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March 12-13, 2010 |
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VaHomeschoolers 2010 Conference and Resource Fair |
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Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen, Virginia |
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VaHomeschoolers is proud to welcome back author and homeschooling icon, Linda Dobson. Linda will deliver her keynote address, The Wonder Years: Loving and Learning from the Homeschooling Journey. There will also be sessions on beginning homeschooling, eclectic homeschooling, college admission, avoiding homeschool burnout, choosing curriculum, and much more! You can look over curricula and other resources in the exhibit hall, the Scholastic Book Fair, and the used resource sale.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Homeschool Conference |
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A great primer on how to get the most out of attending a homeschool conference. Details who should go with you, how to prepare for the event, convention manners, what to expect at the convention, networking opportunities, and what to do once the conference is over. |
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Homeschool Conferences and the Homeschool Dad |
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Scott W. Somerville |
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A homeschooling father recounts his views of why it is important to periodically attend homeschool conferences, including how they can recharge you and add "fertilizer" to your life. |
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Should Christians Attend Secular Homeschool Conferences? |
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Beverly S. Kreuger |
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A Christian homeschooling mom talks about the issue of Christians attending secular homeschool conferences. She relates her own personal experience of attending the Homeschool Association of California conference, and how it expanded her perception of this type of event. She also gives some caveats for those who are concerned about what they or their teens might hear at a secular conference. |
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The Value of Homeschool Conventions |
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The Old Schoolhouse |
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Cheer up! Homeschool convention season is just around the corner!
Homeschool conventions are a great place to learn what went wrong and to share the excitement of what went right during your homeschooling year. You can learn how to get better organized, find new answers to puzzling problems, grow encouraged, and do what homeschooling moms love to do most-shop for new school materials!
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Thinking of Attending a Homeschool Conference? |
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Julie Woolfolk |
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A veteran homeschooling mom shares her tips and ideas for preparing to attend a homeschool conference. Learn why you should attend a conference, the types of conferences available, how to prepare for the day or weekend, and what you will find when you are at the conference. |
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Why Attend a Homeschool Convention? |
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Some great reasons for attending a homeschool convention, including fellowship, encouragement, educating yourself, and getting to take a look at new curriculum. |
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