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Brian Ray, Ph.D., and Betsy RayDr. Ray and his wife, Betsy, have been joyfully married for 27 years. They have been blessed with 8 children, now ages7 to 27. Two are now married. As they watch their olderchildren, they can truly say, due to God’s grace, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth” (3 John 1:4). They have been home educating their childrensince the oldest was born.

Dr. Ray is the president of the National Home EducationResearch Institute (NHERI) and founding editor of the quarterly academic journal Home School Researcher(est. 1985). He has taught a wide range of subjects, mainlyscience education and research from elementary schoolthrough college levels in both public and private schools.Brian earned his Ph.D. in science education from OregonState University. He has been published numerous times injournals and books, is frequently interviewed by the mediain the US and internationally, has appeared twice on the

NBC Today Show, serves as an expert witness in courts and legislatures, and regularly makes presentationsat professional meetings. He’s also an elder in his local church.

Betsy home educates their children, is a key support to Brian’s work, has served extensively as a leader inhomeschool organizations, helps manage a six-acre farm, and grows and preserves large amounts of food.Betsy is active in her local church and exercises her gifts in the areas of hospitality, teaching, and counsel to women. Betsy earned her B.S. from Oregon State University with one year of study at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Increasingly, Brian and Betsy are speaking and teaching together on marriage and discipling children. They look forward to being with you.

FRIDAY EVENINGSwimming Upstream: The Water Gets Clearer

Many parents fall prey to their own insecurities and critics’ darts when their children reach age 14 (and sometimes much earlier.)They consider abandoning home-based and parent-guided education. The cacophonous voices of professionals, generations of insti-tutional schooling, “ public” school giveaways and enticements, personal misperceptions of reality, and the world’s opinion aboutwhat’s important muddy the waters. Getting closer to the source — the headwaters — brings refreshment and clarity to visionand action. Dr. Ray focuses on key educational goals and philosophy (biblical), research findings, the importance of separating thestate from education, and personal experience to inform, encourage, and rally parents’ spirits and harden their resolve to continuehomeschooling for the long term in order to reap the harvest of its excellent fruits.

SATURDAY AFTERNOONLoving And Leading

Fathers and husbands, it’s time to love and lead - now - like Christ loves the church. Mothers and wives, it’s time to love your husband as God has declared. Nurture and admonish your children, but do not provoke them. Is all of this possible? Yes. Brian and Betsy will give pointed challenges, down-to-earth examples, laughter, and practical ideas to see your marriage grow from glory to glory in God’s good andexciting will. They will help and encourage you with scripture, their experiences, and what they havelearned during 27 years of marriage and the upbringing of eight children.

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Carl KerbyCarl, one of the founding board members andmost dynamic speakers of Answers in Genesis,became a Christian in 1987 after attending a crusade in Salt Lake City, Utah. Because Carlhad grown up in a very liberal church and in a family that was involved in the wild world ofprofessional wrestling (Carl’s father was knownas Luke Brown the “Kentuckian,” and profes-sionally wrestled from 1958-1974), he did nottake the Bible and its teachings seriously. In fact,even as a new Christian, Carl’s very first Sundayschool teacher taught him that evolution and theBible could mix!

As an air traffic controller in the military in the late 1980s and a “baby Christian,” Carlhappened to take a flight to Portland, Oregon, to visit his father. He rode in the cockpit of acivilian airline, and during a conversation withthe pilots, the creation/evolution issue came up.

Carl indicated that you could take evolution and add it to the Bible and there wouldn’t be aproblem. Well, the co-pilot sat up straight and looked over at the pilot and then back at Carland said, “I’m sorry, Carl, but that’s incorrect!”

Now, the pilot wasn’t trying to shove his opinion down Carl’s throat. He simply showed himfrom the Bible that evolution was a completely different worldview and could not be found inScripture. He introduced Carl to Ken Ham’s book, The Lie: Evolution. After reading it, Carl’sfaith was totally changed. He now knew that God’s Word was true from the beginning.

A former air traffic controller at Chicago’s busy O’Hare International Airport, Carl’s thrillingtestimony has been shared in churches throughout America and across the world.

SATURDAY MORNINGGenesis: The ‘Bottom Strip’ Of The Christian Faith

Using his job as an Air Traffic Controller at O’Hare International Airport, Carl demonstrates how to be effective in reaching people today with the Gospel. To do this, though, we must start with the proper foundation. Christiansneed a Biblical Worldview in order to have answers for a culture that no longer trusts God or His Word! WhenChristians allow the Bible to be the absolute authority for all areas of their lives, they will be able to give answers to the questions they are confronted with on a regular basis.

WelcomeYou’re invited to join us at

the 17th Annual Heart of

Illinois Convention of

Home Educators hosted

by the Association of

Peoria Area Christian

Home Educators

(APACHE). APACHE

is a local organization that

promotes home education

throughout the Central

Illinois region and offers

events and networking

opportunities for families

to further their home

education efforts. Many

volunteers work together

to provide this quality

convention which we hope

will encourage and bless

you as well as provide

vision, practical ideas,

and information that you

can use to make your

homeschool successful.

We look forward to

seeing you in April at

the Peoria Civic Center!

Ralph & Connie GarciaRalph and Connie have been board members of CHEC(Christian Home Educators Coalition) for the last 6 years, andRalph is currently the board president. As veteran homeschoolparents, Connie and Ralph feel their homeschool experience hastaken them to a deeper level…being servants to their fellowhomeschoolers. Their vision for home education is to aspire the next generation toward success.

Linda HobarLinda is a mother, a motivator, amentor, and a former missionary.With 13 years of homeschoolingthree children, 17 years of ministrywith Campus Crusade for Christ,and a sense of God’s calling on herlife, Linda brings enthusiasm, experience, inspiration, and some fun to the podium. She feels theLord gave her first the title and the

vision for the book series, The Mystery of History, and then thedrive and passion to write it. The title reveals her heart -- thatthe ‘mystery’ of the Gospel of Jesus Christ be made known, better understood, and more deeply appreciated through the knowledge of God’s hand in world history. (The Mystery ofHistory has been chosen by Cathy Duffy as one of the 100 TopPicks in 2005.) A native-born Texan, Linda holds a Bachelor ofArts degree from Baylor University and resides with her familyin Cincinnati, Ohio. Linda’s other interests include teaching the benefits of whole grain baking and nutrition, biking, guitar,and traveling.

Maggie HoganMaggie and her husband,Bob, live in a formerlyAmish farmhouse in Dover,DE, where they beganhomeschooling their two(now grown) sons in 1991.She is a regular columnistfor homeschooling maga-zines and internet sites. She’s also a nationally known speakerand co-author of The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide,

Gifted Children at Home, Hands-on Geography, and otherresource books. Involved in local, state, and national homeschool-ing issues, they both serve on boards of home education organiza-tions in Delaware. They’re also owners of Bright Ideas Press, ahomeschool company dedicated to bringing the best practical, fun, and affordable materials to the homeschool market.

Sandy LarsenSandy has been a professional freelance writer since 1981. She is the author of the Igniting YourWriting homeschool writing curriculum and the Jackpine PointAdventures fiction series. Sandy andher husband, Dale, also write Biblestudy guides and other books for the major Christian education publishers. Sandy teaches a personalized online writing course. She is a graduate of GreenvilleCollege, Greenville, Illinois. After a couple of decades on LakeSuperior, she is again living in her home town of Greenville. Learn more at www.homeschoolwriting.com.

The Mally FamilyHarold and Rebekah have three children: Sarah (age 27), Stephen (age 20), and Grace (age 17), and have been homeschooling since 1990. They arein full time Christian work and speak at many conferences and churches. The name oftheir ministry is Tomorrow’sForefathers, and their ministrygoal is to encourage and equipfamilies to be strong in theLord. Sarah, Stephen, andGrace are the authors of thebook Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends which has over35,000 copies in print. In 1996, Sarah started a discipleshipgroup for young ladies called Bright Lights. It has now becomea nationwide ministry with almost 150 Bright Lights groups.The Mallys live in Marion, Iowa, and attend Cedar Rapids Bible Chapel.

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Matthew McNattMatthew, Director of the McNattLearning Center, Inc., in Ottawa, Illinois,helps children and adults overcomelearning disabilities and maximize theirGod-given potentials through neurode-velopmental assessments and at-homeactivities, in-clinic cognitive and sensory-motor training, and home school support. An educational philosopher,certified HANDLE

®Screener and

HANDLE®

Intern, and published author with personal experienceovercoming neurological and cognitive deficits, Matthew enjoysseeing the hand of God in both triumphs and struggles. He relishes helping others appreciate God’s design and attend to it in learning.

Matthew is also an Advanced Structure of Intellect Practitioner,certified handwriting consultant and Physical Language Specialistwith Peterson Directed Handwriting, and certified teacher ofInstrumental Enrichment Levels I, II, & III. He works withInteractive Metronome, Audiblox, The Listening Program (TLP)and PACE/BrainSkills in the McNatt Learning Center, Inc., which also provides Rolfing

®Structural Integration and

movement education.

Woody RobertsonAfter graduating from 11 years ofhomeschool study, Woody has spentthe past 10 years gaining practicalinsight into the real-world struggles of homeschooling families. As part ofthe first generation of American youthto graduate from homeschool study,Woody has spoken internationally,encouraging students and parents informulating successful academic andlife preparation planning. He has alsoprovided counsel on the innovative opportunities and coursesavailable to homeschool parents and college students of the 21st Century.

Woody used Accelerated Distance Learning to earn his accreditedBSBA in General Management in 18 months for a total cost ofunder $5,500. He pursued this while speaking in 12 States and

while spearheading CollegePlus!, a nationally emerging organization which coaches students through earning theiraccredited bachelor degrees. Woody’s personal stories and passion for homeschooling make his sessions unforgettable. Come prepared to be “knocked outside of your educational box!”

Greg SabouriGreg is the co-author of the AlgebraTeaching Textbook series. He holds two masters degrees from Harvardand is the former head and co-founderof a small, private school for academi-cally-gifted students. Greg believesthat institutional schooling stands inthe way of both academic excellenceand character-building, and he currently directs his time and

energy toward creating math products which enable parents to homeschool through high school.

Todd WilsonTodd, author of Help! I’mMarried to a HomeschoolingMom and The Official Book ofHomeschooling Cartoons, is adad, writer, conference speaker,and former pastor. His humor and gut-honest realness havemade him a favorite speaker at homeschool conventionsacross the country and a recentguest on Focus on the Family. As founder of Familyman Ministries, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through“The Familyman Weekly” (a weekly email sent to thousands ofdads), seminars, and books that encourage parents. Todd and his wife, Debbie, homeschool their six children in northern Indiana.

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1. Racism: What Is The Answer? (Carl Kerby - A, BP)By using the ‘simple’ teachings found in the Word of God, you can deal with difficult issues. This talk will answer thequestions, “Where did Cain get his wife?”, “What aboutInterracial marriage?”, “How many races are there?”, “Where did all of the languages come from?” as well as others.Christians should be leading the way in dealing with the issueof racism, but we can only do so when we use the ‘simple’teachings of the Bible as our absolute authority.

2. What Makes You Think You Can “Teach Your Own”?(Dr. Brian Ray - BP, GS)Dr. Ray first asks, “Should you teach your own children?”, thenproceeds to help you answer that question. Brian uses Christianthought, his experience as a long-time home education father ofeight children, ideas from the education profession, and researchto stimulate, challenge, and encourage both veteran and novicehome educators.

3. Confessions Of A Real Mom (Maggie Hogan - M)Are you the type to plan ahead? Do you have lists for dailyactivities . . . or even a list of things for which you need to make a list? Or do you find yourself disorganized and short onteaching time? Be encouraged by a real mom, not the MarthaStewart of Homeschooling, who admits to running to Wal-Martfor underwear when the laundry pile overwhelms, who’s beenmarried to the same wonderful man for 22 years, but who simply forgets to cook dinner. How does one keep on track with teaching when one is organizationally challenged? Doingour best in homeschooling is important, so we need to figure itout! Come hear “10 Strategies for Successful Homeschooling”from a very ‘real mom’.

4. Youth Writing Workshop (Sandy Larsen - A, Y)Do you want to be a writer? Does the idea of publishing yourwritten work excite you, yet overwhelm you? Has God givenyou a passion to share ideas and thoughts with others in writ-ing, but you don’t know how to start? This workshop is for you. Sandy, a professional freelance writer for over 20 years,will share how she got started, what has kept her going, andtips that will help you find satisfaction in the writing life. There will be plenty of question-and-answer time.

5. Making Brothers And Sisters Best Friends(Sarah, Stephen and Grace Mally - BP, Y)Many parents say that one of their biggest struggles in home-schooling is that their children don’t get along well together.The Mally young people will share how they have workedthrough pride, offenses, and irritations in their relationships andlearned to become best friends. This entertaining presentationincludes ideas, insights, skits, and personal testimonies and istaught by the co-authors of the popular book Making Brothersand Sisters Best Friends. (Repeated in Session V)

6. Learning From Dad (Harold Mally - D)When Dad teaches, that’s the ‘ultimate education’! Childrenrespond most to what they learn from Dad. He’s the most influential authority in their lives. He’s the pace setter, protec-tor, and provider of the family. What’s the most importantthing for a dad to teach? How can a busy dad find the time toteach? This session will encourage fathers by giving them addedvision and tools. It will address the essentials that fathers needto teach and provide practical help, encouragement, and ideas.

7. Getting Beyond Labels: Treating NeurodevelopmentalDisorders At Their Roots (Part I) (Matthew McNatt - SN)Join us as we look beyond labels at the underlying causes ofmaladaptive behaviors. Gain insight and receive some activitiesand practical ideas you can use immediately. This workshop isbased on HANDLE, a Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopmentand Learning Efficiency.

8. Doing Something Great (Woody Robertson - BP, Y)The world steps aside for an individual who is passionately living out a significant life purpose and mission. Focusing onGod’s definition of true success, this functional workshop willassist students in gaining a vision and purpose for their life. Wewill cover some of the fundamental issues vital to understandingGod’s will and then help the student break their vision into bite-sized pieces so they can begin living out their God-givendreams with drive and enthusiasm.

9. High School: The Most Important Time To Homeschool(Greg Sabouri - A, BP, Y)Thinking about sending your children back to school when they reach high school age? Think again. Greg, who ran asmall, private school for academically-gifted students, tells you why no high school, even those that claim to have it all, can match an education at home.

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10. I’ve Forgotten Why I Homeschool (Todd Wilson - D, M)Your house is a disaster, your kids seem out of control, and youwonder how you’ll ever make it through another day of school.Your ‘get up and go’ has ‘gotten up and went.’ You used to thinkhomeschooling was the best thing since sliced bread, but nowyou’re feeling like burnt toast. Take heart – you’re not alone!

No one homeschools because it’s easy. You do it because youbelieve it’s the best for your children and family, but there aretimes when you need to be reminded once again why it is best.Join me as we do just that. You’ll laugh and be encouraged!

11. What Is The “Best Evidence” That God Created? (Carl Kerby - A)The world we live in screams of a creator. Job 12:7-10 tells us to look to the beasts, birds, fish and earth and we will KNOWthat the Lord has done this. In this talk, Carl will share withyou many amazing facts from the animal kingdom. Giraffes,penguins, and birds are all wonderful evidence that God created the world. Animals, such as the moloch horridus, weta, and the mimic octopus, are just a few of the amazing animals we will take a look at. Which of these, if any, is the“best evidence” for creation? You’ll have to attend to find out!

12. So Now He’s A Teenager: Why Continue ToHomeschool? (Dr. Brian Ray - A, BP)This workshop focuses on why one should home educateteenagers while using some information similar to that intonight’s keynote address: “Swimming Upstream: The Water Gets Clearer.”

13. Spiritual Disciplines (Betsy Ray - M)Why should a busy homeschooling mom practice the spiritualdisciplines (e.g., prayer, solitude [ha!], worship, and fasting)?Betsy helps you as you strive to be a godly example for yourchildren who come behind you and helps you find the strengthto do what you’ve been called to do.

14. The Mystery Of History, Vol. I: A Crash Course FromCreation To Christ (Linda Hobar - A)Want to catch up on 6,000 years of ancient world history? Listen to author Linda Hobar as she takes you from Creation to the birth of Christ in about one hour – integrating Biblicaland secular history into one amazing timeline. Like pieces of amosaic, learn of the major events in history that together por-tray the beautiful story of God revealing Himself to mankind.

15. Hands-On Projects Across The Curriculum (Maggie Hogan - A, GS)Looking for simple ideas to spice up your lessons? There’s nothing like a fun, hands-on activity to make learning enjoyableand even more importantly: memorable! I’ll bring student-madeprojects and let you see for yourself how easy this can be.Subjects covered include Literature, Fine Arts, Science, Historyand Geography. Taking home a few ideas from this workshopmay be just what you need to reignite the love of learning inyour household. Projects you can really do from a mom whofailed arts-n-crafts.

16. Help, I’m Out Of Ideas For Writing! (Sandy Larsen - A, Y)Is your young writer stuck and not improving? Your curricu-lum may move the student through various types of writing,but it may never address chronic weaknesses which runthrough everything the student writes. Sandy, author of theIgniting Your Writing curriculum, will show how to find chronic problems in the student’s writing and how to modifyassignments from any curriculum to focus on fixing the flaws.

17. Knights, Maidens And Dragons (Harold and Sarah Mally - BP, Y)Learn how to find the right life partner and avoid or slay themany dragons along the path. Using stories, testimonies andskits, this session looks at a series of Biblical concepts that aresafeguards for young people as they embark on this importantjourney. In this workshop, Harold and his 27-year-old daughter,Sarah, challenge young people to seek God’s best ways andhelp give guidance to parents as they seek to teach, lead, andprepare their children for the very best marriage.

18. Getting Beyond Labels: Treating NeurodevelopmentalDisorders At Their Roots (Part II) (Matthew McNatt - SN)This is a continuation of workshop #7. (See Session I, #7 description)

19. Unlocking Your Dynamic Memory (Woody Robertson - A, Y)All learning is founded on one key: the ability to remember.Unfortunately, most students are never taught how to memorize.Each school year, students spend countless hours studying, onlyto have the information seemingly disappear when they need itmost. “Unlocking Your Dynamic Memory” teaches the memoryskills which are the backbone of accelerated distance learning.

In this interactive session, you will learn how to use memorytools, such as the “peg” system, to significantly increase yourmemory potential and how to use these tools in specific areas of academic study. In academics, work, or everyday life, theskills learned in “Unlocking Your Dynamic Memory” will prove to be an invaluable resource.

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Workshops Continued...20. The Goldilocks Test: Choosing A Curriculum That’sJust Right (Greg Sabouri - GS)The best way to find out if something works is to try it. Yet,year after year, homeschoolers spend lots of money on materialsthey know almost nothing about. Greg will share numerousstrategies to help you try it before you buy it.

21. HELP! I’m Married To A Homeschool Mom (Todd Wilson - D)It’s a fact! The only thing tougher than being a homeschoolingmom is being married to a homeschooling mom! Dad, yourwife needs your help. Come join me as we discuss how to support and assist our wives in the homeschooling journey.You’ll laugh out loud as we share practical ideas for helpingyou encourage your homeschooling wife. Recommended forDads only. (Repeated in Session IV)

22. Evolution In Pop Culture (Carl Kerby - A, BP)Today’s Christians have gotten so used to the teaching of millions of years and evolution that they no longer notice howprevalent it is in our everyday lives. In this talk, Carl sharesnumerous examples from comic books, TV, movies, etc. to showjust how much indoctrination is taking place. Even in ‘familyfriendly’ materials, there are blatant teachings that are under-mining our young people’s ability to trust the Word of God.This talk will help Christians get their ‘radar’ turned in order tocatch these falsehoods and show parents how they can use theseexamples as ‘talking points’ to share the truth of God’s Word.

23. Home Educated And Now Adults: Were TheCriticisms True Or False? (Dr. Brian Ray - A, GS)Dr. Ray’s major, new study examines the lives of 7,306 adultsfrom across the United States who were homeschooled. Thisresearch, a long time in the making, focuses on these adults’general demographics, attitudes toward their own home-educa-tion experience, and success in life. Success was evaluated withrespect to civic, social, educational, employment, and world-view traits. In many ways, they are very “normal.” On the other hand, they are remarkably different than the general U.S.population. Generally speaking, the findings defuse many of the long-held negative criticisms of those who doubted home-schooling’s benefits, whether practiced in the U.S. or in othernations. The findings will be a great encouragement to thoseparents and advocates of home-based education over the pasttwo decades.

24. What Do You Do All Day, Dear? (Betsy Ray - M)This is for all the moms who have been futilely asking for a maidevery year for Christmas. How do you do more than is humanlypossible (which most of us are trying to do) or justify not doing it(which is an easily acquired skill!)? You will be challenged todetermine priorities as you seek to organize your time.

25. Science Secrets: Keep It Simple! (Maggie Hogan - A, GS)Elementary science is about exposure to science topics, introduction of basic principles, and orderly thinking. If it feelslike drudgery, perhaps you didn’t know it’s also supposed to be fun! Reading great books, talking about ideas, observing God’screation, taking easy field trips, and worthwhile hands-on experi-ences make teaching science a pleasure, not a punishment. Put the joy back in science. Keep it simple! Come hear and see greatideas for streamlining your elementary science curriculum. Yourkids will thank you. Bonus: Using the classical approach to science? You don’t want to miss this one!

26. Hesitant And Unwilling Writers: How Can WeEncourage Them? (Sandy Larsen - A, GS)If you have a student who hates to write, or is afraid to try, this workshop will give you hope! Come as Sandy delves intoreasons why kids don’t want to write and offers practical ideasfor breaking through the barriers to willingness and even enjoyment of writing. Learn how to ‘ignite their writing’!

27. How To Have A Family Ministry (The Mally Family - BP)It’s easy to underestimate the tremendous potential we have as families for the Kingdom of God. This workshop will giveencouragement, direction and practical ideas for developing a‘ministry mindset’ in children and ministering together as afamily. The workshop includes a chalk talk and harp music.You won’t want to miss it!

28. Therapy And Thankfulness: Understanding AndMotivating With Questions (Matthew McNatt - SN)In what ways do questions direct our focus and shape ourlearning, and how can we use questions to foster an ongoingdesire to succeed? As we struggle to improve—and to help children improve—how can we maintain and teach a spirit ofthankfulness? How frank should we be about a child’s learningdeficits? Join us as we uncover how considering these questionscan deepen our prayers for children and enable us to modeleffective, fervent prayer in ways that honor both a humblerecognition of struggles and also a heartfelt yearning to grow.

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29. Integrating ADL In Your Homeschool Studies (Woody Robertson - A, Y)This practical session focuses on how students can incorporateAccelerated Distance Learning into their homeschool schedule.Topics covered include: the foundations of effective learning,balancing academics and spiritual development, and earningcollege credit while still in high school. Learn how you caneliminate a significant portion of your college degree beforehigh school graduation.

30. Overcoming Math Phobia (Greg Sabouri - GS, A)Many people find math downright frightening, yet math is oneof those subjects that no homeschooler can avoid for too long.What do you do, then, when your child (or you) seems to‘freeze’ every time he or she sees a mathematical symbol? Thisworkshop will teach you ways of overcoming such tendencies.

31. Every Dad A Homeschooling Dad! (Todd Wilson - D)You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, orcall it school, but it’s your job to train your children. Join me aswe look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training ourchildren. Now don’t worry, I won’t make you feel guilty or giveyou a forty-six point outline, but I promise to tell it straight andto encourage you in the best job there is – fathering!Recommended for Dads only.

32. How To Homeschool High School (Panel of Homeschooling Parents and Students - A, Y)Come and hear it straight from those who are either in themidst of, or have emerged from, the exciting time of home-schooling high school. You’ll hear about what works and whatdoesn’t and about resources available in this area. You’ll also beable to ask your many questions directly to those with recent,first-hand experience! Lots of question and answer time!

33. Fossils: Friend Or Foe? (Carl Kerby - A)Is the fossil record a ‘friend’ or ‘foe’ of the Bible believingChristian? In this talk, you’ll learn how to answer this questionfrom a Biblical perspective. You won’t believe what the phyloge-netic charts really show. You’ll learn how to look at these thingswith a critical eye. Questions such as: “What do fossils reallyshow us?”, “Doesn’t it take millions of years for fossils to form?”,“What about ‘Lucy’?”, plus many more will be answered.

34. When A Free Lunch Isn’t Free (Dr. Brian Ray - A)Lures abound to sidetrack homeschooling parents. One is thefast-growing nationwide promise of ‘free,’ state-run, ‘home’school programs to ‘help’ you educate your children. Dr. Raywill challenge you to consider the paramount importance ofwho should be in authority over what is taught to the mindsand hearts of our children. Related to tax-funded programs,there are (1) subtle and negative practical consequences ofenrolling your children in them, (2) serious problems from the perspective of a liberty-loving republic such as the UnitedStates, and (3) contradictions to a biblical worldview thatdemands parents and private associations be the main educators of children. Dr. Ray is convinced this is one of themost urgent issues with which homeschoolers should grapple during the next several years.

35. On Your Toes: Homeschooling With Toddlers UnderFoot (Betsy Ray - GS, M)Watch your step! Those wee ones are learning from everythingyou do. Betsy will offer encouragement and ideas for mothers of toddlers, especially those balancing their older and youngerchildren’s education.

36. The Mystery Of History, Vol. II: From Paul To The Fall(Linda Hobar - A)From the road to Damascus to the fall of the Roman Empire,God has been at work to make Himself known. Follow authorLinda Hobar through the first 5 centuries of history since theresurrection of Jesus Christ. From martyrs and missionaries toMasada and the Edict of Milan, it’s a trip you won’t forget!

37. A Wife’s Priorities (Maggie Hogan - M)Ladies, how can we support, encourage, and equip ourhusbands to be the best homeschooling dads and husbands

they can be? What’s the secret behind successful dads? UsingBiblical examples, real-life anecdotes, tips & techniques thatwork, and a sense of humor, Maggie shares ways to build upand support the “principal” at home. This workshop could revitalize your entire homeschool. Don’t miss it! Recommendedfor Moms only. (Husbands - this is where you want your wife to be.)

38. From Idea To First Draft: The Writing Process (Sandy Larsen - A)Does your young writer come up with terrific ideas and notknow what to do next? Does he/she have a stack of half-writtenstories and papers that have fizzled out? Sandy, author of theIgniting Your Writing curriculum, will offer practical and sur-prisingly simple ways to help your student stay on track andturn that great idea into a useable first draft.

39. Learning And Teaching With Integrity: How To Choose And Adapt Curriculum For Wholeness(Matthew McNatt - GS, SN)We can’t learn everything at once. In play and instruction, welearn only a portion of what we try to learn. How can we deter-mine what to discard, what to keep, and how to help a student—especially a student with learning challenges—fully engage inlearning? Come learn about the three different kinds of learning(distinct from “learning styles”), when each type of learning worksbest, and how paying attention to each type can help you chooseand adapt curriculum so each person’s abilities are maximized andeveryone can be included.

40. Your College Degree: Faster, For Less & For Sure!(Woody Robertson - A, Y)For many homeschooling families, answering the question ofwhether or not to attend traditional college is a difficult task.Oftentimes, the cost, time required, or negative college environ-ment are too great an obstacle. Sadly, many families either chooseagainst attending college or borrow thousands of dollars to do so.

Now, there’s an answer to this difficult question: AcceleratedDistance Learning. In this session, attendees will discover a new,cost-effective, and time-saving way to earn a college degree. Themajor benefits of Accelerated Distance Learning will be explained,as well as the five methods for earning college credit from home.Come learn the latest strategies for completing a college degreefrom home faster, for less, and for sure!

41. The Right Way To Teach Arithmetic (Greg Sabouri - GS, A)Few, if any, would deny that a solid understanding of basic math isimportant to daily life, but homeschoolers differ strongly in theirapproaches to teaching these basics. How much drill and memo-rization work should students be assigned? Are calculators good orbad? How important are word problems? Vital questions, such asthese, will be answered in this workshop.

42. HELP! I’m Married To A Homeschool Mom (Todd Wilson - D)(Repeat of Session II: See #21 description)

43. Dinosaurs And The Bible (Carl Kerby - A)Does the Bible really deal with dinosaurs? Questions such as:“Why aren’t dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?”, “Is there any evi-dence that dinosaurs lived recently?”, “What about cave formation,stalagmites, Grand Canyon, opals etc.?”, plus many more will beanswered. The information in this talk will help prepare you toreconnect the Bible to the real world. You will learn how to use theBible to explain dinosaurs, death, and more. This will allow you touse dinosaurs as ‘missionary lizards’ to reach a ‘real’ lost world,not the one in movie theaters.

44. Parents: Igniting The Fires Of Your Mind (Betsy Ray - GS, M)We all want our children to be excited about learning. That excite-ment can be caught from parents who are challenging themselvesin new areas. Betsy will give ideas and relate her experiences thatcould make teaching more than just getting through the textbooks.She will encourage you to stimulate your thinking and give practi-cal tips on how to relate topics in which you never thought youwould be interested (e.g., economics) to ones that you have alwaysloved (e.g., history) and to the light of God’s truth. You can leadyour young people in making these relationships, forming a bibli-cal worldview, and renewing their minds to impact their world.

45. The Law In Illinois And Current Issues (Ralph & Connie Garcia - GS)Is homeschooling legal? Do you have to register? Legislativelyspeaking, Illinois is one of the best states in the country in which tohome educate. Join the Garcias as they answer common questionsand provide a thorough explanation of the law in Illinois.

46. The Dateless Lesson Planner: A Workshop On Preventing Anarchy (Linda Hobar - GS, M)After years of frustration, veteran homeschooler, Linda Hobar,found practical ways to liberate her lesson plans and prevent anarchy in her home – literally! The secret lies in her DatelessLesson Planner – a tool you’ll want to consider using in your own homeschool to keep students and teacher in better harmony.

47. Hands-On Geography! (Maggie Hogan - A)This practical workshop is loaded with interesting, easy-to-do ideasthat will bring a smile to your face - and your children’s faces, too!See samples of kid-produced projects, and learn how to incorporategeography into your everyday life. This vital subject, heavilyemphasized in early America’s education, is now, sadly, neglected.Discover for yourself not only how important geography is, butalso how to teach it in this lively, encouraging workshop.

48. Making Brothers And Sisters Best Friends (Sarah, Stephen and Grace Mally - BP, Y)(Repeat of Session I: See #5 description)

49. Handwriting: It’s Physical Language! (Matthew McNatt - A, GS, SN)Handwriting isn’t just for recording our thoughts. In fact, if children were to go directly from crib to computer, handwritingwould still be crucial. If taught as physical language, handwritingcan help children learn to read, pay attention, and understanddirections. Poor handwriting instruction can hinder reading,increase attention problems, and interfere with visual perception.In this session, we’ll explore why handwriting is important andhow to teach it well.

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The Keys to Successful Home Educating(A) Academic • (BP) Biblical Parenting • (D) Dads • (GS) Getting Started

(M) Moms • (SN) Special Needs • (Y) Youth

50. Credit By Exam: College Credit: No Classroom Required!(Woody Robertson - A, Y)Who said you need to be in a classroom for an entire semester to earncollege credit? With Credit by Exam, students can earn college crediton over 300 standardized subject exams. This powerful and insightfulsession introduces you to seven established Credit by Exam pro-grams to save money and time while never setting foot in a collegeclassroom. Attendees will learn exam-specific study tips on the fivegeneral CLEP exams which represent the equivalent of the first yearof college. Come discover the best kept secret in education!

51. Math For The Real World (Greg Sabouri - A)All students need a solid grounding in the math of day-to-day living. Those who lack this understanding will not only feel frustrated at times, but also risk being taken advantage of. Thisworkshop will tell you how to make sure your children leave thenest with the knowledge they need to both survive and thrive inthe real world.

52. Homeschooling, But Still Married! (Todd Wilson - M)Are you having trouble finding the time and energy to meet theneeds of your husband after a hard day of homeschooling? Maybeyou’ve forgotten what his needs are. Would you like your husbandto take a more active role in homeschooling? Maybe your husbandrefuses to be involved in training your children. Join me as we lookat your role, not as a homeschooling mom, but as a homeschoolingWIFE. Your husband will thank you for coming! The discussionwill be led by a real husband of a homeschooling mom.Recommended for Moms only.

1. Hands-On Education: Hands-On LiteratureAre your children bored with reading? Are you looking for activitiesto cultivate your child’s thinking as they read? Join us as we explorevarious genres in literature. We will discuss creative hands-on activities which will help to identify literary elements and thinkingskills. You will come away with a fresh, new outlook towards yourliterature curriculum.

2. Institute for Creation Research: How and Why to TeachHands-On Science According to ScriptureTeaching hands-on science should reflect God’s attributes – “clearlyseen” in “the things that are made” (Romans 1:20) – giving us a powerful tool to learn about God by studying His creation. Test ICR’sGood Science Process Skills concepts by doing hands-on experimentswhich help develop creative, critical thinking in your child.

3. Institute for Excellence in Writing: Reaching the Reluctant WriterWhen you assign a simple writing assignment, do you get groans andwhines of “I just can’t, Mom! I don’t know what to write”! Come anddiscover a checklist method of teaching writing that provides the stu-dent with a clear model of what the finished product should containand gives you an objective method of evaluating their work. Findingthat you can use this program with any grade student, you will comeaway from this workshop saying, “Yes, I can teach writing!”

4. My Father’s World: Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies with a Christian PerspectiveSo many good choices – why not blend the best of each method?Instill Christian values while integrating great literature, chronologi-cal history, geography, hands-on activities, notebooks and timelines,narration, study of Greek and Latin roots, nature studies, and more.Enjoy short, well-planned lessons in the morning with time to pursueindividual interests in the afternoon. My Father’s World makes iteasy with complete multi-age book packages and daily lesson planswith minimal parent preparation.

5. Notgrass Company: Exploring World HistoryWhy do we need to know about ancient history and other cultures?How does the Bible relate to our understanding of world history?How can learning history make us better people? Dressed inmedieval attire, John Notgrass answers these questions by telling thestory of the 9th century English King, Alfred, who struggled againstViking adversaries and prompted religion, education, and justice.

6. Shiller Math: Introduction to Shiller Math & MontessoriMost homeschoolers have heard of Montessori but are not familiarwith the details behind its philosophy and methods. This interactiveworkshop introduces the basic concepts of the Montessori methodand how they are implemented in Shiller Math. Especially helpful to parents/educators of children aged 4-12.

7. Sonlight Curriculum: Literature-Rich Homeschooling -Education Beyond TextbooksFlexible. Faith affirming. Filled with great stories! Do you want to create life-long learners and equip students to think, not justmemorize facts? Come see how Sonlight Curriculum has done the planning for you and compiled all the tools to make this year a learning adventure of a lifetime.

8. Tomorrow’s Forefathers: Preparing Young Ladies for TheirTeen-Age YearsIn this workshop, Sarah Mally will share a daughter’s perspective on how parents can win the hearts of their daughters. She will sharepractical ways to encourage young ladies to be strong for the Lord intheir youth, avoid rebellion during the teen years, and have directionfor their life and ministry. For the past ten years, Sarah has been leading a growing network of girls’ discipleship groups calledBright Lights.

9. Total Language Plus: Integrating Language Arts with LiteratureWith literature as the basis of your language arts studies, you can build an integrated study incorporating vocabulary, spelling, grammar, comprehension, and writing assignments. Learn how to study these subjects in a practical way avoiding “busy work.”Finally, discover how such an approach to studying language artswill help to develop critical thinking in your students.

10. Stack the Deck Writing Program: Practical Strategies to Improve Children’s Writing SkillsThis workshop will present practical techniques to teach sentencewriting skills and the writing process. Four teacher, labor-savingdevices will be featured, including specific ways to help youngwriters brainstorm and rewrite a first draft. In short, parents will be able to use the ideas immediately – guaranteed!

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Exhibitor Workshops4:30pm - 5:15pm

Exhibit HallThe Exhibit Hall will be open from 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am - 4:30pmon Saturday. There will be absolutely no access to the Exhibit Hall except during thesehours, so please plan accordingly. Please note, You must register for the convention toenter the Exhibit Hall.

Vendor RepresentativesAn impressive group of Christian organizations, publishers and businesses that serve and support the home school community will participate in the convention asexhibitors. Take advantage of this opportunity to save shipping charges on materialsyou need. Some exhibitors also have convention specials for further savings. Vendorrepresentatives are a tremendous resource, many of whom are homeschooling familieswho have already faced the myriad of choices before you. Bring your questions concerning various products and glean from this collected group of experts.

ChildrenChildren under 12 will not be permitted. Nursing infants 12 months or younger arewelcome; however, we request that parents with infants sit in the back of the roomnear an exit and leave the session if the infant becomes noisy. A private room for nursing mothers will be available, but there will be no other childcare facilities offered.

FoodWe are pleased to offer meals to early registrants. This offer is available only to those with registrations postmarked by March 10th. Meals will not be sold at the convention. If you choose not to order meals with your early registration, you maypurchase from the concession stands or visit an offsite restaurant. Please consider possible parking inconveniences should you choose to leave during the convention.(Parking passes may not be honored once you leave.) Pre-paid meal tickets will bemailed with your early registration name badges.

Refund PolicyIf you are unable to attend the convention after prepayment has been made, pleasesend a written request for a refund to: APACHE, P.O. Box 5203, Peoria, Illinois 61601-5203. Requests postmarked on or before March 10th will receive a full refund. Requests postmarked after March 10th will receive a 50% refund.

Schedule of EventsFriday, April 7NoonExhibit Hall Opens/Registration Begins

1:30pm – 2:30pmSession I

2:30pm – 3:00pm Shopping Time

3:00pm – 4:00pmSession II

4:00pm – 4:30pmShopping Time

4:30pm – 5:15pm Exhibitor Workshops

5:15pm – 7:00pmDinner and Shopping

7:00pmExhibit Hall Closes

7:00pm – 8:30pmKeynote: Dr. Brian Ray

Saturday, April 88:00am Exhibit Hall Opens/Registration Begins

8:30am – 9:30amSession III

9:30am – 10:00amShopping Time

10:00am – 11:30amKeynote: Carl Kerby

11:30am – 1:00pmLunch and Shopping

1:00pm – 2:00pmSession IV

2:00pm – 2:30pmShopping Time

2:30pm – 3:30pmSession V

3:30pm – 4:30pm Shopping Time

4:30pmExhibit Hall Closes

4:30pm – 6:00pm Keynote: Dr. Brian and Betsy Ray

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ConventionInformation

Location & HotelsFor your convenience, rooms have been blocked at the following hotels. All reservations must be made no later thanMarch 7, 2006, to receive the discounted rates. Also, when making reservations, you must give the group name: Apache.

Hotels and Driving Directions

Holiday Inn City Centre500 Hamilton Blvd.Peoria, IL 61602309.674.2500

Discounted Rate: $79

Additional Info.:Indoor pool, sauna,whirlpool, fitness center, game room,room service,Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern

Distance from Civic Center:2 blocks

SpringHill Suites byMarriott Peoria2701 W. Lake Ave.Peoria, IL 61515309.681.2700

Discounted Rate: $79

Additional Info.:Every room is a suitewith mini-kitchen, complimentary hotcontinental breakfast,indoor pool, whirlpool & exercise room

Distance from Civic Center:5 miles

Sleep Inn & Suites4244 Brandywine Dr.Peoria, IL 61614309.682.3322

Discounted Rate: $61

Additional Info.:Complimentary continental breakfast,indoor pool

Distance from Civic Center:4 miles

Hotels

Directions to the Peoria Civic Center

From the North:Take I-55 South to I-74 West. (Continue with ‘From the East’ directions.)

From the South:Take I-55 North to I-74 West. (Continue with ‘From the East’ directions.)

From the East:Take I-74 West to Exit 94 in East Peoria. This fly-over ramp will take you up and over I-74 and connect you with the Bob Michel Bridge. Go across the bridge into Peoria and continue straight ahead through three stoplights. Turn right at the fourth stoplight onto Monroe Street. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Fulton Street. Take a left into the Fultonparking lot. The Peoria Civic Center is located across the street from the parking lot at the intersection of Monroe andFulton Streets.

From the West:Take I-74 East to the Glen Oak Ave./Downtown Peoria exit (Exit 92B). Go straight through the first stoplight. Turn rightat second stoplight onto Glendale Ave. Take a left at the second stoplight onto Main Street. Take a right at the secondstoplight onto Monroe Street. Take a right at the first stoplight onto Fulton Street. Take a left into the Fulton parking lot.The Peoria Civic Center is located across the street from the parking lot at the intersection of Monroe and Fulton Streets.

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Registration Instructions

Questions? Contact: Registration Coordinator, RR 2 Box 4, Speer, IL 61479 or call 309.589.1307 Email: conventionregistration@apachecentralillinois.org

For general information about APACHE: www.apachecentralillinois.org.

Please read before filling out form!

We are unable to make exceptions to convention policies or registration fees. Please do not ask for exceptions.

1. Registration Forms – Complete one registration per family. For registration purposes, a family constitutes a married couple or single parent, dependent children and grandparents. Widows and widowers are free.

2. Early Registration – Registrations postmarked by March 10th will receive free parking passes! Also, by registering early, you wil receive your name/entrance badge, free parking passes and meal tickets (if purchased) by mail. You will need your name/entrance badge to be admitted to the Exhibit Hall, Keynote Presentations and Workshops. At the convention site, you will receive your badge holder and other pertinent information.

3. Late/Walk-In Registration – Registrations postmarked after March 10th will be processed as walk-in registrations, and you will pick up your name/entrance badge at the registration counter. Parking passes are not included with late or walk-in registrations.

4. Pastor/Missionary – The special $25 pastor/missionary rate applies only to pastors, missionaries and their spouses. A pastor/missionary registration must be accompanied by a business card or letterhead. Therefore, no online registrations can be accepted.

5. Youth – The youth rate ($10) applies only to children 12 and older living and attending with their parents. A youth must be accompanied by a parent at all times and must conduct themselves in a mature, respectful manner. Per family maximum cost is $30 for youth.

6. Volunteers – Everyone volunteering (board and committee members, working scholarships, APACHE table workers, etc.) must send in a registration form. This information is used to make name/entrance badges, and you will not be allowed in the convention area without one.

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You can NOW register on-line using Paypal: www.apachecentralillinois.org

Make check payable to: APACHEPhotocopy or detach this form and mail to: APACHE Convention Registration, RR 2 Box 4, Speer, IL 61479

Please PrintAttending Husband’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________Attending Wife’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________Names of Teens Attending: (Children under 12 will not be permitted to attend)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Names of Grandparents Attending: (Free with paid registrant)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone: ( )__________________________________________

Registration Early Late/Walk-In(Postmarked by March 10. (Postmarked after March 10)Includes 2-day parking pass)

APACHE member (spouse free) $50.00 _________ $55.00 _________Non-Member (spouse free) $55.00 _________ $60.00 _________Pastor /Missionary (spouse free) $25.00 _________ $30.00 _________Youth $10.00 _________ $10.00 _________Grandparents (not homeschooling) Free _________ Free _________Widow Free _________ Free _________

Friday Meal – Available for pickup from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pmUltimate Hoagie ___Meals at $15 each $_________(Red Meal)Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ___Meals at $15 each $_________(Blue Meal)

Saturday Meal – Available for pickup from 11:30 am to 12:30 pmAlbuquerque Turkey ___Meals at $15 each $_________(Green Meal)Chef’s Favorite Salad ___Meals at $15 each $_________(Yellow Meal)

(All meals include either chips, fresh fruit, or cookie and soda.)

Total Amount Enclosed $_____________

Session I1. _____ Racism: What Is The Answer?2. _____ What Makes You Think You Can

“Teach Your Own”?3. _____ Confessions Of A Real Mom4. _____ Youth Writing Workshop5. _____ Making Brothers And Sisters Best Friends6. _____ Learning From Dad 7. _____ Getting Beyond Labels (Part 1)8. _____ Doing Something Great9. _____ High School: The Most Important Time 10. _____ I’ve Forgotten Why I Homeschool

Session II11. _____ What Is The “Best Evidence”

That God created?12. _____ So Now He’s A Teenager:

Why Continue To Homeschool?13. _____ Spiritual Disciplines14. _____ The Mystery Of History, Vol. I15. _____ Hands-On Projects Across The Curriculum16. _____ Help, I’m Out Of Ideas For Writing!17. _____ Knights, Maidens And Dragons18. _____ Getting Beyond Labels (Part 2) 19. _____ Unlocking Your Dynamic Memory20. _____ The Goldilocks Test:

Choosing A Curriculum21. _____ HELP! I’m Married To A Homeschool Mom

1. _____ Hands-On Education2. _____ Institute for

Creation Research3. _____ Institute for Excellence

in Writing4. _____ My Father’s World5. _____ Notgrass Company6. _____ Shiller Math7. _____ Sonlight Curriculum Ltd.8. _____ Tomorrow’s Forefathers9. _____ Total Language Plus10. _____ Stack the Deck

Writing Program

Friday Workshops Exhibitor Workshops

Session III22. _____ Evolution In Pop Culture 23. _____ Home Educated And Now Adults24. _____ What Do You Do All Day, Dear?25. _____ Science Secrets - Keep It Simple!26. _____ Hesitant And Unwilling Writers27. _____ How To Have A Family Ministry28. _____ Therapy And Thankfulness29. _____ Integrating ADL In Your Homeschool30. _____ Overcoming Math Phobia31. _____ Every Dad A Homeschooling Dad!32. _____ How To Homeschool High School

Session IV33. _____ Fossils: Friend Or Foe?34. _____ When A Free Lunch Isn’t Free35. _____ On Your Toes -- Homeschooling With

Toddlers Under Foot36. _____ The Mystery Of History, Vol. II37. _____ A Wife’s Priorities38. _____ From Idea To First Draft:

The Writing Process39. _____ Learning And Teaching With Integrity40. _____ Your College Degree: Faster, For

Less & For Sure!41. _____ The Right Way To Teach Arithmetic42. _____ HELP! I’m Married To A

Homeschool Mom

Session V43. _____ Dinosaurs And The Bible44. _____ Parents: Igniting The Fires

Of Your Mind45. _____ The Law In Illinois And

Current Issues46. _____ The Dateless Lesson Planner47. _____ Hands-On Geography!48. _____ Making Brothers And Sisters

Best Friends49. _____ Handwriting: It’s Physical

Language!50. _____ Credit By Exam: College Credit-

No Classroom Required!51. _____ Math For The Real World52. _____ Homeschooling, But

Still Married!

Registration Form

Saturday Workshops

Please indicate the number of people attending each workshop. (You are not bound to these choices.)