances resulted in the nation being saved!

EVOLUTION VS. GOD DVD SHOWING PRESENTATION // Master Books // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Description coming soon.

YES, YOU CAN! CULTIVATING CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOLClassical Conversations // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 102Description coming soon.




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RIGHTSTART MATHEMATICS // Activities for Learning // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 103Description coming soon.

ANTONIO VIOLINS // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 104Description coming soon.

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T PURITY IN A CULTURE OF DECADENCE // Peter Heck // Main AuditoriumAmerican youth are growing up in a depraved culture where promiscuity is praised. And fewer of them than ever know answers to questions like, “How far is too far,” “What are the consequences of sexual sin,” and “How do I avoid sexual temptation?” In the face of a morally corrupt society, this presentation equips parents and trains youth to rebel against the temptation to conform and instead be blameless and pure.

HSP SCOOP ON TESTS FOR TEENS // Becky Cooke // Champions 101

Are you in a quandary as to what tests your teens need to take during high school? Do you know the array of possible tests – from college admissions tests; to tests for college credit, placement, or military enlistment; to tests necessary for certain scholarships; to even career tests? When should they be taken? Where? How can your teen prepare for them? Come and get these questions answered.

BH THE FIRST THREE YEARS: A WORKSHOP FOR HOMESCHOOL ROOKIES // Heidi St. John // Champions 102

If homeschooling up til now feels more like drudgery than delight, or if the thought of homeschooling makes your knees shake and your palms sweat, this is the workshop for you! Perhaps you’ve been hearing from “experts” that view homeschooling as just another form of education, like any other. Public schools think that way, but homeschooling is nothing like the school system. It’s just the opposite. Learning at home is an adventure, a journey, a new lifestyle. Join veteran homeschool mom of seven (including one homeschool graduate!) Heidi St.John as she talks about the three things you’ve got to know as a new homeschooler that will set you on a track for success and enjoyment with your children.

Because, although you’re nervous now, it’ll all be okay. Homeschooling is worth it. So sit back, relax. You’ll soon discover that homeschooling is a journey like no other. Take it in stride that you will bumble and stumble, stick your foot in it, take wrong turns, backtrack, start again, and again . . . . and your child will be just !ne. Come and bring a friend for a dose of information and encouragement. You can do it!

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UNDERSTANDING OF HOW CHRISTIANS LOOK AT LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHINGDarren Jones // Champions 103Join us as we look together at 2,000 years of Christian literature and discuss how to pass on a Christian worldview to our children using the riches of the past and present! Authors to be considered include three di"erent Johns (Bunyan, Donne, and Calvin), poets and novelists, and theologians ranging from Athanasius to Lewis. Bring your own favorites, too!


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SGL HOMESCHOOL LEADER: ARE YOU BURNT OUT? // Carol Topp // Champions 201Encouragement for the homeschool group leader. This workshop is structured as a support group meeting for the support group or co-op leader. Author Carol Topp facilitates discussion among leaders as she encourages them to motivate volunteers and stay focused while avoiding burnout.

M WHAT IS GOOD NUTRITION? FIND THE “YOU” DIET PERFECT FOR YOU! // Jodi Smith // Champions 202Jodi will share a very practical way to determine what good nutrition needs to look like for you and your family. Each person is unique and there is no one size !ts all plan. Knowing this does not let you o" the hook when it comes to feeding and caring for your family. With a little help, this ominous job becomes much more doable. By the end of this talk, you will have a good system to follow that is simple and individual.

SL TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR SPECIAL LEARNER // Delaine "omas // Champions 203

This workshop is designed to encourage and give practical teaching strategies for those of you who have a child with dyslexia or other learning di#culties. An overview of these di"erences will be followed by practical teaching strategies in Reading, Spelling and Grammar including hands-on ideas.

THE ETIQUETTE FACTORY // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Description coming soon.

EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE IN WRITING // Institute for Excellence in Writing // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 102Description coming soon.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPING BRAINBrain Balance of Indianapolis // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 103Description coming soon.

HOW WE EDUCATED OUR 7 CHILDREN TO BECOME FINANCIALLY FREEEducating for Success, Rhea Perry // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 104Description coming soon.





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SATURDAY, MARCH 29 WORKSHOP 4 9:45–10:45 A.M.


M BUSY HOMESCHOOL MOM’S GUIDE ™ TO DAYLIGHT: HOW TO FIT YOUR SIZE 16 DAY INTO A SIZE 10Heidi St. John // Main AuditoriumTick Tock. Have you ever experienced a series of days, weeks or even months when you felt like you just could NOT get on top of all that you had to do? Have you just decided that it’s either school or dinner? Or maybe you just gave up school and now everyone has matching socks again! Most moms struggle with !nding a balance when it comes to homeschooling and staying on top of the rest of your day.

Have you ever read 2 Corinthians 12:9? You probably have... it says, “My strength is made perfect in weakness”. Homeschooling reveals weakness ... it’s true! And that’s a good thing, because it means you get to give even more glory to the Lord when you graduate your kids see that they are walking with the Lord.

Homeschool mom, if you’re struggling with trying to do it all, you will enjoy hearing some of Heidi’s favorite tips for managing homeschooling and homemaking...and still !nding time to !t in “other things” (like alone time with your husband!)

This is an opportunity GET SET FREE from the expectations of others, laugh out loud learn how two words: BE INTENTIONAL can make a huge di"erence in your ability to manage your home and your homeschool well. Heidi really loves to use acrostics and this is one of her favorites! Bring a friend and leave your preconceived ideas at the door because real moms sometimes serve Cheerios for dinner!

HSP IMPORTANT PIT STOPS DURING HIGH SCHOOL // Becky Cooke // Champions 101

For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important “to-dos” and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, bene!ts and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school employment resources.

SL READING STRATEGIES FOR THE NON-READER // Andrew Pudewa // Champions 102

As schools have made reading their new god, believing that producing good readers will solve all their academic problems, many children—the dyslexic, the easily distracted, the auditorily challenged—are truly left behind in the rush to improve test scores. What schools don’t know (but what many parents discover) is that reading is not simply being able to rapidly decode symbols with the eyes. With humor and insight, Andrew will share stories and strategies for helping students who need to engage the cognitive processes of reading, but who are more likely to excel through a wider variety of practical, creative, and imaginative approaches.

T STARTING A MICRO BUSINESS (FOR TEENS OR PARENTS) // Carol Topp // Champions 103Encouragement for teenagers or parents to start and run their own micro business to earning some money. A micro business can be started quickly and easily with no debt from home. Presenter Carol Topp, CPA has counseled dozens of teenagers and adults starting a business and will discuss business plans, ideas, and pitfalls to avoid. Teenagers and their parents are encouraged to attend together!

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SGL SUPPORT GROUP ISSUES: DISCRIMINATION, MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS, & RELIGIOUS STATEMENTS Darren Jones // Champions 201Guard your support group against legal surprises! HSLDA attorney Darren Jones tackles concerns such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights law, and how to deal with sticky membership issues.

BH HOMESCHOOLING WITH UNIT STUDIES // Cindy West // Champions 202Unit studies o"er a $exibility in homeschooling that can’t be beat. Independence in learning, hands-on activities, literature-rich environments, and use with multiple ages are just some of the wonderful aspects of themed studies. Learn how to create your own unit studies and incorporate them e"ectively into your daily schedule during this very practical workshop.

CE CLASSICAL EDUCATION—MOVING BEYOND THE PLAID // Cindy Brumbarger // Champions 203

If you’ve heard of classical education, but just can’t move past the idea of plaid skirts, boring classrooms, and students who seem like academic robots, then enjoy this brief introduction into a world that is anything but boring. Classical education isn’t just the current buzz word at homeschool conventions - it is a timeless approach that can still easily !t a 21st century homeschool. Move beyond the plaid, and get a sampling of classical education philosophy, goals, methods, and outcomes for all families and multiple learning styles. You don’t have to be a Latin scholar to classically educate at home!

HOMESCHOOLING 101 // Kathy Balke // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Are You Considering Homeschooling? Or are you a new homeschooler who needs a little encouragement? Join Kathy Balke as she shares lessons she has learned through her 27 years of homeschooling. This workshop will look at many aspects of home education including: How to get started (without spending a fortune!); What Indiana law says; Ways to organize your day; How to decide on subjects and books; Things to watch out for and things not to miss; and more! There will also be time for questions and answers from Kathy and her husband Pat, so bring along any questions you have.

LEARN TO READ AND WRITE WITH PAL // Institute for Excellence in Writing // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 102Description coming soon.

ADOPTION EDUCATION SESSION // Indiana Adoption Program // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 103Description coming soon.

HOW TO FIND GODLY MENTORS TO GUIDE YOUR CHILDREN TO FINANCIAL FREEDOMEducating for Success, Rhea Perry // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 104Description coming soon.

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BEING SALT & LIGHT FAMILIES // Israel Wayne // Main AuditoriumAs homeschoolers, we are often accused of retreating for society instead of impacting it. What is the balance between sheltering our children and reaching out to a lost world around us? This workshop explains how you can equip your children for the “real world” by developing a family ministry.

T THE SINKING SAND // Peter Heck // Champions 101A follow-up to “414”, this presentation exposes the dangerous consequences of a culture that abandons truth and instead embraces the moral relativism associated with humanism. A motivating appeal to think Biblically.

TEACHING BOYS & OTHER CHILDREN WHO WOULD RATHER MAKE FORTS ALL DAYAndrew Pudewa // Champions 102Children like to do what they can do, they want to do what they think they can do, and they hate to do what they think they cannot do. If you want excited and enthusiastic children who learn well, you must understand these key laws of motivation, and focus on the essential requirement of relevancy. If it matters, children will learn it, and if it doesn’t, they won’t. This session will enlighten you with speci!c ways to !nd and create relevancy for children, even when they have no apparent interest.

THE ORIGINAL 13: A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF RELIGION IN AMERICA’S FIRST THIRTEEN STATESWilliam J. Federer // Champions 103How did Islamic Jihad lead to the Renaissance, Columbus setting sail, and the recognition of the Protestant Reformation. How did the Peace of Augsburg of 1555 result in European countries adopting di"erent State denominations causing a mass migration which spilled over into America? Who founded the !rst permanent English settlement in North America? What is the real story of the Puritans and Pilgrims? What are the three di"erent types of colonies? Learn how di"erent denominations founded di"erent colonies. Why did they not get along. Who founded Rhode Island and what was their original understanding of the phrase ‘wall of separation’ between Church and State. What was Maryland and Pennsylvania’s experiment of religious tolerance. What was the percentage of Protestants, Catholics, and Jews? How did the Revolution result in di"erent denominations working together?

SGL HOMESCHOOL CO-OPS: TIPS & TRAPS FOR LEADERS // Carol Topp // Champions 201Carol Topp, CPA, author of Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Then, Run Them and Not Burn Out, discusses the pros and cons of leading a homeschool co-op. Carol, the Homeschool CPA, consults with homeschool leaders across the country and will share tips on running a successful co-op and the traps you need to avoid. Plenty of time for questions and discussion about homeschool co-ops.

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SL MATH STRATEGIES FOR YOUR STRUGGLING LEARNER // Delaine "omas // Champions 203

Carol Topp, CPA, author of Homeschool Co-ops: How to Start Then, Run Them and NotBurnOut, discusses the pros and cons of leading a homeschool co-op. Carol, the Homeschool CPA, consults with homeschool leaders across the country and will share tips on running a successful co-op and the traps you need to avoid. Plenty of time for questions and discussion about homeschool co-ops.

LEARNING SCIENCE AT HOME WITH APOLOGIA // Apologia // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Description coming soon.

COLLEGECHOICE529 // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 102Description coming soon.


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SPELLING YOU SEE // Math-U-See/Demme Learning // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 103Description coming soon.

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BH MULTI-LEVELING TEACHING– TEACHING TODDLERS, TWEENS & TEENS, OH MY!

Heidi St. John // Main AuditoriumDo you have a houseful? Are you planning on having a houseful? If so, then this is a great workshop for YOU! Heidi and Jay St. John are the homeschooling parents of seven perfect, never messy, always obedient very sweet, usually tidy, generally obedient, always energetic, very curious, children. They have homeschooled all the way through high school.

One of the most challenging aspects of homeschooling a houseful is !guring out how to teach them all while !nding time to manage the rest of your day! Moms are always wondering if they are “doing enough” and !nding the time to teach individual subjects, well, individually... can be overwhelming.

In this workshop, Heidi will share seven secrets of multi-level teaching that will empower, encourage and enlighten you! If you’ve got a houseful, then you’ve got your hands full! Let’s laugh together, and rediscover the JOY of homeschooling with a full heart AND a full house!

HSP YOU CAN HOMESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL…IF YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH TOMORROW

Becky Cooke // Champions 101As a parent homeschooling a teen (or thinking about homeschooling high school in the future), you may have your doubts about your ability…and your sanity. Are you weighed down by the seriousness of high school? Is it too hard and no fun? Come for a lighthearted approach to homeschooling the high school years and !nd out how it can be !lled with much hope and help…and joy.

CE BUT…BUT…BUT…WHAT ABOUT GRAMMAR? // Andrew Pudewa // Champions 102

Knowing how to teach grammar is especially challenging for the parent who doesn’t feel con!dent in his or her own grammar pro!ciency. Grammar programs often consist of piles of workbooks, wasted dollars, and way too much time spent trying to ful!ll that subject. Often what is taught in those workbook pages doesn’t translate into success in writing. The results are poor mechanics and a less than stellar understanding of “What is a verb?” or perhaps more importantly, “How do verb choices enhance writing?” If you are asking, “But what about grammar?” Andrew Pudewa has answers to your dilemma.

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WE’RE NOT RAISING CHILDREN, WE’RE RAISING GROWN-UPS // Carol Topp // Champions 103What does your teenager need to know before they become the grown up you want them to be? Carol Topp, homeschool mother, author, accountant, and mentor to teenagers will discuss topics rarely covered in a textbook, but used everyday in adult life such as: career choice, money management and living independently. She will share tips on how to impart important lessons in a natural way and share resources to help you raise a grown-up!

T WHY HOMESCHOOL? A HOMESCHOOL GRADUATE’S PERSPECTIVE // Darren Jones // Champions 201Darren attended several di"erent public schools, a private Christian school, and then was homeschooled for the last few years of his education. With his diverse educational experience, he and his wife have chosen to teach their own children at home, !rmly believing that it is the best choice of education. Why? Come !nd out!

M TASTY NUTRITIOUS MEALS & HEALTH TIPS FOR BUSY PEOPLE ON THE GO // Jodi Smith // Champions 202Everyone needs easy to prepare meals that are both nutritious and tasty. As a homeschooling mother of !ve children, who also worked, she has lived her plan for over 30 years. Jodi will cover everything from meals to snacks for every health condition. You will leave with an array of systems and tricks that can save you time and money. Knowing just a few of Jodi’s tips will encourage you to learn more and more (e.g. “Knowing what to do with a child in the middle of the night with an ear infection”).

SL BRAIN TRAINING // Cindy West // Champions 203

While the concept of brain training is perfect for struggling learners, it’s also perfect for gifted or “normal” learners, too. No matter where your child starts, you will see improvement in long and short term memory, processing speed, following directions, comprehension and more. Best of all, the methods are super easy and super fun.

STRATEGIES FOR READING COMPREHENSIONBJU Press/HomeWorks by Precepts // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Description coming soon.

VERITY INSTITUTE // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 102Description coming soon.

SONLIGHT CURRICULUM // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 103Description coming soon.


M THE BUSY HOMESCHOOL MOM’S GUIDE ™ TO ROMANCE // Heidi St. John // Main AuditoriumWhat comes !rst? The marriage or the math lesson? Most homeschool moms (every mom, for that matter) have felt the pull and pressure of trying to balance their marriages and their commitment to motherhood. Hey, most homeschool moms are happy to !nd time for a shower, let alone a romantic night with their husband! Yes, it’s true. Homeschooling adds a new dynamic to the pressures of motherhood - but it doesn’t mean you need to let your marriage su"er! In fact, it’s never been more crucial than it is right now to strengthen the core of your family. In case you are still wondering, your marriage comes !rst.

In this workshop, you’ll learn several key ingredients to balancing your love life with language lessons ~ and how you can become the most romantic homeschool mom on the block! Come hear a story of personal experience that will challenge the way you view your marriage and inspire you to seek God’s heart as you model a strong healthy marriage for your children. This is Heidi’s favorite topic, so bring a notepad and fasten your seatbelts! It’s time to put the “real OO” back in your Homeschool!


T ME: AMERICA’S DEADLY OBSESSION // Peter Heck // Champions 101This presentation focuses on the epidemic of sel!shness that has corrupted the American soul and manifests itself in our homes, schools, churches, and culture. Only through Christ can we “kill ourselves” and overcome the obsession that is destroying us.

THE PROFOUND INFLUENCE OF MUSIC ON LIFE // Andrew Pudewa // Champions 102Music has become such an ever-present in$uence in our daily lives, we seldom stop to consider what e"ect it has on us. But we must. As we changed over the last 100 years from being music makers to music consumers, we have gradually lost control over, and even awareness of, our auditory environment. In what way is music bene!cial to our bodies and minds? In what circumstances can it actually be harmful? Solid scienti!c research provides some astounding answers to such questions—indeed, facts that must not be ignored by today’s parents and children.

SL INSIDE THE BRAIN OF A HYPERACTIVE HOMESCHOOLER // Israel Wayne // Champions 103If you have a hyperactive or easily distractible child, you won’t want to miss this informative and sometimes humorous message that shares the perspective of a homeschooling father who was once a hyperactive homeschooled child. You will receive practical and Biblical insights into ADD/ADHD and will be encouraged that there is hope for your child!

HISTORY OF HOMESCHOOLING // Darren Jones // Champions 201Many new homeschoolers do not realize how dramatically homeschooling has grown and changed in the last 30 years. Come hear about the exciting victories and narrow escapes as God has worked to protect parents’ freedom to teach their children at home.

HOW TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT MANAGING MONEY (WHEN YOU’RE NOT DOING SO GREAT YOURSELF)Carol Topp // Champions 202So you don’t consider yourself a !nancial role model. Take heart, you can still teach your kids !nancial principles. This workshop o"ers tips on how to teach your kids the money basics as part of your busy lifestyle. We’ll also discuss what topics to teach at each age from preschoolers to college age.

HSP CE CLASSICAL EDUCATION VS. THE SAT // Cindy Brumbarger // Champions 203

Having been groomed to think that high school life is all about the SAT score, “getting into a great college”, and a serious academic competitor herself, this private educator turned on current conventional wisdom – causing quite a stir. Explore the journey of one mom who made a pointed decision to stop arguing with her son and, instead, made certain her student knew how to learn, developed a passion for knowledge, had the ability to make an argument. Spend some time with this educator and hear why she returned to classical education roots in order to focus on educating a life-long learner through junior and senior high school – and stopped dwelling on the SAT scores.

5 SCHOOL PROJECTS THAT TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY & CREATE INCOMEEducating for Success, Rhea Perry // Exhibitor Workshop: Marsh 101Description coming soon.


T THE SECOND GENERATION HOMESCHOOLING MOVEMENT // Israel Wayne // TBDComparing the modern-day homeschooling movement to the ancient exodus from Egypt, Israel Wayne looks back at the past 30+ years of the modern home education movement and presents some important observations about God’s original plan for home education and His purpose for us today.

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qrwh sessions...william j. federer // chamions 203 hear of past crises when america’s fate hung...

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