Session 1: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

1. You CAN Do Unit Studies

(Steve Lambert - A, E)
Unit studies remain the mystery of education. Stories abound about how “natural” and “effective” unit studies are in education ? but it’s a topic fi lled with anxiety for many parents. Are unit studies that hard to prepare? How do I know I’ve “covered everything”? Is every subject appropriate for unit study? What if I’m trying to do a “classical model”? Can unit studies be integrated with textbooks and workbooks? Am I better off buying an “off-the-shelf” unit study, or can I learn to create my own? Is my student too young (or too old) for unit studies? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this popular workshop.

2. Why Home School Through
High School?

(Jay Wile - A, Y)
Home schooling parents are often faced with a difficult decision when their children reach high school age.Typically, the parents feel that they are just not able to teach the more demanding courses which are required at the high school level. As a result, many parents feel that they must send their children to school for a proper high school education. In this seminar, Dr.Jay L.Wile, a former assistant professor of chemistry at Ball State University and Indiana University, will explain why such a decision is not in the best interest of the student.

3. The Four Deadly Errors
of Teaching Writing

(Andrew Pudewa - A)
We’ve all suffered it at one time or another. Frustration about writing assignments. Either on the receiving end, or perhaps now on the giving end,there can be a few distinctly discouraging aspects to teaching and being taught writing. The tough questions include: What to correct and how to give a grade? How much help is too much? Isn’t the assignment clear enough? Why don’t students find their own errors? Learn and avoid four teaching mistakes that contribute to this frustration: Overcorrecting, Holding Back Help, Unclear Assignments, and Over-Expectation.

4. Family Unity

(Ray and Donna Reish - BP)
Ray and Donna Reish share how they have developed family unity in their family of seven children through family togetherness, family worship, family times, family work, family protection, and more. Lots of practical applications to make your children each others’ best friends - and to make them crazy about their parents!

5. Great Deception

(Joshua Reish - A, Y)
Any idea, philosophy, or suggestion that is not consistent with what God’s Word tells us about science, the past, government, and even life, will fail. Joshua Reish, a home school graduate with a history degree, will share how the history of communism, from its early foundation prior to Marx through its collapse in the Soviet Union, influenced societies with disastrous consequences. Millions were deceived into thinking that communism would bring about peace and equality because they did not measure its teachings against the Bible. Listeners will learn how to discern truth by looking at suggested ideas - both simple and vast - and comparing them with God’s Word.

6. Getting Back On Track!
How Do I Get It All Done?

(Kathie Morrissey - M, E)
Have changes in your circumstances (such as sickness, a new baby, moving, etc.) caused you to get off track? Or are you just struggling to “get it all done” everyday, get your kids back in line, and your home schooling rolling smoothly again? Where do you start? How do you sort through the distractions and get back to where you know you should be? Kathie will give helpful ideas and insights to encourage you as you strive to get back on track.

7. Help, Where Do I Go From Here?
Part 1

(Barry Hardy - M, D)
Roman 13:8 tells us “Owe no one anything except to love one another,for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” In this two-part workshop, Barry will share biblically based principles, along with practical how-to’s, for managing your resources in a godly manner. We will discover tools for budgeting and saving,eliminating debt, finding bargains, experiencing the joy of giving, finding encouragement and support,and more. You will learn how to make the right decisions with your money, and you’ll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace. The Dave Ramsey team has taught these principles to millions via radio, books and Financial Peace University. Come and join us and begin your own journey to a lifetime of true financial freedom!

(Includes the 7 baby steps to financial freedom)

8. The Vision And Learning Link
Part 1

(Roger W.Fitch,O.D. - A, SN)
Come and learn how to identify children whose vision restricts learning, the way children “see” the world affects their behavior, build school performance by enhancing vision, perform assessments and tests of vision skills yourself, and how and why vision development therapy works

9. Home Schooling, The Law, And YOU

(Brian Heller - GS)
Are you new to home schooling in Illinois or simply one who likes to stay on top of any legal challenges that may affect your home school? This workshop is designed with you in mind. Come hear Brian Heller as he discuss the current home-education laws and how they affect you. You will learn what the current law states, how it applies to you, how you can “meet” the legal requirements and any upcoming laws that may threaten to challenge your freedom in Illinois. This workshop will also provide you with resources available to keep you updated on the Illinois legislature’s activities and the impact those activities may have on your family. There will ample time for questions and answers.

Please note this workshop will not provide “legal advice”. The intent of this workshop is for you to become equipped to understand the IL home schooling law and its effect on your family. For legal advice, please contact HSLDA or a local attorney. Thank you.

Session 2: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

10. Confidence To Begin The Journey

(Steve Lambert - GS, E)
Most beginning home schoolers are overwhelmed by the “bigness” of the task before them. In today’s home school market there is no lack of “information” but there is often a lack of inspiration. Steve Lambert’s most popular workshop combines the wisdom gleaned from more than 17 years of home schooling and the perspectives of a grandfather whose children are grown and married with families of their own now. You’ll come away feeling not only good about the choice you’ve made but confident about your ability to be successful.

11. Teaching The Jr. High and Sr. High School Sciences At Home

(Jay Wile - A, Y)
This seminar explains how any parent can help his or her children learn science at the upper levels. As a former university and high school teacher,Dr.Wile has experienced first-hand the failure of our public school system. As a result, he is a staunch advocate of home schooling a student all the way through the high school years. Dr. Wile will discuss curriculum choices and techniques that will make it possible for the home schooling parent to provide a quality science education for his or her children.

12. Teaching And Evaluating Writing

(Andrew Pudewa - A)
Evaluating a student’s writing can be very difficult for anyone, but especially for the parent who may feel less than perfectly confident in their own English or grammar skills. Learn how to provide specific models and stylistic goals for each composition, giving specific assignments to your children for both fiction and non-fiction. Solve the “How long does it have to be?” problem. Never again hear yourself say, “Don’t you want to add a little more detail?” With confidence and precision, you can design and communicate to your children goal and model-based writing assignments and have a concrete tool to objectively evaluate their efforts.

13. Teach Bible Without Pressure

(Ray Reish - BP, D)
Ray Reish gives home school dads the courage to dig into the Bible with their families - without a Bible degree or the pressure that they aren’t doing it right! Ray shares dozens and dozens of fun and non-pressured ways the Bible has been brought into his home school over the past twenty years and how to make God’s Word and its teachings the center of your school and life.

14. Babies And Toddlers

(Donna Reish – M)
Donna Reish examines two extremes of parenting babies in home school circles: child run and authoritarian (extreme parent-controlled). Donna offers a gentle balance between the two for the newborn baby and how to keep babies and toddlers from becoming self-centered children, self-absorbed teens, and selfish adults. She explains how she and her husband gently incorporated babies and toddlers into their home school lifestyle - while still meeting the needs of the other children - without falling into the trap of either extreme.

15. The Spirit of ’76

(Joshua Reish - Y, A)
Did God have a plan for America? The answer comes in this exciting retelling of the American Revolution by Joshua Reish. From the Sons of Liberty to Valley Forge to Yorktown, you’ll experience the highs and lows of America’s struggle for independence. Filled with miraculous escapes and daring actions, this workshop, designed to excite and inform young people and adults alike, will give you the true story of the nation, which was founded, in the words of George Washington, by “Divine Providence.”

16. Dealing With A Difficult Child

(Kathie Morrissey - BP, M)
Do you struggle with a child who is difficult or challenging? One that causes you exasperation and takes more time and energy than all your other children put together? How do you respond to the resentment and anger he stirs up in you? How do you respond to him? There IS hope and help!! Get answers to these questions that will encourage you and help you deal wisely and lovingly with that child.

17. Help, Where Do I Go From Here?
Part 2

(Barry Hardy - M, D)
Roman 13:8 tells us “Owe no one anything except to love one another,for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” In this two-part workshop, Barry will share biblically based principles, along with practical how-to’s, for managing your resources in a godly manner. We will discover tools for budgeting and saving,eliminating debt, finding bargains, experiencing the joy of giving, finding encouragement and support,and more. You will learn how to make the right decisions with your money, and you’ll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace. The Dave Ramsey team has taught these principles to millions via radio, books and Financial Peace University. Come and join us and begin your own journey to a lifetime of true financial freedom!

(Includes the 7 baby steps to financial freedom)

18. The Vision And Learning Link
Part 2

(Roger W.Fitch,O.D. - A, SN)
Come and learn how to identify children whose vision restricts learning, the way children “see” the world affects their behavior, build school performance by enhancing vision, perform assessments and tests of vision skills yourself, and how and why vision development therapy works

Session 3: 11:00am - Noon

19. Tea With Jane

(Jane Lambert - M, E)
Sit down with Jane Lambert,home school veteran of years, as she shares her heart and answers your questions about home schooling.

20. FOR MEN ONLY

(Steve Lambert - D, E)
What do women really need from us as home school fathers? What do our children really need from us? How can we help with the home schooling when we’re working hard to provide for a single-income family? Is home schooling right for our family? How long should we continue home schooling? What about life after home schooling? This man-to-man workshop provides the kind of real-world answers to these difficult questions that every man needs to hear. More than 17 years of experience and a great sense of humor allow Steve Lambert to speak directly to men about these important issues. (Women welcome,too!)

21. The Bible: A Great
Source Of Modern Science

(Jay Wile - A, Y)
In this lecture, Dr. Wile examines many of the rules and regulations found in the Old Testament and demonstrates how these rules are in perfect agreement with our most modern scientific knowledge. Dr. Wile shows how the rules regarding circumcision are based on medical knowledge that has only been uncovered within the last 30 years. He shows that the Bible knew about germs long before people know of them and that the Bible was the first document to contain modern ideas of sanitation. This lecture makes it clear that the Bible was NOT authored by men!

22. Teaching Boys And Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day

(Andrew Pudewa - M, E)
Children 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 specific ways to find and create relevancy for children, even when they have no apparent interest.

23. Raising Children With Godly Character And A Love For The Lord
Part 1

(Ray and Donna Reish - BP, E)
Ray and Donna Reish talk about some key elements in raising children to have godly character and a love for Christ: They then move into specific character traits and how to develop those in your children (and things they believe cause children not to develop those) they will discuss the difference between teaching children to follow rules and teaching children to love the Lord and more. Specific character traits covered include responsibility, empathy, kindness, gentleness, resourcefulness, obedience, thoroughness, respect, and diligence.

24. Constitution Convention

(Joshua Reisch - Y, A)
This workshop, designed for teens and presented by Joshua Reish, takes your student on an exciting journey through the founding of the American government, focusing on the men who developed our enduring political system and why they did it.

25. Keeping Kids Pure In Mind And Body

(Kathie Morrissey - BP))
Raising children in our society today and keeping them pure is a real challenge. When children are young, we need to begin to stress the importance of purity and shape their values. Several practical ideas are given on helping to protect your children’s minds and encouraging their physical purity.

26. Phonics Fun

(Teresa Weber - A, E)
A mastery of phonics is fundamental to learning how to read. You can confidently guide your elementary student through this fundamental subject and have a fun time doing it. We will look at the basics of phonics instruction as well as the importance of creating an entertaining experience in learning to read. We will discuss the difference between decoding and encoding and why they are important in helping your student learn to read. We will look at some simple games to make and begin making a game to take home. We will also discuss a simple way of organizing the game cards for easy access. Participants are asked to bring a set of blank index cards to use as we begin creating a game.

27. Rules Of The Road For Relationships

(Joy Nuesken and Jeannie Bauer - BP, Y)
Life really can be compared to a highway. When children are young, parents are in charge and make all of the decisions; it’s like taking a scenic drive on a sunny autumn day with just a few hills to surmount. The high school years usually seems like the German autobahn! Life starts changing ‘fast and furious’ and it’s up to parents to learn how to downshift and change gears. High school is all about becoming a mentor to your students and putting them in the driver’s seat of their own education. Come hear how these moms have been led by God to grow into adult relationships with their kids.

28. Free Car For Life - Part 1

(Barry Hardy - Y)
Statistics tell us that 19% of all bankruptcies are filed by people under age 25, high school seniors averaged only 52.4% on a basic financial literacy survey, and only 34% of teenagers know how to balance a checkbook. But there is good news too! By far the majority of teens do want to learn how to make their money grow, how to pay their bills, stay out of debt, and not have to rely on others for money. In this workshop our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to make sound financial decisions for life, BEFORE you get bitten by the credit shark. You will discover how to live debt free, without stress and worry, and walk away with the basic tools and life skills you need to possess financial peace.

Session 4: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

29. Competence To Walk Out The Journey

(Steve Lambert - E)
Teachers come in all shapes and sizes.Most of us have no difficulty remembering our “favorite teacher” from personal experience. For some it was a second grade teacher, or a high school history teacher, or an English teacher. Discover what makes certain teachers unforgettable and learn how to gain both self-confidence and a willing audience as you nurture the specific skills which separate “the best from the rest” in the world of education. Whether you have a master’s degree in education or never graduated from high school, this workshop can help you become the kind of teacher every student deserves.

30. Creation Vs.Evolution

(Jay Wile - A, Y)
In this seminar, Dr. Jay L. Wile, a nuclear chemist, explores the complicated creation vs. evolution debate. Perhaps the most intriguing part of this seminar comes when Dr. Wile details some of the fantastic life forms on this planet whose existence can never be explained using the theory of evolution. Regardless of how science-oriented you are, this seminar will strengthen your faith and give you an even deeper appreciating for the marvelous creation that God has given us.

31. The Influence Of Music On Life
Part 1

(Andrew Pudewa - A, Y)
Music has become such an ever-present influence in our daily life, we seldom stop to consider what effect 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 beneficial to our bodies and minds? In what circumstances can it actually be harmful? Solid scientific research provides some astounding answers to such questions - indeed, facts that must not be ignored by today’s parents and children.

32. Raising Children With Godly Character And A Love For The Lord
Part 2

(Ray and Donna Reish - BP, E)
Ray and Donna Reish talk about some key elements in raising children to have godly character and a love for Christ: They then move into specific character traits and how to develop those in your children (and things they believe cause children not to develop those) they will discuss the difference between teaching children to follow rules and teaching children to love the Lord and more. Specific character traits covered include responsibility, empathy, kindness, gentleness, resourcefulness, obedience, thoroughness, respect, and diligence.

33. Teach Beginning Speech

(Joshua Reish - A, Y)
This session will teach students and parents how to write and deliver a speech in twelve easy-to-follow steps.

34. Dating Vs. Courtship:
Choosing God’s Best

(Kathie Morrissey - Y)
The dangers of dating will be discussed, and then the Biblical alternative of courtship will be explained. Find out what is meant by courtship and how to implement it in your family. Don’t wait until this is a problem with your young people. Decide now how to deal with boy/girl relationships!

35. Spelling Pyramid

(Teresa Weber - A, E)
Does your student struggle with spelling? Come and see what the Spelling Pyramid is all about and how it has helped students to go from F’s to A’s on spelling tests. We will look at a spelling method that uses the tree main learning modalities - Kinesthetic, Visual, and Auditory. We will study the reason why it works and practice using this method on each other.

36. Patterns For Planning And Paperwork

(Joy Nuesken and Jeannie Bauer - A, Y)
From start to finish, we’ll give you tips for custom-fitting high school to your student. We’ll start with a typical course of study and encourage you to tailor it to your child’s unique, God-given shape. Learn how important it is to fit high school to the interests and strengths of your teen. Explore how to best utilize the resources in your community. Uncover how to take everyday activities and turn them into ‘credits.’ We’ll show you how to end up with a transcript that truly reflects your student’s one-of-a-kind style. Let us help you discover the pattern for home schooling YOUR high schooler.

37. Free Car For Life - Part 2

(Barry Hardy - Y)
Statistics tell us that 19% of all bankruptcies are filed by people under age 25, high school seniors averaged only 52.4% on a basic financial literacy survey, and only 34% of teenagers know how to balance a checkbook. But there is good news too! By far the majority of teens do want to learn how to make their money grow, how to pay their bills, stay out of debt, and not have to rely on others for money. In this workshop our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to make sound financial decisions for life, BEFORE you get bitten by the credit shark. You will discover how to live debt free, without stress and worry, and walk away with the basic tools and life skills you need to possess financial peace.

38. The Vision And Learning Link
Parts 1 & 2

(Roger W.Fitch,O.D.- A)
Come and learn how to identify children whose vision restricts learning, the way children “see” the world affects their behavior, build school performance by enhancing vision, perform assessments and tests of vision skills yourself, and how and why vision development therapy works. This is a repeat of sessions 8 and 17 but condensed into one hour!

Session 5: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

39. Common Sense To Complete The Journey

(Steve Lambert - E)
Few of us begin home schooling with a vision for finishing the race. But months turn into years and we find ourselves looking at the last few years of home schooling. What do we need to know to get our children into college or the career of their choice? Perhaps more importantly - what do we do after they’re gone? If the “empty nest” is a problem for more families, it can be overwhelming for a home schooling family. Learn about “life after home schooling” and how to begin making plans now for that inevitable season. Prepare your students - and prepare yourself for finishing the race.

40. Eco Hysteria: A Scientist Examines
The Environmentalist Movement

(Jay Wile - Y)
In this seminar, Dr. Wile discusses the facts related to the environmental debate that is currently raging in America. He does not engage in the emotional hysteria which typically surrounds this topic. Instead, he gives a cool, scientific appraisal of the environmental situation today and shows that, in fact, most of the environmentalists’ claims are completely devoid of scientific merit. As you listen to this seminar, you will be amazed at the distortions and lies which the environmentalists and their willing accomplices in the media have reported!

41. The Influence Of Music On Life
Part 2

(Andrew Pudewa - A, Y)
Picking up from where “The Profound Influence of Music on Life” talk leaves off, this presentation uses musical samples to help listeners learn to hear more actively, both to gain the most out of their listening experience,as well as to encourage “defensive” listening and teach their children to listen with greater discernment as well. Musical selections of baroque, classical, folk, and popular genres are played and discusses with the goal of helping listeners identify and understand the significance of rhythm, harmony, melody, repetition, syncopation, pattern and complexity. Without saying, “this is good, this is bad,” Mr. Pudewa presents a unique perspective on the question of whether all music is equally beneficial to the Christian.

42. Raising Children With Godly Character And A Love For The Lord
Part 3

(Ray and Donna Reish - BP, E)
Ray and Donna Reish talk about some key elements in raising children to have godly character and a love for Christ: They then move into specific character traits and how to develop those in your children (and things they believe cause children not to develop those) they will discuss the difference between teaching children to follow rules and teaching children to love the Lord and more. Specific character traits covered include responsibility, empathy, kindness, gentleness, resourcefulness, obedience, thoroughness, respect, and diligence.

43. Teaching Literature

(Joshua Reish - A)
Do names like Shakespeare, Milton, and Longfellow intimidate you as a teacher? Is it really necessary for your students to study literature? In this workshop, Joshua Reish will explain why the study of literature is important for all students, and more importantly, how you can teach it with confidence.

44. Are You Raising A Rebel?

(Kathie Morrissey - M, E)
None of us want our children to turn out to be rebellious, but how can we stop it? Is it normal and necessary? Often, as mothers, we are unconsciously instilling a rebellious attitude in our little ones that is revealed in their teen years. Biblical answers will be given as to how to deal with rebellion, as well as things to avoid that may cause rebellion.

45. I Wish I Had Known This
When I Was A Kid

(Barry Hardy - BP)
Your job as a parent is not just to keep your child happy. You’re raising a future grown-up who will need to be able to deal with grown-up matters. In this workshop you will learn to teach your children how to handle money while they are young (starting at 3 years old), so that they won’t make costly mistakes later in life. We will discuss how to transform your child’s future by teaching them the value of earning money by working and we will also cover fun and effective ways to instruct your child in saving, giving, spending, and how to be millionaires when they retire and live with NO DEBT. Money matters are a major source of stress in many families, so come and learn how to get mom, dad, and the kids all on the same page financially. It’s never too late to start!