Convention Schedule

Thursday, April 9

New to Homeschool Night with Todd Wilson – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Homeschool)

This special FREE event is for new and first year homeschoolers. There will be a time for interaction and questions.

Vendor Hall Shopping – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 

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Friday, April 10

Registration – 8:30 a.m.

Keynote: Kevin Swanson – 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Family Worship, Family Economy, Family Life

Vendor Hall Opens – 10:15 a.m.

Session 1: Friday – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Kevin Swanson – Introduction to Homeschooling: The Success Factors that Matter Most
• Todd Wilson – Raising Dangerous Sons in a Safe & Mediocre World
• Cheryl Parker – Exploring Homeschool Methods
• Dara Halydier – As They Sit & Stand: Teaching Your Child the Bible
• Dawn Herrmann – Nurturing a Healthy Mind & Happy Home
• LaNissir James – Homeschooling Through High School: You Got This
• TEENS - Paul Larson – Geological Evidence for a Global Flood & a Young Earth
• KIDS - Carla Estell – Paper Art Class | $20 per student | 25 student max
• KIDS - Forest Park Nature Center – Reptile Discovery
• KIDS - Terri Gambetti – Painting the Masters: Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa | $20 per student | 20 student max

Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 2: Friday – 1 to 2 p.m.

• Kevin Swanson – Making Math & Science Meaningful
• Todd Wilson – 10 Things You Need to Teach Your Daughter Before She Graduates
• Dara Halydier – God Didn’t Make a Mistake
• Dawn Herrmann – When Mom is a Worn-Out Woman
• LaNissir James – Developing a Plan for High School: Sample 4 Year Plan
• TEENS - Paul Larson – Did Jesus Claim to be God?
• KIDS - Carla Estell – Fun with Fossils
• KIDS - Terri Gambetti – Painting the Masters: Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa (repeat) | $20 per student | 20 student max
• KIDS - Kevin Moletti – Stop the Bleed | $5 per student | 12 students max | ages 8+

Session 3: Friday – 3 to 4 p.m.

• Kevin Swanson – Maximizing the Power of Mentorship
• Todd Wilson – An Unbeatable Homeschool Team
• Kirk Smith – Remaining Pure in a Sensual Culture
• Dara Halydier – Now What? Gracefully Letting Go
• Dawn Herrmann – What 10,000 Homeschool Days Taught Me
• LaNissir James – Homeschooling the College-Bound Teen: Navigating the Road to Admission
• Jim Kreid – Financial Literacy
• Judy Brown – Building Number Sense for 1st – 6th Learners through Models & Multi-Sensory Tools
• KIDS - Carla Estell – The Tower of Babel: Divide & Thrive
• KIDS - Terri Gambetti – Painting the Masters: Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa (repeat) | $20 per student | 20 student max

Vendor Hall Closes – 5 p.m.

Pizza Dinner – 5 to 6 p.m.

Family Trivia Night! – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 

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Saturday, April 11

Registration – 8:30 a.m.

Keynote: Todd Wilson – 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary

The FOUR Homeschool Temperaments

Vendor Hall Opens – 10:15 a.m.

Session 4: Saturday – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Kevin Swanson – Gospel-Based Character Training (by the Book, God’s Book)
• Kirk Smith – Generosity: and We're Not Talking about Money
• Cheryl Parker – Exploring Learning Styles for More Effective Instruction
• Brian Estell – They Called God - Providence, The One Who Provides
• Dara Halydier – High School Fun! All Subjects without All the Textbooks
• LaNissir James – Building Bright Futures: Discovering Entrepreneurship, Trades, Apprenticeships & Careers
• TEENS - Paul Larson – Are the Four Gospels Reliable?
• KIDS - Terri Gambetti – Painting the Masters: George Washington | $20 per student | 20 student max
• KIDS - Kevin Moletti – Stop the Bleed (repeat) | $5 per student | 12 students max | ages 8+

Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Choir Camp – 1 to 4 p.m.

• TEENS - Annalise Duffer – Choir Camp | $20 per student | ages 10-18

Session 5: Saturday – 1 to 2 p.m.

• Kevin Swanson – Understanding the Times: How Did We Get into This Mess?
• Todd Wilson – Irresistible Parenting
• Paul Maitland – Boys Need Books
• Carla Estell – Never Give Up
• Dara Halydier – What is Homeschooling Success?
• LaNissir James – Essential Skills for Successful Teens: Study & Time Management
• TEENS - Paul Larson – Do We Have the Right Books in the New Testament?
• KIDS - Terri Gambetti – Painting the Masters: George Washington (repeat) | $20 per student | 20 student max
• KIDS - Kevin Moletti – Stop the Bleed (repeat) | $5 per student | 12 students max | ages 8+

Session 6: Saturday – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Kevin Swanson – Teaching Literature from a Christian Worldview
• Brian Estell – Tower of Babel: More Than a Story, It’s History
• Arkasia Cox – How to Get & Stay Organized While Homeschooling
• Dara Halydier – Oops! My Child’s Not Perfect!
• LaNissir James – High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Helps & Tips
• Jim Kreid – Financial Literacy (repeat)
• TEENS - Paul Larson – Memorizing Whole Books of the Bible
• KIDS - Terri Gambetti – Painting the Masters: George Washington (repeat) | $20 per student | 20 student max
• KIDS - Kevin Moletti – Stop the Bleed (repeat) | $5 per student | 12 students max | ages 8+

Vendor Hall Closes – 4 p.m.

Keynote: Kirk Smith – 4 to 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Winners Announced, Choir Camp Performance

A Leap of Faith

Convention Ends – 5 p.m.