Session 1: 10am - 10:30am

 

Homeschool 101 presented by Suandra Hooker 

Thinking about homeschooling or just getting started? This workshop is for you and will cover the basics like the law, requirements, where to start, etc. Suandra is not only a homeschooling mom of four, she also was homeschooled in ND herself!

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Homeschool 201 presented by Melissa Ingram

You're not going to homeschool high school, are you?! You may be thinking "how can I do this?" Trust us, you can! This workshop will introduce you to the requirements, credit calculating, record-keeping and the making of the infamous transcript.  Melissa has graduated one child from her homeschool who is now attending college and her youngest is in 11th grade.

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Session 2: 11am - 11:30am

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Meeting Them Where They Are by Ginger Thomas

Not every kid learns at the same pace; some are a little faster and others a little slower. The important thing is to meet them where they are. This workshop will empower you to not feel behind while personalizing your child's education and will also touch on special needs home education. Ginger has experience with brain integration therapy, right-brain learners, stubborn learners and processing disorders. 

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What's Your Why by Kristy Rose

Everyone ends up somewhere, but some of us get there on purpose. Knowing why you're homeschooling is more than just listing reasons why other types of education didn't work for you. It's charting a course and personalizing education with the end goal in mind. This workshop will help you end up where you want to go. Kristy has one graduate who also completed college and will graduate her youngest this May. 

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Session 3: 12:30pm - 1pm

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Prepare to Launch with Kathy Miiller

Launching our kids into adulthood is part of the adventure of home education. How we prepare them -- and ourselves -- for the launch is a process that starts before 12th grade and even before 9th grade. This workshop will get you thinking about "what comes next" when your child graduates and how to best prepare them for their unique future. Kathy has graduated 3 students -- 2 of whom have finished college! -- and has twins in their junior year of high school.

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Homeschooling with Littles Underfoot with Tara Kranz

Getting through the homeschool day can be hard when you're being pulled in multiple directions by multiple ages. It's a lot like juggling balls or spinning plates, but with the right perspective and some good resources, you can be successful! Tara is an upbeat, fun homeschooling mom of 6 kids under 10 years old. 

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Session 4: 1:30pm - 2pm

 

Finding Your People with Kara Speidel

In the last ten years, home education has exploded in popularity. There are so many ways to homeschool, so many reasons to homeschool that it can be hard to find where you fit. But no one has to walk this road alone! This workshop will show you some ways to "find your tribe" and inspire you to connect with or create community. Kara is a homeschooling mom of two, co-op participant and leader of the local Wild + Free group.

 

Q&A with Dads and Grads with Jeff Ingram, Alexander Kranz, & Adam Rose

We didn't forget about these two important groups! Come ask the homeschooling dads your burning questions and hear from homeschool grads about their experiences before and after graduation.  Jeff is a homeschooling dad. Adam is a homeschool grad. Alexander is both!