2024 Homeschool Convention

Convention Schedule

Thursday, March 14

New to Homeschool Night with Davis Carman – "Give Me One Good Reason to Homeschool" – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This special FREE event is for new and first year homeschoolers. Considering homeschooling? Not sure where to begin? Davis will define realistic and foundational goals for homeschooling that will get new families off to a solid start. We’ll cover some common roadblocks and misconceptions about “what school should look like”, state law, and many practical tips for success. There will be a time for interaction and questions.

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

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Friday, March 15

Registration – 8:30 a.m.

Keynote: Rachael Carman – In This Moment – 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Description coming soon.

• Generation Joshua iElect for Teens – Day 1 of 2 | $45 per student (includes both days) | 30 student max (Ages 12+)

Vendor Hall Opens – 10 a.m.

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

• Kelly Crawford – When Motherhood Feels Too Hard
• Nancy Bjorkman – Homeschooling through High School – Part 1 of 2
• Stacy Farrell – Philosophy Adventure: Essential Skills for a Changing World
• James Cox – I’m a Homeschooling Dad… What Should I Do?
• Daniel Currier – Answers to 5 “God is a Moral Monster” Bible Objections Heard at University
• Andrew Linder – The 4 Parenting Seasons & How to Maximize Each One
• Liz Scott –5 Tools to Help Your Children Think Well and Develop Understanding
• Carla Estell – Search for Truth (Ages 5+)

Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 2: Friday – 1 to 2 p.m.

• Rachael Carman – What About “That” Child? 2.0
• Kelly Crawford – Raising Entrepreneurs (and Why it Matters)
• Nancy Bjorkman – Homeschooling through High School – Part 2 of 2
• Kirk Smith – Creating a Biblical Culture in the Home
• Stacy Farrell – A Liberating Look at Time Management Strategies
• Rachel Anderson – Successfully Homeschool Your Child with Special Needs or Learning Struggles
• Arkasia Cox – How to Homeschool Legally in the State of Illinois
• Carla Estell – God the Creator is Still in Control (Ages 5+)
• Sheryl Kaiser – American Sign Language Class – Part 1 of 2 | $20 per student (includes both sessions) | 15 student max (Ages 12+)

Session 3: Friday – 3 to 4 p.m.

• Davis Carman – What We Believe: Biblical Worldview Education at Home
• Kelly Crawford – God’s Heart Toward Children
• Stacy Farrell – From Atheist to Apologist: Lessons from the Life of C.S. Lewis, the Great Christian Storyteller
• Robert Herrmann – Neuroscience & Technology: A Christian Perspective
• Rachel Anderson – Learning Challenges in Math? Challenge NO MORE!
• Carlos & Jessica Gonzales – Expectations in Marriage
• Carla Estell – The Wonder of Trees (Ages 5+)
• Sheryl Kaiser – American Sign Language Class – Part 2 of 2 | $20 per student (includes both sessions) | 15 student max (Ages 12+)

Vendor Hall Closes – 5 p.m.

Pizza Dinner – 5 to 6 p.m.

Family Night with the Anderson Family – Ministry through Harmony – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us in the sanctuary for a concert & sing-along!

 

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Saturday, March 16

Registration – 8:30 a.m.

Keynote: Kelly Crawford – School vs. Education: Taking Stress out of Homeschooling – 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Description coming soon.

• Generation Joshua iElect for Teens – Day 2 of 2 | $45 per student (includes both days) | 30 student max (Ages 12+)

Vendor Hall Opens – 10 a.m.

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

• Rachael Carman – Mary, Martha, You & Me
• Kirk Smith – Freedom that Leads to Bondage
• Stacy Farrell – Creative Freewriting Adventure – Bring Joy & Excitement into Your Student’s Writing
• Scott & Kristina Meyers – Marriage Myths & Legends
• Phillip & Emily Wegman – Alternative Career Paths: The Story of Faire Coffee
• Carla Estell – Come & Glean
• Brock Eastman| Room 208 – Dr. Fizzlebop: How to Make a Fizz Inflator – Explore the science of fizz and chemical reactions
• Allen Brokken – The Weird World of Science with Dr. Fantastic & Beeper (Ages 5+)

Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Session 5: Saturday – 1 to 2 p.m.

• Davis Carman – Dating, Courtship & Marriage Prep
• Kelly Crawford – The Mission Field of Motherhood (Psst… It’s Enough)
• Stacy Farrell – 5 Skills You Can Learn (& Teach!) This Year to Cut Grocery Costs
• Isaac Wofford – Adventuring As a Family: Why We Explore
• Andrew Linder – Grace-Based Parenting: How to Raise Not Just Good but Godly Kids
• Liz Scott – Experience the Classical Education Model (While Learning About the Renaissance)
• James & Arkasia Cox – Tools for Building a Strong Marriage
• Cassie Sheehan (Forest Park Naturalist) – Animal Adaptation (Ages 5+)
• Allen Brokken – Novel Writing Workshop – Part 1 of 2 (Ages 9+)

Session 6: Saturday – 3 to 4 p.m.

• Rachel Carman – Attention: Obsessive-Compulsive, Perfectionistic, Control-Freaks CHILL OUT!
• Kelly Crawford – Practical Help Living on One Income
• Daniel Currier – Answers to 5 Biblical Credibility Issues You Will Hear at University
• Stacy Farrell – Are We Battling an Epidemic of Rudeness?
• Brian & Kim Kelly – The Two Shall Be One
• Rachel Anderson – Homeschooling Children with Different Learning Styles
• Isaac Wofford – Adventuring as a Family | How We Explore
• CIBAD Speech Team – Storytelling Workshop (Ages 5+)
• Allen Brokken – Novel Writing Workshop – Part 2 of 2 (Ages 9+)

Vendor Hall Closes & Convention Ends – 5 p.m.