March 29, 2008 Homeschooling Workshop Descriptions
Keynote Address 8:50 to 9:50 AM
Keeping First Things First: The Importance of the Creation Message in the Home School – Dr. David Shormann
Learn the importance of integrating the Bible’s message of creation, fall and redemption into all subject matter and how doing so allows families to achieve the highest standards of learning.
First Workshop Session 10:00 to 10:50 AM
Homeschooling for Beginners – Sue Means
Hear homeschooling veteran of 23 years share the benefits of homeschooling and how to begin. Talk is geared toward elementary school and will include a brief discussion of PA’s Homeschooling law.
Art History – Hands on Learning – Create Like the Masters & Learn by Creating – Judy Kinnee
Discover the history of art with easy stunning art projects that your kids will love. Come prepared to experience an art project from one of Usborne’s award winning books.
Special Needs – A Roundtable Discussion – Brenda Krayzel, Jane Maruca & Diane Goliwas
Topics to be discussed include: the Homeschool law as it pertains to special needs curriculum, incorporating therapies into your homeschool program, networking and social opportunities, coping with special needs challenges, motivation and scheduling strategies.
Digital Interactive Video Education – Dr. David Shormann
Learn how to use Dr. Shormann’s award winning math and science lectures for grades 4 thru 12. Presentation includes a new interactive program entitled the CLEP Professor designed to help homeschooling students receive college credit by passing CLEP and AP exams. www.diveintomath.com
Second Workshop Session 11:00 to 11:50 AM
Unit Studies for the Struggling Learner – Patti Stoudt
KONOS representative, homeschooling evaluator and homeschooling veteran, mother of 3 will explain the KONOS curriculum unit study: its hands-on components and the 5D’s of multi-level instruction focusing on character development. Discussion will include identifying your child’s learning style and adapting strategies to replace struggling with success.
Healthy Habits for Optimal Learning – Darrell Misak
One of Pennsylvania’s few naturopaths who is a registered pharmacist will discuss how whole foods and natural health practices improve and enhance learning as well as behavior.
Hands-On Aquatic Science – Dr. David Shormann
Hands-On science can take place in your back yard. Learn how to catch, identify and observe the plants, fish, animals and microscopic organisms living in Western Pennsylvania’s rivers, streams and lakes.
A Homeschooling Father’s Role Defined – Joe Waresak
Founder of Seek First Ministries and a homeschooling father of four will share the key essentials to a successful homeschooling family: spiritual leadership, engaging the hearts of children and a new paradigm for homeschooling husbands. www.seekfirstmin.org
Lunchtime Programs Noon to 12:50 PM
How to Become a Homeschool Evaluator – Howard Richman
Executive director of the PA Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency will describe the varied roles of a homeschool evaluator. Emphasis will be placed on writing high school evaluations that can be used as letters of recommendation for colleges and scholarships.
Intensive Care Prayer Time – prayer team
Do you have a special need? Come seek God’s blessing and guidance along with members or our prayer team. The prayer room will be open all day as a resource to attendees.
Third Workshop Session 1:00 to 1:50 PM
Affordable Educational Vacations & Field Trips – Jones Family
Pan for gold, visit the Great Lakes! Practical ideas for planning educational vacations and field trips at minimal cost will be discussed.
Homeschooling High School – Susan Richman
Editor of the PA Homeschooling newsletter, board member of the PA Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency and veteran homeschooling mom will discuss how to take advantage of the many options available to develop a balanced program meeting the academic and social needs of high school students.
Building Families of Character – George & Claudia Vogrin
Twenty-four year homeschooling veterans and founders of Families of Destiny, a ministry assisting families to strengthen relationships, will share practical tips to develop Godly character in children. www.familiesofdestiny.org
Eclectic Studies - Making Science and History Fun – Dawn Marasco
Homeschooling mother of 4 will share ideas on how to make lap pacs. More than memorizing facts and dates, lap pacs are a great learning source making history and science applicable, hands-on, fun, and memorable. Great for one or more students grades K-8.
Fourth Workshop Session 2:00 to 2:50 PM
The Organized Mom – Renee Williams
Learn how a homeschooling mother of 7 children aged 2 to 14 organizes her day juggling chores, food preparation, cleaning and homeschooling with small children at home.
Our Community, Our Mission Field – Joe Waresak
Founder of Seek First Ministries & homeschooling dad will challenge families to see themselves as missionaries in their community and share practical ideas for living out our faith in Christ. www.seekfirstmin.org
How to Supplement Your Teaching Using the Internet – Tammi Bairen
A wealth of knowledge and activities is available on the internet to supplement your homeschooling curriculum. Learn how to search for sites and locate kid friendly activities for all ages and subjects.
Preparing for College: More that the SATs and a Transcript – Janet Behrens
Preparing for college involves more than getting accepted into college. Learn how to prepare your sons and daughters for life on campus and beyond.