Introduction to the Principle Approach

Adventure in Foreign Language Begins Here Friday, 5:00 – 5:50 (Room 3) Presented by Power-Glide Saturday, 2:00 – 2:50 (Room 1) Using the Power Glide system to learn foreign languages.

A New Approach to Education Saturday, 1:00 – 1:50 (Room 3) Presented by Advanced Training Institute (Institute in Basic Life Principles) A look at the unique, Biblically based home education program offered through the Advanced Training Institute, including an overview of K-12 curriculum, college level program, character training and family centered learning.

College Admission for Homeschooled Students *** Friday, 6:00 – 6:50 (Room 1) Presented by Bethany Graybill, Enrollment Management Counselor (Arcadia University) Learn about the Admissions Procedures and Requirements, the Financial Aid process (and availability) as well as what most colleges are looking for in high school transcripts.

Deciding What to Teach in Mathematics *** Friday, 5:00 – 5:50 p.m. (Room 3) Presented by Tom Clark, President of Videotext Interactive Tom Clark, president of VideoText Interactive, and author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", will lead you through a detailed investigation of the nature of concept development, logical reasoning and analytical skills, all of which are preferable to memorizing shortcuts, tricks, formulas, and rules. In addition, considerable attention will be given to identifying the reason behind the orderly arrangement of mathematical concepts with an emphasis on the determination of "appropriate" content. Finally, strategies will be demonstrated which will help students become more personally involved in, and responsible for, their own learning.

Hero Biographies and Curriculum Friday, 6:00 – 6:50 (Room 2) Presented by Jim Drake, Senior Editor (YWAM Publishing) Heroes can be wonderful character building models for all ages. Learn keys to teaching godly values to your child without quenching their spirit. Incorporate elements of history, geography and literature while reading true stories of exceptional men and women from different walks of life and time periods. Experience the opportunity to strengthen family relationships using Heroes to teach and inspire the entire family. Free Unit Study Guides for first 50 attendees.

Homesat – The Finest Visual Learning Tool Available Friday, 7:00 – 7:50 (Room 1) Presented by Homesat, a division of Bob Jones Education Services Homesat teachers share with you their secrets to teaching important concepts for elementary, junior high and senior high grades and how the Homesat Network can help your children intensify their home education.

Homeschooling 101 *** Friday, 6:00 – 6:50 (Room 3) Presented by members of T.E.A.C.H. Saturday, 10:00 – 10:50 (Room 3) Saturday, Noon – 12:50 (Room 3) If you are thinking about homeschooling for the first time in September, this is for you. We will cover aspects of the Virginia law, and give advice on what pitfalls to expect, and how to avoid them, in your first year. Many people “burnout” or become overwhelmed in their first year because they were not prepared. This is your chance to start your homeschool experience on the right foot! There will be lots of opportunities for Q&A!

*** denotes a workshop that is “generic” in nature. In other words, even if the instructor represents a particular company, this workshop is designed to be general in nature, and not structured around a particular product or company’s offering. Homeschooling the High School Student *** Saturday, 2:00 – 2:50 (Room 3) Presented by members of T.E.A.C.H. Congratulations! You’ve managed to teach your student through elementary and/or middle school without killing them or having a nervous breakdown. But just when the end is in sight, you start to panic. Grades. Transcripts. Testing. Scholarships. Losing your baby! All of these thoughts overwhelm you and you doubt that you can see this though to the end. Relax! Come to this workshop and get the tips, pointers and ideas from others who have seen their kids through graduation. You can do it. We can help. And we’ll have plenty of Q&A.

Introduction To The Principle Approach Friday, 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. (Room 3) Presented by Max Lyons, Director of Stonebridge Christian School The educational method known as the Principle Approach has been described as a “cutting edge” method of Christian Education that is producing phenomenal results in students. Students trained under the Principle Approach are evidencing Christian character, achieving top scores on College Entrance Exams, being offered substantial scholarships, and outscoring all other students on a test of a Biblical Worldview. Come and find out what you would have to do to achieve the same results for your children!

K-12 – Education for a Lifetime Saturday, Noon – 12:50 (Room 2) Presented by Heather Kane, K-12 In the fall of 2001, K12 will unveil the first version of its program, which will include a complete curriculum for grades K - 2, as well as a wide array of supplementary learning-and-assessment tools. Learn more about this curriculum, founded by William J. Bennett, in this workshop.

Life in America Unit Study Workshop Saturday, Noon – 12:50 (Room 1) Presented by Sue Largent, Life in America Life in America’s four-step approach allows all students to achieve their full potential. Hands-on projects, living books, as well as text and testing are all laid out in every lesson. If you have shied away from Unit Studies because you believe they are too much work, you must see Life in America.

Literature as a Teaching Tool Saturday, 11:00 – 11:50 (Room 1) Presented by Linda Garthaffner, Total Language Plus Spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, grammar, critical thinking, character development – teaching all these areas as separate subjects consumes mountains of time and energy. This workshop explains how an integrated, literature-based approach can be motivating, effective and fun while at the same time developing thinking and communication skills in your 5th grade through high school students.

Pursue Excellence by Pooling Resources Saturday, 2:00 – 2:50 (Room 2) Presented by Bob Jones University Press BJU Press will discuss the opportunity for support groups and homeschool educational associations to develop coordinated business and educational alliances with BJU Press for the purpose of solving each other’s educational, technical and business problems with shared resources. BJU Press will showcase models, both worldwide and regional, of business and education alliances tailored to the needs of both the home education organization and BJU Press. We will also give the opportunity to support group leaders and homeschoolers at large to discuss innovative ways of solving the collective needs of their respective memberships through similar partnerships.

*** denotes a workshop that is “generic” in nature. In other words, even if the instructor represents a particular company, this workshop is designed to be general in nature, and not structured around a particular product or company’s offering. Spelling and Handwriting: Saturday, 11:00 – 11:50 (Room 2) Lost Arts in the Age of Computers *** Presented by Debbie Overly (Bob Jones Homesat) Although with Bob Jones Homesat, Mrs. Overly presents this generic and thought-provoking workshop. In this techno-age our children may begin to think that the old-age skills of spelling and handwriting are unnecessary. Come and think through the reasons why these important skills are not to be overlooked in the new millennium.

Teaching Mathematics as a Language *** Saturday, 10:00 – 10:50 (Room 2) Presented by Tom Clark, President of Videotext Interactive Tom Clark, author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", explains how to teach the five parts of speech in mathematics and then how to build the four types of mathematical expressions. Finally, you will see how easy it is to translate from Mathematics to English.

Teaching Addition of Fractions for Algebra *** Friday, 7:00 – 7:50 (Room 2) Presented by Tom Clark, President of Videotext Interactive Since algebraic fractions are a much more complex form than arithmetic fractions, the addition techniques often used in elementary arithmetic will not hold in Algebra. Tom Clark, president of VideoText Interactive, and author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", explains how you can teach your students to develop a clear, detailed approach to addition of fractions which is fail-safe, both in arithmetic and Algebra.

The Sonlight Way to Lifelong Learning Friday, 5:00 – 5:50 (Room 1) Presented by Tonya Lamb, Sonlight Publications Come learn about a literature and biography based approach to learning. We use great books to entice your children and create a life-long love of learning. And the Instructor’s Guides schedule everything as well as provide questions and answers to help you guide your student’s learning. With its flexibility and the teaching helps included, this curriculum is truly great for you and your kids!

Trouble Spots in Math *** Saturday, 1:00 – 1:50 (Room 2) Presented by Tom Clark, President of Videotext Interactive Join Tom Clark, president of VideoText Interactive, and author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", as he offers an entertaining and educational session designed to help parent- educators on several of the traditional trouble spots in math. Topics discussed may include "Division of Fractions" (using that mindless rule), "Equations and Inequalities" (an inquiry approach), "Percent" (using logic, not tricks), "Problem-Solving" (critical thinking skills), or others as suggested by the audience.

Using a Computer in Your Homeschool Saturday, 11:00 – 11:50 (Room 3) Presented by Alpha Omega Publications Learn how Switched on Schoolhouse’s multimedia CD-ROM curriculum will take care of the grading, record keeping and lesson planning while allowing you to spend more one-on-one time with your students.

*** denotes a workshop that is “generic” in nature. In other words, even if the instructor represents a particular company, this workshop is designed to be general in nature, and not structured around a particular product or company’s offering. Using Software as a Part of your Curriculum *** Saturday, 10:00 – 10:50 (Room 3) Presented by Phil Kent This is the same workshop Phil has given to New Jersey homeschoolers and will give to the HEAV convention next month. Phil and his family have been using software for their oldest five children for the past two years. He will give a critique of computer-based learning for homeschooling families; buying your first computer; and teaching your children about computers.

Using Your Computer Safely *** Saturday, 1:00 – 1:50 (Room 1) Presented by Phil Kent This is the same workshop Phil has given to New Jersey homeschoolers and will give to the HEAV convention next month. Topics covered include anti-virus and Internet filtering software; avoiding pornography in your homes; teaching your kids to be computer savvy and much more.

*** denotes a workshop that is “generic” in nature. In other words, even if the instructor represents a particular company, this workshop is designed to be general in nature, and not structured around a particular product or company’s offering.