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Friday 8:30 - 9:15 |
| Steve Scheibner | Living on Borrowed Time, The Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent (Banquet Hall East) |
| As a pilot for American Airlines, Steve was very close to the events of 9/11. Steve was originally scheduled to be the co-pilot on AA Flight 11, the first flight to be hijacked on Sept. 11th, 2001. Through a extraordinary set of divine circumstances Steve was bumped from that flight the night before by a more senior pilot. Now, he tells his deeply moving story of God's providence on that terrible day in our history. Come discover why God gave Steve a second chance and now uses him to teach parents all around the world to parent with purpose and urgency as he introduces you to The Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent. Intensely practical and Bible based, the Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent is designed to give parents both the tools they need and the hope necessary to build a Christ-centered character-driven home environment. The Nine Practices are a great way to revitalize parents in the all important task of parenting. This session will take highlights from the 10- week Parenting Matters small group study. Steve will unwrap the Three Pillars of Parenting, The Motivation Model, The Growth Continuum, The Proactive vs. Reactive Parent, and more. You don't want to miss this once in a lifetime event. |
| William Federer | The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Courageous Story of St. Patrick (Banquet Hall West) |
How was the time Saint Patrick lived similar to today? The Roman Empire was falling: Illegal immigrants were overrunning boarders; Latin Language was displaced: Sexual immorality; Exposure of unwanted infants; Violent gladiatorial entertainment; Outsourcing to North Africa; Enormous debt & government; Explosion of welfare & government jobs; Taxes unbearable; the Church was discouraged to have political involvement; Military was over stretched; and Atilla the Hun committed terrorist attacks.
Rome pulled its Legions back from the frontier of Britain leaving it to marauding gangs. Patrick was kidnapped as a boy and sold into slavery in Druid Ireland. He miraculously escaped, only to have at age 40 a divine call to go back as a missionary. He confronted Druid chiefs, baptized 120,000, used the three-leaf clover to teach the Trinity, and founded 300 churches, which in the next century sent missionaries back into Europe! You will be fascinated by Saint Patrick-The Real Story of Life & Times from Tragedy to Triumph! |
| Diane Kummer | Developing a Plan for High School: Sample 4-Year Plans (Commonwealth) |
| 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. (handouts for talk) |
| Jobe Martin | Incredible Creatures that Proclaim Creation (Erie) |
| God's incredible creation will wow you as Dr. Martin shares fascinating facts about many different creatures the Lord has created. He will explain how it is utterly impossible for them to evolve. He will also share how each one of these irreducibly complex and amazing creations can be used to testify and proclaim that there is a Creator God who is the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| Dean Ortner | Light: Music On Lasers and Talking Flashlights (Sale Arena) |
| Do not be intimidated by teaching science. Use it as your most effective tool to deflect objections to Biblical truths. The minds of our youth are prime targets. Wonders of Science will demonstrate dozens of science experiments illustrating Biblical concepts providing an apologetic against today's skeptics. The presentations are highly entertaining, often using volunteers and humor. Seen live by eight million and over one billion via TV internationally! |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 2) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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Friday 9:30 - 10:15 |
| Todd Wilson | This, We Believe! (Banquet Hall East) |
| Dads and moms, in all the busyness of life and swell of expert advice, we've forgotten the fundamental truths of homeschooling and family. In short, we've forgotten why we do what we do. We have plenty of "how tos" but have forgotten the "why tos" and it evidences itself in our lack of joy of homeschooling, family, and parenting. Join funny guy and familyman, Todd Wilson, as he sets the stage for a great homeschool convention and the best year ever as he brings us back to the basics of what we believe about family and homeschooling. You're not going to want to miss this for the world. |
| Debra Bell | 21st Century Homeschooling (Banquet Hall West) |
| Welcome to the digital age. What does the future of education look like, and how can the homeschool community take advantage of this? Here's a look at free tools and free content sites online that can make your homeschool more efficient, more economical, and more powerful. Harness the educational advantage of online learning and give your kids a jumpstart on their future. We will look at how Web 2.0 applications are changing the definition of education - blogs, wikis, Google applications, Skype, VoiceThreads, open courseware, YouTube, Facebook and even Twitter, when used appropriately can really help kids learn. (handouts for talk) |
| Carol Topp | 30+ Micro Business Ideas for Teens (and Parents!) (Commonwealth) |
| Presenter Carol Topp, CPA, has encouraged hundreds of teenagers to start their own micro business. She'll share with you at least 30 viable business ideas that a teenager (or parent) can launch this week. Plus information on how to get started, pitfalls to avoid and tips for success. (handouts for talk) |
| Bruce Eagleson | You Can Do It! Getting Started Part 1 (Erie) |
| Dr. Eagleson draws on his 30 years of homeschooling and twenty years on the CHAP board to introduce the topic of getting started in homeschooling. A summary of the research into home education is provided. Curriculum, schedules and record keeping will be covered. Dr. Eagleson takes questions from the floor both during and after the presentation. Many homeschoolers comment that they heard this talk when they were just starting. |
| Sara Rask | How to be a Unit Study P.R.O. (Sale Arena) |
| Whether you want ready-made unit studies or the tools to develop your own, this workshop could be the answer! Come for an overview and explanation of definitions, comparisons, and resources for implementing unit studies into your home. In this workshop, we will also develop your personal Unit Study P.R.O. skills and provide you tools to create your own unit study at home. (handouts for talk) |
| My Father's World | (Skybox 1) |
Instill Christian values while integrating literature, chronological history, hands-on activities, narration, Greek and Latin roots, and more, all in 4 hours a day.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Veritas Press, Inc. | (Skybox 2) |
Why Veritas? - Providing the Most Flexible Classical Christian Education
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Liberty Tutorials | (Scranton) |
Are there substantial differences between high school math texts? Do the differences even matter? Come see why using a well-written text is key and learn guidelines for evaluating math texts yourself.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
Friday 10:30 - 11:15 |
| Turansky & Miller | Helping Children Deal with Anger (Banquet Hall East) |
| Anger gets in the way of many relationships. Children often need training to deal with the emotion of anger and God has several helpful strategies in the Bible. In this session parents learn practical ideas that help children change their behavior, adjust their hearts, and even go a step further to become peacemakers as well. In this session parents will discover how to become counselors or coaches instead of a policemen when helping children deal with anger. (handouts for talk) |
| William Federer | Miracles in American History - Amazing Stories of Answered Prayer (Banquet Hall West) |
| Are you aware of these past crises when America's fate hung desperately in the balance? From the French & Indian War, Revolution, Barbary Pirate War, War of 1812, Civil War, WWI & II, etc., you will learn 'the rest of the story' of how leaders with faith and courage arose and disaster was averted! Captivating true-life incidents of seemingly unexplainable circumstances resulted in the nation being saved! You will be inspired as you uncover "Miracles in American History - 32 Amazing Stories of Answered Prayer." In 1746, 70 ships with 13,000 troops sailed from France to lay waste to the American colonies. Massachusetts Governor William Shirley proclaimed a Day of Fasting. What happened next was unexplainable! After the Battle of Monongahela, George Washington wrote from Fort Cumberland to his younger brother, John Augustine Washington, July 18, 1755: "But by the All-Powerful Dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!" How did Thomas Jefferson's resolution for a Day of Fasting on June 1, 1774, lead to the forming of the Continental Congress, and eventually Independence? How in 1781 the providential rising of three rivers in 10 days allowed Americans to escape British General Cornwallis? Or how the uncanny way Benedict Arnold's planned betrayal of West Point was discovered? George Washington exclaimed: "The Hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this (the course of the war) that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith." Ben Franklin declared: "In the beginning of the Contest with Great Britain...we had daily prayer in this room for Divine protection...All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a Superintending Providence in our favor." In 1865, President Lincoln proclaimed a Day of Fasting for April 30. What freak accident happened two days later which changed the course of the Civil War? What did Woodrow Wilson declared as the U.S. entered WWI. Or Herbert Hoover during the Great Depression? Or FDR, Eisenhower, MacArthur and Patton during WWII? Or Truman during the Korean War? When Apollo 13 was lost in space, what happened after President Nixon called all of America to pray? Are you aware of these American Miracles? |
| Diane Kummer | High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips (Commonwealth) |
| 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. (handouts for talk) |
| Renee Miller | Homeschooling on a Budget??!! (Erie) |
| Have you wondered, "How can I afford to homeschool" or "Am I capable of teaching my children?" You and thousands of parents these past 30 years have wondered the same exact things and have homeschooled their children successfully. There are so many options today, so where do I start? You can homeschool on one income and do it very well! Homeschooling is a journey for the whole family, one in which you will all grow individually and together. Come and glean from the 30 plus years of experience as Renee Miller shares hundreds of ideas to save you money as you teach your children and raise them to love the Lord with all their hearts. |
| Sarah Mae | Avoiding Burn Out: Choosing Your Life So You Don't Grow Weary in Your Kingdom Work (Sale Arena) |
| Do you feel like life is rolling over you in waves? Do you wish you had a pause button so you could catch up on everything? Do you feel tired and discouraged? You might be burned out. In this talk, Sarah Mae encourages you in choosing your life by faith so you can move forward with the hope and energy you need to persevere with joy in your Kingdom work. |
| Classical Conversations | (Scranton) |
You can homeschool CLASSICALLY! Revisit the classical model of learning & hear from actual homeschooling parents how Classical Conversations has equipped them for the homeschool journey!
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Youth Digital | (Skybox 1) |
Justin Richards, founder of Youth Digital will demonstrate how learning to design, program, and create with technology at a young age can begin to open your child up to nearly unlimited possibilities
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Institute for Excellence in Writing | (Skybox 2) |
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
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Demme Learning/Math-U-See | (Skybox 3) |
Come see how to teach math using a skill based, multi-sensory approach from counting to Calculus. Teach your child to understand math and build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
Friday 11:30 - 12:15 |
| Megan Scheibner | The A to Z of a Character Healthy Homeschool (Banquet Hall East) |
| If we homeschool simply to achieve high academic marks, we are squandering the opportunity to influence our children for Christ. Character healthy leaders are those children who have learned to elevate virtues above feelings. If we spend our homeschooling hours simply on academics and activities, we may win the praise of man, but we risk losing the hearts of our children. In our few short years with our children we must focus on the first things first and character is always the first thing! In this session, Megan, a homeschooling mother of eight, will challenge you to use every opportunity to teach your children to serve God by loving others and to love others by faithfully serving God. |
| Debra Bell | Developing Creative and Critical Thinking Skills (Banquet Hall West) |
| What are thinking skills and why all the fuss? This seminar challenges traditional teaching methods head on by outlining the best way to teach so your child can remember and use what he has learned-- even when he is an adult. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation explained; samples of creative and critical thinking. And lots of suggested resources and activities that are uncomplicated, time-saving, inexpensive, and effective. (handouts for talk) |
| Jonathan Brush | Debt Free Degree (Commonwealth) |
| Change is happening rapidly in higher education. Universities are doing their best to keep up with the demands of the student marketplace. Come learn how to be on the cutting edge and not left behind. Learn strategies and tools to ensure you receive a quality education, have a great college experience and walk away with a degree but without a mountain of debt. |
| Mike Snavely | Spiders! (Erie) |
| Repulsive creatures, right? Perhaps, but spiders are actually quite incredible! There are three basic types of spider, and each one displays amazing capabilities that astound anyone who bothers to take a look. They are marvels of design and very beneficial to mankind. This session takes a fun and fascinating look at these creatures in a new light. Will you hesitate to squish the ones you see in your house after seeing this session?......no, probably not! But outside? That's another matter! |
| Dean Ortner | Making Liquid Light and Why White Light Isn't White! (Sale Arena) |
| Come see how fireflies do it. What is color blindness? The eye is one of God's most incredible creations and it only can see three colors! Watch an electrocuted pickle glow in the dark, see a home demonstration to illustrate the Trinity, a light with no color and a diamond like you've never seen before. Why do flowers come in so many colors? It's not for the bees! |
| Essentials in Writing | (Skybox 1) |
Bullet Proof Writing for Reluctant Writers – Understanding Reluctant Writers and Easy Techniques to Bullet Proof Your Child’s Compositions
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc. | (Skybox 2) |
Explore the simplicity and beauty of fractions by approaching them with a linear model, rather than pie slices. Learn how to ask the right questions to guide your child to a solid understanding.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| BJU Press/HomeWorks by Precept | (Skybox 3) |
Let’s take a look at what the Bible says about a correct worldview and re-evaluate how and what we teach our children in view of His image.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Carol Topp | Top(p) Ten Tips for Running a Homeschool Organization (Support Group Leader's meeting) (Scranton) |
| Carol will start with a "potpourri" of topics and attendees can bring up any subject they wish to discuss. Carol will lead off with her Top(p) ten tips for running a homeschool organization. Included are tips on bylaws, boards, avoiding fraud, hiring workers, buying insurance, and conducting fund raisers. A handout of tips for leaders to share with your board back home will be provided. (handouts for talk) |
| Aaron Burns | From the Backyard to the Big Screen (Allegheny) |
| Homeschool graduate and feature filmmaker Aaron Burns shares how his homeschool education helped prepare him for the challenges of feature filmmaking. The teamwork and "can do" spirit that are a natural part of the homeschool environment combined with a passion for history and heroes serve as a great foundation for creative endeavors. At this workshop, Aaron will share about his family's filmmaking journey, offer some tips and lessons for aspiring filmmakers, and share an extended trailer for Burns Family Studios' newest feature film Beyond the Mask.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
| Scott Eash | Polycarp (Sussquehanna) |
| Scott Eash, the film's producer, will introduce the new film, Polycarp. An influential leader in the second century, Polycarp's commitment to Christ was put to the test when the Roman proconsul demanded that citizens of Smyrna worship Caesar as a god. Being the influential man that he was, Polycarp was under significant pressure to bow the knee, so that he would lead other Christians to do the same. The Romans expected Polycarp to succomb easily on account of his old age. But Polycarp was stronger and more clever than they thought. Labeled "the destroyer of our gods" by his foes, Polycarp's unwavering commitment to Christ and amazing true story has been an inspiration to many generations of Christians and now is brought to the screen for the first time. Movie run time is approximately 90 minutes.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
Friday 12:30 - 1:15 |
| Todd Wilson | Get REAL! (Banquet Hall East) |
| 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 marriages. Join us as we unleash the power in being REAL. You'll never be the same again. |
| Sara Rask | Opening the Window to Foreign Language in Your Home (Banquet Hall West) |
| Overlooked! That's what often happens to foreign language instruction. And yet, the "language window" is open and waiting in our children for only a short period of time. Sara Rask, Rainbow consultant and former, High School French teacher, encourages homeschooling moms to introduce a foreign language to young children. She walks through the transition to formal language learning in middle school and addresses the high school credit dilemma. Throw open the window and let foreign languages carry your child to fluency! (handouts for talk) |
| Diane Kummer | Important Pit Stops During High School (Commonwealth) |
| For preventative maintenance during the high school years, learn what important "to—dos" and deadlines to keep in mind. Major pit stops will include information about various tests, benefits and sources of outside classes, college search and application tips, alternatives to traditional college, and career and post high school paths. (handouts for talk) |
| Donnie Rosie | Dad is Really Important - Supported by Fact (Erie) |
| There are unique things that are learned from Dad. When Dad is not in the game, the family suffers. Gain some insight on why Dad is so important in the life of any kid. Delve more deeply into the connection between many issues facing our culture today and the failure of dads to fulfill their mission. These points originated from discussions during the MMR Father/Son Retreat which Donnie has hosted for nine years. |
| Dewitt Black | Pennsylvania's New Homeschool Law (Sale Arena) |
| Join Attorney Dewitt Black, Pennsylavania's HSLDA attorney, for his brief summary of Pennsylvania's homeschool law with an emphasis on recent changes due to the passage of HB 1013. Dee's summary will be followed by a Q & A session where you can get all your questions answered about the homeschool law. (handouts for talk) |
| Samaritan Ministries | (Skybox 1) |
Is your health plan costing too much! Come find out how the Samaritan Ministries health care sharing option is working well for over 45,000 households Everyone gets a free gift just for coming.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Logic of English | (Skybox 2) |
Are you tired of saying, “that is an exception” when kids misread or misspell words? Discover linguistic tools that logically surprisingly explain 98% of English words.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Biblical Discipleship Ministries | (Skybox 3) |
Dr. Martin will share incredible facts about God's creatures and His creation and explain ways that individuals and families can use this information for creation evangelism and outreach.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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| Aaron Burns | From the Backyard to the Big Screen (Allegheny) |
| Homeschool graduate and feature filmmaker Aaron Burns shares how his homeschool education helped prepare him for the challenges of feature filmmaking. The teamwork and "can do" spirit that are a natural part of the homeschool environment combined with a passion for history and heroes serve as a great foundation for creative endeavors. At this workshop, Aaron will share about his family's filmmaking journey, offer some tips and lessons for aspiring filmmakers, and share an extended trailer for Burns Family Studios' newest feature film Beyond the Mask. This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
| Scott Eash | Polycarp (Sussquehanna) |
| Scott Eash, the film's producer, will introduce the new film, Polycarp. An influential leader in the second century, Polycarp's commitment to Christ was put to the test when the Roman proconsul demanded that citizens of Smyrna worship Caesar as a god. Being the influential man that he was, Polycarp was under significant pressure to bow the knee, so that he would lead other Christians to do the same. The Romans expected Polycarp to succomb easily on account of his old age. But Polycarp was stronger and more clever than they thought. Labeled "the destroyer of our gods" by his foes, Polycarp's unwavering commitment to Christ and amazing true story has been an inspiration to many generations of Christians and now is brought to the screen for the first time. Movie run time is approximately 90 minutes.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
Friday 1:30 - 2:15 |
| Turansky & Miller | Dealing with ADHD: A Heart-Based Approach (Banquet Hall East) |
| Parents who have challenging children need specific tools for working with these kids. This session offers hope and encouragement to parents who desperately need it. In this session parents will understand how raising the character threshold can help kids do the right thing. Attendees will learn to use an Action Plan Worksheet to develop a unique plan for their child. Parents gain hope and encourage by learning a biblical plan to work with a challenging child. (handouts for talk) |
| William Federer | Change to Chains - the 6,000 year Quest for Global Power (Banquet Hall West) |
| What is going on in the world? Is it politics as usual or is there a bigger picture? How did past civilizations rise and fall? Can the past give us an insight into the future? In the nearly 6,000 years of recorded human history, POWER, like gravity, seems to inevitably concentrate into the hands of ONE individual, sometimes called pharoah, caesar, czar, kaiser, king, caliph, emperor, monarch, sultan, president or communist dictator. No matter what the autocratic leader's particular title is, the default setting for human government throughout history has been monarchy. How rare is America's experiment with a republic? On the spectrum of human government, one side is TOTAL GOVERNMENT with power concentrated in the hands of a totalitarian dictator, and the other side is NO GOVERNMENT - anarchy. America, out of all previous nations on earth, was able to get closest to the anarchy side of the spectrum and still maintain order because of a secret ingredient - Judeo-Christian morality. Society could exist with less external control because citizens had more internal control. When power is concentrated, the State is supreme. When power is separated, the individual is supreme. America's founders had a unique window of opportunity to maximize the freedom and opportunity of the individual. James Wilson, who signed the Declaration and Constitution, and was appointed by George Washington to the Supreme Court, remarked November 26, 1787: "After a period of 6,000 years has elapsed since the creation, the United States exhibit to the world the first instance...of a nation...assembling voluntarily...and deciding calmly concerning that system of government under which they...should live." Ronald Reagan stated in 1961: "In this country of ours took place the greatest revolution that has ever taken place in the world's history...Every other revolution simply exchanged one set of rulers for another." But with the abandonment of that morality, with every new crisis, power re-concentrates away from "the people" back into the hands of a central government. Woodrow Wilson warned in New York, 1912: "The history of Liberty is a history of limitations of governmental power, not the increase of it. When we resist, therefore, the concentration of power, we are resisting the powers of death, because concentration of power is what always precedes the destruction of human liberties." Ronald Reagan stated at St. John's University, NY, March 28, 1985: "Government that is big enough to give you everything you want is more likely to simply take everything you've got." At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin addressed the "Dangers of a Salaried Bureaucracy" (The World's Famous Orations, America: I, 1761-1837, 1906, III): "There is scarce a king in a hundred who would not, if he could, follow the example of Pharaoh—get first all the people's money, then all their lands, and then make them and their children servants for ever...I am apprehensive that the government of the States may, in future times, end in a monarchy." President William Henry Harrison warned in his Inaugural Address, 1841: "The tendency of power to increase itself, particularly when exercised by a single individual...would terminate in virtual monarchy...The tendencies of all such governments in their decline is to monarchy." George Washington warned in his Farewell Address, 1796: "Disorders and miseries...gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an Individual...[who] turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of Public...and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism." Daniel Webster warned in 1802: "We live under the only government that ever existed which was framed by the unrestrained and deliberate consultations of the people. Miracles do not cluster. That which has happened but once in 6,000 years cannot be expected to happen often. Such a government, once gone, might leave a void, to be filled, for ages, with revolution and tumult, riot and despotism. The history of the world is before us." Why did America's experiment of people ruling themselves result in freedom and opportunity, whereas in former Soviet States it has resulted in organized crime and in Middle East it is resulting in Muslim Brotherhood totalitarian Sharia Law? Is past behavior the best indicator of future performance? What can we expect in the future? Find out as world history comes alive from a whole new perspective in Change to Chains: the 6000 year quest for control. |
| Jonathan Brush | Raise an Adult, Not a Child (Commonwealth) |
| Everybody doesn't win all the time and not everyone deserves a trophy. Remember when playgrounds weren't 100% rubber, bullies eventually got beat up and you had to be home by dark? More and more our young adults are behaving like deserving children. Unfortunately there are a lot of 30 year old boys and girls running around our culture, expecting all things to go their way. Come be encouraged and learn how and why it is best to raise up men and women who are equipped and prepared for a successful adulthood. |
| Rick Beideman | Learn about Robotics (Erie) |
| In this session, a robotics team of homeschoolers from western Pennsylvania will share their journey and give you hints on how you can start your own robotics team in your local area. They will share about their experience in the BEST Robotics program which includes aspects of designing and building robots, programming, technical writing, and marketing. (handouts for talk) |
| Sarah Mae | The 50¢ Homeschool (: What Good Will Hunting Teaches Us About Education Sale Arena) |
| Picking curriculum can be an overwhelming, confusing, and a surprisingly expensive venture. If you are starting out on the homeschool journey, or if you are a curriculum junkie who has struggled with completing curriculum, this talk might be for you. Sarah Mae gives you the confidence that you can give your child a wonderful education without spending hundreds of dollars. |
| ALERT Academy | (Skybox 1) |
A Simple but Unique Answer to One of the Toughest Questions Teens are Often Asked
- Helping young people find God's direction for their lives following graduation from high school.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Essentials in Writing | (Skybox 2) |
How in the World do I Grade Written Compositions? Have you ever felt overwhelmed and frustrated trying to figure out HOW to grade your child’s written compositions? There ARE ways to make this easier.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Rosetta Stone Ltd. | (Skybox 3) |
Experience firsthand the power of Rosetta Stone® Homeschool. We’ll explore how this program provides students with a rich, interactive language-learning experience, while giving parents the tools to
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| TAI, Inc. | (Scranton) |
Values Based Living: Equip Yourself for a Satisfying, Impactful, and Productive Life.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
Friday 2:30 - 3:15 |
| Todd Wilson | Lies Homeschoolers Believe (Banquet Hall East) |
| 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 is 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. |
| Debra Bell | Motivating the Reluctant Learner (Banquet Hall West) |
| Debra will share 10 proven strategies that kindle a love for learning in a child and help him master areas of difficulty; at the same time, reduce conflict and frustration for mother and child. (handouts for talk) |
| Diane Kummer | The College Application Process: The Homeschooled Student's Guide (Commonwealth) |
| 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. (handouts for talk) |
| Bruce Eagleson | You Can Do It! Getting Started Part 2 (Erie) |
| Most homeschoolers would agree that Pennsylvania has the second most difficult homeschool law in the country. How can you navigate the requirements? What is needed? What isn't really needed? How does the change in the Pennsylavania law impact what is required? Join Dr. Eagleson as he answers these questions. |
| Sara Rask | Cooking in the Classroom (Sale Arena) |
| Food engages the senses and intrigues our minds, so why not add it to your curriculum! Join Sara Rask as she offer suggestions and resources for incorporating cooking into your classroom. Learn how to make your curriculum truly multi-sensory in this tasty workshop! (handouts for talk) |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Apologia | (Skybox 2) |
Amateur fossil hunter and Christian apologist Larry Blythe uses the many fossils he has personally dug from mountain tops to discuss in this hands-on seminar what the fossils are saying.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| ShillerMath: Montessori Math at Home | (Skybox 3) |
Ignite your child’s natural curiosity with multi-sensory, Montessori math. Discover simple, powerful ShillerMath techniques that make math success possible for special needs or gifted students (and
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
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Friday 3:30 - 4:15 |
| Turansky & Miller | Homeschooling is Heart Work (Banquet Hall East) |
| Learn the difference between a heart-based approach to child training and simple behavior modification. Although commonly practiced, behavior modification has significant weaknesses. A heart-based approach reaches children in ways that address their tendencies, motivations, and patterns in life. It's so much more powerful and the practical tools shared in this session will give great insight into the makeup of a child and how kids change. Five points will be shared to help the parent develop a heart-based strategy for any child. (handouts for talk) |
| Megan Scheibner | The Toddler Toolbox (Banquet Hall West) |
| Are the "Terrrible Twos" eating your lunch? Need help managing your homeschool day with toddlers in the house? In this workshop Megan draws on her many years of homeschooling experience with 8 toddlers in tow to help you craft a plan for success. This workshop is intensely practical and will help you transform the terrible twos into the terrific twos! |
| Panel | Panel on the New Homeschool Law (Commonwealth) |
| Join a panel of experts as they answer your questions about the passage of the HB 1013 which became Act 196 of 2014. Representative Mark Gillen, Representative Jesse Topper, and Corie Moore, homeschool mom who lead the fight to pass Act 196, join HSLDA Attorney Dewitt Black as they talk about passing the new homeschool law. All four of these panelists have a heart for homeschooling. |
| Jobe Martin | The Evolution of a Creationist (Erie) |
| This talk includes many of the evidences for creation that the Lord used to bring Dr. Martin from being an agnostic, zen-Buddhist, evolutionist to a young earth creationist. Dr. Martin uses statistics and current studies to vividly demonstrate how our Christian school kids are following the same downward path into secular humanism that the public school kids are taking and that it is only the homeschoolers who are "stemming the tide," though they are also sloping off into moderate Christianity instead of staying solidly Biblical. When belief in the Bible's authority and accuracy is shaken, people lose their trust in it and the culture departs from Biblical principles. This talk will help equip all ages with foundational truths about creation which will enable young people to stand strong against the attacks of evolution and secular humanism in the academic arena and today's culture. |
| Dean Ortner | Inverting Goggles & A Stammering Machine (Sale Arena) |
| At birth you see everything upside down and backwards! Why would God design the eye like that? Can you really trust your ears? Your eardrum needs to only move one-half the diameter of a hydrogen atom to register a sound! A one-sixteenth inch piece of DNA translated into books makes a stack from the earth to the moon and back 400 times! Our God is totally awesome! |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 2) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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Friday 7:00 - 8:30 |
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Saturday 8:30 - 9:15 |
| Steve Scheibner | Character Matters (Banquet Hall East) |
| Want your teen to take more initiative around the house? Want to reduce the "Drama" level in the family? Want to get your pre-teens, teens, and young adults excited about character healthy living? A Character Matters session will begin the process of moving your young people from ordinary to extraordinary. As they incorporate the skills of proactive daily living and Christ-like decision making, young people will be enabled to embrace the character healthy practices that will make them leaders in this next greatest generation. |
| William Federer | The Interesting History of Income Tax - and Its Impact on Religious Freedom (Banquet Hall West) |
"The only things certain are death and taxes" - Benjamin Franklin. Yet few know America's interesting history of Income Tax, such as:
1787 - U.S. Constitution prohibited a "direct" Federal tax
1862 - "Revenue Tax" on incomes went into effect as an emergency to finance the Union during the Civil War
1873 - Civil War ended, emergency over, Income Tax Repealed
1895 - Supreme Court made Income Tax unconstitutional
1913 - Woodrow Wilson thought tariffs on imports caused wars, so he worked to replace them with an Income Tax. Income Tax was originally only a 1% tax on the top 1% richest people in America.
1943 - Paycheck Withholding began as an emergency effort to get funds to finance WWII.
John F. Kennedy - "Lower rates of taxation will stimulate economic activity and so raise the levels of personal and corporate income as to yield within a few years an increased flow of revenues to the Federal Government." (Annual Budget Message, Jan. 17, 1963)
Thomas Jefferson - "It is an encouragement to proceed as we have begun in substituting economy for taxation" (2nd Annual Message, 1802) (176 pages, paperback, illustrations) |
| Diane Kummer | Building on a Sure Foundation: Staying the Course through High School (Commonwealth) |
| 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. (handouts for talk) |
| Barb Beideman | Getting Started Homeschooling (Erie) |
| Are you new to homeschooling or new to Pennsylvania? Are you thinking about homeschooling at some point in the future? Do you have questions about what homeschooling might look like and how to get started? This session is designed to encourage and equip you to homeschool your children. Topics include: Why homeschool?, how to get started in PA, a typical day, curriculum, record keeping, testing, portfolios, and evaluations. There will also be time for questions. (handouts for talk) |
| Dean Ortner | Floating Metal, Gyro Suitcase & Chemical Reactions (Sale Arena) |
Is there such a thing as anti-gravity? A volunteer tries to turn a suitcase around.
A "blink of an eye" chemical change illustrates life essential enzymes. Break natural law, you break your neck; break God's spiritual laws can bring distaster! |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Veritas Press, Inc. | (Skybox 2) |
Why Veritas? - Providing the Most Flexible Classical Christian Education
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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Saturday 9:30 - 10:15 |
| Todd Wilson | An Unbeatable Team (for husbands and wives) (Banquet Hall East) |
| In the sometimes bleak and harsh world of homeschooling, we need each other to make it through. So, if you've homeschooled for over 10 years, are new to the game, or are about to toss in the towel, you need to join us. And in case you are a dad and think you're off the hook, you're not! You're needed most of all. We promise that you'll laugh, be encouraged, and be challenged in YOUR distinct role on the Homeschool TEAM. |
| Debra Bell | Raising an Independent Learner (Banquet Hall West) |
| Do you want a lifelong learner who initiates studies on his own? Then let go of the wheel and start giving your kids responsibility for their education. Here are practical, inexpensive steps that will encourage children to pursue their own learning, and prevent parent burnout as well. (handouts for talk) |
| Andrew Lewis | Introduction to American Government for the Christian Statesman (Commonwealth) |
| The Introduction to American Government workshop provides a comprehensive overview of our local, state, and federal systems of government, with an emphasis on how to engage in the civic arena for Christian causes. If you have an interest in history, political science, government, or statesmanship, you will not want to miss this workshop! |
| Jobe Martin | Biblically Handling Technology and Social Media (Erie) |
| Our culture is changing at a terrific speed and today's youth are not always getting the Biblical principles they need in time to help them make wise decisions. In this session Dr. Martin will share a Biblical approach to social networking, blogging, YouTube, Smartphones, texting, iPods, Kindles, etc. which are a huge part of everyday life now. While these technology innovations are not bad in and of themselves, they can have a negative influence on our lives if our use of them is not guided by Biblical principles. This session will present specific Scriptures to help guide Christian teens and young adults in their use of technology-based systems so that they will glorify the Lord - not feed the flesh. |
| Colton & Karen Weber | Special Needs Round-table Discussion - Welcome to the Special Needs Club! (Sale Arena) |
| Whether or not becoming a "special needs" parent was something for which you planned, finding yourself in this "club" can cause a sense of being overwhelmed yet also uniquely blessed. In a round-table discussion, Karen & Colton Weber will lead in discovering how to experience God's grace and joy in the midst of the difficulties of parenting and homeschooling children with special needs. You are invited to share your successes and challenges and network with other parents in this "special" session! (handouts for talk) |
| My Father's World | (Skybox 1) |
My Father’s World offers suggestions on how to educate and occupy our young “sponges”, creating a smoother learning environment for all, including Mom!
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Essentials in Writing | (Skybox 2) |
Grammar, Grammar, Grammer! How Much and Why?
Do you struggle with knowing how much grammar your child needs and why? This workshop will help you understand why application of grammar is vital.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Risas y Sonrisas - Spanish for Kids | (Skybox 3) |
Do you remember taking a foreign language in school? It was awful, right? We’ll talk about 5 questions every parent should ask before launching their child on a foreign language program.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| CollegePlus | (Scranton) |
The College Myth
Three Things You Need to Know That You Won’t Learn in College
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
Saturday 10:30 - 11:15 |
| Turansky & Miller | Sibling Conflict is a Child's First Class in Relationship School (Banquet Hall East) |
| One of the most discouraging challenges parents face has to do with the bickering and fighting between their children. In this session parents will learn three roadblocks to sibling harmony and the three honor-based solutions from God's Word. Parents will gain greater confidence for dealing with sibling conflict, understand how to deal with common concerns like tattling and competition, and learn more about honor and how it can change the dynamic in their family. (handouts for talk) |
| William Federer | Islamic Conquest - Past & Present - Political Islam's 1,400 year War on the West (Banquet Hall West) |
You will be fascinated by this fast-paced, objective history of the world from a perspective you never imagined. Current events come into focus in the backdrop of 1,400 years of unbelievable yet true events. Thousands of books, documents and articles have been researched over several years in preparation for this session. In 2006, Keith Ellison became the first Muslim elected to the United States Congress. He swore in on a Qur'an. Most Americans know little about the Qur'an, who wrote it, and how Islam spread. Within 100 years of Mohammed's death, his followers conquered North Africa, the Holy Land, Persia, Spain - from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. President Barak Obama stated in Cairo, Egypt, June 4, 2009: "Islam has always been a part of America's story." Indeed, Islam has affected the Western World from 622 AD to today's headlines. This session will give you a fascinating glimpse into captivating events and amazing stories— you won't want to miss it!
Find how Islam is connected to: - The stirrup for riding horses, who invented it and how Muslims used it to win military conquests?
- Santa Claus - how Islam caused the story of Saint Nicholas to spread from the Byzantine Empire to Western Europe in 1087 AD?
- How did Muslim Ottoman Turks invading the Byzantine Empire resulted in the Crusades, 1095-1272 AD?
- What did Marco Polo say was the origin of the word "assassin"?
- What happened to the Seven Churches of mentioned in the Book of Revelation?
- How did the 1000 year old Byzantine Empire get conquered?
- What did Sultan Mehmet II do to Constantinople in 1453 that led Columbus to set sail in 1492?
- Dracula - What is the real-life account of "Vlad the Impaler" in 1462, (not Bram Stoker's 1897 fiction novel)?
- What did Martin Luther say in 1529 about Muslim Turkish Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent who was laying siege to Vienna?
- Who did Captain John Smith fight in Hungary in 1600 before founding Virginia in 1607?
- Who did James Oglethorpe fight in Serbia in 1717 before founding the Colony of Georgia?
- What happened to a Pilgrim ship returning to England to trade for supplies in 1625 when they met a Moroccan pirate man-of-war?
- September 11, 1683 - How the Muslims loss in the Battle of Vienna lead to coffee and croissant pastries spreading across Europe?
- How was Islamic expansion funded by the slave trade of millions Africans and Europeans?
- How did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's fighting the North African Barbary Pirates, 1805-1815, lead to the U.S. Marine nickname "leathernecks'
- What happened to over 1.5 million Armenian Christians when President Woodrow Wilson failed to convince the U.S. Senate in 1922 to adopt Armenia as a protectorate — similar to Puerto Rico?
- What was the impact of oil being discovered in Saudi Arabia in 1938?
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| Diane Kummer | Record Keeping for High School Simplifying the Process (Commonwealth) |
| 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. (handouts for talk) |
| Renee Miller | Hands-On, Happy Preschoolers and Energetic, Excited Early Learners (Erie) |
| Ages 2 to 7, are critical years that help form your child's ability to comprehend and do well later in their educational process. Come learn why and how to help your "little blessings", gain the most from those early years and increase their success and love for learning. Renee Miller will share many ideas that will help make these years truly fulfilling. |
| Sarah Mae | Type B Homeschooling Mom: Encouragement for the Detail and Organizationally Challenged Mom (Sale Arena) |
| You love homeschooling your children, and you get so excited for planning your child's education. But then, you sit down with all your joy, and you freeze. All of a sudden you start to sweat. Lesson planning involves so many details and suddenly you're hiding in a closet wondering if you will be able to do this homeschooling thing after all! Plus crafts. You are terrible at crafts! How do all the other homeschool moms make homeschooling look so...perfect? You, my friend are not alone. Sarah Mae is a fellow Type-B mom and she wants to encourage you that you can homeschool your children well and with confidence. No crafting skills required. |
| Youth Digital | (Skybox 1) |
Justin Richards, founder of Youth Digital will demonstrate how learning to design, program, and create with technology at a young age can begin to open your child up to nearly unlimited possibilities
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Institute for Excellence in Writing | (Skybox 2) |
Announcing IEW’s Primary Arts of Language (PAL), a beginning reading and writing program based on Anna Ingham’s 70-year legacy. Designed to provide everything you need to start your K-2 students readi
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Demme Learning/Math-U-See | (Skybox 3) |
Learn how hundreds of children have become confident, successful spellers using the methods taught in Spelling You See.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Medical Transcription Service | (Scranton) |
Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist! The Medical Transcription Service is actively recruiting good MTs. Work from home from anywhere via the internet. Teens or adults. Learn more in class.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
Saturday 11:30 - 12:15 |
| Steve and Megan Scheibner | Marriage, Communication, and Friendship (Banquet Hall East) |
| Recognizing that a healthy marriage is the basis of a healthy home, this Marriage session is a fun and fruitful way to invest in your folks. Steve and Megan teach from their book The Eight Rules Of Communication For Successful Marriages and finish the session with a fun loving look at marriage and F-R-I-E-N-D-S-H-I-P Practical advice in a guilt free environment make the teaching real and applicable to all those in attendance. |
| Debra Bell | Study-Smart Student Strategies (Banquet Hall West) |
| Debra Bell will review the 20 Power Tools of Learning and the brain science behind them. This session is for teens and their parents. Debra will help you cut your study time in half, remember what you learn, and recall it when you need it. (handouts for talk) |
| Jonathan Brush | Critical Skills Your Child Needs to be Successful (Commonwealth) |
| Basic Academic knowledge is important, but does it prepare a student for success in their field of employment? Is your student becoming a Collaborator, a Communicator, a Critical Thinker, a Creator? Are they developing Media, Information, Technology, Life and Career Skills? When College Professors and CEO's are surveyed, they disagree greatly on how prepared a graduate is for life in the modern world. Come learn how to set up your student for success... beyond the curriculum. |
| Mike Snavely | The Stricken Earth (Erie) |
| The earth is wearing out, just like the Bible said it would. The earth is undergoing changes that can be seen everywhere -- Why do volcanoes erupt? Why are there earthquakes and tsunamis? Why do rocks fall from the sky? What are comets? Why are there unique weather patterns? And, is the earth warming? If so, why? Why are all continents shifting toward the Pacific? What produces El Ni-os? The answers are all related, and might surprise you! |
| Dean Ortner | A Frozen Shadow, Voice From Planet 'X' & Recording On a Welding Rod (Sale Arena) |
| Walking away from your own shadow is easy! What your voice sounds like on the Sun. Every action, word or thought can be recorded. IBM can already do two of those three things over your entire life! What kinds of records does God have on us? Can one's damaging past be erased? |
| Samaritan Ministries | (Skybox 1) |
Is your health plan costing too much? Come find out how the Samaritan Ministries health care sharing option is working well for over 45,000 households. Everyone gets a free gift just for coming.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Logic of English | (Skybox 2) |
Engage your active learners through movement and let the fun begin! Discover how to work with the kinesthetic gift rather than fight it.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Classical Conversations | (Skybox 3) |
What is excellent Classical, Christian education? As we discuss how and why we educate, let us develop an educational blueprint. Hear our panel's thoughts on how we make this blueprint a reality.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Reserved for CHAP use | (Scranton) |
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| Aaron Burns | From the Backyard to the Big Screen (Allegheny) |
| Homeschool graduate and feature filmmaker Aaron Burns shares how his homeschool education helped prepare him for the challenges of feature filmmaking. The teamwork and "can do" spirit that are a natural part of the homeschool environment combined with a passion for history and heroes serve as a great foundation for creative endeavors. At this workshop, Aaron will share about his family's filmmaking journey, offer some tips and lessons for aspiring filmmakers, and share an extended trailer for Burns Family Studios' newest feature film Beyond the Mask.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
| Scott Eash | Polycarp (Sussquehanna) |
| Scott Eash, the film's producer, will introduce the new film, Polycarp. An influential leader in the second century, Polycarp's commitment to Christ was put to the test when the Roman proconsul demanded that citizens of Smyrna worship Caesar as a god. Being the influential man that he was, Polycarp was under significant pressure to bow the knee, so that he would lead other Christians to do the same. The Romans expected Polycarp to succomb easily on account of his old age. But Polycarp was stronger and more clever than they thought. Labeled "the destroyer of our gods" by his foes, Polycarp's unwavering commitment to Christ and amazing true story has been an inspiration to many generations of Christians and now is brought to the screen for the first time. Movie run time is approximately 90 minutes.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
Saturday 12:30 - 1:15 |
| Todd Wilson | Don't Tell me WHAT you Believe...LIVE IT! (Banquet Hall East) |
| There's a lot of talk about Christian worldview. In fact, never before have Christian teens received so much training in developing a proper worldview. But something seems dreadfully wrong, because the truth is...there just doesn't seem to be much difference between "our teens" and "their teens." To be honest there sometimes isn't much different between "our adults" and "their adults." That's about to change. |
| Bruce Eagleson | Does God Want You to Homeschool? (Banquet Hall West) |
| Does God want you to homeschool? Wouldn't Christian School be just as good? (Maybe better) I think God is calling my children to be missionaries to public schools. What did Jesus have to say about homeschooling? What will become of America? Where is the homeschool movement headed? |
| Diane Kummer | The Scoop on Tests for Teens (Commonwealth) |
| Are you in a quandary as to what tests your teens need to take during high school? Do you know the array of possible tests—from college admissions tests; to tests for college credit, placement, or military enlistment; to tests necessary for certain scholarships; to even career tests? When should they be taken? Where? How can your teen prepare for them? Come with your questions and receive answers and new confidence. (handouts for talk) |
| Donnie Rosie | 15 Marketing Ideas - Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs (Erie) |
| Join Donnie for a fast-paced workshop that combines foundational principles with current marketing tools and trends. For those who own a small business or a home business, this great workshop will provide important information while challenging business owners to achieve more. |
| Sarah Mae | Getting Through the Fog: 8 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Sooner About Mothering in the Little Years (Sale Arena) |
| It gets better! You will not always be sleep-deprived or brain-depleted! If you are a mom of little ones, Sarah Mae will offer you some clarity and perspective on the often exhausting years of baby and toddlerhood. |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 2) |
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| HSLDA Online Academy | (Skybox 3) |
A brief presentation on the Academy's online high school courses.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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| Aaron Burns | From the Backyard to the Big Screen (Allegheny) |
| Homeschool graduate and feature filmmaker Aaron Burns shares how his homeschool education helped prepare him for the challenges of feature filmmaking. The teamwork and "can do" spirit that are a natural part of the homeschool environment combined with a passion for history and heroes serve as a great foundation for creative endeavors. At this workshop, Aaron will share about his family's filmmaking journey, offer some tips and lessons for aspiring filmmakers, and share an extended trailer for Burns Family Studios' newest feature film Beyond the Mask.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
| Scott Eash | Polycarp (Sussquehanna) |
| Scott Eash, the film's producer, will introduce the new film, Polycarp. An influential leader in the second century, Polycarp's commitment to Christ was put to the test when the Roman proconsul demanded that citizens of Smyrna worship Caesar as a god. Being the influential man that he was, Polycarp was under significant pressure to bow the knee, so that he would lead other Christians to do the same. The Romans expected Polycarp to succomb easily on account of his old age. But Polycarp was stronger and more clever than they thought. Labeled "the destroyer of our gods" by his foes, Polycarp's unwavering commitment to Christ and amazing true story has been an inspiration to many generations of Christians and now is brought to the screen for the first time. Movie run time is approximately 90 minutes.This session starts at approximately 11:30 and continues across two time slots until completed. |
Saturday 1:30 - 2:15 |
| Turansky & Miller | Teaching Children to Respond Well to Correction (Banquet Hall East) |
| Many children don't know how to respond properly to correction. After all, correction is one of God's tools for learning. Unfortunately many children blame, defend, rationalize and justify their behavior. Furthermore, many parents view correction as an interruption to their days, not realizing the teaching opportunities present. When parents have a heart-based plan for correction they can help children develop good patterns for the rest of their lives. (handouts for talk) |
| William Federer | Backfired - A Nation Born for Religious Tolerance No Longer Tolerates the Religion of Its Founders (Banquet Hall West) |
The faith that gave birth to tolerance is no longer tolerated! How did America go from Pilgrims seeking freedom to express their Judeo-Christian beliefs to today's discrimination against those very beliefs in the name of tolerance? "Backfired" chronicles the history of this disturbing development now rampant in our country. Do these headlines sound familiar? - Ten Commandments taken down
- "Under God" removed from the Pledge
- Prayer prohibited
- Nativity Scenes banned
- Salvation Army defunded
- Boy Scouts sued
- Christmas Carols stopped
- Bible called 'hate speech'
Discover how tolerance evolved from Pilgrims to Puritans from Protestants to Catholics from Liberal Christians to Jews from Monotheists to Polytheists from All Religions to Atheists to only Politically Correct "The frustrating thing is that those who are attacking religion claim they are doing it in the name of tolerance. Question: Isn't the real truth that they are intolerant of religion?" - Ronald Reagan, August 23, 1984 |
| Sara Rask | Entering the High School Zone (Commonwealth) |
| Does the idea of homeschooling a high school student strike fear deep into your heart? Or are you 'in the trenches' of homeschooling high school and looking for direction. Join us in this practical workshop designed to provide you with a road map for navigating high school. High school record keeping, graduation requirements, Transcripts, Apprenticeships, and PSAT/SAT and ACT testing will be explored. We will also journey across the myriad of college and military opportunities available to our young adults as they reach their final destination in the homeschool expedition. Q & A time will be specifically set aside to get your questions answered! (handouts for talk) |
| Jobe Martin | Discipleship in the Family Starts with Dads (Erie) |
| Dr. Martin shares five key Scriptures to combat problems within the family. He challenges fathers and husbands to be loving, spiritual leaders in their families. He gives examples of ways that family members can practice right responses to each other. A theme verse for this talk is Col. 1:10. |
| Jonathan Brush | Ten Crucial Years (Sale Arena) |
| Between the ages of 10-20 your son or daughter will make the transition from child to adult. Along the way there are some significant and easily identified milestones and transitions. This is also a time where the right kind of training can pay multi-generational dividends. This session will give you a year-by-year plan for training and equipping your child for the rest of their life, and will show you how to create your family's own unique ceremonies and rites of passage to recognize and celebrate the growth and accomplishments in these ten crucial years. |
| Wings to Soar Online Academy | (Skybox 1) |
Help and Hope for Dyslexics Fresh flip-side strengths perspective. Overview accommodation and remediation options including Orton-Gillingham, Davis, Fast ForWord, Reading Horizons, Nessy, and Lexia.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Apologia | (Skybox 2) |
If Christianity is true, all beliefs opposed to it are false. Learn 4 powerful reasons you should defend it against all other worldviews.
Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/services |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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Saturday 2:30 - 3:15 |
| Todd Wilson | Answers for the Homeschool Critics in Your Life...even when it's you (Banquet Hall East) |
| Do you have a child who doesn't want to be homeschooled, in-laws who don't understand your reasons for homeschooling, a spouse who isn't sold on the idea, or a guilt complex reminding you that you have no business homeschooling your children? Those nagging, sometimes-silent disapprovals can crush a person under the weight of guilt and despair. |
| Debra Bell | Homeschooling Teens (Banquet Hall West) |
| From the perspective of a mom who raised four teens, long time high school level teacher and evaluator of numerous high school homeschool programs. The high school years are your child's resume for the future. Here's how to maximize his time, prepare him for a changing job market, get doors to open, and facilitate non-traditional learning experiences. (handouts for talk) |
| Diane Kummer | You Can Homeschool High School...If You Can Make It Through Tomorrow (Commonwealth) |
| As a parent homeschooling a teen (or thinking about homeschooling high school in the future), you may have your doubts about your ability...and your sanity. Are you weighed down by the seriousness of high school? Is it too hard and no fun? Come for a lighthearted approach to homeschooling the high school years and find out how it can be filled with much hope and help...and joy. (handouts for talk) |
| Renee Miller | Art - The Glue That Makes it Stick! (Erie) |
| Art is the forgotten subject for many families. But what has been missed is not just the "Art Lessons". Come learn why art is important, how to incorporate it into core subjects, and how to make learning fun! You'll leave with hundreds of ideas to make learning more enjoyable, refreshing and fulfilling. Best of all they will retain what they learn! |
| Bruce Eagleson | Volunteering with CHAP (Sale Arena) |
| The Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania (CHAP) has been serving homeschoolers since 1985 (29 years). While we are primarily educational we have also been very active in the legal climate and reaching out to homeschoolers in need. Our conferences have reached out to nearly a quarter million attendees over the years, making us one of the most effective homeschool organizations in the world. Are you being called to help homeschoolers through CHAP. Please attend this informative session to see what role you might have. |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 2) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 |
| Turansky & Miller | Understanding Attitudes in Children and How to Change Them (Banquet Hall East) |
| Attitudes affect much of our lives, including the relationships we have in the home. Sometimes children have bad attitudes about instructions, authority, schoolwork, or even about the family itself. Unfortunately, many parents focus only on the behavior and don't help children deal with the underlying heart issues. Learn to recognize thinking errors that lead to bad attitudes, see why it's important to address emotions in the family. In this session, parents will learn proactive and corrective strategies for addressing bad attitudes in family life. (handouts for talk) |
| Megan Scheibner | The Character Conscious Mom (Banquet Hall West) |
| Being a Mom is about so much more than feeding, dressing, and driving our kids to play-dates. With only a few short years to impart important spiritual truths to our children, every day becomes an important opportunity for teaching, training, and modeling Christlikeness. A Discipling Mom conference will give mothers the tools they need to disciple their children in the important areas of prayer, service, Bible study, Scripture memorization, and true fellowship. Moms will walk away encouraged and strengthened, knowing that although discipling their children seems a huge task, God is on their side. |
| Panel | "High School and After" Panel (Commonwealth) |
Join a panel of "experts" to discuss the possibilities for post high school training. After a brief introduction by each panelist, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. "Experts" simply means they have walked this path before you and have some experience they are willing to share. On the panel will be the following "experts" willing to share and answer your questions: - Carol Topp - Micro Business for Teens
- Jonathan Brush - college with no debt - College Plus
- Diane Kummer - HSLDA's Homeschooling Through High School
- John Lisle - apprenticeship and trades - contractor & mentor
- Katie Miller - post high school professional training in the performing arts from a Christian Worldview - Sight & Sound Conservatory
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| Andrew Lewis | Christian Statesmanship (Erie) |
| The Christian Statesmanship workshop blends Biblical truths, American history, and an overview of civics to form an inspiring, educational, and fun message for Christians who desire to learn more about becoming involved in the civic arena. You will learn about our nation's Christian heritage, our recent loss of religious freedoms, and ways YOU can "stand in the gap" to help restore righteousness to this great country. |
| Dean Ortner | Million Volts: Illustrates the Scientific Necessity of Being Born Again (Sale Arena) |
| Where could heaven actually be? Solid material passing through other solid material. A cry that can shatter a goblet! Designing a weapon that could shatter the entire earth! Any shopper passes through a force field every day. A scientist looks at the resurrection miracle just before passing a million volts through his body and lighting a board on fire! |
| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 1) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 2) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Skybox 3) |
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| Vendor Sessions TBA when finalized - follow this link to see the vendor workshops that have already been reserved | (Scranton) |
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