Workshop Schedule

Time	FRIDAY Evening
7:15 - 9:00	Keynote Speaker: MARK HAMBY Cornerstone Family Ministries - Lamplighter Publishing "Raise Them Up, Don't Crush Them Down or The Strong-Willed ~~Child~~ Parent"

Saturday	Room #106	Room #116	Room #125	Modular B
9:30 - 10:20	Homeschooling in Florida Orientation & Recordkeeping Speaker: Regina Hicks	Laziness: There is a Lion Outside Speaker: Mark Hamby	Math Manipulatives for All Ages Vendor Workshop: Math-U-See	Buckets of Fun Speaker: Tamara Chilver
10:30 - 11:20	Is There a Right Curriculum? Speaker: Doreen Morgan	How to Avoid Being a Mommy Martyr Speaker: Mary Hood	Is It a Discipline Issue or a Disability? Speaker: Tara Jenner The Brain Trainers	How to Homeschool High School Speaker: Marcy Schaller
11:30-12:50	LUNCH	AND	VENDOR	SHOPPING
1:00 - 1:50	Art - The Glue That Makes It Stick! Vendor Workshop: Miller Pads & Papers	Give Me This Mountain! Speaker: Mark Hamby	Science Labs on a Shoestring Budget Speaker: Felice Gerwitz	Creating Self Designed Courses Based on Your Child's Bents and Passions (For Parent's of High Schoolers) Speaker: Barb Mesh
2:00 - 2:50	Building Godly Character in the Home Vendor Workshop: Character Pitch	More Like a Family, Less Like a School Speaker: Mary Hood	Organizing Life Speaker: Marcy Schaller	Bound for College...Or Maybe Not! Speaker: Doreen Morgan

Workshop Descriptions (in progress!)

Orientation to Homeschooling If you are new or considering homeschooling, this is workshop is a great place to start! Learn the ins and outs of Florida's Homeschool Law and how to make homeschooling a unique and rewarding experience for your family. Lots of practical advice for beginning your journey!
Laziness: There is a Lion Outside When I first began to research the topic of laziness, I found that there was very little work available and less than a handful of books on the subject. It was then that I found a treasury of information recorded over 4000 years ago, along with a fascinating thesis on this subject written in the 1600s. In this seminar, we will explore the four root causes of laziness, and the time-tested remedies that have changed many a lazy child and demanding parent. A slothful person, according to Solomon, “will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing." But “show me a man diligent in his work and he shall stand before kings!” (Proverbs 22) Back to top
Math Manipulatives for All Ages Math can be fun and attaining mastery each step of the way is the goal. Homeschooling dad Forrest Hobbs will show you how to make math meaningful - no matter the age or learning style. Back to top
Buckets of Fun: Creative Teaching Tips to Splash Excitement into Your School Day. Tamara's presentation begins and ends with fun! In this unique workshop, Tamara encourages homeschool parents to incorporate fun and creativity into the learning environment. Her presentation is full of simple, fun and inspiring ideas and games that will draw children into the learning process and teach parents methods to make even the most difficult subjects easy to teach. Back to top
Is there a Right Curriculum? So many choices, so much confusion! “How can I be sure I’m making the right decision? HELP!” If that sounds like you then you’re not alone. Most parents end up making their curricula choices based on what others are using or price, all the while not feeling very confident. Join Doreen Morgan as she walks you through an organized method of making “right” decisions to ensure a peaceful and confident attitude that will leave you encouraged and excited about starting home schooling. Back to top
How to Avoid Being a Mommy Martyr In this encouraging workshop, Mary talks about moms attending to their own needs, without sacrificing their family's happiness. Back to top
Is it a Discipline Issue or a Disability? How “Invisible Disabilities” Can Contribute to Behavior Problems This talk discusses what can trigger a child to act the way they do. Is there something about the event(s) that just preceded your child’s unacceptable behavior, what about the setting (are they tired, hungry, etc), or have you inadvertently encourage the child’s response because of your chosen method of discipline? Tips and techniques that apply to all children will be offered. Additional insight is given in the case of children with disabilities. Often children with disabilities express themselves with behavior that is perceived to be even more unacceptable or “quirky” than the average child. An overview of a number of “invisible” disabilities, ranging from dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Dysfunction to issues on the Autistic Spectrum are presented. Learn some of the “needs” these children have that prompt behavior that may not be acceptable to a parent or society in general. Learn how to evaluate circumstances and your responses to encourage the behavior you desire in your child, and get some insight into the trials of those with children who “walk to the beat of a different drummer”. Come discover a proactive approach to improving your children’s responses to life and help set them up for success. Back to top
How to Homeschool High School This workshop will lay the groundwork for homeschooling high school students, and give parents information and resources to plan their student's high school education. Back to top
Art - the Glue That Makes It Stick! Are you looking for a way to fit art into your busy schedule? Do you want to see your children excited about what they are learning and retaining what they learn?This workshop will give you ideas galore! Prepare to leave excited and renewed with ideas for making learning exciting. Renee will begin with a short introduction and share why art is so incredibly important. She will share how to teach art basics to your children, dispelling any fear that moms might have, freeing them to enjoy art with their children. The rest of the workshop will be filled with as many examples and ideas as we have time for, and then ending with individual questions and answers. Back to top
Give Me This Mountain What do you do when you are faced with the giant of broken relationships, or the giant of apathy, or aliteracy (can read but don’t), or indulgence or the lack of self discipline, or the giant of fear? Join Mark as he exposes the hidden truth that made 85 year old Caleb willing to aggressively pursue the most daunting challenge of his life—the giants who lived in the mountain! This session will be filled with personal stories of redemption and hope that will inspire and motivate any man to confidentially attack the giants that appear so formidable. But the bigger they are, the harder they fall, when one knows about the secret that Caleb possessed. And that secret is found in the mountain of Keriath—Sepher! You won’t want to miss this seminar. Back to top
Science Labs on a Shoestring Budget With the cost of everything going sky high, science often is left as a last resort. It doesn't have to, once you learn this veteran homeschool mom's solution. Come hear how Felice starts with simple household items and slowly builds until you have the makings of a credible, homeschool science lab. Understanding what is required each year, as well as what your student needs for college entrance, is an important feature in this seminsar. Come armed with plenty of paper, this fast-paced talk inspire you. Back to top
Creating Self Designed Courses Based on Your Child's Bents and Passions Did you know you have complete liberty to create and develop an individualized program for your child under the Florida Home Education Law? Join Barb to consider the various ways in which your child has mastered skills and gathered knowledge. Learn how to choose a method of establishing a credit for the material covered then label those unique learning experiences with a course title. Leave with the confidence that you may create classes based on the objectives, goals and skills you and your teen want to accomplish. The sky is the limit! Back to top
Building Godly Character in the Home Have you ever wondered why certain families just “seem” to have it all together? Mom and Dad love each other and have such an easy going demeanor. Their children are well behaved, responsible, and kind. May I suggest that these behaviors do not occur by chance or the “luck of the draw”, but in many cases through a diligent focus on the word of God and the character of Jesus Christ. Come and learn what the scripture teaches about character and how you can become a family that honors the Lord by emphasizing and demonstrating His character. This session will highlight many practical suggestions to help emphasize, require, and recognize good character in the home. Back to top
More Like a Family, Less Like a School Mary explains differences and similarities between homes and schools, such as the roles of principals & teachers versus fathers and mothers; disciplinary set up, and learning environment. She believes that trying to force the traditional school model on a home school can result in putting new wine into old wineskins, which doesn't always work that well! Back to top
Organizing Life A long-term student of organization, Marcy will share the things she's learned over the years that have improved her home and life. Back to top
Bound for College...or Maybe Not! Everybody’s talking about it! All the prep work to get ready for college, transcripts, duel enrollment, SAT, ACT Testing. UGH!! DOES EVERYBODY HAVE TO GO TO COLLEGE?? What if you’re just not sure the college path is the best place to focus all you and your student’s energy? What if your child is still dealing with learning life skills and just isn’t ready? Join us as we take a look at gathering alternative ideas for credits to graduate and the advantages of taking some time off after graduation to decide if college is the right choice for your child. Back to top

Orientation to Homeschooling

If you are new or considering homeschooling, this is workshop is a great place to start! Learn the ins and outs of Florida's Homeschool Law and how to make homeschooling a unique and rewarding experience for your family. Lots of practical advice for beginning your journey!

Laziness: There is a Lion Outside

When I first began to research the topic of laziness, I found that there was very little work available and less than a handful of books on the subject. It was then that I found a treasury of information recorded over 4000 years ago, along with a fascinating thesis on this subject written in the 1600s. In this seminar, we will explore the four root causes of laziness, and the time-tested remedies that have changed many a lazy child and demanding parent. A slothful person, according to Solomon, “will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing." But “show me a man diligent in his work and he shall stand before kings!” (Proverbs 22)

Back to top

Math Manipulatives for All Ages

Math can be fun and attaining mastery each step of the way is the goal. Homeschooling dad Forrest Hobbs will show you how to make math meaningful - no matter the age or learning style.

Back to top

Buckets of Fun: Creative Teaching Tips to Splash Excitement into Your School Day.

Tamara's presentation begins and ends with fun! In this unique workshop, Tamara encourages homeschool parents to incorporate fun and creativity into the learning environment. Her
presentation is full of simple, fun and inspiring ideas and games that will draw children into the learning process and teach parents methods to make even the most difficult subjects easy to teach.

Back to top

Is there a Right Curriculum?

So many choices, so much confusion! “How can I be sure I’m making the right decision? HELP!” If that sounds like you then you’re not alone. Most parents end up making their curricula choices based on what others are using or price, all the while not feeling very confident. Join Doreen Morgan as she walks you through an organized method of making “right” decisions to ensure a peaceful and confident attitude that will leave you encouraged and excited about starting home schooling.

Back to top

How to Avoid Being a Mommy Martyr

In this encouraging workshop, Mary talks about moms attending to their own needs, without sacrificing their family's happiness.

Back to top

Is it a Discipline Issue or a Disability? How “Invisible Disabilities” Can Contribute to Behavior Problems

This talk discusses what can trigger a child to act the way they do. Is there something about the event(s) that just preceded your child’s unacceptable behavior, what about the setting (are they tired, hungry, etc), or have you inadvertently encourage the child’s response because of your chosen method of discipline? Tips and techniques that apply to all children will be offered. Additional insight is given in the case of children with disabilities. Often children with disabilities express themselves with behavior that is perceived to be even more unacceptable or “quirky” than the average child. An overview of a number of “invisible” disabilities, ranging from dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Dysfunction to issues on the Autistic Spectrum are presented. Learn some of the “needs” these children have that prompt behavior that may not be acceptable to a parent or society in general. Learn how to evaluate circumstances and your responses to encourage the behavior you desire in your child, and get some insight into the trials of those with children who “walk to the beat of a different drummer”. Come discover a proactive approach to improving your children’s responses to life and help set them up for success.

Back to top

How to Homeschool High School

This workshop will lay the groundwork for homeschooling high school students, and give parents information and resources to plan their student's high school education.

Back to top

Art - the Glue That Makes It Stick!

Are you looking for a way to fit art into your busy schedule? Do you want to see your children excited about what they are learning and retaining what they learn?This workshop will give you ideas galore! Prepare to leave excited and renewed with ideas for making learning exciting.

Renee will begin with a short introduction and share why art is so incredibly important. She will share how to teach art basics to your children, dispelling any fear that moms might have, freeing them to enjoy art with their children. The rest of the workshop will be filled with as many examples and ideas as we have time for, and then ending with individual questions and answers.

Back to top

Give Me This Mountain

What do you do when you are faced with the giant of broken relationships, or the giant of apathy, or aliteracy (can read but don’t), or indulgence or the lack of self discipline, or the giant of fear? Join Mark as he exposes the hidden truth that made 85 year old Caleb willing to aggressively pursue the most daunting challenge of his life—the giants who lived in the mountain!

This session will be filled with personal stories of redemption and hope that will inspire and motivate any man to confidentially attack the giants that appear so formidable. But the bigger they are, the harder they fall, when one knows about the secret that Caleb possessed. And that secret is found in the mountain of Keriath—Sepher! You won’t want to miss this seminar.

Back to top

Science Labs on a Shoestring Budget

With the cost of everything going sky high, science often is left as a last resort. It doesn't have to, once you learn this veteran homeschool mom's solution. Come hear how Felice starts with simple household items and slowly builds until you have the makings of a credible, homeschool science lab. Understanding what is required each year, as well as what your student needs for college entrance, is an important feature in this seminsar. Come armed with plenty of paper, this fast-paced talk inspire you.

Back to top

Creating Self Designed Courses Based on Your Child's Bents and Passions

Did you know you have complete liberty to create and develop an individualized program for your child under the Florida Home Education Law? Join Barb to consider the various ways in which your child has mastered skills and gathered knowledge. Learn how to choose a method of establishing a credit for the material covered then label those unique learning experiences with a course title. Leave with the confidence that you may create classes based on the objectives, goals and skills you and your teen want to accomplish. The sky is the limit!

Back to top

Building Godly Character in the Home

Have you ever wondered why certain families just “seem” to have it all together? Mom and Dad love each other and have such an easy going demeanor. Their children are well behaved, responsible, and kind. May I suggest that these behaviors do not occur by chance or the “luck of the draw”, but in many cases through a diligent focus on the word of God and the character of Jesus Christ. Come and learn what the scripture teaches about character and how you can become a family that honors the Lord by emphasizing and demonstrating His character. This session will highlight many practical suggestions to help emphasize, require, and recognize good character in the home.

Back to top

More Like a Family, Less Like a School

Mary explains differences and similarities between homes and schools, such as the roles of principals & teachers versus fathers and mothers; disciplinary set up, and learning environment. She believes that trying to force the traditional school model on a home school can result in putting new wine into old wineskins, which doesn't always work that well!

Back to top

Organizing Life

A long-term student of organization, Marcy will share the things she's learned over the years that have improved her home and life.

Back to top

Bound for College...or Maybe Not!

Everybody’s talking about it! All the prep work to get ready for college, transcripts, duel enrollment, SAT, ACT Testing. UGH!! DOES EVERYBODY HAVE TO GO TO COLLEGE?? What if you’re just not sure the college path is the best place to focus all you and your student’s energy? What if your child is still dealing with learning life skills and
just isn’t ready? Join us as we take a look at gathering alternative ideas for credits to graduate and the advantages of taking some time off after graduation to decide if college is the right choice for your child.