Most Christian parents, if they are honest, haven’t a clue as to how to disciple the children God has entrusted to them. Thankfully, the Bible gives clear instructions. Do you have a plan to disciple your children? Do you have a vision for the men and women of God they are to become? This session will challenge and encourage you to prepare your children to walk with God.

What is a worldview? How are worldviews developed? Is there a correlation between worldview and education? Does it matter where and how we educate our children? Should Christians send their children to public schools? This message tackles the issue of public education head on. There is a mass exodus of young adults from the church. This message demonstrates the role worldview plays in the contemporary crisis. Whether you are a parent, or you plan to be, you need to listen to this message.

Dr. Baucham turns his attention to the Christian home and explains what an "orderly" home should look like. Expounding on the Old Testament text of Deuteronomy 6, Voddie highlights six characteristics of a properly ordered home. Through personal testimony and biblical instruction, Voddie educates and motivates Christian parents to rise to the challenge of changing the world – one household at a time.

Dr. Voddie Baucham shares what most parents are quick to dismiss: whoever is teaching our children is also discipling them. He argues that Christian parents need to take the initiative in their children’s education and stop turning them over to the anti-God environment of the government school. Using Scripture, statistics, and sound reasoning, Voddie powerfully makes the case that whoever controls the schools does indeed control the world.

The Bible has much to say about manhood. Unfortunately what we learn from culture, from our families, and sometimes even from the church does not line up with what the Bible teaches. In this session we will examine key biblical texts that will help us think differently about what it means to be a man and what it means to raise them. NOTE: While the main topic is Biblical Manhood, Voddie also discusses women’s roles in this workshop. Women are invited to attend with their husbands.

It is no secret America is seeing much change, and unfortunately, that often means a turn away from God. But former television news anchor Jennifer Beck firmly believes that the decisions being made today by Christian homeschooling families can be the catalyst to sway our nation back toward its foundation in Christ. During nearly a decade behind the TV anchor desk, Jennifer followed her aspirations to launch herself higher and higher up the corporate ladder. But one day in 2001, this 6 and 11 pm news anchor could not turn away from God’s calling. She obediently closed the door to all of her career dreams to pursue the true ladder that needed to be climbed: motherhood, homeschooling, and being a help to her husband. Little did she realize how God would bless her family. Let Jennifer inspire you about why our country cannot survive without stay-at-home moms, for it is these mothers who have the time, flexibility and capability to provide key spiritual and physical resources for our country’s future.

Whether it is a new mother homeschooling for the first year, or a veteran teacher suddenly facing the perils of high school level subjects, all parents struggle with feelings of inadequacy. Jennifer Beck wants you to know that yes, you have what it takes to give your children what they need. A firm believer in the fact that God has equipped parents with all necessities to teach their kids, Jennifer will use Biblical principles and verses to encourage new and veteran homeschool parents that as they follow God’s call to educate their children, they can do so with confidence and faith that with Him, they will not fail. Learn how the beauty of God’s creation, the diversity of our world, and yes, even a few outhouses, can inspire your life!

At the end of 2008, Jennifer Beck was faced with something brand new for her educational schedule. Her husband retired. Suddenly, "Dad, the Fun guy" was home every day and he Becks' three girls instantly went into vacation mode. Jennifer was faced with several decisions. She could either throw her hands up and tear out her hair at the collapse of her daily school plan, or seek God's plan when it came to the education of her children. What is God's plan for your children's education? Is it what the public school dictates or is it something else? In this workshop, you will be encouraged to look solely on God when making your homeschooling plan, trusting that He truly knows, better than anyone, what your children need to succeed.

King Saul wanted David to go into battle wearing his royal armor. David tried it on... it didn't fit. Many of us are invited or even pressured to "try on" a way of parenting, home-schooling, family life...etc. that has worked for someone else, but may or may not work for us. As helpful as all the well-meaning advice of others may be, only God knows your children's hearts and your family's specific needs. It is Beverly's heart to open the word that reveals God’s desire for us to seek HIM and trust Him to " gently lead those that are with young.

Why is it that while moms so often desire a close relationship with their children they end up in conflict with them? Not only is homeschooling near impossible when there is tension in the family, but the ability to influence children’s values is lost. In this session Beverly opens the Word to reveal important help for family harmony. She shares about the transformation in her own home when she recognized the spiritual warfare directed at her own children, and made the choice to fight not WITH them, but FOR them.

Few parents today realize how peaceful parenting can be. Their homes are stressful and many are hampered in home education because their children do not respond respectfully to their authority. Children can be trained to obey quickly and with a good attitude, and they need not go through "phases" like the "terrible twos," the "tough threes," and the "trying teens." This workshop will expose to parents many of their blind spots and help them establish the proper parental control necessary for successful child training and home education.

A study of Shakespeare's early comedies is the best way for the serious student to begin to understand how he used plot, theme, character development and scriptural principles. When the student masters these, he is better prepared for an in depth study of the later comedies, histories, and tragedies.

How do you plan a program for your high school homeschooler? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? How do you evaluate credits? Determine grades for a course? What about the need for a transcript and diploma? If you are just beginning to think about homeschooling during the high school years, this seminar will help you organize your thoughts and begin laying the groundwork for a viable four-year plan.

Creating a high school transcript is easy yet a vital part of your child’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. We’ll guide you through transcript essentials, evaluation of credit, grading guidelines and scales, and calculation of grade point averages (GPA’s). In addition, you’ll receive sample transcripts depicting other formats for you to consider.

As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home - but you've got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We'll answer your questions; but more importantly, we'll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home.

Why is documentation of high school course work important? Keeping good records does not need to be time consuming or burdensome; it will actually save you time and effort in the long run. Learn what, when, and how to track your student's progress through high school.

You are not only your child’s teacher; you are also his guidance counselor! Find out how to maneuver through the entire college admissions process, from narrowing down the selection of colleges to filling out college applications, applying for financial aid, and asking the right questions that will help you discern whether your child is spiritually, academically, and emotionally prepared for college.

Yes, it is a hill worth dying on, but you don’t have to climb Mt. Everest. Proper writing skills are essential to every student. Extensive "How to Write" curriculum is often overwhelming for both students and parents; therefore, writing becomes an unpleasant chore rather than a fun engaging opportunity. Students end up writing for the sake of completing an assignment: fill the paper with words and check off the "To Do" list. The areas I will be discussing include the importance of selecting a topic, the benefits of identifying specific guidelines, and the necessity of developing critical thinking in writing. When we simplify our goals for writing and focus on mastering the basics, our children no longer feel overwhelmed; they realize they can do it. And parents gain confidence; they realize they have the tools it takes to climb this mountain – they realize they don’t have to climb Mt. Everest.

Modesto Junior College offers a variety of majors and programs to prepare students for the future. Whether it’s a certificate, Associate Degree, or transferring to a four-year university that you are looking for, MJC has something for you. This presentation will provide information on areas of study at MJC and the enrollment process. If you are interested in attending MJC after you’ve graduated high school or getting a jump on college credits while taking high school classes then this is the workshop for you!

Homeschool Mom and recent homeschool grad each discuss Facebook and Social networking from their unique points of view. Giving advice from their own experience, each will share advantages and cautions in this wildly popular medium.

Are you struggling to find time to teach science? Is it the first thing that gets put on the back burner? Are there too many things to find for those dreaded, but "fun for your child" experiments? Are you worried that they will not be adequately prepared for high school or even college? Learn how to bring back science to your child’s learning, without the headache and prep time. Do not be misled by the "all or nothing" approach. In this workshop, you will learn easy strategies that will help you to bring science into your home and keep it in your home. You will learn how to inspire your student to do inquiry learning, while they build solid foundations in the major scientific areas. And NO you do not have to be a scientist to learn these keys to successful science teaching.

If you your history curriculum is relegated to a single textbook, consider moving beyond the pages of a textbook to the pages of literature where history comes to life. This session will present you with simple how-to’s of using literature in conjunction with existing curriculum, suggested titles for different eras of history, and the knowledge to reclaim the excitement of teaching history to your children. Discover titles that will peak the interest of your boys as well as your girls.

Homeschool parents understand that producing excellent readers is of supreme importance but are often confused how to accomplish this, or they underestimate the other vital subjects that provide the foundation for reading success. This workshop addresses how to build a well-balanced language arts program and includes tips and suggestions that have stood the test of time, are effective for all learning styles, and are based on solid literacy research. This session is appropriate for parents of pre- or beginning readers or those with struggling older readers.

Classical Education is completely do-able, even if you are educating a broad spectrum of ages. Classical homeschooler and mother of eight, Kendra Fletcher shares tips and insight into educating high schoolers, middle schoolers, elementary students, and preschoolers all in the same classical homeschool.

Homeschooling, homemaking, and juggling all of life’s other events can be quite an overwhelming task. Come learn some practical ways to maintain a peaceful atmosphere in your home while accomplishing all that God has called you to.

How do I educate the older children in my home while keeping the toddler out of trouble? Homeschooling with preschoolers underfoot is all Kendra Fletcher has ever known. If you need a boost of encouragement and some fresh ideas for gaining peace in your homeschool this coming school year, then join Kendra as she shares from her home where eight children reside.

Did you know that writing doesn’t have to be taught as a "separate subject"? This practical workshop will leave you with a wealth of ideas not just for compositions, but for projects and activities that combine writing with art, music, drama, poetry, history, science, and more. You’ll come away with suggestions for a variety of writing activities suitable for mixed ages and grades.

Squeezing your kid's brain into a bad-fitting curriculum is painful for everyone - and it defeats the purpose of homeschooling! What can you do, if you don't follow a curriculum? How can you be sure your kids will learn what they need to know? If you're tired of struggling with your kids over curriculum, and sense there's a better way - but don't know how or what to do.. join veteran homeschool mom Diane Flynn Keith for a presentation on how to help your children become well-educated, productive citizens simply by following their interests. In this "Brainstorming Session" we'll work together to help you figure out how to help your kids learn all they need to know - through what they love doing most! What if your daughter likes to read and draw but hates science? What if your son can't sit still for book learning? Is it possible to learn every subject through your kids' interests? How does that happen? Don't you have to force your kids to do curriculum so they can learn the value of discipline? Come get the answers to your questions and make your homeschool experience more rewarding and fun than you can imagine.

What happens if your children won’t cooperate? What if you don’t feel capable of teaching? What if you get burned out? What if the curriculum you choose doesn’t work? What if your husband and you don’t agree on what methodology to use? What if the kids’ grandparents think homeschooling is a bad idea? How do you juggle your time to do it all? What if you don’t have money to spend on curriculum? What if your children want to go back to school? What if nothing you try works? In this interactive, Q&A-based presentation we’ll expose these potholes and provide some strategies on how to avoid them so you can relax and enjoy your homeschool adventure.

Diane Keith’s unique, humorous and lively solutions to creating "road scholars" out of your kids is a fun and interactive workshop. Whether you’re shuttling your kids to park days, co-op classes, sports activities, libraries, music lessons, friend's houses, or field trips …or taking a 500-mile road trip, Diane shows you how to better utilize time in your car with engaging games and activities that actually teach every subject (math, science, language arts, etc.) while they entertain. Start your engines and get rolling on the real information highway in this lively presentation! Ideas in this workshop are adapted from the new edition of Keith's book, Carschooling: Over 350 Entertaining Games & Activities to Turn Travel Time into Learning Time!

Need some innovative ideas for learning history, social studies, science, math, music and more? Look no further than your calendar! In this workshop we’ll explore the many subjects you can cover each day of the year. Through commemorative dates, festivals, holidays and celebrations you’ll discover how easy it is to find resources and activities to turn every day into a fun and meaningful learning experience. Find out why January 25th is the most celebrated day of the year in Scotland. Circle March 14th on your calendar and get some great ideas for a math party in honor of National Pi Day. Take an apple-picking field trip in September to honor the birthday of John Chapman a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed. Re-enact the discovery of the tomb of Egypt’s King Tut in November with a do-it-yourself archeological dig! We’ll take a month-by-month look at the many educational holidays you can celebrate with your children. Discover simple, inexpensive, stress-free activities and resources that will transform your calendar into a curriculum that the kids will think is just plain fun!

Learn about creating a strategic personalized plan to save money, get out of debt, and live a financially free life, and then taking massive action to live out God’s best for your family. Come and be ready to take that massive action and have your thinking, mindset, and life transformed!

As homeschoolers we passionately disciple and educate our children. But how do we help them develop a heart for others? Come learn how a family of 10 integrates ministry, missions, service projects, and child sponsorship into their education. Christ came to serve and homeschooling gives us a great opportunity to follow His example and minister to widows, orphans and the poor while we’re educating. Come get practical tips on how to include ministry in your homeschooling.

No question is asked more frequently of homeschooling parents than the ever-popular, "What about socialization?" For years we’ve been answering that question . . . the wrong way. In too many cases, we’ve surrendered to the world’s system of values out of fear and intimidation, without even bothering to stop long enough to think about what we’re doing. In this provocative presentation, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis will challenge your thinking and invite you to take a critical look at this whole issue of socialization. You’ll come away with a better understanding of how the world thinks about socialization and how we’ve been needlessly surrendering to the world’s views. You might even end up with a new answer to the old question, "What about socialization?"

What does a homeschool graduate think of home education? Come find out! In this inspiring presentation, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis shares the reasons why he’s delighted to count himself among the ranks of the homeschooled. Have you ever wondered if you’re ruining your child’s life by homeschooling? Have you ever been tempted to throw your hands up in frustration and put your child on the Big Yellow School Bus the next time it rumbles by your door? Have you ever wondered if homeschooling can produce normal, well-rounded adults? If so, you need this presentation! Come be encouraged as a real-life homeschool graduate talks about the incredible blessings of the homeschooling lifestyle!

Do you ever feel unimportant and insignificant because all you do is stay at home with your kids? Do you sometimes wonder if you could find more fulfillment out in the "real world," climbing the career ladder? With the world constantly bombarding us with the message that being a full-time, stay-at-home mom is a waste of time, it can be tempting to begin believing the lie. But homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis believes that every homeschool mom has the potential to be a world changer. Come have your vision for homeschooling rekindled as Jonathan shares why ordinary homeschool moms and dads are the unseen world changers of our generation.

Join Jonathan and other homeschool graduates as they briefly present their ideas on the following questions: What are you doing with your life since graduation? How did homeschooling affect you/prepare you? What advice do you have for homeschooling teens? What motivated you to accomplish what you have done? Then we plan to open it up for questions from the audience. Hoping to explore options after high school, including ideas for those who choose not to go to college, we want to include graduates who have chosen the military, tech schools, motherhood, missions, foreign exchange programs, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, college, etc.

Each problem has common elements, but every student is unique to a certain degree. When they struggle and nothing seems to work, it’s frustrating for the whole family. It might look like your child is just being lazy, but that’s probably not the case. When you child needs more than just tutoring, what do you do? How do you choose between all the alternatives? We don’t want to slap a band-aid on the problem, but rather get to the root of the issue and solve it, so your child can become a comfortable, independent learner. This workshop will look at a variety of programs that can be sequenced to match the needs of each student. Come join us as we explore a number of fun and fascinating options.

The Bible has many references to astronomy within its pages. Learn about the Mazzaroth, Orion, Pleiades, Wandering Stars, the Bright and Morning Star, and much more! A very important class that will help you to properly interpret many passages of scripture.

You have never seen the science of astronomy presented like this! Come see the presentation that Israel Wayne of Christianworldview.net says is "The most amazing presentation I've ever seen by anyone, anywhere!" Dennis Petersen of the Creation Resource Foundation says that the presentation is, "...magnificent in content and unparalleled in viewer impact. Unforgettable, inspiring, and, for some, even life-changing..." Using a combination of photos, computer animation, and other special effects, the 4th Day Alliance will take you on a journey through space to help you envision the size of the Earth, our Solar System, the Milky Way galaxy, and ultimately, the entire universe! After seeing this presentation, you may never be the same!

Research has shown us the skills and thought processes that gifted learners use, but we do not teach them to all children. This workshop will give you the foundation and activities to develop your student’s ability to learn at a very high level. It will also help you in your understanding of learning and how to pace academic demand to maximize learning. The significant connection between visual skills, such as eye tracking and eye teaming, will be discussed. Time will also be spent talking about the things that can be done when learning doesn’t go as planned and your student has a learning delay.

This workshop will give the parents information on the foundations of math, and the affects of improper math instruction. She will give you tips on how to choose a good math program for your child, how to recognize signs of a child not understanding math concepts, and give you ideas on how to bring the enjoyment back to math. Come and join her for her informative class that is sure to help you in the following years of your child’s math education

"Five out of four people do not understand fractions!" By using manipulatives, Dan demonstrates the multiplication process, clearly showing how the understanding of multiplication is crucial for comprehending division and fractions. This fun workshop will explain more of the mysteries of mathematics!

As long as there have been dreams, there have been dream killers. We've all encountered candle snuffers, bubble busters, and wet blankets. They're the ones who constantly remind you why you shouldn't homeschool, have more children, be a stay at home mom, or take that step of faith you believe God would have you take. The world is filled with dream killers. They grew up with you, they live in your house, and sometimes they...are you. Their intentions may be good, but if you listen to them, you will miss out on God's best for your life. Join Todd as he helps you revive old dreams, gives you weapons to battle dream killers, and urges you to throw caution to the wind and set sail for the adventure of a lifetime.

In a homeschooling world of unlimited options and choices, homeschooling can be overwhelming. Should I cover advanced algebra, ancient history, quantum mechanics, or insist on violin lessons? The truth is, you have limited time and can’t cover it all. BUT there are 10 things that you should instill in your children before they graduate to assure them future success in their adult years. Laugh along with Todd as he cuts away the tall weeds and steers you down the path to what matters most.

Your house is a disaster, your kids seem out of control, and you wonder how you'll ever make it through another day of school. Your "get up and go" has "gotten up and went". You used to think homeschooling was the best thing since sliced bread, but now you’re feeling like burnt toast. Take heart - you're not alone! No one homeschools because it's easy. You do it because you believe it's best. But there are times when you need to be reminded once again why it's best. Join me as we do just that. You'll laugh and be encouraged in the toughest job you'll ever...love.

You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, or call it school, but it's your job to train your children. Join me as we look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training our children. Now don't worry, I won't make you feel guilty or give you a forty-six point outline, but I promise to tell it straight and to encourage you in the best job there is - fathering.

Are you convinced that every homeschooling family except yours is great? Do you believe the lie that others are more organized, better prepared, have smarter kids, are wiser parents, and have a child in the national spelling bee? Well, let me set the record straight...that's not the way it is! The truth is most moms feel inadequate. Homeschooling moms fear that they're letting their kids down in their education and in example. They feel like their house is out of control, their children are beasts, and the sizzle has left their marriage. Join us as we unleash the power in being REAL. You’ll never be the same again.

Every American should have a thorough understand of the Constitution. Unfortunately, this document is widely misunderstood and often disrespected. This seminar will teach the fundamental principles upon which the Constitution was based and provide a principle perspective on the Constitutional controversies of the day. Although we cannot provide an entire constitution course in one hour, we will show parents how to create a full Constitution curriculum for their students--complete with commentary by those who actually wrote the document.

This workshop will cover the benefits of competitive speech and debate for homeschool students and their families. Debate is an excellent tool for learning research, reasoning, logic, public speaking, writing and many other subjects that we all want our students to master, all in an environment that students enjoy. Speech and debate are activities that give students real skills that they can use to influence the world around them for the cause of Christ. We will also examine how competitive speech and debate operates in the homeschool arena as well as how you can get your student involved.

Everybody wants a rich homeschooling experience full of the best curriculum, fabulous books, incredible field trips and perhaps some instruction in music or dance. So, what happens when $$$ is not abundant? Do our children just "do without"? Does having a large family mean the children won't have opportunities? Tera Wolf, her husband Kevin, and their seven children have faced these dilemmas. Tera has learned to depend on the Lord for provision, often praying for basic needs and watching God provide. She has also read extensively and learned much along this nearly two-decade journey in the way of making a dollar stretch. She will discuss creative but concrete ways to enjoy the RICH HOMESCHOOLING EXPERIENCE with meager means. Whether you have two children or ten, there are ways to educate your children with very little money! Come find out how!

This presentation will review the important role art plays in developing right brain skills and in enabling children to develop their full potential as students. It will also review the Atelier art program; and discuss the essential elements of a successful program while viewing slides of children’s artwork.

Do your kids know when Abraham lived? Can they identify the different ministries of Jesus' earthly life? Do your children know the Bible as well as their other studies? Join us for a discussion on the Bible's superior place in education and how you can accomplish this in your home.

What do monks have to do with devotions and airplanes? What does the letter "i" have to do with my faith? History shows us our place in the world. Church history helps us more richly understand the Bible and apply it daily. Join us for an unusually informative discussion. www.bibleclassesforstudents.org

Join us for a time to validate, explore, and celebrate incorporating poetry as part of your child’s learning. Discover your inner poet in this fun and interactive session!

Find out why families all over the country are enrolling their children in Classical Conversations communities, and loving it!

Considering adding sewing to your curriculum? Discover the value sewing has to offer. It's more than 'stitching'. It's art, math and design. It's historical and cultural. It improves motor skills, as well as being an important life skill. Don't miss sharing this skill with the next generation.

Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports and essays with style. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started.

This workshop will demonstrate from place value to algebra using the Math-U-See system. This is an informative workshop designed to provide you with helpful hints, no matter what math curriculum you are currently using. This is a fast-paced 9-year overview of math!

Researchers have been looking at how to teach students who struggle to learn or have special needs. The vast majority of researchers show that explicit teacher instruction with lessons that are systematic, cumulative, and structured, using multi-sensory methodologies and progress monitoring are highly effective. This workshop will provide examples of what that looks like and discuss how you can implement this research into your home school routine. www.mathusee.com

Are you the proud owner of one or more art curriculums that are collecting dust on your shelf? Is finding time for art in your home school day a dream that never comes true? Or maybe you're just starting your home school adventure and are wondering just what kind of art supplies you should have on hand. Either way, this workshop is for you! Carylee Gressman, author of the Draw and Write Through History series and home school mom of 12 years will show you some simple ways to include art in your home school.

Our children are precious gifts from the Lord but sometimes they can interfere with our human plans. These little ones seem to seek attention at the wrong time. What can we do at these times to creatively involve them in the learning process? My Father’s World shares many suggestions on how to educate and occupy little ones.

Overwhelmed? Try our easy-to-teach complete curriculum that incorporates phonics, reading, writing, art, Bible, hands-on science, math, history and more. Incorporate preschoolers and older kids in many of the interesting activities. My Father’s World shows how easy-to-teach yet flexible lessons plans eliminate preparation time without sacrificing the FUN.

The myriad of homeschool choices can be overwhelming like interstates, highways, back roads and scenic routes. There are so many ways and opinions, how can one navigate through it all and still homeschool effectively? Why not blend the best of each method? Join My Father’s World as we show how to instill Christian values while integrating great literature, chronological history, geography, hands-on activities, notebooks and timelines, narration, study of Greek and Latin roots, nature studies, and more. Enjoy short, well-planned lessons in the morning with time to pursue individual interests in the afternoon.

Who knew that you could have fun and help your children master math facts and concepts with card games? In this session, you will learn and play card games that help children learn and master addition, multiplication, and fractions. Players of various abilities can play together.

The methods used for teaching beginning penmanship can literally have life-long benefits . . . or consequences. This workshop discusses the history behind how the changes in penmanship instruction in the early 1900’s contributed to a decline in the literacy rates of our nation, the benefits of teaching cursive as the primary form of penmanship, how cursive can actually help children learn to read, and how it can help avoid reversals and other penmanship troubles. We also address the methods, materials, and tools for teaching beginning penmanship from the Cursive First program.