Florida Homeschool Convention CONVENTION CENTER

MAY 24-26, 2018 FOR A BUILDING... BETTERTOMORROW

ORLANDO GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & Florida Homeschool Convention CONVENTION CENTER

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On behalf of the Florida Parent Educators Association, I want to invite you to attend the 2018 Annual FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention. We are celebrating this year S A T U T with the theme, Building…for a Better Tomorrow! The ConventionI is scheduled for

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We are the biggest and the best Convention for homeschooling families in Suzanne Nunn, the country. There is something for everyone – education, entertainment, S A T U T Chairman I encouragement and great shopping! S

V www.fpea.com Suzanne Nunn FOR CONVENTION UPDATES This year we are excited to bring you two incredible keynote speakers, Rea Berg and Dr. Everett Piper, but they are only two of the exciting slate of speakers we have in store for you. Some are familiar faces, but some, like Saturday’s keynoter, Dr. Everett Piper, are making their first appearance at our Convention. All S A T U T of our speakers and each of their sessions have been carefully selected to help us be intentionalI as we continue S

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Take your time to peruse these offerings as well as the many exciting events for the entire family. Then, log onto www.fpea.com and REGISTER!

Looking Forward to Seeing You There! FPEA BOARD MEMBERS

Suzanne

Larry Wang, Tracy Pons, Treasurer Secretary

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CONTRIBUTORS 1 Welcome to the Convention Graphic Design Perry Albrigo 4 New This Year Director of Events Cathi Lundgren, CAE 5 Parking / Mentoring Moms Advertising Manager Joanne Mastronicola 6 How to Register Member Services Director Sharon Rice 6 Volunteers / Badges Editor Dave Fiore 7 Family Games Tourney / Convention App Photographs Moorman Photographics 8 Teen Program Cover Art Tolik Trishkin, Sarah Janisse Brown 9 Children’s Program and The Thinking Tree, LLC 10 Teen Town Hall CONTACT INFO 12 Convention Planner E-mail: [email protected] 14 Town Hall Toll Free Telephone: 877.ASK.FPEA (275.3732) Local Phone: 321.872.6600 Fax: 321.872.6620 Published by Florida Parent- Educators Association, Inc. 255 East Drive, Suite E Melbourne, FL 32904

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V www.fpea.com 31 Workshop Descriptions FOR CONVENTION UPDATES 34 Entertainment 52 Workshop Schedule 56 Convention Map 60 FPEA Foundation Fundraiser 61 FPEA Statewide Graduation Ceremony 62 Checklist of Essentials 63 First-Time Attendees 64 Frequently Asked Questions 66 Deadlines to Remember

www.FPEA.com 3 NEW THIS YEAR! GUYS NIGHT OUT Saturday, 7 p.m. This special event for fathers and sons (age 12 and older) will be led by Barrett Johnson of INFO for Families. Come as you are, this is an informal event FPEA TEEN TOWN HALL and a time for dads and sons to connect. For more S A T information, see page 16. Thursday, U 8 p.m. T Two years Iago we launched the FPEA Town Hall on S

Thursday eveningV of Convention.www.fpea.com It has become a popular FOR CONVENTION UPDATES feature for adults and families. This year we are adding a great event for teens – FPEA Teen Town Hall. Led by GenJ staffers, your teen will want to be a part of this great event. For more information, see page 10.

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FOR TEENS V www.fpea.com Heidi St. John for food, fun, relaxation, encourage- FOR CONVENTION UPDATES Friday and Saturday ment and lots of door prizes! For more information, Check the schedule grid on Friday and Saturday. This year we see page 16. are highlighting a number of sessions that will be of interest to your teens. Writing, history and a variety of topics will be presented by some of our featured speakers that are designed to appeal to teens and their parents. S A T U T We offer an outstanding Teen Program each year at Convention but I S many teens are involved in other areas that don’t allow them to commit I V www.fpea.com to a full two-day program. Check the grid for “Teen Focused” sessions FOR CONVENTION UPDATES throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. For more information, see page 8.

4 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION PARKING: ONSITE ONLY Parking for all Convention attendees will be onsite at Gaylord Palms Resort. The cost to park is $14 plus tax per vehicle for self-parking, and $33 plus tax for valet (if available). This fee is per day and includes the parking lot shuttle ride to the convention center from the outer reaches of the parking area. There are no shuttles to off- site parking facilities. The hotel is well- staffed in the parking area and all parking lot rules apply.

Our Mentoring Moms (and Dads) are great resources for your homeschool journey. MENTORING This is the place to have your homeschool questions answered by those who have, “Been there, done that.” MOMS Visit the Mentoring Moms FPEA Booth in the exhibit hall. You will be greeted by veteran homeschoolers who have volunteered their time to encourage and inform. Have a question about transcripts or dual enrollment? Or perhaps you want to discuss unit studies with someone who has years of experience. Are you homeschooling an only child or homeschooling Been there! multiple ages at once? Do you just need some encouragement? Whatever your specific DONE THAT! need, stop by the Mentoring Moms booth for some practical help.

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Pre-registration is online at www.fpea.com. Click on the Convention banner and see the Register Online button on the right side of your screen. You can also add your special event tickets and Get ‘n Go meals there. Special Event tickets and Get ‘n Go meals must be purchased in advance. Registration is now easier than ever! Register early for the best savings. The deadline for online Convention registration is May 4 at 5 p.m. — otherwise you will need to register onsite. For a listing of registration deadlines for Convention-related events, see the back cover.

VOLUNTEERS: WE NEED YOU THERE ARE MANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE FPEA CONVENTION AND THE BENEFITS ARE FANTASTIC! Volunteers are needed from Wednesday Badges through Sunday. Areas of service include PICK THEM UP ONSITE attendee assistance, directions, badge pickup, the Mentoring Moms (and Dads) Booth and many more. All Convention badges may be picked up onsite Volunteers must be FPEA members. at the badge pickup area in the City Hall Lobby on the When you work a four-hour block at the Convention, you second floor of the convention center. Look for the sign will be mailed a $45 check after you serve. Only one $45 check noting the first letter of your last name, and bring your will be issued per member family, though. (Shifts cannot be photo ID with you to pick up your badge(s). You may broken up—it must be a four-hour block, no exceptions.) not pick up badges for anyone other than yourself. Working less than four hours has benefits too — you will have You must wear your badge to receive access to free access to a digital download of a Convention workshop all Convention activities, especially lectures, exhib- recording for every hour you work (up to three). itor workshops and the exhibit hall (badges will be Volunteer signup is easy and can be found at www.fpea. checked). Badges may not be transferred from one per- com by clicking on the events tab. Simply complete the form, son to another. Lost badges may be replaced for a $10 choosing your desired time and area of service. The deadline to fee at the main registration booth in the City Hall Lobby sign up is April 1. area on the second floor of the convention center.

6 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION Saturday, 7 p.m. Come and have some fun under the Florida sun! Join us Saturday evening for a fun family tournament on the Gaylord Palms Lawn. The always-popular FAMILY GAME TOURNEY Coach Rick Andreassen of Saints International and his team will have a wide array of “picnic-style” games for a friendly family competition. Teams will compete in tug-o- war, sack races, hula hoop, Frisbee challenge, parachute relays and much more. This will be a safe, structured and organized station rotation format with fun for the whole family. You can bring all or part of your family, but we ask that children NOT come unaccompanied. If only a couple of family members can participate, we will pair you up with another family, so don’t let that keep you away. RUN FREE Current Events! 2018 CONVENTION MOBILE APP Want all the details of the 2018 Florida Homeschool FLORIDA Convention in the palm of your hand? This year’s mobile HOMESCHOOL app will allow you to see workshop schedules and plan CONVENTION your trip through our expanded exhibit hall. There will be real-time updates for those on a cellular data plan, and connections to social media will allow you to share your Convention experience. Be sure to download your app before coming to the Convention, and feel free to stop by the FPEA wireless hotspot in the City Hall Lobby if you need to connect to Wi-Fi during the event. The free mobile app will be available in May — visit www. fpea.com and click on the Convention banner for all the download details.

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PRESENTED BY Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration is $50 per teen | Ages 13 - 18 Check In: Orange Blossom Ballroom This year we welcome back Generation Joshua for a teen program featuring two of their most popular programs—iCommand and iAdvocate. iAdvocate is a mock legislative session/congressional simulation and iCommand is a presidential foreign policy crisis simulation. Both of these sessions require teens to engage and collaborate with each other while learning about how our government functions.

iAdvocate iCommand This program features interactive Designed as an intense foreign policy activities that simulate what a legislator en- crisis simulation, the students act as mem- counters when he or she tries to draft and bers of the executive branch of govern- advocate legislation. Participants will have ment. They must respond to a variety of to choose between competing priorities, developing foreign crises. The students such as personal legislative goals, the goals take on roles in the State Department, De- of his or her party and the professional partment of Defense and national security agreements he or she has made with other organizations attempting to discern wise participants. Participants will start with and true courses of action. An intense drafting legislation in a small committee, look at the powers of the presidency in and will progress to an official legislative action, and U.S. foreign policy, iCommand session where they will have the chance to provides students with an opportunity to debate and vote on their legislation. test their own ideas of how the U.S. should act on the world stage, while witnessing the consequences in real time.

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This year’s FPEA Homeschool Convention offers fun and adventure for all kids! We have two great presenters, Mad Science and SuperAwesomeCool Pottery, that will keep your kids engaged and active.

This year’s FPEA Homeschool Convention offers fun and adventure for all kids! We have The tentative schedule is as follows two great presenters, Mad Science and SuperAwesomeCool Pottery, that will keep your kids (we will post a more detailed schedule online): engaged and active. The Children’s Program is a two-day convention registration add-on option for children FRIDAY, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ages 6 - 12. (In the past we have had numerous parents register children that were not yet 6 8-9:30 a.m. Check In; Welcome Activities years of age. We cannot accommodate children under age 6.) Children that register for this 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities event and are younger than age 6 on the date of the event will be turned away at the door, as 5:45-6 p.m. Wrap Up; Pickup we are not equipped to offer child care for children under age 6.

No refunds will be given for the Children’s Program for any reason. So please be certain your child can attend before completing the registration. (Unfortunately we cannot take reg- Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. istration on site or after the online registration deadline.) In an effort to serve your child well, 8-9:30 a.m. Check In; Welcome Activities space is limited for the Children’s Program. Registration for the Children’s Program will close 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.S AActivitiesT U T when all participant spots are filled, but no later than May 4, 2018 at 5 p.m. I 4:45-5 p.m. S Wrap Up; Pickup

V www.fpea.com The cost is $85 per child for both days and includes lunch on both days. Unfortu- FOR CONVENTION UPDATES nately, we cannot accommodate special meals for those children with food sensitivities and You must pick up by 5 p.m. on Saturday or you WILL be charged a allergies. Please make arrangements to pick up your children during meal times if they need late fee. alternative food choices. Please visit www.fpea.com for detailed information about drop offs and pick ups during the program day. Please read all the online information before registering as we cannot S A T U process refunds for this program. T I

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Students are invited to attend a leadership discussion and town hall program at the start of the convention. The forum will be a mixture of conversation, Q&A and entertainment. Designed to provide students with decades of politics, ministry PRESENTED BY and teen experience from the GenJ staff and their panelists, the forum is a place to ask hard questions and find good humor. It will challenge you to grow and make you laugh, and quite possibly cry, while you are there.

10 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION JOEL GREWE DIRECTOR Joel started his life of advocacy in sixth grade, when he convinced his mother to homeschool him. He went on to work on Capitol Hill for Congressman J.C. Watts, then delved into the world of demographic research, and now serves as the director of Generation Joshua. Today, Joel travels across the United States, training youth to influence the political world for Christ. GLENN BERTSCH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Glenn Bertsch is our program administrator and got his start as a GenJ club founder in Pennsylvania in 2005. Shortly thereafter, he became a regular on Student Action Teams, GenJ camps and all things political. While studying American Politics and Policy at Patrick Henry College, he took an internship with GenJ and excelled in developing our legislative programs.

JEREMIAH LORRIG DEPUTY DIRECTOR Jeremiah Lorrig is GenJ’s deputy director. He has worked for Senator Wayne Allard (CO), the National Association of Evangeli- S A T U cals, the ArlingtonT Group, HSLDA and with more than 100 political I

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Thursday, May 24 S A T 7 a.m. Sacred Music Festival Check-In U T I S 7:45 a.m. Leaders Forum Check-In I V www.fpea.com 8 a.m. Leaders Forum Breakfast Kickoff FOR CONVENTION UPDATES 10 a.m. Neuro-Developmental Screenings with LGS 3 p.m. Badge Pickup in City Hall Lobby 3 p.m. Registration Opens 4 p.m. Hotel Check-In 4 p.m. Parent Session with Jan Bedell for Screening Participants 5 - 9 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 5 - 7 p.m. Pick Up Get ‘n Go Meals 5 - 8 p.m. Food Court Open 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Pool Party at Cypress Springs Pool 8:30 p.m. Town Hall 8:30 p.m. Teen Town Hall

Friday, May 25 7:30 a.m. On-Site Registration Opens 8 - 9:15 a.m. Children’s Program Check-In 8:30 - 10 a.m. Keynote Session in Osceola Ballroom 9 a.m. Teen Program 10 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 a.m. Session 1: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Court Open 11:30 a.m. Session 2: 12:30 p.m. Session 3: 1:30 p.m. Session 4: 2:30 p.m. Session 5: 3:30 p.m. Session 6:

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4:30 p.m. Session 7: 5 - 7 p.m. Pick Up Get ‘n Go Meals 5 - 8 p.m. Food Court Open 5:30 - 8 p.m. Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time 8:30 p.m. Annie Moses Band in Concert – Osceola Ballroom

Saturday, May 26 7:30 a.m. On-Site Registration Opens 8 - 9:15 a.m. Children’s Program Check-In 8:30-10 a.m. Keynote Session in Osceola Ballroom 9 a.m. Teen Program 10 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 a.m. Session 1: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Court Open 11:30 a.m. Session 2: 12:30 p.m. Session 3: 1:30 p.m. Session 4: 2:30 p.m. Session 5: 3 p.m. Concealed Carry Permit Course 3:30 p.m. Session 6: 4:30 - 7 p.m. Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours 5 p.m. Purchase Audio Recordings in City Hall Lobby 5-7 p.m. Pick Up Get ‘n Go Meals 7 p.m. Guys Night Out 7 p.m. Family Tourney 8 p.m. Graduation Dinner 8:30 p.m. MomStrong PJ Party with Heidi St. John 10 p.m. Graduation Dance

Sunday, May 27 11 a.m. Hotel Checkout (If attending graduation, please check out BEFORE the ceremony) 11 a.m. FPEA Statewide Graduation Class of 2018 1:30 p.m. Graduation Luncheon

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John Stemberger is an AV-rated Orlando attorney who has been a conservative policy advocate for more than 30 years. As a native Floridian, he attended Florida State University, where he studied political science and philosophy before obtaining a Juris Doctor at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. In 1987, he founded the Institute for Conservative Studies (ICS), as a permanent student-led think tank at Florida State University. ADAM PUTNAM A sought-after speaker around the country, John Stemberger is also a member of the Council for National Policy and was called “one of the most interesting and influential people you’ve never heard of.” by the Miami Herald. In 2009, Orlando Magazine named him one of the top 50 most powerful people in Central Florida.

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citrus and cattle farmers and a proud Florida Gator. V www.fpea.com FOR CONVENTION UPDATES At 22 years old, Commissioner Putnam became the youngest person ever elected to the Florida Legislature. He went on to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2011, and served as Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee from 2006 to 2007 and Chair of the House Republican Conference from 2007 to 2009. Commissioner Putnam has fought for the betterment of all S A T U T Floridians while staying grounded in his conservative principles, I

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Teenagers need a safe place to talk Guys Night Outabout what it means to become men of integrity and faith. They need guidance to avoid making some of the foolish decisions they see many of their peers (and men in the public eye) making. They need specific direction on how to maintain sexual purity, interact with girls, and seek a life of meaning. Most importantly, they need to find their place in God’s big story. Guys Night Out is an interactive event for fathers and their sons. Using creative communication, video clips, and guided discussion, fathers (and other men of influence) will have the chance to initiate critical conversations about some issues that can be difficult for many men to talk about. We get the conversation started so that these important “talks” become a normal part of the father/son relationship. This special event for fathers and sons (age 12 and up) will be led by Barrett John- son, founder of INFO for Families and the author of “The Talks” and “The Young Man’s Guide to Awesomeness: How to Guard Your Heart, Get the Girl, and Save the World.” Come as you are, this is an informal event and a time for dads and sons to connect. Saturday | 7 p.m. | Admission is Free

This year we have a special treat just for moms!

The MomStrong PJ Party with Heidi St. John is an extra-special event you won’t want to miss. Grab your jammies and come ready to have some MOMSTRONG good fun and snacks, along with a healthy dose of relaxation and encour- PJ Party agement – oh, and door prizes too! Saturday, 8:30 p.m $36 PER PERSON

16 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION EXHIBIT HOURS Thursday 5 - 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Our Exhibit Hall is the BEST! Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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V www.fpea.com HOW TO PURCHASE AUDIO RECORDINGSFOR CONVENTION UPDATES RECORDINGS OF ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. AUDIO RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE AS MP3 INSTANT DOWNLOADS, AS WELL AS MAIL-ORDER CDS. S A T U T I Attending all the workshops that interest you may be impossible, butS you can still benefit from the lecturer’s expertise by placing I

an order for the session recording. Pricing is $5 per workshop for eachV MP3 and $7www.fpea.com for each CD (plus shipping). We also offer a FOR CONVENTION UPDATES full Convention recording package. On-site specials for those attending the Convention can be found at the audio sales booth, located in the City Hall Lobby next to registration. For additional ordering information, visit www.fpea.com

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V www.fpea.com FOR CONVENTION UPDATES In the Spotlight THE AUTHORS SPOTLIGHT Are you and your family reading? Are you looking for new books and authors to explore as a family? Do you have a young writer who needs inspiration?

This year at the 2018 Florida Homeschool Convention, we are spotlighting four of our speakers who are also published authors. Each of these accomplished writers will be interacting with attendees at their booths and in signing sessions. You can browse their books and purchase copies at their booths, and then visit them in the “spotlight” to have your book signed.

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inspire others to leadership. They work selflessly for something they believe in. FPEA leaders are investing in the future, sharing with others why we believe homeschooling is so important. Together we are building... for a better tomorrow! This special day of training and encouragement is for those in leadership or those considering taking on a leadership role. > Our speakers are ready to instruct and inspire you so that you can continue to get it done during this special convention add-on option. > The day will begin with a welcome breakfast with your fellow leaders. Then, following the welcome, attendees can choose from multiple workshops. > There are many speakers and workshops planned just for you. > Attendees will be treated to a wonderful luncheon and keynote address by Heidi St. John before heading back to additional workshops for the afternoon. > And, of course, all Leaders Forum attendees will have early access to the exhibit hall. Imagine a quiet exhibit hall shopping time just for you. Any adult in a leadership role within a homeschooling community can benefit from attending the Leaders Forum. Registration for the event is an add-on option with Convention registration. Price is $45 per person and includes breakfast and lunch.

SCHEDULE 7:45 a.m. Badge PickUp (no on-site registrations) 8 a.m. Welcome Breakfast 9:35 a.m. Sessions Begin 11:35 a.m. Leadership Luncheon 2 p.m. Sessions Resume 4 p.m. Special Early Entrance to the FPEA Exhibit Hall

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40-40-40: SPEAKER: 8-9:30 a.m. L1. BREAKFAST KEYNOTE: READY, SET, LEAD DAVIS AND RACHAEL CARMAN OSCEOLA 1-2 OSCEOLA 3-4 OSCEOLA 5-6 NAPLES

L2. T. PONS/S. NUNN/ L3. H. ST. JOHN: Foundational L4. LARRY WANG: L5. C. ALBERS: Communicating 9:35-10:30 a.m. E. NUNN : Find Your Voice Principles for Strong Leadership Incorporating Your Group Your Message

L8. T.J. SCHMIDT: L6. D. CARMAN: Leadership L7. C. ALBERS: Simple Tips to L9. YOUNG: Developing the Next 10:35-11:30 a.m. Update on Your Homeschool Lessons from the Trenches Organize Your Home Generation of Leadership Freedoms in Florida

11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m. L10. LUNCHEON: Heidi St. John

DICKINSON: 1:30-2 p.m. Legislative Update

L11. D. DINOIA: L12. C. ALBERS: L13. SUZANNE NUNN: L14. YOUNG: 2-2:50 p.m. Goal Setting Creating a Vision Like-Mindedness in Leadership What About My Family?

L15. COACH RICK: L16. R. CARMAN: L17. M. DEAN: Creating and L18. YOUNG: 3-3:50 p.m. Encouraging the Heart of a How to Die To Yourself and Live to Building a Strong Co-op What about Social Media? Leader Tell About It

SPECIAL ENTRANCE TO EXHIBIT HALL: Meet in Osceola foyer. Please note: Only Leaders Forum attendees may enter early at 4 p.m. — 4 p.m. children and spouses may not enter early with you. Thank you for making this special leaders-only exhibit hall experience exclusive.

OSCEOLA 3-4 OSCEOLA 5-6 THURSDAY LEADERS FORUM SESSIONS Have you experienced some trials Attorney and FPEA Treasurer Larry in leadership lately? You’re not alone. Wang will talk about the benefits of Leadership can be messy. Wise leader- incorporating your homeschool group L1. BREAKFAST KEYNOTE: 40-40- OSCEOLA 1-2 ship requires the strength of a warrior and guide you through the process. As leaders in the homeschool 40: READY, SET, LEAD and the heart of a shepherd. The heart He will also talk about insurance needs DAVIS AND RACHAEL CARMAN community we often feel like we of a strong leader requires a love that and what your co-op should consider OSCEOLA 1-2 are always talking and sometimes will get involved in the struggles and when purchasing a policy. Moses lived to be 120 years old, wonder if anyone is really listening. It messes that will inevitably come up and most scholars divide that time is imperative for us to develop clarity within their organizations. It may be into three 40-year periods: adopted in our message, and then find the best L5. COMMUNICATING YOUR frustrating, even exasperating at times, Son of Pharaoh, shepherd in exile, and avenue to deliver our message. This MESSAGE but successful leading in the body of CONNIE ALBERS reluctant deliverer. Rachael and Davis multi-faceted workshop is present- Christ is not just about accomplishing NAPLES will take you on a journey of his life and ed from three voices – leadership, a vision. It is about growing other How do you get your message highlight leadership lessons along the influence and future leadership. You leaders and knowing how to respond heard in a sea of competing voices? way. There is so much to learn from his will walk away with a new perspective to challenging situations. Come learn Communications, social media and time of preparation and being on the on the true importance of finding your some of the foundational principles marketing strategist Connie Albers will front line. This presentation will help voice in leadership. Join Tracy, Suzanne of strong leadership – as well as some share how to create messaging that you face your challenges faithfully, lead and Ethan as they discuss ways to of the warning signs that will help you not only inspires, but makes people your team courageously and follow ensure that your voice is heard and avoid division within your ministry, and want to join your group. Come learn God’s calling passionately. your message is clear. even grow in the midst of adversity. how to communicate messages that homeschoolers will hear. L2. FIND YOUR VOICE L3. FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES TRACY PONS/SUZANNE NUNN/ L4. INCORPORATING YOUR GROUP FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP LARRY WANG ETHAN NUNN HEIDI ST. JOHN

20 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION L6. LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE Don’t wait until you are so burnt clear about who your group is and what L16. HOW TO DIE TO YOURSELF AND TRENCHES out that you quit cold turkey and your it offers is critical to serving the families LIVE TO TELL ABOUT IT DAVIS CARMAN support group dies, as leaders we know in the homeschool community. In this RACHAEL CARMAN OSCEOLA 1-2 have done. Learn what to look for in presentation, Connie Albers will walk OSCEOLA 3-4 Being in a leadership position is potential leaders, how to recruit them you through the process of creating a Every day we are bombarded with tough work. Your heart desires to see and how to disciple them to take over vision that keeps your organization and messages that try to convince us that great things happen for homeschooling and keep the ministry going for your its members on track. we are individually important. The basic families in your area, but the enemy children’s generation. theme is that we should seek self. It’s all throws so many flaming arrows your L13. LIKE-MINDEDNESS IN a big lie, from the king of lies. We must way. Often these come in the form of L10. LUNCHEON: LEADERSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP: WHAT IS CRUCIAL IN shift our focus away from ourselves and conflict with people. How can you, as SUCH A TIME AS THIS DEVELOPING YOUR TEAM? on to our awesome and mighty God. a leader, build trust among your team HEIDI ST. JOHN SUZANNE NUNN The world is relentlessly pursuing peace members and constituents, maintain OSCEOLA 1-2 OSCEOLA 5-6 and contentment that can only come healthy relationships when facing Christian leaders today have been What are you looking for when you from a life that is totally surrendered to conflict and confront difficult issues tasked with an incredible responsibility: choose leaders for your groups? Do you Christ and His will. Come learn how this effectively? In this workshop, Davis gives shepherding a culture in the middle of feel like saying yes to the first hand in the realization radically changed the direction four leadership lessons he has learned spiritual decline. You may feel discour- air? Is it more important to have quantity of Rachael’s life. It can change yours, too! firsthand from the field (aka trenches), aged and overwhelmed at times—but or quality, after all, don’t we need all and you will learn how to be more God wants to do an important work hands on deck? What about those who L17. CREATING AND BUILDING A effective in your leadership role. through you. Want to know how you annoy you, but always show up to help? STRONG CO-OP can invite God’s blessing into your home Have these or similar questions run MICHELLE DEAN L7. SIMPLE TIPS TO ORGANIZE YOUR and ministry? Join Heidi St. John for a through your head while developing OSCEOLA 5-6 HOME AND ENJOY LIFE time of encouragement that will remind your leadership team? Join Suzanne as Co-ops serve an important part CONNIE ALBERS you of the important role you play in she shares some crucial lessons learned in the success of many homeschool OSCEOLA 3-4 God’s story and fill you with hope and in her journey as a leader. You will walk families. But, not all are successful in Do you struggle to keep life and joy for the future! away with a renewed perspective on de- implementing their original intent. This school organized? In this presentation fining the crucial elements of developing nuts and bolts works shop will help you will discover simple strategies for L11. GOAL SETTING a strong leadership team. leaders learn keeping your home organized during DENNIS DINOIA ›› How to write a mission statement for the homeschool year. Connie shares OSCEOLA 1-2 L14. WHAT ABOUT MY FAMILY? the co-op that gathers in families and her secrets for keeping her sanity while Goal setting is often thought of as HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG releases others. homeschooling five children. No matter a great idea, and something everyone NAPLES ›› How to manage the co-op so that how many children you have, how old needs to do, but we rarely do it and You don’t want to lose your own everyone claims ownership of it. they are or how big your home is, you when we do, we usually lose track of the children teaching other people how to ›› How to pass the baton of leadership can stay organized day-in and day-out. goal along the way. In this workshop, raise theirs, but how in the world can or close the door of the co-op with Time to bid farewell to chaos. goals are brought to life through creation you get it all done? Find balance in all the integrity. and conversation. Everyone participating ministries God has given you, and don’t L8. UPDATE ON YOUR HOMESCHOOL will create a goal and a visual display wear yourself out, either! L18. WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA FREEDOMS IN FLORIDA for that goal during the workshop. FOR GROUPS? T.J. SCHMIDT, HSLDA This process can be done with family L15. ENCOURAGING THE HEART HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG OSCEOLA 5-6 members over and over again, as well as OF A LEADER NAPLES T.J. Schmidt from HSLDA will discuss with homeschool groups. The process COACH RICK ANDREASSEN Many leaders say, “I don’t do Face- recent challenges by Florida’s county is created in a fun and fast-paced style, OSCEOLA 1-2 book. It’s a waste of time.” When you governments to homeschool families. with everyone having an opportunity to Take advantage of this time of look at the statistics, the folks you’re try- He will review the basics of Florida law, create and share their goal. Each partici- encouragement. Coach Rick has an ing to reach are deeply engaged in social along with any recent changes, revisions pant will leave inspired by their goal, and amazing way of communicating from media. Shouldn’t we be where they are? or protections. by the goals of others. the heart of God, to the heart of a Find out how to use social media for parent, about the heart of a child. His ministry and marketing without losing L9. DEVELOPING THE NEXT L12. CREATING A VISION passion and enthusiasm to encourage your life to it, and how to communicate GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP CONNIE ALBERS homeschool parents will make this one better with members, as well as interest- HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG OSCEOLA 3-4 workshop you don’t want to miss. ed families. Our fan page is among the NAPLES Does your leadership team have top 6 percent on Facebook! the same vision for your group? 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22 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION SPEAKERS REA BERG DR. EVERETT PIPER FRIDAY | 8:30 - 10 A.M. | OSCEOLA C SATURDAY | 8:30 - 10 A.M. | OSCEOLA C Rea Berg founded Beautiful Dr. Everett Piper is the president of Oklaho- Feet Books in 1984 to encourage ma Wesleyan University, and the author of the the use of classic and historic best-selling “Not a Daycare: The Devastating literature in the homeschooling Consequences of Abandoning Truth,” and “Why I community. She has written am a Liberal, and Other Conservative Ideas.” numerous guides for teaching An advocate of intellectual freedom and cultural history through literature that have courage, Dr. Piper’s viral essay, “This is Not a Daycare, won Reader’s Choice awards and best It’s a University!” explores the current state of the country picks in the home education arena. She and the demand for “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” at universities, urging has brought back into print many notable children’s works, including families to oppose the infantilzation of the American spirit. the D’Aulaire biographies, the “World” books of Genevieve Foster, James His commentary on religion, education, leadership and politics has been featured Daugherty’s works and Albert Marrin’s biographies. Rea has a Bachelor on media outlets such as Fox News, Fox and Friends, the Fox Business Channel, the of Arts in English from Simmons College, and in 2006 earned a master’s Glenn Beck Show, The Adam Carolla Show and the 700 Club. degree in Children’s Literature at the Center for the Study of Children’s Dr. Piper lives in Bartlesville, Okla., with his wife, Marci, and two sons, Seth and Cobi. Literature in Boston where she was named a Virginia Haviland Scholar. He is active in the community and Wesleyan Church, serving on multiple councils and Rea blogs on children’s literature at www.reaberg.com. boards relating to Christian leadership, public policy and community service. www.everettpiper.com Featured Speakers CONNIE ALBERS COACH RICK ANDREASSEN ADAM ANDREWS Connie Albers has spent much Coach Rick Andreassen is the Adam Andrews is the of her adult life as a homeschool founder of Saints International, director of the Center for Literary mom and mompreneur with a world-wide sports ministry for Education and a homeschooling an outreach and ministry to homeschool students in the U.S., father of six. Since 2003, he has homeschool parents through her and also with Programs for Or- traveled throughout the United speaking and various leadership phaned Children in Zambia, Gua- States and Canada presenting an roles. She is a social media enthusi- temala, Kenya and Haiti. For more innovative method for teaching ast and trusted homeschool mom who understands than 27 years, Coach Rick has been a motivational the crucial skills of literary analysis. Adam’s dynamic the challenges of balancing the demands of life, work speaker, children’s pastor and missionary. Coach Rick presentations enable students to enjoy great litera- and homeschool. Connie is the associate producer has a degree in Child Psychology with an emphasis ture as never before, while his fresh insights inspire for Homeschool Rocked, a full-length documentary on Early Childhood Development. His greatest desire parents and teachers with new vision for their task on homeschooling, where she is also honored to be is to encourage parents and then encourage them as educators. featured in the film. Her newest book by NavPress some more! Adam earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hillsdale outlines positive approaches to parenting teenagers. www.saintsofflorida.com College in southern Michigan and his Master of Connie and her husband, Tom, have been married Arts from the University of Washington in Seattle, 33 years and have successfully homeschooled their where he is currently a candidate for a Ph.D. He is a five children. Her latest venture is fulfilling her desire Henry Salvatori Fellow of the Intercollegiate Studies to equip women in their calling through her Equipped Institute and a founding board member of Westover To Be ministry and with her website. The Albers family Academy in Colville, Wash. He and his wife Missy, a lives in Winter Garden, Fla. Hillsdale graduate and accomplished educator in her own right, teach their children at home in Rice, Wash. www.centerforlit.com

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continuing in early childhood education. Concerned specialists. Over the years, Jan has developed an IAN ANDREWS she would miss once-in-a-lifetime milestones in abundance of curriculum and training programs for Ian Andrews is a teacher and her children, Cheryl left the classroom and brought parents and professionals. The constant goal of Little the marketing coordinator at learning home. Giant Steps is to help make learning and life easier for CenterForLit. He has been reading Twenty-four years of homeschooling and eight millions of individuals. and talking about good books children—ages 28 to toddler— allow Cheryl and her www.littlegiantsteps.com his entire life. Homeschooled husband, Mike, to journey alongside families at many through 12th grade, he attended stages of parenting and learning. As a magazine his parents’ alma mater, Hillsdale columnist, blogger and speaker, Cheryl shares her ALEC BIANCO College, where he graduated with a degree in experiences, stories and challenges as she enthusi- Alec Bianco is a Classical English Literature. He and his wife, Emily, live in a astically encourages parents to be intentional, real Conversations graduate, as well tiny Colorado mountain town and work full-time for and relational as they raise life-long learners. Her as a graduate of St. John’s College Adam and Missy Andrews at CenterForLit, teaching, resources are available at her “Celebrate Simple” in Annapolis, Md. writing and developing the newest wave of teacher website: www.cherylbastian.com. aids in literature. www.centerforlit.com SUE BECKER Sue Becker is a gifted speaker PAM BARNHILL and teacher, whose passion is to CHUCK BLACK Pam Barnhill believes that you share principles of healthy living Chuck Black is the author of 16 don’t have to sacrifice relation- in an encouraging way. She is the books comprising the “Kingdom ships to homeschool strong. An co-owner of The Bread Beckers Series,” the “Knights of Arrethtrae award-winning educator, former and The Real Bread Company, Series,” the “Wars of the Realm” journalist and now homeschool- and founder of the ministry Real trilogy, and “Call to Arms: The ing mom, she has a knack for Bread Outreach, all dedicated to promoting whole Guts and Glory of Courageous breaking down big tasks into grain nutrition. Sue has a degree in Food Science Fatherhood.” “Kingdom’s Dawn” small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of from the University of Georgia and is the author of received Homeschool.com’s “Voted #1” award and the stories her listeners want to hear. She is the host ”The Essential Home Ground Flour Book,” published was on Christian Booksellers Association’s top 10 of three popular homeschooling podcasts — “The in May 2016. Sue is a veteran homeschooling mom best-sellers list twice in 2008 for all Christian youth Homeschool Snapshots Podcast,” “Your Morning with nine children and 12 grandchildren. She and literature. Chuck is also the inventor or co-inventor Basket” and “The Homeschool Solutions Show” She her husband Brad live in Canton, Ga. Through her on 12 patented products distributed and sold nation- is also the author of “Better Together: Strengthen teaching, countless families have improved their ally and internationally. Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor health. www.breadbeckers.com www.perfect-praise.com the Subjects That Matter Most.” Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of 23 years, three (mostly) awesome kids and a passel of family dogs. JAN BEDELL JEAN BURK You can find her online at www.pambarnhill.com. Jan Bedell, aka Brain Coach™, Jean Burk is the creator of the has been a master neurodevel- revolutionary and award-winning opmentalist for more than two “College Prep Genius” curriculum, CHERYL BASTIAN decades. Her experience as an which has helped thousands of Cheryl Bastian can’t educator in the public, private and high school students prepare for remember a time when she homeschool realm has allowed the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT, and wasn’t teaching. What started as her to bring forth her true passion raise their scores as much as 600 making her brothers play school – helping parents better the lives of their children by points! As a Fox News contributor, her expertise has evolved into job shadowing and enhancing their brains. This approach to learning been featured on Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC, WE, Forbes tutoring in high school. Through was life changing for her own daughter with special Living, UshopTV and The Homeschool Channel. Tens experiential learning, Cheryl’s needs and has proved the same for those who of thousands of public, private and homeschooled passion for education grew. She completed post-sec- have applied these brain-building principles over students have gone through her program. ondary coursework and internships at Illinois State the years. Jan is the founder and president of Little www.collegeprepgenius.com University, first as a special education major and then Giant Steps, a group of Christian neuro-educational

24 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION JANICE CAMPBELL Visit our booth Thursday & Friday only Janice Campbell and her husband, Donald, homeschooled their sons from preschool into early college using a lifestyle of learning approach influenced by Charlotte Mason and classical learning. Janice speaks at con- ferences nationwide on subjects including making time for things that matter, teaching literature and writing, homeschooling high school, record keeping, transcripts and micro-business. She is the author of the “Excellence in Literature” curriculum, “Transcripts Made Easy” and other resources, and is a writer at the EverydayEducation.com, Excellence-in-Literature. com and DoingWhatMatters.com websites. DAVIS CARMAN Math Without Frustration! Davis Carman is passionate Voted #1 by the readers of about being a husband and fa- • Engaging Videos ther. He and the wife of his youth, • Intelligent Platform Practical Homeschooling Rachael, have been married for • Unlimited Practice 26 years and are blessed with • Instant Feedback seven children, age 9 to 22 years • Complete Solutions old. They live south of Charlotte, • Automated Grading N.C., where they have enjoyed the adventures of homeschooling for 17 years. • Live Online Chat unlockmath.com Davis is the president of Apologia Educational • Rachael challenges mothers to surrender their will his attention toward helping homeschooling parents Ministries – a leading publisher of creation-based and draw closer to their heavenly Father. You will be become more effective instructors, especially in science, biblical worldview and apologetics curricula affirmed in your role as a mother as Rachael speaks mathematics. designed specifically for homeschoolers. of her struggles with perfectionism and impatience, www.videotext.com Davis is the author of two illustrated children’s and shares her challenges, failures and victories. books designed to instill a biblical worldview: “Good Rachael has been married to her husband, Morning, God,” which is based on Deuteronomy 6 Davis, since 1986, and together they own Apologia JENNY COTE and “A Light For My Path,” which is an alphabet book Educational Ministries. Jenny Cote, an award-winning based on Psalm 119. rachaelcarman.com author, speaker and producer, developed an early passion for God, RACHAEL CARMAN history and young people, and TOM CLARK beautifully blends these passions Rachael Carman had it going Tom Clark is a lifelong teacher together in her two fantasy fiction on—or so she thought. After sur- of mathematics and science, with series, “The Amazing Tales of Max viving 63 months of pregnancy, more than 49 years of classroom and Liz” and “Epic Order of the Seven.” Likened to countless sleepless nights, and and tutoring experience at all C.S. Lewis by book reviewers and bloggers, Jenny 35,000+ diapers, this one-time levels, from elementary through opens up the world of creative writing for students control freak encountered God’s adult. Seventeen years ago, he of all ages and reading levels through fun, highly grace. And she encourages you to founded VideoText Interactive, interactive workshops. do the same! a company that specializes in bringing the textbook www.epicorderoftheseven.com In her books “How Many Times Do I Have to Tell to life through technology. He then began directing You?” and “How to Have a HEART for Your Kids,” www.FPEA.com 25 Speakers

most often described as a passionate, experienced DIANNE CRAFT STEVE DEMME and humorous presenter. Dianne Craft has a master’s Steve Demme and his wife, www.kathyleeeggers.com degree in special education and Sandra, have been married since is a reading specialist. She has 1979. They have been blessed with 25 years’ experience teaching four sons, three lovely daugh- WILLIAM J. FEDERER bright children who have to ters-in-law, and three special William J. Federer is a nation- work too hard to learn. She has grandchildren. Their fourth son, ally known speaker, best-selling developed the successful “three- John, has Down Syndrome and author and president of Ameri- pronged approach” to reducing and eliminating lives with them in Lititz, Penn. search, Inc., a publishing company learning disabilities: brain integration therapy, right Steve has served in full- or part-time pastoral dedicated to researching Ameri- brain teaching strategies and targeted nutritional ministry for many years after graduating from Gor- ca’s noble heritage. interventions. Parents across the country have seen don-Conwell Theological Seminary, and has served Bill’s “AMERICAN MINUTE” ra- their children overcome learning struggles using on the board of Joni and Friends at the Pennsylva- dio feature is broadcast daily across America and on these tools. She has designed the Craft “Right Brain” nia branch. He is the creator of Math-U-See and the the Internet. His Faith in History television series airs readers for children with dyslexia. As a nutritionist, founder of Building Faith Families. on the TCT Network on stations across America and Dianne specializes in natural treatments for kids with www.buildingfaithfamilies.org via DirectTV. A former U.S. Congressional candidate, sensory processing dysfunction and focus/attention Bill has appeared on CSPAN, FOX, Hannity & Colmes, issues. She is president of the consulting firm Child DENNIS DINOIA The O’Reilly Factor, NPR, MSNBC and various other Diagnostics, Inc. in Denver and is considered the networks. leader in alternative teaching strategies by several Dennis DiNoia has been Bill has been interviewed on thousands of radio teaching universities. immersed in education for over programs, including “Focus on the Family,” “Janet www.diannecraft.org 25 years. He holds an M.A. in Parshall’s America,” “Point of View,” USA Radio education from the University Network, Salem Radio Network, Bott Radio Network, BRYAN DAVIS of South Florida and has been a “The Michael Medved Show,” “Common Sense Florida State-Certified Secondary Radio” with Ollie North, D. James Kennedy’s “Truths Bryan Davis is the author of Mathematics Teacher since 1988. that Transform,” “Phyllis Schlafly Live,” “Beverly “Dragons in Our Midst,” “Oracles He is affectionately known to all of his students as LaHaye Live” and many more. of Fire,” “Children of the Bard,” Mr. D. Mr. D has designed a curriculum for students His first book, “America’s God and Country Encyclo- “Reapers,” The Reapers Trilogy, taking pre-algebra to pre-calculus. This math pedia of Quotations” has sold over a half-million copies. “Dragons of Starlight,” “Tales of program infuses problem solving and treating math www.americanminute.com Starlight” and “Echoes from the as a language as the basis for its delivery and offers Edge” series, contemporary/ the equivalent of a personal teacher in one’s home fantasy books for young adults and adults. The first or co-op. BARRETT AND JENIFER book, “Raising Dragons,” was released in 2004, and www.mrdmath.com JOHNSON several books in the series have hit various bestseller lists. Bryan lives in western Tennessee with his wife, After serving in the Susie, and their children. Bryan and Susie have KATHY LEE EGGERS local church for 25 years, homeschooled their four girls and three boys. Kathy Lee Eggers has been Barrett and Jenifer Johnson www.daviscrossing.com dedicated to the well-being of launched INFO for Families young children for more than 25 as a ministry designed to years. As a former teacher and encourage people through administrator, Kathy has extensive speaking, personal coaching experience in the field of early and resource development. They have a heart for childhood education. Kathy is the newlyweds, marriages at mid-life and parents who mother of 10 kids, both biological and adopted. She want to help their kids enter marriage without a ton enjoys sharing her journey of imperfect motherhood, of sexual and relational baggage. inspiring others to parent intentionally and authen- Barrett and Jenifer have five kids, from a married tically. A sought-after speaker worldwide, Kathy is 24-year-old to an active 8-year-old. With 26 years of

26 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION marriage under their belts, three adolescents in their maintaining coral reef animals, especially focusing home, and their first grandchild born in 2013, they SHERRI SELIGSON on fish nutrition and marine predator care. During are an imperfect and ordinary family (like yours) who Sherri Seligson has a this time, she completed research on shark behavior have truly experienced it all. motivated heart to encourage and was the first individual representing Walt Disney Barrett served in youth ministry for 15 years women in their roles as wives, World to have research published. Besides authoring before serving for nine years as the family minister at mothers and homeschoolers. Apologia’s “Exploring Creation with Marine Biology” Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Atlanta, one of the Residing in Orlando, Fla, Sherri curriculum, Sherri has written several articles for largest churches in the South. He has degrees from and her husband, David, have scientific magazines, homeschool publications and Texas A&M University and Southwestern Seminary, been homeschooling their four support groups. but he and Jenifer have received their best education children for 18 years. Three have graduated, earning www.sherriseligson.com through the no-holds-barred nature of everyday college scholarships, and they are now using their family life. In addition to several books, a DVD series God-given talents and desires in various endeav- and a popular podcast, the INFO for Families blog ors. Throughout this homeschooling journey, S.D. SMITH has an archive of more than 300 posts, receiving Sherri has had the opportunity to minister to other Sam Smith lives with his wife more than 25,000 monthly views. homeschooling families, and with her husband has and four kids in West Virginia, www.infoforfamilies.com served and supported young couples to strengthen because it would be weird to live their marriages. Before Sherri was promoted to the with someone else’s wife and four position of mother, she worked as a marine biologist kids in West Virginia (or anywhere LESLI RICHARDS at Walt Disney World’s Living Seas pavilion in EPCOT else, right?). Lesli Richards is a humorous Center, where she was involved in collecting and and engaging author and speaker with a decade of experience in homeschooling. Lesli is currently director of Challenge B for Clas- sical Conversations of Cumming, Ga. She enjoys teaching her five children at home, and is passionate about encouraging other moms to learn right along with their kids. DANIEL SCHWABAUER Daniel Schwabauer is editor of Crosswind Comics and creator of “The One Year Adventure Novel” and “Cover Story,” writing programs for homeschool students. His professional work includes stage plays, radio scripts, short stories, newspaper columns, comic books and scripting for the PBS animated series “Auto-B-Good.” “Runt the Brave,” “Runt the Hunted,” and “The Curse of the Seer,” his young adult novels from AMG Publishers, have received numerous awards, including the 2005 Ben Franklin Award for Best New Voice in Children’s Literature and the 2008 Eric Hoffer Award. Daniel has a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from The University of Kansas. He and his family make their home in Olathe, Kan. www.danschwabauer.com

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Mind: True Adventures of the Ancient Greeks.” HEIDI ST. JOHN www.jimweiss.com A favorite speaker and author, Heidi St. John approaches marriage and parenting with humor DR. JAY WILE and grace. Her passion to encour- Dr. Jay Wile holds a Ph.D. age moms and set them free to be in Nuclear Chemistry from the who God has created them to be University of Rochester and a will bless and encourage you. Hei- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. di is the author of six books. Her most recent book, He has won several awards for “Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight with All That’s excellence in teaching, and has in You for Your Family and Your Faith” was released presented lectures on the topics in the fall of 2017 along with a companion Bible Study of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homes- and journal. Heidi has launched MomStrong Inter- chooling, and Creation vs. Evolution. national, an online and real life international ministry He is best known for the “Exploring Creation connecting moms around the world as they fight for with...” series of textbooks written for junior high their family and their faith together. and high school students who are being educated at Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since home. He has also just released an award-winning 1989. Together they have seven children and two elementary science series. Dr. Wile and his wife of grandsons. The St. John children range in age from more than 30 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their early elementary school to adult. They have homes- daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her chooled the kids all the way through high school. until she graduated high school. You can visit Dr. www.Heidistjohn.com Wile on the web at www.drwile.com. JIM WEISS ROBIN WOLAVER Jim Weiss has been an author, Robin Wolaver is a singer, lecturer, storyteller and presenter speaker and writer living in for more than 28 years. In June Nashville, Tenn. with her husband 1989, he and his wife, Randy, and fellow composer, Bill Wolaver. formed their production com- They have six children: Annie, Despite spending time in the Top 100 best-selling pany, Greathall Productions and Alex, Benjamin, Camille, Gretchen authors on Amazon and seeing the audiobook for have thus far produced a line of and Jeremiah. Together they “The Green Ember” hit No. 1 in worldwide sales on more than 75 recordings featuring storytellings of comprise The Annie Moses Band. Audible, Smith remains unpopular with this guy classical literature and history. Jim’s trademarked An award-winning lyricist, Wolaver has been named Reggie. motto is “Intelligent entertainment for the thinking twice nominated for a Dove Award in both the Song Smith is, to give Reggie some credit, an family” and his recordings, workshops and live of the Year and Best Children’s Musical categories. award-losing author. His debut novel was a runner performances exemplify just that. Jim’s masterful She has been awarded the honor of Gospel Song of up for both World Magazine and Audible’s Kid’s and thoughtful presentations present a dynamic the Year by the American Society of Composers, Au- Book of the Year Awards. model of oral language that will entertain and inspire thors, and Publishers (ASCAP), as well as the Nash- Sam is the author of the middle-grade adventure all members of the family. ville Songwriters Association. She served for four fantasy novels, “The Green Ember,” “The Black Star of Jim is the recipient of more than 100 national years as a staff songwriter for Word, Inc., and has Kingston,” “Ember Falls (The Green Ember: Book II),” awards from numerous prestigious home education works published by Word, Sparrow, LifeWay, Lillenas, “The Last Archer: A Green Ember Story,” and “Ember and national sources. In 2016, Jim licensed his re- Hal Leonard, Maranatha! Music, Integrity, Shawnee Rising: The Green Ember Book III” (Kickstarting cordings and business operation to The Well-Trained Press, and Brentwood-Benson. Her latest releases, January 2018). Mind Press (aka Peace Hill Press) which is now the offered in partnership with LifeWay Music Publishing, www.sdsmith.net official publisher of Jim’s recordings. Jim’s newest include a pair of children’s musicals (“Penny Whistle recordings include “A Cornucopia of Best-Loved Park: All Things Bright” and “Beautiful and Hallelujah Poems” in two volumes, and “Courage and a Clear Harvest!”), octavos and a violin curriculum for children, written with her eldest daughter, Annie.

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Robin holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal for more than 14 years, including three terms as Pres- Performance from Oklahoma City University. ident for Hal. They have published articles with The Foundation for Economic Education, Homeschooling Today, the John Locke Foundation, Homeschool HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG Digest, TEACH Magazine, Homeschool Enrichment, Fresh from a the N.C. Family Policy Council, the Heartland Institute state tax audit to and more. prove that “yes, Hal and Melanie have made more than 50 media they’re all ours,” Hal appearances in venues as wide ranging as “The Jesse and Melanie Young, Lee Peterson Show” and “The Bob Dutko” Show to authors of the Chris- “Mancow’s Morning Madhouse” and “CBS Evening tian Small Publishers News” with Dan Rather. Their dramatized audio- Association 2011 Book of the Year, “Raising Real Men,” books, such as “Hero Tales from American History” are parents of six real boys and two real girls. by Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, are They have homeschooled through eight high-risk gaining a following across the country. pregnancies, three relocations, two decades and 181 www.raisingrealmen.com degrees of longitude. Hal and Melanie have served on the Board of Directors of North Carolinians for Home Education

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StoryV is an art form. Likewww.fpea.com other forms of the arts— you choose to accept it) is to raise the next gener- painting, music and dance–literatureFOR CONVENTION has UPDATES the power COASTER OF DYSLEXIA ation of teachers, doctors, judges, police officers, JAN BEDELL to bypass our natural rational defenses and strike grocery store clerks, attorneys, nurses—and parents. us directly in the heart, the seat of our emotions. TAMPA Yes! You are raising the next generation of parents. Have you ever been at the top of a roller coaster Literature has the capacity to bring us to our most Look around. It doesn’t take very long for one gener- authentic self—the self that after all the pride, the anticipating the next plunge? Aaaaaah! Is your ation to hand the baton to the next, and as mothers, experience in teaching your child to read much like hubris, and theS insincerityA T are stripped away, reveals U we’ve got to be ready to prepare our children for T that of a roller coaster ride? “You knew that word who we wereI created to be. In that place, empathy is S whatever they may face as followers of Jesus Christ. I yesterday!” you say in amazement when your child born. ThatV empathy has www.fpea.comthe power to transform our- Heidi will challenge you as she talks about what it will selves, our families, and FORultimately CONVENTION society UPDATES at large. doesn’t recognize the same word today. This is a take to “Become MomStrong” — drawing on truths mystery akin to going through a dark cave on the from God’s Word to answer the tough questions this roller coaster where everything fell out. There doesn’t 1. STORYTELLING: UP CLOSE AND generation of kids is asking — and prepare moms to seem to be rhyme nor reason to why your reading PERSONAL WITH KING ARTHUR meet the challenges head-on. strategy is not working. Don’t settle for coping and JIM WEISS compensating, expensive dyslexia programs or the OSCEOLA A 3. HOW TO CHOOSE AND ADAPT limitations of labels. Learn to think differently and get An exciting and interactive workshop for teens CURRICULUM the breakthrough you are looking for in reading. from master storyteller and award-winning recording JANICE CAMPBELL artist Jim Weiss. King Arthur and his knights represent OSCEOLA C 6. BE A DIFFERENCE MAKER - the epitome of chivalry, graciousness and simply put, A great curriculum can make learning easier, but HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, MOMS “doing what’s right.” Jim will focus on this content as how can you know which one to choose? Choosing he teaches the art of storytelling and oral language. curriculum is about more than buying books — it’s AND THE WHOLE FAMILY Participants will learn about: setting the scene, about knowing your students and their learning BRIDGE TO WELLBEING – AMERICANS FOR characterization, voice technique, shaping the story, styles; knowing yourself and your teaching style; PROSPERITY FOUNDATION building confidence and developing one’s own style. as well as knowing the most important things that TALLAHASSEE The tenor is casual and the goal is to have fun with must be taught and the primary ways that students Veteran homeschool mom turned nonprofit literature. Everyone should be prepared to play, laugh learn. We’ll talk about how to work with teaching and community outreach director Cheryl Couture and discover how literature can truly come alive in learning styles, three skills you must teach, how to will share a brief personal story about life after the midst of a storyteller. evaluate curriculum for the things that really matter homeschool and introduce Glen Gilzean, CEO and and ways to adapt almost any curriculum you buy president of the Central Florida Urban League, to (and what to do with the rest). discuss community engagement and how families can make a difference in their community. Glen will

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share his experience working with the urban commu- often go on to have many hidden food allergies and 11. NURTURING ARTISTIC nity. Students and parents who know firsthand the asthma. importance of school choice can make a difference in It is easy to correct these imbalances at home SUCCESS the community where they live. Eighty-eight percent and dramatically affect your child’s learning day. The ROBIN WOLAVER of students who do not graduate from high school testimonies that we receive from parents across the SARASOTA end up in poverty. This is an issue that isn’t only United States who are using these simple remedies The arts carry great influence in modern times. in Orlando, but throughout Florida. Come and be with their children are amazing. Never before has artistic stimuli been so readily inspired to use your homeschool experience to en- available and yet so devoid of God’s truth. How can courage others in your community toward economic 9. HOMESCHOOLING: THE the Church reclaim its position as leader in the mis- empowerment through education and school choice. sion field of the arts? By investing in the spiritual and Whether your students are looking for volunteer op- ENVIRONMENT FOR GENIUS musical skill of a new generation, equipping them to portunities, are interested in working for a nonprofit, DR. JAY WILE play skillfully and to make His praise glorious. Robin or you’re a mom looking ahead for opportunities SUN C will share from her experience in the performing arts after homeschool, this workshop is for you. In 1957, psychologist Dr. Harold McCurdy field and her role as a mom to performers known as investigated the lives of 20 geniuses such as John the Annie Moses Band. 7. TEACHING THE CLASSICS FROM Stuart Mill, John Quincy Adams and Blaise Pascal. He wanted to find out if there was something about their 12. FOSTERING LIFELONG SEUSS TO SOCRATES – LITERARY childhoods that made them become geniuses. In ANALYSIS FOR EVERYONE the end, he found three things that all of them had in LEARNERS STEVE DEMME ADAM ANDREWS common while growing up. What’s fascinating is that SANIBEL SUN A these three elements are typically present in the lives Sandi and I wanted to give our sons a good foun- Does the subject of literature seem like a of modern homeschooled children. In this talk, Dr. dation in language arts and math, along with a love mystery? Are you at a loss about how to understand Jay L. Wile will present the details of the study and its for learning. Our vision worked, for each of our sons is it yourself, much less teach it to your kids? This conclusions, and he will give anecdotes and practical a lifelong student and are always learning and grow- inspiring lecture demonstrates that everything you advice that will help you incorporate these elements ing. We catch a fire from someone who has a fire. need to know about understanding and teaching into your homeschooling experience. He doesn’t This workshop will share strategies for encouraging a literature is present in your second grader’s bedtime promise that you will raise geniuses, but he does passion for learning through books, family excursions story. Adam reads a classic children’s story out loud promise that your homeschool will be better for it. and exposing your family to fellow firebrands. and then leads the audience into a discussion of eternal literary themes. Along the way, he shows how 10. FACEBOOK, SNAPCHAT AND you can do the same at home by following five sim- ALL THOSE APPS: WHAT’S A 13. RAISING REAL MEN ple steps. Your literature curriculum – to say nothing HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG of family story time – will come alive automatically. FAMILY TO DO? OSCEOLA A You’ll never put the kids to bed the same way again. CONNIE ALBERS In spite of what the culture is telling us, boys and MIAMI girls are different. Have you ever had a war break out 8. THE BIOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR As parents, we diligently try to protect our in the middle of a playdate or had a single math les- children from the dangers of the Internet world. We son take three hours? Then, you’re probably raising DIANNE CRAFT avoid sleepovers, smartphones and social media, but boys. If the world seems intent on gender-bending SUN B what do you do when all of their friends are online and forcing our sons into a feminized mold, Hal and Johnny is a constant motion machine. Tom cries or when they have to take an online class? What do Melanie, parents of six boys, explain the Biblical way in frustration over minor matters. Susie forgets what you do when your child asks you to download an out -- and a better way to turn wild little dirt-lovers she has just learned. According to Dr. Sydney Walker, app, or you discover a hidden app on their phone? into strong Christian men. children tend to “act how they feel.” This fascinating Connie tackles the world of apps and social media in workshop provides you with clues to your child’s a way that prepares you to confidently navigate this 14. RABBITS WITH WORDS #1— brain/body chemistry. William Crook, M.D., has found uncharted territory with wisdom and knowledge. that over 85 percent of children who suffer with WRITING YOUR STORIES: THE Sensory Processing Disorder, or attention or mood CRAFT OF CREATION disorders, when older have experienced multiple ear S.D. SMITH infections as a young child. Untreated, these children OSCEOLA B

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This talk is a highly practical focus on the craft of 17. SIMPLIFYING ALGEBRA FOR the name of tolerance? “Backfired” chronicles the writing with reflections on the nature of the calling history of this disturbing development, now rampant for storytellers who are Christians. In it, best-selling THE HESITANT LEARNER (WHEN in our country. author S. D. Smith of “The Green Ember” series walks ARE WE GOING TO NEED THIS through tips and tricks for writing stories that are STUFF ANYWAY?) 20. CALL TO ARMS: THE GUTS engaging, hospitable and full of light. Drawing on TOM CLARK & GLORY OF COURAGEOUS his experience crafting stories that are resonating all TAMPA FATHERHOOD over the world, Smith invites aspiring storytellers, Algebra is the study of relations (equations and CHUCK BLACK both young and old, into the nuts and bolts of the inequalities). It is therefore essential that students SUN B writing life. completely and conceptually understand the basic There is a spiritual war being waged for our concepts necessary to solve them. In this workshop, families. Our enemy is strong and we are in his territo- 15. OUR KIDS VS. 21ST CENTURY Tom Clark, founder of VideoText Interactive, and ry. Dad, if you don’t fight for your family, no one else author of “Algebra: A Complete Course” and “Geom- SEXUALITY – 3 SHIFTS THAT will. When a soldier is in enemy territory he is alert, etry: A Complete Course,” will help you to develop REQUIRE PARENTS TO TAKE focused and purposeful about every move he makes an inquiry approach, which is applicable to all basic with weapons ready. Only you stand between the ACTION relations. You will discover the analytical questions enemy and your family, for God has given you the BARRETT AND JENIFER JOHNSON students need to ask, to “undo” all of the complica- authority and the responsibility to stop him from de- OSCEOLA C tions they may encounter, when solving equations stroying your marriage and your children. This takes This workshop covers many of the issues ad- and inequalities. dressed in our popular book, “The Talk(s)” and covers courage, but your calling is noble… it is God’s call to both “what to know” and “what to do” to help our 18. THE CUMULATIVE FOLDER arms. Chuck offers straight answers and practical kids make wise choices. Parents leave with the tools help for dads who are looking to protect, train, equip they need to have ongoing conversations about porn, SAVED MY SANITY and launch soldiers for Jesus Christ. social media, homosexuality and transgender issues. CHERYL BASTIAN It is great for parents of teenagers. TALLAHASSEE 21. THE WRITE QUESTIONS: A cumulative folder saved my homeschooling INSPIRING KIDS TO WRITE 16. REAL BREAD – sanity. Homeschooling parents can benefit greatly from keeping cumulative high school records. Cheryl THROUGH THE ART OF THE STAFF OF LIFE walks parents through the process of setting up STORYTELLING SUE BECKER the cumulative high school folder, giving concrete DANIEL SCHWABAUER OSCEOLA D examples of valuable paperwork and explaining SUN C Sue Becker will present basic nutritional infor- why each document is important, offering first-hand Storytelling is an essential tool in getting kids to mation on how to greatly reduce the risk of common experiences of how her graduate’s cumulative love writing. Fortunately, anyone can learn to create health issues by changing the bread you are eating. folders helped write resumes for employment and a compelling story—even kids who hate to write. With a degree in food science from the University of supporting documents for college admission. This Discover the five elements of a good story with Georgia, Sue has studied the relationship between session will not only equip you to organize and keep a award-winning author Daniel Schwabauer. Learn how the risk of common diseases and the processed food, cumulative folder, but also save your sanity. to teach the basics of storytelling to your students particularly bread, consumed by most Americans ev- by asking “The Write Questions.” As we discuss the ery day. Sue and her husband, Brad, have been teach- 19. BACKFIRED – A NATION BORN fundamental basics of every gripping story, we’ll also ing others the benefits of healthy eating through their FOR RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE look at what makes fiction an effective teaching tool, company, The Bread Beckers, since 1992, and have how to balance mechanics with imagination, and helped countless families find improved health. NO LONGER TOLERATES THE how to choose quality reading material. Story starters RELIGION OF ITS FOUNDERS will help you jump-start your class. Your students will WILLIAM J. FEDERER learn to be better storytellers, and in the process gain S A T U SUN A a remarkable skill: the ability to see the world through T I someone else’s eyes. S The faith that gave birth to tolerance is no longer

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34 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION The Annie Moses Band has been inspiring and entertaining audiences for more than a decade, bringing their distinctive style of music across the nation and around the world. A captivating blend of folk and classical, the Annie Moses Band is a talented ensemble of songwriters, singers, and musicians, combining technical skill with exhilarating showmanship. The band’s innovative sound has delighted audiences around the world - in record breaking numbers of airings on PBS and on In Concert Friday, May 25 | 8:30 p.m. | Osceola Ballroom stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. The members of the Band are also family. Veteran composer, Bill Wolaver, weaves musical styles together into cinematic arrangements while the virtuosic siblings bring Juilliard-honed chops to Nashville- TICKETS: $10 PER FAMILY styled music making. The Annie Moses Band combines the best of beloved genres in a style that unifies audiences, young and old, classical connoisseurs and roots enthusiasts, jazz aficionados and bluegrass buffs. This is outstanding music.

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22. THE SCIENCE BEHIND 25. A SAINT, A CRIMINAL AND A more interested in celebrating opinions rather than learning what’s true. We focus on feelings rather than SCIENCE FICTION COUNTRY PRIEST: THE WRITING facts. The color of our students’ skin has become SHERRI SELIGSON OF G.K. CHESTERTON more important than the content of their character. MIAMI JIM WEISS Faculty foment political conflict rather than personal Science fiction stories are filled with exciting OSCEOLA A forgiveness. Trigger warnings now must be issued futuristic inventions to help people live, travel, com- Storyteller and author Jim Weiss shares works by before we express any contrary ideas. There is more municate and have fun. But how much of it is actually one of modern Catholicism’s greatest and wittiest division than unity. We have forgotten that “This is science and how much is fiction? This fast-paced talk authors: G.K. Chesterton. Jim will bring to life the first not a day care. It’s a university.” will highlight some of the science fiction of the past of Chesterton’s famous Father Brown mysteries, and that spurred on the technology we have today, such tell the story of how it came to be written. He will 28. ATTENTION OBSESSIVE- as robotics, communicators and laser light sabers. also share some of Chesterton’s profoundly witty COMPULSIVE, PERFECTIONIST, We’ll also learn about some of the fiction that is truly reflections on Saint Francis of Assisi, a saint for whom fiction, learning why some of these fantastic ideas Chesterton had deep affection, admiration and CONTROL-FREAKS: CHILL OUT can never happen. So strap on your space suits, hop understanding. For adults and older children, this RACHAEL CARMAN into a wormhole and get ready for a trip that’s out of session offers a rollicking introduction to a beloved OSCEOLA D this world! author’s wisdom and humor, presented by renowned As an obsessive-compulsive-perfectionist-con- storyteller, Jim Weiss. trol-freak herself, Rachael discusses how in many instances she is her own worst enemy when it comes 23. OVERLOOKED STRATEGIES 26. THE SECRET IN THE SUNSET to taking advantage of the freedoms of homeschool. Are you tied to your plan? Do you shiver at the idea FOR AVERAGE DAYS: SIX SIMPLE HEIDI ST. JOHN of change or adjustment? Are you missing out on OSCEOLA B HACKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR significant moments because you are focused on the Grumble much? Learn how to develop an HOMESCHOOL FOR THE BETTER trivial? It’s time to chill out and give control of it all to attitude of gratitude as you raise your children, laying PAM BARNHILL God – He is faithful. hold of the special treasures and moments hidden SARASOTA within your sometimes-overwhelming daily life. Learn Homeschooling is hard and encouragement is how to hang on to and even appreciate where you 29. EXPLORE VIRTUAL LEARNING important, but sometimes what we really need is a are right now. Slow down with Heidi as she shares SOLUTIONS WITH FLVS simple idea that can have a far-reaching impact on candidly about finding peace and strength for your FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL our success as homeschool moms. In this helpful heart in the midst of the busyness of homeschooling TAMPA and engaging talk, Pam outlines six listener-favorite and raising seven children. FLVS offers both flex and full-time options for ideas (she polled them) that you can implement on students in kindergarten through grade 12 at no cost Monday to have an immediate positive effect on your to Florida residents. Learn about the exciting choices homeschool days. Full of tips, stories and solutions, 27. NOT A DAYCARE available for homeschool students as we answer you are sure to walk away with something you are DR. EVERETT PIPER your questions about our outstanding programs. excited to try. OSCEOLA C What has happened to the American spirit? We’ll also look at some of our most popular courses 24. HOMESCHOOL 101 We’ve gone from “Give me liberty or give me death!” including World Languages, Advanced Placement to “Give me a trophy or I’ll throw a tantrum.” Our and Career and Technical Education. Additionally, FPEA colleges, which used to be bulwarks of free speech we’ll highlight our dual enrollment opportunities SANIBEL are now bastions of speech codes. Our culture, through FLVS full-time. Please join us and find the Are you new to homeschooling? This workshop which once rewarded independence and virtue, now option that is right for your family. is just for you! Hear valuable information on under- celebrates vice and victimhood. The fault, frankly standing your rights, responsibilities and available lies at the doors of the ivory tower; in the halls and 30. HOW TO THINK AND TALK resources. Learn about your options under the classrooms of our nation’s colleges and universities. MATH! homeschool law, schooling at home through a non- We are reaping the consequences of teaching terrible DENNIS DINOIA traditional private school, the different educational ideas and embracing terrible education for the TALLAHASSEE methods that help with curriculum choices, and the past several decades. We seem to think education What if math was its own language? 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other new languages. Learn the basic foundations on memory and how to correct the auditory glitch by The Marquis and The Spy.” Go behind the scenes of which the math language is created and how to see using the proven methods of home Brain Integration Patrick Henry’s famous speech that rallied a nation algebra skills in basic math. This workshop will give Therapy. MIT research shows that Targeted Nutrition to independence, and discover how it actually all participants wanting to expand their thinking to high- Interventions (such as using the correct amounts of started in Rome. Jenny will share how she is weaving er levels of math using basic operations they already essential fatty acids and a special supplement called together one fun plot line for this famous speech know. Learn the “secrets” of mental math and how lecithin) greatly improve memory in children and across two novels, and a second plot line across five to apply them in everyday situations. Participants adults. Find out what common food can be contrib- novels. access a common math language that can be used at uting to a child’s articulation issues, by causing them any grade level. to hear sounds, like under water. 36. FANTASY AND THE READER’S HEART 31. THINKING CAREFULLY ABOUT 33. TEACHING SCIENCE AT HOME BRYAN DAVIS COLLEGE – A HOMESCHOOL DAD DR. JAY WILE SANIBEL EVALUATES HIGHER EDUCATION SUN C How fantasy can inspire readers in their spiritual If there is one subject that most homeschooling ADAM ANDREWS lives, and how to discern good, moral fantasy and parents feel inadequate at teaching, it is science. Most identify destructive fantasy. This is a helpful talk SUN A parents don’t know how science should be covered American higher education has become un- for parents, teachers and other adults who guide throughout a student’s schooling, and many don’t children. friendly territory for Christians and other conserva- think they know science well enough to teach it. In tives in many ways. Many parents wonder whether this seminar, Dr. Wile gives you an overview of how they should consider sending their students to to teach science at home from the earliest years 37. SANITY’S IN THE FREEZER college at all. Drawing from extensive experience in through high school. He stresses the differences be- MELANIE YOUNG higher education, Adam offers invaluable advice on tween elementary and high school science and how OSCEOLA A this all-important question, suggesting ways to make to use the middle school years to bridge the two. He Learn how to have real meals again. Don’t worry if the considerable benefits of a college education also surveys the curricula available to homeschooling you have tried once-a-month cooking and didn’t like available to your homeschool graduates. You’ll learn parents and makes recommendations. the mess. Melanie didn’t like it either! Find out how to valuable tips for deciding what kind of school to feed your family well on less money and how to serve choose, and for avoiding the pitfalls that await the great dinners with minimal time in the kitchen. unsuspecting freshman. A must for every parent of 34. THE YEAR OF PLAYING high schoolers. SKILLFULLY 38. RABBITS WITH WORDS #2— LESLI RICHARDS SHARING YOUR STORIES: THE 32. AUDITORY PROCESSING AND MIAMI MEMORY Getting organized for young learners from CALL OF CONNECTION scheduling to home organization, this workshop S.D. SMITH DIANNE CRAFT gives parents the confidence that they can provide a OSCEOLA B SUN B rich early education for their little ones. Lesli Richards Once writers are ready to share our stories with Do you have a child who you suspect has an au- provides an overview of what every child from 3 to 7 an audience, we often become paralyzed by the ditory processing problem? Become your child’s own needs to cover over the course of one year, and how daunting task of connection. How do I reach readers? diagnostician as you identify, bypass and correct au- to fit it all in. Lesli provides solutions for the many What ideas and actions will help me do this part of an ditory processing problems with your child at home. challenges parents with young learners face, such as author’s (or any artist’s) work with excellence? How There are 10 auditory channels. Some channels time management and schooling multiple ages at the do I move from creation to connection? affect academics (reading, phonics and sight words, same time. Best-selling author S. D. Smith of “The Green spelling and math), while others affect everyday life Ember” series draws on his experience reaching hun- (easily confused, misunderstands verbal information, 35. GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME dreds of thousands of readers as he shares insights sequencing, hearing own silent thinking voice, can’t and practical wisdom on how to reach your audience think with background noise, poor working memory, ANOTHER PLOT LINE without losing your soul. speech delay or articulation issues). JENNY COTE Learn to identify the exact auditory channels that SARASOTA are affected. Learn to bypass the auditory learning This lively talk covers Jenny’s research for her glitch by using the child’s natural photographic upcoming novel on Patrick Henry: “The Declaration,

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39. TEACHING EARLY AMERICAN Young children move to learn. In fact, a young 45. FABLE WEAVERS: HOW child’s innate need to move is a key component HISTORY THROUGH LITERATURE not only to learning, but to support the motor STORYTELLERS SHAPE HISTORY REA BERG development he or she needs for life. While there are DANIEL SCHWABAUER OSCEOLA C times little learners may have to sit at a table, most SUN C From Columbus to the Pilgrims – from George of a young child’s essential motor growth is nurtured See, hear and feel the urgent need for storytellers Washington to Abraham Lincoln – the rich treasury of while enthusiastically participating in activities they as we explore untold stories of American history. classic children’s literature devoted to early American love. Cheryl, mother of eight and early childhood ed- Those who shape a culture’s stories shape the history has delighted generations of children. ucator for more than 30 years, offers practical ways attitudes, beliefs and behavior of its people. We’ll Though setting aside the history textbook can seem to keep little learners moving, growing and thriving. look at the stories behind the stories as we discuss intimidating, this session will present how effective trends in publishing, the motion picture industry and and transformative learning through historical liter- 43. HOW TO ACE THE NEW the arts. Home educators are living in a time of great ature can be. Not only will students fall in love with potential for individual artists to influence American history, but the use of classic and historic literature SAT (DISCOVER HOW THIS IS A culture with truth. helps develop readers’ imaginations, love of justice LEARNABLE TEST AND EVERY and empathy. QUESTION CAN BE ANSWERED IN 46. PRACTICAL CONVERSATIONS 40. WHAT ABOUT “THAT” CHILD? 30 SECONDS OR LESS.) IN A SMARTPHONE WORLD JEAN BURK COVENANT EYES RACHAEL CARMAN SUN A MIAMI OSCEOLA D Test-prep guru Jean Burk will share her secrets If your parents didn’t teach you the facts of life, What face comes to mind when you hear “that of SAT success that have helped tens of thousands do you feel prepared to guide your kids in our overtly child?” Do you smile or scowl when you see that of students raise their test scores as much as 600 sexualized world? Today, kids are exposed early to face? Do you see yourself in that face? Do you strug- points. Learn how to find shortcuts in test patterns pornography (think 8 to 11 years old). This session will gle to like that child? Does it seem difficult? Impos- and save time on all types of questions. Math, writing, arm you with tools and conversation starters that sible? That child is a world changer. God has a plan and verbal sections are all covered in this once-in-a- will help you empower your kids to not only look for that child. All of that energy, all those questions, lifetime opportunity. If you have kids in high school, away from sexualized media, but also to confront all that strength, all THAT, is God-given for His glory. you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for our sex-obsessed culture. Trained kids make smarter Come learn strategies for learning to like that child, to the SAT. decisions online. embrace that child, to train that child. They are worth it and He is worthy! 44. THE REVELATION 47. BASIC TRAINING FOR MEN GENERATION: PREPARING YOUR BARRETT JOHNSON 41. MAXIMIZING GIFTEDNESS SARASOTA JAN BEDELL CHILDREN FOR THE DAYS TO Christian men today are challenged to be “spiritual TAMPA COME leaders of the home” but most of us are unclear as to When one or more of your children is gifted, CHUCK BLACK what that really means. Come explore some practical it can present a whole new set of challenges as a SUN B and biblical places to start providing Christ-like servant homeschooling family. The Brain Coach, Jan Bedell, Twenty-six hundred years ago, three teenagers leadership in your roles as husband and father. will help you discover strategic ways to organize stood in defiance to a powerful king. In our world of and optimize those gifted brains to maximize your entertainment-minded youth, are we doing enough children’s full God-given potential. 48. MATH YOU UNDERSTAND to prepare them for the possibility of challenging STEVE DEMME days ahead? Chuck encourages parents and teens to SANIBEL 42. LET THEM MOVE: FOSTERING “know what you believe,” “know what’s coming” and Math is so much more than memorizing rules and CRITICAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT “know what you will do,” so that if the day should facts. With a unique and humorous approach, Steve IN LITTLE LEARNERS come, we will stand and not bow! demonstrates how to use hands-on manipulatives CHERYL BASTIAN to illustrate important math concepts such as place TALLAHASSEE value, double digit multiplication, fractions, algebra, exponents, squares, square roots and factoring trinomials.

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49. HOW TO BUILD A UNIT STUDY 52. TIME TESTED TECHNIQUES OF Also learn to use your child’s strong photographic memory to tame the “math monster” for kids who ON VIRTUALLY ANY TOPIC POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AND SELF- find math miserable. No new curriculum required, SHERRI SELIGSON ESTEEM BUILDING just new teaching strategy – one you never thought of OSCEOLA A RICK ANDREASSEN before. And, your child will: 1) store the math facts in In this interactive and engaging workshop, we’ll TALLAHASSEE his long-term memory; and 2) store math processes discuss the basics of how to build your own unit Do you struggle with discipline? You are not in his long-term memory. These visual memory tech- studies on virtually any topic. After all, that is one of alone! Do you sometimes struggle with balancing niques work with all types of learners, and can be an the best things about homeschooling, building on loving encouragement, yet correction and bound- essential learning tool for a child who has an auditory your children’s interests from an educational format. aries? You are not alone! This workshop is designed processing glitch. This is a hands-on workshop where we will first talk to inspire, encourage, and equip parents with some about the structure of unit studies and then actually time-tested techniques on finding the balance 55. REASONABLE FAITH: create a few you can take home. So bring your think- between loving and firm in parenting. ing cap and a few sheets of paper and get ready to THE SCIENTIFIC CASE FOR check “curriculum planning” off of your to-do list. 53. “IT’S ONOMATOPOEIA, MOM!” CHRISTIANITY DR. JAY WILE 50. FEARLESS MOTHERING: FIVE – USING CHILDREN’S STORIES TO SUN C THINGS EVERY MOM NEEDS TO GO TEACH LITERARY DEVICES This seminar is based on Dr. Jay L. Wile’s book, ADAM ANDREWS “Reasonable Faith: The Scientific Case for Christian- THE DISTANCE SUN A ity.” It provides a step-by-step argument that shows HEIDI ST. JOHN Juxtaposition, metaphor, symbolism, irony, science provides an enormous amount of evidence OSCEOLA B foreshadowing – HELP! Parents often avoid the for the validity of the Christian faith. He first demon- These are tough times for mothers. Internet subject of literature because of the intimidating strates how natural science clearly points to the exis- predators, ISIS, struggling economy, failing school vocabulary of literary analysis. The truth is, you don’t tence of a Creator. He then shows how historical and systems — how can we raise our children to be strong need a college degree in literature to understand this social science show that the best source of informa- in the face of such obstacles? Join Heidi for an hour vocabulary; what you need is a well-written children’s tion regarding the Creator is the Holy Bible. Finally, he that will encourage and equip you. story. Adam takes the audience on a guided tour of shows the objective medical and historical evidence literary devices, making discerning literary analysts that indicates the Bible has, indeed, been inspired 51. A.P.P.L.E.S. FOR THE TEACHER out of each and every audience member. Doing the by God. Pulling from such broad scientific disciplines (FOR DADS) same with your own children couldn’t be easier, but as nuclear physics, chemistry, biology, archaeology, literary criticism, sociology, medicine and historical DAVIS CARMAN beware: soon, they will be finding onomatopoeia science, Dr. Wile’s argument is extremely persuasive. TAMPA everywhere they look. Everyone who leaves this seminar will have increased The gift of a fresh, shiny apple still represents faith in the reality of the Christian experience. respect and gratitude toward one’s teacher. Why 54. TRAINING YOUR CHILD’S should it be any different for the homeschooling PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY mom? They typically carry the lion’s share of the ho- DIANNE CRAFT 56. SHAKESPEARE meschooling workload. To help them avoid burnout, SUN B JIM WEISS husbands need to help their wives avoid feeling 100 Many people think that some are just born with MIAMI percent of the homeschooling responsibility. Your a “photographic memory.” But we now know that Jim shows you how to cultivate a lifelong love of wife needs to hear “thank you” in many different this amazing ability can be easily taught. This is one Shakespeare’s works. This session includes ways to ways and know for sure that you are engaged. In this of the best “gifts” you can give your child... the ability overcome the challenges of the Bard’s language and session, Davis gives six real and practical ideas for to use his strong photographic memory. Everyone cultural outlook (and turn these into assets), and supporting your wife in the homeschooling journey. looks smart when these strategies are used. Spelling how to integrate Shakespeare’s plays into studies of Bee winners store their words in their photographic different historical eras. memory for quick retrieval. Your child can do this, too, and become a good speller. No rules. No writing. No memorization. Just “take a picture” of the words. 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57. HOW TO PLAN YOUR habits help form the imagination of a happy, healthy, Are you aware of these past crises when holy home. America’s fate hung desperately in the balance? HOMESCHOOL YEAR From the French and Indian War, Revolution, Barbary JANICE CAMPBELL 61. TEACHING MATHEMATICS Pirate War, War of 1812, Civil War, World War I and SARASOTA World War II, etc., you will learn “the rest of the story” Once you have committed to teaching your WITH ART (OR IS IT TEACHING of how leaders with faith and courage arose and students at home, what is the next step? A peaceful, ART WITH MATHEMATICS?) disaster was averted. Captivating true-life incidents effective homeschool begins with a vision, simple TOM CLARK of seemingly unexplainable circumstances resulted plans and a routine for getting the right things done. TAMPA in the nation being saved. You will be inspired as you We’ll talk about how to set appropriate academic Can your child’s future really be boiled down to uncover “Miracles in American History - 32 Amazing goals; how to do simple, streamlined planning and something as simplistic as whether they are right- Stories of Answered Prayer.” record-keeping; how to create a simple master plan brained, or left-brained? Surely, as homeschooling (scope and sequence) for what you need to cover parents, we want our children to believe that they 64. ESCAPISM: AVOIDING THE each year; and how to create routines that can help are capable of using “both sides” of their brains. In you stay relaxed and on track. this educational and entertaining workshop, we will SNARES OF MEDIA explore the natural and logical connections between CHUCK BLACK 58. HOW MANY LABS?!!! mathematics and art. We will investigate mathe- SUN B In today’s technology culture, the enemy’s lure of BJU PRESS/HOMEWORKS BY PRECEPT matical principles and see how they are related to, our young people’s minds to escape into an artificial SANIBEL and illustrated by, artistic applications. Likewise, we world is great. As the line between reality and sim- Should I do all the labs or just some of them? will explore several artistic concepts, and see how ulation blurs, the stronghold of escapism becomes How do I choose which of the labs to do? What is the they are based on mathematical ideas. Of course, more and more powerful. Apathy and self-indul- best method to use when doing labs? How can I get throughout, the importance of language and com- gence are two destructive consequences that lead all the supplies together for labs? Join Bill Harmon for munication will be stressed, as it must play a key role to broken relationships, broken homes and broken some practical advice and a live demonstration. in the understanding of both areas. hearts. Find some practical tools you can implement to help keep your children from getting caught in the 59. ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101 62. WHY YOUR KIDS LOVE snare of escapism. HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG FANTASY LITERATURE – AND OSCEOLA A WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT 65. EDUCATION SHOULD BE Prepare yourself and your children for the future IAN ANDREWS by fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging ABOUT WHAT IS EXCELLENT TALLAHASSEE reasonable risk-taking and inculcating financial re- DR. EVERETT PIPER All children play make-believe; and while they sponsibility and independence. Get practical, doable SUN C are little, allowing their imaginations to fuel their ideas for out-of-the-box jobs, freelancing, microbusi- Should education simply be about what is com- play is a harmless joy. But what if they soon yearn for nesses and innovative small enterprises, so that your mon? Should it be about what is average, or should the worlds they find in their favorite novels: strange children can build skills and experience when they it be about what is excellent? Should education be worlds, imaginary worlds, non-Christian worlds? have little to lose. satisfied with simply preparing students for a career, What if they lose themselves in fantasy? Ian Andrews or should it be about helping them develop their 60. THE HABITS OF AN summarizes a few well-known fantasy stories, and character? Shouldn’t education be about morality shares some simple literary tools that will help you as much as it is about math? What is the purpose of IMAGINATIVE HOME start meaningful conversations about the joys and education? If we are to educate a free man and free S.D. SMITH dangers of fantasy literature. woman; a free people; a free culture and free nation, OSCEOLA B shouldn’t education be more than just dumbing it Home is where the story starts. Home is where 63. MIRACLES IN AMERICAN down to what is “common?” formation of every kind happens, where what our HISTORY – AMAZING STORIES OF imaginations love forms the people we become. The 66. WHAT EVERY MOTHER OF A imagination is a crucial capacity and battleground, ANSWERED PRAYERS and our family culture is shared by what we treasure WILLIAM J. FEDERER PRESCHOOLER NEEDS TO KNOW in our habits. Author S. D. Smith shares ideas on what SUN A KATHY LEE EGGERS MIAMI

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Children get one shot at childhood and it is our love and lead them into adulthood. In this fun and five “non-boring” ways to inspire your teens with fun job to make it count. In this presentation, Kathy Lee practical session, Pam dives deep into attitudes, and challenging programs that will make them want Eggers will inspire and encourage moms of pre- relationship-building actions and proactive practices to learn. schoolers with practical tips on how to engage and that help moms create a homeschool they love connect with young children. We will take a trip down (almost) every day. 73. LITERARY KEYS – UNLOCKING memory lane that will make you laugh and possibly THE MEANING OF CLASSIC BOOKS shed a few tears. Either way, you will be challenged 70. HOMESCHOOLING HIGH and hopefully changed to take on parenting with a ADAM ANDREWS newfound passion. SCHOOL 101 SUN A FPEA Come listen to the story of Henry Wadsworth OSCEOLA B Longfellow and his famous poem, “Paul Revere’s 67. “IF THIS BE FICTION, MAKE Does homeschooling during the high school Ride.” In the process, you will discover the surprising THE MOST OF IT!” years make your knees quake? This program is for power of two literary elements – setting and context JENNY COTE you! This presentation will help you with things to – to deepen your understanding of classic books. SARASOTA consider before you even begin, but will also help Based on the idea that every book is the product of Playing on one of Patrick Henry’s most impas- those in the middle of the high school years. Learn a certain time and place, Adam shows how to use sioned quotes, “If This Be Treason, Make The Most important aspects of teaching higher-level courses, these details as keys for unlocking the meaning and Of It!” Jenny will cover how to write historical fiction, understanding college entrance requirements, Bright significance of any work of literature. Even if you’ve including choosing a character, doing the crucial Futures and transcripts. read the poem a thousand times, you might come research (and having fun with it), organizing the away with a new perspective – and new vision for story and then writing it to keep your readers eagerly 71. DISCIPLINING OUR CHILDREN your work as a teacher. turning the pages. WITHOUT BREAKING THEIR 68. WORLDVIEWS IN LITERATURE SPIRITS 74. UP CLOSE AND DANIEL SCHWABAUER THE ETIQUETTE FACTORY INTERACTIVE : AN ADVANCED SANIBEL TAMPA If analyzing literature makes your head swim, This is a topic I get the most questions about, and TEEN WORKSHOP check out this poolside floatie. We’ll learn to take a topic that so many parents are struggling to find JIM WEISS apart great books using a concept any high school balance with: What is effective, age-appropriate pun- SUN B student can grasp: the four layers of meaning. Stu- ishment? When is talking about it enough? What age Master storyteller and award-winning recording dents and teachers alike will benefit from this simple is too old or too young for certain discipline? The list artist Jim Weiss will present an interactive workshop but profound approach to interpreting literature. goes on. Come and join me as we discuss essential for teens who want to perfect their stage presence, Once the four layers are explained, you will wonder principles that we must understand before discipline public speaking skills and style, voice technique and why your high school teacher didn’t explain books can be effective. Parents, if we’re not careful, even overall verbal confidence. Participants are asked this way. And, you’ll be able to separate a book’s with the best of intentions, we can absolutely dam- to bring a three- to four-minute story that they feel message from its method. age our children’s precious spirits. If you have been comfortable sharing in the workshop. This can be a feeling lately that you are not correcting your children self-contained segment from a longer story, descrip- 69. LEADERS DON’T EAT THEIR as effectively as you would like, come… listen…you tion of a personal experience or narrative. Format will YOUNG: HOW TO TAKE CHARGE will be so grateful that you attended. be cozy and very user-friendly. OF YOUR HOMESCHOOL WITHOUT 72. THIS IS SOOO BORING! 75. DO I REALLY HAVE TO DO SACRIFICING RELATIONSHIPS ENGAGING WAYS TO ENGAGE EXPERIMENTS? PAM BARNHILL YOUR HIGH SCHOOLER DR. JAY WILE OSCEOLA A EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS SUN C You may have heard the old adage that leaders TALLAHASSEE Many homeschooling parents don’t like eat last, but as homeschooling moms we some- Are you s-t-r-e-s-s-e-d out trying to create experiments. They are messy, they take a lot of time times need a different reminder. So often we focus interesting curriculum to engage your high school to prepare, and often, they simply don’t work. Are so much on how and what we should be teaching homeschooler? Worry no more! Discover the top science experiments really worth all the trouble? In our kids, that we forget our number one role is to this talk, Dr. Wile will discuss why science educators

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think experiments are necessary, and then he will 78. HOW TO START A STORY accompany Harriet Tubman as she whisks slaves to give you a realistic assessment of when experiments freedom and leads a Union military expedition; meet BRYAN DAVIS are important and when they are not. America’s only female Medal of Honor winner; and SANIBEL He will also give you tips for how to make the watch two southern sisters risk everything to oppose An interactive writing lesson on how to begin science experiments you do more likely to actually slavery. a hero’s journey story. This is a great workshop for work. Finally, he will give you some excellent re- writers and those who aspire to be writers. sources that will make your life easier when it comes 81. LIVING LIKE A CHARACTER to science education. Whether your children are in elementary school or high school, you will benefit IN A STORY: BECOMING THE from this talk. SATURDAY May 26, 2018 CHARACTERS WE LOVE S.D. SMITH 76. ARTS FOR EVERY LIFE OSCEOLA C DR. PHILLIPS CENTER KEYNOTE: DR. EVERETT PIPER Our favorite characters in stories call us to virtues FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IDEAS HAVE CONSEQUENCES we sometimes see as unreachable in our own lives. In this talk, we will explore the connection between This workshop will delve into the many benefits OSCEOLA BALLROOM our favorite stories and the story we are living. We fine arts courses have on academic performance, vi- Richard Weaver told us that ideas have conse- will identify what makes a great character compelling, sual awareness, decision making, self esteem, motor quences. Hitler said, “Let me control the textbooks and work to bring those characteristics into the arena skills, relationship building, cultural awareness and and I will control the State.” Huxley and Orwell of our real lives. For children, who depend so keenly more. We will present opportunities for students in warned of dystopias where education would be used on the decisions and whims of others, life can feel the central Florida area to engage in art, performance as a means to total power and total control. Ideas do like a journey with few choices for adventure. And it’s and expression at the Dr. Phillips Center Florida matter. Yes, ideas clearly have consequences. Good true for all of us that we are not the authors of our Hospital School of the Arts. We believe that the ideas lead to good places and bad ideas lead to bad own stories, but we are characters, and our favorite arts—and especially participating in arts education— places. As your grandmother said: “Garbage in, gar- characters are not passive. Adventure is not just “out opens the door to wellness and healing. For those bage out.” She was right. Indeed, education matters! with a challenging diagnosis and for caretakers, the there,” it’s right where we are. arts offer an outlet and a creative expression that pro- 79. THREE SIMPLE GOALS FOR vides hope. For anyone, at any age and any stage in 82. THE TRUTH ABOUT WHEAT life, being involved in the performing arts challenges YOUR FIRST YEAR SUE BECKER the body, strengthens the mind and stimulates the MELANIE YOUNG OSCEOLA D imagination. OSCEOLA A Gluten is one of the hottest buzz words in the Over years of calls from new homeschoolers, health and diet scene, but the facts about gluten, 77. MODEL-BASED WRITING Melanie learned that there were really three things as well as wheat, have been misrepresented and that needed to be accomplished the first year in order misunderstood. Sue Becker, food scientist and certi- LESSONS FROM CHARLOTTE AND for new families to succeed at homeschooling. Learn fied nutrition counselor, will present the truth about BEN how to get through your first year without jerking wheat and why whole grains should be a significant JANICE CAMPBELL anybody bald-headed, including yourself. part of a healthy diet. SARASOTA Charlotte Mason and Benjamin Franklin offered 80. WOMEN IN GRAY AND BLUE: 83. UH, OH! THE FRACTIONS ARE simple, practical methods for using models (excellent THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE examples) to learn to write well. Their time-tested MOVING IN! (THERE GOES THE ideas have helped countless generations of students AMERICAN CIVIL WAR NEIGHBORHOOD!) become confident, competent communicators. Join JIM WEISS TOM CLARK me to learn a four-stage model-based writing cycle OSCEOLA B TAMPA that breaks projects into manageable pieces, encour- Storyteller, author and recording artist Jim Weiss Because algebraic fractions are a much more ages creativity, teaches orderly patterns of thought reveals thrilling stories of remarkable women playing complex form than arithmetic fractions, the memori- and helps students—even struggling learners and central roles on both sides of America’s greatest zation of the operational techniques generally taught reluctant writers— master the mechanics of writing. conflict. You’ll meet an adviser to President Lincoln, in arithmetic, simply will not hold up in algebra. In whose strategic proposal turns the tide of the this instructional workshop, Tom Clark, founder war; share danger and intrigue with cunning spies; of VideoText Interactive, and author of “Algebra: A

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Complete Course,” and “Geometry: A Complete 86. WHEN DO KIDS LEARN TO to your schedule. Find out about the three-tier credit Course,” humorously explains, in detail, the “reasons plan, so you can correctly build a portfolio that will behind the rules.” Now students can develop a clear, WALK, TALK AND WRITE THEIR impress any admissions counselor. If your kids are conceptual approach to working with fractions, with- NAMES? planning to go to college, you cannot afford to miss out a reliance on meaningless shortcuts and tricks, KATHY LEE EGGERS this engagement. preparing them to be much more successful when SUN B working with algebraic fractions. Do you find yourself searching Google to see 89. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA if your child’s behavior is “normal” for their age? TAUGHT CONCRETELY Do you often worry that your little one is behind 84. DISCOVER YOUR STEVE DEMME their friends? If so, join me for this workshop as we SUPERPOWER! PERSONALIZED SARASOTA explore developmentally appropriate practices and Instead of mere symbols on paper, Steve demon- LEARNING PLANS FOR HIGH understanding common milestones that impact your strates with manipulatives, the central concepts of SCHOOL HOMESCHOOLERS child’s academic future. algebra: problem solving, exponents, squares, square EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS roots, negative numbers, basic operations with TALLAHASSEE 87. I TOLD YOU THAT WAS GOING polynomials, factoring trinomials and graphing lines. Yes, you can go from super parent to superhero! TO HAPPEN! Come and experience an “Aha!” moment. Learn how to build the ultimate high-school-to-col- DR. JAY WILE lege curriculum plan for your students by tapping SUN C into their unique abilities and learning styles. 90. HOW TO HAVE THE BEST HIGH In this seminar, Dr. Wile explores several Old SCHOOL YEARS, EVER! Testament prophecies that have already come true CHERYL BASTIAN 85. EDUCATION IN AN HOUR – in history. He demonstrates the incredible detail SANIBEL TEACHING LIFE’S MOST CRUCIAL and accuracy of the prophecies, which were written The precious gems of home education—relation- hundreds of years before the events took place. You LESSON IN ONE SITTING ships, experiential opportunities and a love for learn- will see how the Bible accurately predicted the fates ADAM ANDREWS ing—can quickly crumble under the weight of GPAs, of famous cities, as well as the details regarding the SUN A transcripts and college admissions. In this workshop, life, death and resurrection of Christ. In fact, these If you had only one hour in which to give your Cheryl Bastian encourages parents to reconsider prophecies are so precise that they actually predicted student a complete education, could you do it? If what really matters in middle and high school, so that the very day that Christ entered Jerusalem. The point you accepted the challenge, what lesson would you their families can have the best high school years, of the message, of course, is to demonstrate that the teach? Adam Andrews argues that a complete and ever. You can celebrate high school! Bible could only have been written by God, as God is profound education can be acquired in one lesson the only one who knows the future. – and then sets out to prove this audacious claim in 91. THE SEVEN MOST IMPORTANT an eye-opening, inspiring presentation. Adam first demonstrates the lesson using an example from 88. BUILD AN AMAZING THINGS WE’VE LEARNED his own subject, literature. He then shows you how HOMESCHOOL TRANSCRIPT JAY AND HEIDI ST. JOHN OSCEOLA A to teach it in your own area of interest. Adam gives JEAN BURK “Transparent. Honest. Funny. Real.” That’s what examples of the lesson from every subject in the MIAMI people say when they hear the St. Johns speaking curriculum, and invites the audience to contribute Don’t fear the high school years, but learn about the ups and downs of their union. If you’ve their own ideas. The power of this lesson may little-known information that can give your student never heard Jay and Heidi speak together, now’s your revolutionize the way you teach on a daily basis – and an edge. chance. Join them for an hour that will encourage it only takes an hour. There is only one secret ingredient to giving and inspire you as they share wisdom from 19 years credibility to a homeschool transcript. If you don’t of homeschooling and 26 years of marriage. This know it, author Jean Burk will share the answer in this workshop is rated “M” for marriage. Bring your incredible lecture. Discover the insider criteria that S A T spouse if you can. U Harvard uses to judge applicants and why summer T I break needs to be more than just a vacation. Learn S

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92. THE APPRENTICE: GETTING your family to get comfortable talking about God’s classic, Adam Andrews helps you avoid a serious awesome design for sex. (though common) teaching mistake and presents HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR three steps for understanding a storyteller on his INTERNSHIPS 95. WHAT’S THE SCIENCE BEHIND own terms. This presentation will empower you to SHERRI SELIGSON GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE uncover, identify and evaluate an artist’s worldview OSCEOLA B for yourself – and to teach your students to do the An internship is one of the best ways for a CHANGE? same. student to explore career possibilities. And with BJU PRESS/ HOMEWORKS BY PRECEPT the flexibility that homeschooling offers, most high TAMPA 98. DEALING WITH DOUBT: school students have the time to intern in a field of Everyone has an opinion on global warming, but STRENGTHENING YOUR their interest. Why not document their experience what is the science behind it? What was the weather and award them with high school credit? This work- like hundreds of years ago? How is the temperature CHILDREN’S FAITH shop will show you how to select the right internship measured today? Have there been changes in how CHUCK BLACK arrangement, prepare a list of educational and the earth’s temperature is measured? What are the SUN B experiential goals, and record this beneficial learning actual predictions for future climate? What are these At 14 years old, I faced an episode of doubt in my opportunity. High school credit, work experience and predictions based on? Bill Harmon shows the critical life that lasted for 14 years. Because of it, I could not possibly even pay—it’s a win-win situation. importance of your scientific method, no matter claim God’s Word as infallible, nor witness boldly what topic you are talking about. to anyone seeking answers about Jesus Christ. God 93. CLASSIC LITERATURE FOR preserved my faith through it all, but much was lost 96. BECOMING A to those years lived in flimsy faith. It doesn’t have to LITTLE FOLKS be so for your child. As parents we have an obligation REA BERG TECH CONFIDENT PARENT to equip, prepare and launch our children into the OSCEOLA C COVENANT EYES world, fully capable of standing against the spiritual Introducing classic literature to preschool and pri- TALLAHASSEE attacks and waves of doubt that they will often face. mary-grade children is one of life’s most rewarding, Parents have tough questions. “Can I make Discover how to discern if doubt is something your engaging and enjoyable endeavors. There is quite Snapchat safe from sexting?” “How can I block the child is dealing with and learn a few basic principles possibly nothing more essential to the emotional bad stuff on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and other on how to help them overcome and live a faith-filled and spiritual well-being of our children than the social media?” “Can I be notified if someone e-mails life, even as a youth. affirmation and security fostered while holding a or texts my teen a sexual picture or video?” “Help little one on our lap for story time. The power of the me protect the whole device!” If you’re looking for 99. WORDSMITHS AND spoken word in these moments builds bonds of answers to solve today’s tech dilemmas, this session security, creates the capacity for empathy and forms is for you. STORYTELLERS the imaginative powers of the mind. In this seminar DANIEL SCHWABAUER we will explore the power of story, and look at the 97. RAISING A WORLDVIEW SUN C authors who have polished the touchstone of truly DETECTIVE – THREE STEPS TO Writers tend to fall into two categories, those who great literature for children. think in concepts and those who work from images. THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT Understanding how your brain—or your student’s 94. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES BOOKS, MOVIES AND MORE brain—really works will make writing more fruitful – HAVING “THE TALK” WITH ADAM ANDREWS and enjoyable. This course will help anyone discover SUN A whether they are a wordsmith or a storyteller. CONFIDENCE How do you teach your students to apply a BARRETT AND JENIFER JOHNSON “Christian worldview” to the books they read, the 100. HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP OSCEOLA D movies they watch and the culture they live in? The A DEBT-FREE COLLEGE MINDSET Telling your children about sex can be a scary answer to this important question may surprise you, CONNIE ALBERS thing (and in our hyper-sexualized culture, you must for well-meaning Christians often misunderstand MIAMI have this conversation sooner than you want). We the basic principles of worldview analysis. This More and more kids are racking up massive can give you the perspectives and tools to have “the misundertsanding often prevents Christian students student loans these days. Debt can cripple students talk” with confidence. Beyond that, we can help from thinking clearly about contemporary culture. In for years, even decades after graduation. Come find this enthusiastic and engaging discussion of a literary out how Connie and her husband, Tom, put five kids

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through college with no credit card debt, no student 103. SKIPPING ADOLESCENSE 106. FOOD INTOLERANCES, loans and no college pre-paid programs. After having HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG kids in college for 11 consecutive years, nine of which DIGESTIVE ISSUES AND OSCEOLA A included having two or three enrolled at the same FERMENTED FOODS Modern psychologists say adolescence lasts into time, Connie shares how she did it and how you can SUE BECKER the 30s, but the Word of God treats teens as “adults do it too. Come ready to start creating a debt-free in training.” Find out how to plan a coming-of-age cer- OSCEOLA D college mindset during the teen years. emony that will give your new young adults a vision Do you or your child suffer from food allergies, for godly manhood or womanhood, be a testimony bowel issues, chronic yeast infections, eczema, 101. HOW TO TEACH WITH LIVING to your family and give your younger children some- asthma or behavior or concentration issues? Studies BOOKS thing to aim for. Our coming-of-age parties are looked show that all of these conditions are linked to an imbalance of gut microorganisms. Sue Becker, of the JANICE CAMPBELL forward to for years--and yours can be, too! Bread Beckers, Inc. and a food microbiologist from SARASOTA UGA, will discuss the role of friendly gut organisms, Imagine a homeschool centered on books that 104. GEORGE WASHINGTON, the importance of reestablishing the “good guys” in are so interesting or thought-provoking that you FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY our gut and how easy it is to incorporate delicious would read them even if you didn’t have to. Those JIM WEISS fermented foods and drinks (that your whole family books are living books, and they come in every OSCEOLA B will love) into your everyday diet. subject. Living books present a feast of great ideas In the span of 20 tumultuous years, George in such a delightful way that students understand, Washington was the central figure as our founders remember and even learn to care about what they 107. OH THAT ABSENT-MINDED declared the existence of a new nation; fought a war are learning. Join us to learn what living books are, PROFESSOR - ADD/ADHD against the world’s mightiest empire, and broke it why they are so effective and ways to use them to apart; created 13 state governments and a confedera- SOLUTIONS study history, geography, science, the arts, life skills tion linking them together; wrote a new constitution; JAN BEDELL and more. amended it with a Bill of Rights; rewrote the state TAMPA You’ll learn how narration, drawing and constitutions to align with the new federal system; Is your child able to focus for hours on topics of model-based writing work with living books to build and, amid massive uncertainties, set the new system interest, but resembles a rebounding pinball when communication and thinking skills in an organic, to working. What was it about Washington that set it comes to math or reading? How can you pay memorable way. You’ll take home the confidence him there? How did his actions, and his personal attention to academic instruction when your sensory that you can teach in a way that helps your children character, affect the situations and the people information is distorted and resembles sparks flying love to learn. around him? Storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life true from a damaged electrical connection? Answer: It’s stories of the man that even Britain’s King George III next to impossible! What about holding information 102. THE EPIC JOURNEY called “the greatest man in the world.” in short-term memory so directions can be followed? JENNY COTE If poor auditory processing exists, it is nearly SANIBEL 105. FAMILY READING TIME unattainable. Become equipped to address the root How exactly does one become an author causes that produce these negative symptoms and RACHAEL CARMAN anyway? Are you born with a pen in your hand, or avoid the limitations that often come with labels. OSCEOLA C does it take a little more than that? Jenny shares Learn why your child’s function does not match the One of the huge advantages of homeschooling her amazing journey to become an author and God-given capabilities you know exist. is reading classics, biographies, histories and many the process required to make it work as a full-time other books snuggled together on the sofa. Exploring profession in the crazy world of publishing. Jenny’s other cultures, perspectives and experiences in the 108. “BUT WHAT GOOD IS is an EPIC journey, filled with unexpected encounters, security of our families is one of the best-kept secrets international adventures and non-stop fun. As God’s AN ENGLISH MAJOR?” – A of homeschooling’s success. How can your family “little dictation girl,” you’ll get a glimpse into the joy of HOMESCHOOL GRADUATE make the most of it? one who discovered exactly what she was wired to REFLECTS ON THE BENEFITS OF A do, and lives out her passion by never working a day LITERARY EDUCATION in her life. IAN ANDREWS TALLAHASSEE

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K-12 homeschooler and Hillsdale College gradu- 111. TEACHING ELEMENTARY and mathematics (STEM) professions. Geomatics is ate Ian Andrews, son of Adam and Missy Andrews, a diverse field of study that focuses on measuring, shares experiences from a lifetime of reading and SCIENCE USING HISTORY AS A storing, analyzing, mapping and depicting geographic encourages anxious moms with a thought-provoking GUIDE or spatially referenced information. It combines his- question: Can great literature help my kids succeed DR. JAY WILE torical and highly advanced methods for geospatial in a scientific and technological world? Ian provides SUN C measurement, and includes careers in: land survey- an inspiring summary of an all-time classic story, and There are two main ways that science is taught ing, mapping, geodesy, remote sensing, geographic argues that the self-knowledge, humility and wisdom today. The first method, called the spiral approach, information systems (GIS), photogrammetry, cartog- that come from reading such stories are absolutely teaches a wide range of topics every year, and raphy and global-navigation satellite systems (a.k.a. critical for success – and that you, as the mom in the students spend a little time on each topic. However, GPS). The workshop will outline the many significant trenches, can lead them right to it. Literary education every few years, the topics are revisited, and students reasons and benefits for STEM-minded students to worked for Ian, and it can work for your students, too. learn them in more depth. This method produces pursue a career in geomatics. a high level of recall, but is generally boring for 109. SAT MATH – IT’S NOT THE students, as they feel that they are repeating a bunch 113. CHANGE TO CHAINS: THE MATH, IT’S THE QUESTION THAT of material unnecessarily. The second method, called 6,000-YEAR QUEST FOR GLOBAL the immersion approach, has students spend all IS CONFUSING! semester (or even all year) on a single topic. Students CONTROL DENNIS DINOIA learn that topic in-depth and then move on, never WILLIAM J. FEDERER SUN A revisiting the topic again. This is less repetitive, but SARASOTA Join Mr. D for a mini-SAT Boot Camp. Mr. D will be it produces lower recall, and students tend to learn What is going on in the world? Is it politics as showing the tips and techniques from his SAT Boot the later topics better than the earlier topics, because usual or is there a bigger picture? How did past civi- Camps. This workshop will focus on math, the lan- they mature as time goes on. lizations rise and fall? Can the past give us an insight guage behind the questions and show participants In this seminar, Dr. Jay L. Wile discusses a different into the future? what they really need to know before taking the math method for teaching science in the elementary years: In the nearly 6,000 years of recorded human section of the 2018 SAT. Find out the words on the covering science topics chronologically. Science was history, power, like gravity, seems to inevitably con- test that give tips for how to solve the questions, as learned in a definite, chronological sequence as early centrate into the hands of one individual, sometimes well as learning what formulas you really need to scientists developed ideas that were tested and called Pharaoh, Caesar, czar, kaiser, king, caliph, know before taking the SAT. Students and parents improved by later scientists. If science is taught this emperor, monarch, sultan, president or communist alike will learn how to unravel the questions being way, students cover a wide range of topics each year dictator. No matter what the autocratic leader’s asked into something they can solve quickly and and then revisit many of them as they were improved particular title is, the default setting for human easily. These techniques can be used for other testing by later scientists. This has a lot of similarities to the government throughout history has been monarchy. situations and subject areas as well. spiral approach, but when students revisit a topic, it How rare is America’s experiment with a republic? is not just repetition with a little more depth thrown 110. CREATING INVITING SPACES in. The student learns the topic in the context of a 114. WHAT IF I HATE HISTORY? FOR LEARNING, LOVING, AND new scientist and his improvements on the idea. BIBLIOPLAN LIVING This produces the high levels of recall that the spiral SANIBEL approach produces, but it is more interesting to the Despite being an avid reader as a child and KATHY LEE EGGERS students. It also gives students a more realistic view devouring hundreds of history-related books, Julia SUN B of how science is done in the real world. Nalle dreaded history class. To her, history classes Do you find yourself feeling depressed after read- were a barrage of boring lectures and endless dates. ing blogs and looking on Pinterest? Do you desire to 112. GEOMATICS: A PROMISING Join Julia, co-author of BiblioPlan, as she passionately create inviting spaces for children, but feel paralyzed? CAREER PATH FOR THE STEM- shares the changes that God made in her heart. Do you cry at night because Chip and Joanna Those changes have influenced her to rethink the im- cancelled their show? If so, join me for a practical MINDED STUDENT portance of not only how we teach history, but who workshop that addresses light, color and furnishings FLORIDA SURVEYING AND MAPPING SOCIETY and why? Julia offers eight reasons why she believes that promote togetherness. 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115. UNCOMMON COURAGE: harmony. An overemphasis on any one, combined questions are guaranteed to lead students to the with a neglect of the others, is a recipe for a warped relation (equation or inequality) they must solve in TRUSTING GOD FOR WHAT’S cultural posture. There is such a thing as being overly order to find the answer to the problem. AHEAD obsessed with getting everything exactly correct at HEIDI ST. JOHN all times. We have sometimes become so obsessively 120. HOW HOMESCHOOLERS CAN OSCEOLA A analytical of true information, that we have neglected DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES In today’s culture, parenting requires an the crucial role of beauty and goodness in formation. ALEC BIANCO uncommon courage. Being a Christian mother in a As an example, some churches speak the technical TALLAHASSEE culture that has rejected Christ requires a steadfast truth about grace, while actively fostering an environ- College admissions can often be a stressful commitment to imparting truth to our children in a ment mostly characterized by its absence. Truth is situation, especially for homeschoolers. In this work- world that has rejected Truth. This is not our grand- essential, and discernment is likewise crucial. Howev- shop, Alec Bianco will talk about how homeschooled parents’ generation. We are parenting in a generation er, an overemphasis on criticism is a self-destructive students can differentiate themselves in the college where fear is a driving force. But when faith finds its culture to foster. Similarly, a snootily-high view of the admissions process. Alec Bianco will speak about feet in this generation of mothers, Heidi believes we arts can lead to a culture of impotent evaluations that how and why these students are unique and desir- will begin to see amazing things. Could you use some paralyze efforts at creation. This talk is about moving able in higher education, as well as how the Classic encouragement for the journey God has you on? on from being (overly) critical and into the hospitable vocations of creator and curator. We need more Learning Test can help homeschoolers succeed. 116. MORNING TIME MADE EASY: creators and curators, and fewer critics. 121. THE SOCRATIC METHOD FOR HOW BEGINNING YOUR DAY WITH DUMMIES – BECOME A GREAT DELIGHTFUL FAMILY LEARNING 118. WORDS MEAN SOMETHING DR. EVERETT PIPER TEACHER THE EASY WAY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR OSCEOLA D ADAM ANDREWS HOMESCHOOL Always remember that he who defines the words SUN A PAM BARNHILL wins the debate. Culture is defined by ideas and What is the Socratic Method and how can it make OSCEOLA B ideas are defined by words. Words mean something. me a better teacher? Is it a separate curriculum? Is it Morning time — a time where everyone is learning Education is about words. Politics is about words. difficult to learn? Is it a lot of work to apply? Can I use together — is sweeping the homeschool community Culture is about words. Words mean something! it with what I’m already doing? Adam lays out simple with more and more families discovering that this They have definitions. Words like tolerance and answers to all of these questions by explaining simple practice can become the most fruitful and intolerance, left and right, change and choice, right and demonstrating a Socratic discussion that will peaceful part of their day. Drawing on interviews with and wrong, good and evil, moral and immoral, and encourage and inspire parents to imitate the ancient guests from her Your Morning Basket podcast, Pam even words like male and female. Lying about words philosopher himself. Parents of kids in K-12 will inspires moms through practical tips, stories and and with words is always wrong. There is power – learn a simple technique that can be applied in any even demonstrations to begin their own morning ultimate power – in words. subject to dramatically increase the power of contact time practice as she breaks down the steps needed time. Best of all, there’s nothing to buy – all you need to get off to a successful start. 119. CAN MOM OR DAD is a kid and a kitchen table. REALLY “TEACH” STORY- 117. FROM CRITIC TO CURATOR PROBLEMS? (AND WHY WOULD 122. IDENTIFYING AND OR CREATOR: HOW TO STOP YOU WANT TO?) CORRECTING BLOCKED LEARNING NOTICING EVERYTHING THAT’S TOM CLARK GATES WRONG & START MAKING OR TAMPA DIANNE CRAFT SUPPORTING SOMETHING GOOD In this entertaining and instructional workshop SUN B with Tom Clark, founder of VideoText Interactive, and This workshop will help you with your “puzzling S.D. SMITH author of “Algebra: A Complete Course,” and “Geom- child.” A child may be a reluctant learner for several OSCEOLA C etry: A Complete Course,” you will develop, and learn reasons. If you have a bright child who has to work Is your first instinct to evaluate and critique? how to use, the five analysis questions that must be too hard to learn, he is telling you that one or more Do you find yourself ferreting out flaws in stories, asked to solve all story problems, whether in simple of his four learning gates is blocked. It doesn’t have sermons and people? The ancient Christian virtues arithmetic or in algebra. The correct answers to these to be so hard for your child. 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you identify the blocked learning gate and what you organizers, and discuss how to constructively and 129. CHARLOTTE MASON MEETS can do about it at home. Find out specifically how the tactfully evaluate your student’s writing. brain processes information and where that process- PLATO: RESTORING THE JOY OF ing can break down. Then receive the corrections for 126. DREAM BIG EDUCATION IN YOUR HOME each processing area that you can do with your child JENNY COTE REA BERG at home. You will learn things you have never heard SANIBEL OSCEOLA C of before in a homeschool workshop. A homeschool- “Pharaoh Cote” makes a grand costumed In Plato’s Republic, the ancient philosopher advo- ing mom with a Ph.D. in special education said that entrance and engages the audience on the subject cated educational methods that would best suit the she learned more in this workshop about how kids of dreams. She’ll be joined by costumed Joseph vol- individual to serve as political creatures. When Susan learn and how to make learning easier than she had unteers who act out the different stages in the life of Schaeffer Macaulay popularized the Charlotte Mason in all her university courses. Joseph for a vibrant discussion on his incredible life. method of education with her book, “For the Chil- Discover anew how this dreamer dreamed big and dren’s Sake,” she promoted the notion that Christian 123. GROWING A BOOK trusted in the Dream-Giver despite all odds. educators are preparing students to serve as citizens DANIEL SCHWABAUER of a heavenly kingdom. As parents intent on knowing SUN C 127. HOMESCHOOLING IS NOT our children and providing an education suitable for How is a book produced? From concept to print, their individual needs, the Charlotte Mason approach Daniel Schwabauer will show you how a book is ENOUGH can liberate us to discover once again the joy that can created. Original materials from comic book and HAL AND MELANIE YOUNG be found in the adventure of learning. novel production are displayed, and discussions OSCEOLA A of rejection and perseverance are woven into the Homeschooling is not enough, because none 130. STAND BY YOUR MAN of it will matter if they don’t follow Christ. Many session. RACHAEL CARMAN homeschoolers hope and pray that because they’ve OSCEOLA D homeschooled, their children will turn out all right, All too often the lessons are finished, the books 124. THE CLASSICAL but unfortunately, we are seeing a number of homes- read and the frogs dissected, but what priority does PRESCHOOLER chooled children turning away from God in rebellion. the principal have? When does he have time with LESLI RICHARDS We can’t make our children serve Christ, but we can his favorite teacher? When was the principal-teacher MIAMI make sure we aren’t standing in the way. Find out meeting — aka a date? Standing by our husbands Building a foundation of wonder in this refreshing about the power of delighting in your children and through this challenging lifestyle choice is often workshop, participants will learn how to nurture their loving them as Christ loves us. Hear how to point neglected. Come and remember the blessing of a preschooler’s mind and soul through play in order them to the Savior and teach them to serve Him. properly prioritized home. to prepare a firm foundation for the delights and demands of a classical education. Wonder is the fuel 128. SPEAKING TO A LIVE for a lifetime of learning and parents will learn how 131. BIRTH TO 4 - to cultivate this in their children and win it back for AUDIENCE WITH EASE AND THE PIVOTAL YEARS themselves! CHARISMA JAN BEDELL JIM WEISS TAMPA 125. HOW TO WRITE (AND OSCEOLA B Homeschooling starts at birth. Jan Bedell, Ph.D., EVALUATE) GREAT ESSAYS Fear of public speaking is the most common M.ND, will share tips that maximize those everyday fear among American adults. This presentation will teachable moments with your newborn to 4-year- JANICE CAMPBELL offer you and your children clear, concise steps to old. All too often these pivotal years are not consid- SARASOTA help you organize content for spoken presentations; ered “homeschool years,” when in fact every hour Essay writing is an essential high school and col- provide proven methods on how to effectively deliver you spend specifically working with your preschool lege skill. There’s no need to be afraid of teaching this the content to listeners; and enable those with stage child will save you five hours or more in later years. important skill. Join me to learn how to teach your fright to overcome, or work through, fear of public Using this training, developmental milestones can be teens to organize thoughts, develop and support speaking. Then (just for fun) Jim includes tips for cre- easily reached and chances of learning difficulties can a thesis, and construct a logical conclusion, all in a ating vivid, distinctive character voices when reading be greatly reduced. Your knowledgeable guidance in compelling and readable style. We’ll review the parts stories aloud or telling stories. the early years positions your children for a lifetime of an essay and the five-step writing process, learn of learning and leadership. Academic abilities result about writing tools such as mind maps and graphic from a good foundation of brain function.

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132. AN AUTHOR’S JOURNEY In Socialist and Communist countries, too, 137. BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR though professing equality, they inevitably end up BRYAN DAVIS being ruled by dictators. The king of England was AND LAUNCHING YOUR OWN TALLAHASSEE the most powerful king the planet had seen. When BUSINESS This session is an overview of Bryan’s publishing Americans got the chance, they set up a government STEVE DEMME journey, how he dreams up imaginative stories and as far from a king as possible. They flipped it and an overview of how to get published. This is an inspi- SARASOTA put the people in charge. A “republic” is where the rational and informative talk for audiences of all ages. What are the plusses and minusses of starting people are king, ruling through their representatives. and owning your own business? What is an entre- The Constitution, in effect, is a collection of hurdles preneur? There will be plenty of practical information 133. “WITCHES AND WIZARDS to prevent power from snapping back into the hands and many lessons Steve has learned in starting AND WANDS, OH MY!” — of a king. multiple businesses including MathUSee. A PARENT’S GUIDE TO FANTASY, FICTION AND FAITH 135. TEACHING CRITICAL 138. LAUNCH YOUR LIFE PANEL - ADAM ANDREWS THINKING CAREER READINESS SUN A DR. JAY WILE BRIDGE TO WELLBEING As fantasy grows ever more popular in our SUN C SANIBEL culture, books and movies teem with elements that One of the biggest failures of our public and This workshop will include four panelists: Allison many Christian parents find objectionable. How private school systems is that they do not teach Martin (finance dimension specialist, writer and can we equip our children to engage and influence students how to think critically. In this seminar, Dr. entrepreneur), Jim Cracchiolo (founder of two LYF their culture while protecting them from its evils? Wile gives you specific suggestions on how to teach Schools in the Tampa area for disabled adults), Dr. Adam makes a case for a type of reading that can your child to think critically, regardless of the subject Joe Magnant and Debbie Brett (veteran homeschool accomplish both of these goals, and a vision for the matter. You will learn how to help your student eval- mom and owner, with her husband, of Brett Air Christian imagination that can restore our civilization uate statements, look for hidden assumptions, find Conditioning Company). Each panelist will share a to its roots in the transcendent God of all worlds, political or social agendas and discover faulty logic. short personal story of how they prepared for their seen and unseen. Will the future of our culture be Although Dr. Wile’s area of interest is science, he will careers, the gaps and how tapping into their passion dominated by fairy tales and fantasy? Will it be ruled show you how critical thinking applies to all academic helped pave their way to success. They will include by wizards, dragons and enchantments? Help your areas, as well as all facets of your life. the importance of innovation and what is in store students become the ones who will decide. for the future for each of their unique career fields. 136. LIFE AFTER GRADUATION: During the remainder of the workshop they will take 134. WHO IS THE KING IN HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD questions from students and parents. AMERICA? -AND WHO ARE THE CHOOSE THE NEXT STEP 139. THE POWER OF THE COUNSELORS TO THE KING? AN CONNIE ALBERS PARABLE: GETTING YOUNG OVERVIEW OF 6,000 YEARS OF MIAMI HISTORY & WHY AMERICA IS You’ve probably been asked “what’s next?” for PEOPLE EXCITED ABOUT SEEKING UNIQUE your child for years. Like most parents, you felt con- TRUTH fident your child would figure it out, but that doesn’t CHUCK BLACK WILLIAM J. FEDERER always happen. As a mother of five homeschool and OSCEOLA A SUN B college grads, Connie felt the same tension with each Fictional stories are a powerful way to capture Before you answer, do you know what the most child. Many homeschool children aren’t sure what the attention of the young and old alike. Jesus common form of government in world history is? path to take. Learn “what now?” from someone who used parables, short fictional stories, to explain the From the invention of writing around 3300 B.C., the has been there. Join Connie for this practical and kingdom of God, and Nathan the prophet used one world has mostly been ruled by kings. Though called encouraging presentation. to bring a king to his knees in repentance. Discover by different names: Pharaohs, chieftains, emperors, how your use of fiction can get your children excited caesars, sultans, khans, maharajas, monarchs and S A T about seeking truth and about serving God in king- U dictators, they act the same. Power, like gravity, con- T I dom-building work. Does a parable really have the S centrates into the hand of one person, who rewards I

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140. WHAT DO I WANT TO BE faithful steps a father can take in the journey toward 146. TEACHING THE RIGHT-BRAIN WHEN I GROW UP? GIVING YOUR turning one’s heart to his children. CHILD CHILDREN A VISION FOR THE 143. PRIME NUMBERS – THE DIANNE CRAFT FUTURE SUN B GATEWAY TO ALGEBRA AND Half of the population is right-brain dominant, SHERRI SELIGSON BEYOND! and half is left-brain dominant. You may have a OSCEOLA B DENNIS DINOIA right-brain learner in your midst! These wonderful Homeschooling parents hold the unique position TAMPA children learn in a different manner than their of being both parent and educator. This presents This hands-on workshop will show how to use left-brain siblings. If you have a child who does not us with the opportunity to observe our children’s prime numbers to simplify both numerical and “like’” school work no matter what you do, you will strengths and abilities, which can give clues to their algebraic fractions, greatest common factors, least learn much in this workshop. You will learn how potential careers. Though students do not have to common multiples, simplifying roots and deter- to identify the right-brain child, and learn many choose a career path before they turn 16, research mining patterns in sequences. This workshop is for simple teaching techniques, such as right-brain has shown that parents have a phenomenal influence anyone who is pre-algebra to pre-calculus. The work- reading and test-taking strategies. when they help their children identify what their shop is fast paced and fun, whether you are a middle Right-brain reading is the method Dianne used God-given gifts are, and where their interests lie. school student, high school student or parent. This is in her resource room to help all of her students make Learn how you can guide them and inspire them to a must for parents of younger children preparing for a two-year gain in reading in one year. You can do do great things. pre-algebra. this, too. Watch your children become good readers by using a totally different strategy. For kids who find 141. BIBLICAL DISCERNMENT IN 144. “SYMBOLISM:” MASTERING math “miserable,” this will be a Godsend. No curricu- AN UNBIBILICAL AGE LITERATURE’S MOST POWERFUL lum required – just new teaching strategy. Your child HEIDI ST. JOHN will: 1) finally store the math facts in his long-term OSCEOLA C DEVICE memory; and 2) finally store math processes in his Our grandparents were bombarded with IAN ANDREWS long-term memory. These visual memory tech- Christian values in a world firmly grounded on faith TALLAHASSEE niques work with all types of learners and can be an and family. Our parents were a part of a cultural No matter the author or genre, every work of essential learning tool for a child who has an auditory revolution in which faith became laughable, and literature is built in part on symbols. Identifying processing glitch. Help your children get in touch families were disassembled on a wholesale basis. them, however, can be frustrating and difficult. with the “smart part of themselves,” and be forever And now we find ourselves awash in a world where Often it seems that an author’s symbols obscure his grateful to you for it. This even works with adults. what is good is called evil and what is wicked is called themes instead of making them clear. In a riveting good. Learn why nurturing biblical discernment is an presentation of one of the earliest English poems, Ian 147. ASK THE BEASTS essential lifeskill for any parent hoping to navigate the Andrews explains this powerful device and shows JAY WILE treacherous cultural waters of the 21st century. how it can help you unlock the meaning of even the SUN C most difficult classics. All you need is the right series In this seminar, Dr. Wile talks about Job 12:7-10, 142. H.E.A.R.T. EXAM FOR of simple questions. which begins by commanding the reader to “ask HOMESCHOOLING DADS the beasts.” In his view, this Scripture is telling us 145. PROCESS-ORIENTED ART that we must study nature to fully understand God. DAVIS CARMAN While God’s divine revelation (the Bible) is clearly OSCEOLA D FOR THE YOUNG LEARNER more detailed and precise than His natural revelation Tests and exams are a typical part of school, even KATHY LEE EGGERS (creation), both are necessary to have a full and homeschools. In this session, Davis helps homes- SUN A complete understanding of God. He gives a bit of chooling dads take an exam — a spiritual exam of the Are you tired of offering the same activities in history to show you that this was the motivation for heart. He uses the word H.E.A.R.T. as an acronym to your home? Do you feel unsure of how to teach art many of the great scientists of the past, and some display truths found in the book of Malachi, which during the early years? If so, join me and be prepared great scientists of the present. He then draws from deals with very real heart issues. The topics covered to get messy! Participants will experience hands- fields such as astronomy, microbiology, zoology and by “Dr. Malachi” include relationships with both God on activities such as tongue painting and fly guts, botany to share at least a bit of what science tells us and family. The goal is to discover the practical and designed to encourage children to explore, discover about God. and have a sense of wonder.

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148. PICTURE BOOK TREASURES Workshops CHERYL BASTIAN WORKSHOPS MIAMI FRIDAY, MAY 25 THE POWER OF STORY: HOW LITERATURE CULTIVATES 8:30 - 10 a.m. | OSCEOLA BALLROOM Full descriptions of all lectures and workshops begin on page 31. More information about the speakers can be found beginning on page 23. Explanation of Codes on page 51 8:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS EMPATHY AND TRANSFORMS SOCIETY SPEAKER:REA BERG EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP D: For Dads T: Appropriate for Teens “I wish I knew what to read to my children, some- OSCEOLA A OSCEOLA B OSCEOLA C OSCEOLA D TAMPA TALLAHASSEE SUN A SUN B SUN C MIAMI SARASOTA SANIBEL 1. WEISS: 2. ST. JOHN: 3. CAMPBELL: 4. JOHNSON: 5. BEDELL: 6. Bridge to Wellbeing: 7. A. ANDREWS: 8. CRAFT: 9. WILE: 10. ALBERS: 11. WOLAVER: 12. DEMME: Storytelling: Up Close Becoming Mom Strong How to Choose and Critical Conversations Riding the Reading Be a Difference Maker Teaching the Classics from The Biology of Behavior Homeschooling: The Facebook, Snapchat and Nurturing Artistic Success Fostering Lifelong Learners 10:30 and Personal with Adopt Curriculum Rollercoaster of Dyslexia Seuss to Socrates - Literary Environment for Genius All those Apps thing engaging they would enjoy.” Have you had this King Arthur (T) Analysis for Everyone 21. SCHWABAUER: 13. YOUNG: 14. SMITH: 15. JOHNSON: 16. BECKER: 17. CLARK: 18. BASTIAN: 19. FEDERER: 20. BLACK: 22. SELIGSON: 23. BARNHILL: 24. FPEA: The Write Questions: : Raising Real Men Rabbits with Words #1: Our Kids Vs. Real Bread: Simplifying Algebra for the The Cumulative Folder Backfired Call to Arms: The Science Behind Overlooked Strategies for Homeschool 101 11:30 Inspiring Kids to Write The Craft of Writing (T) 21st Century Sexuality The Staff of Life Hesitant Learner Saved My Sanity The Guts and Glory of Science Fiction (T) Average Days Through the Art of Courageous Fatherhood (D) thought? Something similar? You’re not alone! In this Storytelling 31. A. ANDREWS: 25. WEISS: 26. ST. JOHN: 27. PIPER: 28. R. CARMAN: 29. Florida Virtual 30. DINOIA: 32. CRAFT: 33. WILE: 34. RICHARDS: 35. COTE: 36. DAVIS: Thinking Carefully A Saint, a Criminal and a The Secret in the Sunset Not a Daycare Attention Obsessive- School: Explore Virtual How to Think and Auditory Processing Teaching Science at Home: The Year of Playing Skillfully Give Me Liberty or Give Me Fantasy and the 12:30 About College - A Country Priest Compulsive, Perfectionist Learning Solutions with Talk Math and Memory The Scientific Case for Another Plot Line (T) Reader's Heart (T) Homeschool Dad Evaluates FLVS! Christianity workshop, Cheryl shares picture book treasures she’s Higher Education

37. YOUNG: 38. SMITH: 39. REA BERG: 40. R.CARMAN: 41. BEDELL: 42. BASTIAN: 43. BURK: 44. BLACK: 45. SCHWABAUER: 46. Covenant Eyes: 47. B. JOHNSON: 48. DEMME: Sanity's in the Freezer Rabbits with Words #2: Teaching Early American What about Maximizing Giftedness Let Them Move: How to Ace the New SAT The Revelation Generation: Fable Weavers: How Practical Conversations in a Basic Training for Men (D) Math You Understand 1:30 The Art of Storytelling (T) History through Literature "THAT" Child? Fostering Critical Motor Preparing Your Children for Storytellers Shape History Smartphone World used in her 30 years of teaching young children as well Development the Days to Come

49. SELIGSON: 50. ST. JOHN: 51. D. CARMAN: 52. ANDREASSEN: 53. A. ANDREWS: 54. CRAFT: 55. WILE: 56. WEISS: 57. CAMPBELL: 58. BJU Press: How to Build a Unit Study Fearless Mothering A.P.P.L.E.S. for Time Tested Techiques "It's Onomatopoeia, Mom!" Training Your Child's Reasonable Faith : Shakespeare (T) How to Plan Your How many labs?!!! 2:30 as some of the rich rewards families discover from on Virtually Any Topic the Teacher (D) of Positive Discipline Photographic Memory The Scientific Case for Homeschool Year Christianity

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21. SCHWABAUER: 13. YOUNG: 14. SMITH: 15. JOHNSON: 16. BECKER: 17. CLARK: 18. BASTIAN: 19. FEDERER: 20. BLACK: 22. SELIGSON: 23. BARNHILL: 24. FPEA: The Write Questions: : Raising Real Men Rabbits with Words #1: Our Kids Vs. Real Bread: Simplifying Algebra for the The Cumulative Folder Backfired Call to Arms: The Science Behind Overlooked Strategies for Homeschool 101 11:30 Inspiring Kids to Write The Craft of Writing (T) 21st Century Sexuality The Staff of Life Hesitant Learner Saved My Sanity The Guts and Glory of Science Fiction (T) Average Days Through the Art of Courageous Fatherhood (D) Storytelling

31. A. ANDREWS: 25. WEISS: 26. ST. JOHN: 27. PIPER: 28. R. CARMAN: 29. Florida Virtual 30. DINOIA: 32. CRAFT: 33. WILE: 34. RICHARDS: 35. COTE: 36. DAVIS: Thinking Carefully A Saint, a Criminal and a The Secret in the Sunset Not a Daycare Attention Obsessive- School: Explore Virtual How to Think and Auditory Processing Teaching Science at Home: The Year of Playing Skillfully Give Me Liberty or Give Me Fantasy and the 12:30 About College - A Country Priest Compulsive, Perfectionist Learning Solutions with Talk Math and Memory The Scientific Case for Another Plot Line (T) Reader's Heart (T) Homeschool Dad Evaluates FLVS! Christianity Higher Education

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59. YOUNG: 60. SMITH: 61. CLARK: 62. I. ANDREWS: 63. FEDERER: 64. BLACK: 65. PIPER: 66. Eggers: 67. COTE: 68. SCHWABAUER: Entrepreneurship 101 Imagination at Home: Teaching Math with Art Why Your Kids Love Miracles in Escapism: Avoiding the Education Should Be About What Every Mother of A If This Be Fiction, Worldviews in Literature 3:30 Habits of an Fantasy Literature - and American History Snares of Media What is Excellent Preschooler Needs to Know Make the Most of It (T) Imaginative Home What to do About It.

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Saturday, 3 p.m. Cost is $65 per person. A portion of this fee is tax deductible as a donation to the FPEA Foundation.

Topics covered include: Course is being offered by an approved instructor from Conceal It Firearms. Class size is limited. The classroom time will be held at the Gaylord Palms Re- ■■ Safe gun handling ■■ Weapon selection sort and Convention Center. Participants will then be transported to a nearby ■■ Firearm nomenclature and manipulation shooting range for the hands-on requirement. A ■■ Use of firearms ■■ Ammunition certificate will be issued after the training that you ■■ Storage and maintenance may use as documentation when applying for your ■■ Fundamentals of pistol shooting, including grip and stance options concealed carry permit. This course does not grant ■■ Sighting fundamentals ■■ Trigger control permits. You must register to attend. Firearms are ■■ Florida Statutes concerned with the use of force and concealed carry not necessary for this class. They will NOT be used in the classroom.

58 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION SACRED MUSIC FLORIDA COMPETITION ARE YOU READY? ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE! SACRED MUSIC FLORIDA’S 3RD ANNUAL COMPETITION THURSDAY, MAY 24 AT THE GAYLORD PALMS RESORT

Sacred Music Florida is a solo/ensemble/choir competition that helps you grow your talent for use in His Kingdom! So step out and set a goal, work hard, compete and grow! This solo/ensemble/choir competition will encourage students to play to a higher level through encouraging competition. We want students to set a goal and work hard to achieve it — to strive for excellence!

The competition is open to all K-12 students, whether they attend private school, public school or homeschool. You must be an FPEA member or join FPEA to participate.

Students may compete in the following areas: 1. Piano, Vocal and Instrumental Solo 2. Ensembles 3. Choirs 4. Handbell Choirs

Registration is now open online at SacredMusicFlorida.com, but hurry — space is limited. A downloadable bulletin insert may be found on the website, and we encourage you to have your church or school print them out for their students. To learn more, visit www.SacredMusicFlorida.com.

To learn more, visit www.SacredMusicFlorida.com

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Do you have an earring missing its partner, a broken ring or a twisted necklace that is beyond repair? How about a brooch from your Aunt Sally that you haven’t ever worn? The FPEA is collecting your unwanted or broken gold, platinum or silver jewelry and coins for the FPEA Scholarship Fund. Please bring items to the FPEA Booth at Convention!

Thanks, Matey!

60 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION GRADUATION FPEA STATEWIDE GRADUATION CEREMONY SUNDAY, MAY 27 | 11 A.M. GAYLORD PALMS RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER

GRADUATION CEREMONY Graduate Luncheon Sunday, May 27 AND EVENTS Just steps away from the graduation ceremony, Graduation is a special celebration not only of the your guests will be seated together to honor your journey completed by you and your graduate but also graduate. You will enjoy a delicious buffet featuring a the beginning of a new journey towards the future. completely different menu from the previous evening. At FPEA we truly celebrate graduates. We host a Lunch begins promptly following the graduation weekend of opportunities for graduates, their families ceremony. and friends, culminating in the graduation ceremony Tickets must be purchased in advance. There are on Sunday at 11 a.m. Most of the activities are add-ons no additional tickets available onsite. to the Convention registration. Check the website at www.fpea.com for complete details. GRADUATION INFORMATION All are welcome to attend the FPEA Statewide GRADUATION WEEKEND High School Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, May 27 EVENTS at 11 a.m. in the Osceola Ballroom at the Gaylord Palms Graduate Dinner/Dance Resort in Kissimmee, Fla. No tickets are required and Saturday, May 26 there is no limit as to how many guests may attend Enjoy a wonderful time with your family and for each graduate. Please plan to arrive early for friends in the beautiful Sun Ballroom, with a buffet seating and to view the pre-ceremony photo displays. dinner with all the accompaniments. Dessert is not to PARKING be missed, along with a cup of tea or coffee. SEATING AND BEHAVIOR The parking fee is set by the venue and is Dinner begins at 8 p.m., and the dance-only required for all attendees. The charge is $15 per car for Seating for guests opens approximately one hour guests will be admitted at 10 p.m. self-parking or $33 for valet parking (if available). prior to the ceremony. All guests must remain in their seats at all times. No one may enter the aisles for LOCATION photographs or better viewing. This is for the safety The Gaylord Palms Resort is located at 6000 West of all graduates and our guests. Our security staff will Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 escort you out of the ballroom for failure to keep the aisles clear. We know that you want to celebrate with your graduate and we ask that you help us create a S A T wonderful experience for all attendees. Air horns, U T I shakers, noisemakers of any sort, balloons and signs S

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62 2018 HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION ■■If you are attending without your spouse or a ■■Bring mailing labels or personal address friend and have to choose between two sem- stamps for catalog sign-ups and free drawings AFTER THE EVENT inars you really want to hear, please note that in the exhibit hall. These labels are also great ■■Within a week after the Convention, take time some exhibitor workshops and a select few for marking your purchases—as soon as you to process all the information you received, lectures are not recorded. For those speakers, make a purchase, label it to make it easier to and place orders while everything is still fresh you can obtain recordings at their respective reclaim it if lost. in your mind. Watch for valuable follow-up booths in the exhibit hall. emails from FPEA. ■■The food court in Hall B offers healthy salads ■■Be sure to check for any last-minute scheduling and handy snacks for a reasonable price. Many ■■Visit www.fpea.com and leave us feedback changes on the Convention app. of the restaurants offer specials during the about the event. We take your feedback to Convention. heart and use this information to plan future ■■Take a moment to rate the speakers you hear events. in the Convention app. This helps us determine who to bring back to future events. ■■Attending an exhibitor workshop (if offered) for the curriculum you plan to purchase may REMEMBER: help you use it more effectively. THERE ARE NO STRANGERS HERE, ■■Many of the exhibitors offer Convention specials and the prices are only available onsite. Come prepared to purchase! ONLY FRIENDS WE HAVEN’T MET.

Are you a first-time attendee? We know that attending your first Convention can be SPECIAL TIPS FOR overwhelming. We want your experience to be enjoyable, so we have created a list FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES of tips just for you!

■■Get the lay of the land. Take a walk through the hotel and conven- ■■Pick up your badge. Be sure to pick up your “newbie/bee” sticker tion center before the Convention starts, if possible. at badge pickup. Look for other ‘new-bees’ to connect with. Be friendly with your fellow newbies. ■■The keynote programs, workshops and pre-Convention programs are upstairs, while the exhibit hall, food court and children’s pro- ■■Stay at the hotel! It’s an economical choice AND you have a gram are downstairs. The teen program is located in the Orange place to rest in the middle of the day. Blossom Ballroom, which is on the hotel side. ■■There are some great outdoor spots at Gaylord Palms. Exit ■■Bring an extra tote! You will find things you never expected to out the doors on the exhibit hall level to relax on the lawn. purchase in our exhibit hall. ■■It is always economical to bring your own bottled water or water bottle.

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WHERE DO I FIND THE “GOODIE BAGS”? LECTURE AND A WORKSHOP? These will be picked up when receiving your badges at Convention lectures are given by speakers directly the badge pickup area. invited by the FPEA. They address inspirational and/ or informative topics of interest to homeschoolers. WHERE IS LOST AND FOUND? Exhibitor workshops are conducted by exhibit hall Lost items should be returned to the information participants and usually explain their products in desk, located in the City Hall Lobby area near badge more detail than that given at their booths. pickup, which is also the first place to go to find a lost item. Those looking for a lost item may also check at WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR the front desk for hotel lost and found. CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE? Your fee entitles you and your spouse to full access to DO I NEED MY BADGE TO GET INTO THE all lectures and exhibitor workshops, the exhibit hall TALKS AND THE EXHIBIT HALL? and other events such as some entertainment, movie Yes — Convention badges must be worn to receive showings and more. There are separate fees for the access to all Convention activities, especially lectures, Children’s Program, the Teen Program, the Leaders exhibitor workshops and the exhibit hall (badges will WHERE DO I FIND FOOD? Forum, BEST and Graduation. be checked). They may not be transferred from one A food court is located inside Florida B on the lower person to another. Lost badges may be replaced for a level of the convention center. The hotel also provides $10 fee at the main registration booth in the City Hall a range of restaurant offerings. Lobby area on the second floor of the convention center. CAN I PARK OFF SITE? There is a great deal of on-site parking for hotel WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY BADGES? guests and convention attendees. The fee for on-site All badges will be picked up onsite in the badge pick- self-parking is $14 plus tax. There are no off-site up area. Look for the sign noting the first letter of your parking options for the 2018 Convention. All parking last name. Bring your photo ID and your registration is onsite. S A T U receipt with you. We will have your badges and goodie T I S bags all ready and waiting for you. I CAN I USE THE POOLS AND OTHER

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V www.fpea.com They are located at various locations throughout the FOR CONVENTION UPDATES hotel and convention center. WHERE DO I PURCHASE AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE WORKSHOPS? CAN I REGISTER FOR THE CHILDREN’S You can order your audio recordings in the City Hall PROGRAM, TEEN TRACK OR LEADERS S A T Lobby near the registration area. Avoid the lines and U T FORUM ONSITE? I purchase online at fpea.com/store S I No, there is no on-site registration for these programs. V www.fpea.com FOR CONVENTION UPDATES Please register early to reserve a space for you or your child.

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DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL AREA FOR those purchasing the audio recording. Please remove NURSING MOTHER PRIVACY? yourself and your child until he or she can remain quiet. A nursing mother’s room is located on the upper level of the convention center. Please ask for the location at the information desk. HOW DO I FIND SPEAKERS AFTER THEIR TALKS? CAN I BRING MY CHILD WITH ME TO THE Most lecturers also have a booth — they would love to LEADERS FORUM? see you at their booth in the exhibit hall. No, the Leaders Forum is designed to serve adult leaders of support groups, co-ops and nontraditional WHERE DO I FIND SOMEONE TO ANSWER private schools. Please make other arrangements for QUESTIONS NOT PRESENTED HERE? your children during that event. Go to the information desk near the City Hall Lobby, or go to the FPEA booth in the exhibit hall (right in front CAN I BRING MY CHILD TO THE LECTURES of you as you enter the hall) and speak to an FPEA AND WORKSHOPS? representative. Children are welcome to attend workshops with you. However, please keep in mind that it may not always be ideal for them to attend with you. Many of our workshops become quite full and children must give up their seat to an adult should the seating become limited. Please keep in mind that all workshops are recorded. Fussy or loud children will decrease the quality of the workshop for those attending, as well as

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Remember Your Deadlines Register in advance online by May 4 at 5 p.m. for the PURCHASE GET ’N GO Leaders Forum, Teen Program, Children’s Program, DINNERS Graduation Dinner/Dance and Graduation Luncheon. Online by May 4 at 5 p.m.