Building & Managing Co-ops

Speaking from experience, Marcia speaks on pitfalls, first steps, and sound principles in building co-ops, and gives vision for the opportunities co-ops can present.

Workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Considering Co-op Options

This session overviews co-ops for people who are new to the idea, answering questions about what makes a co-op a co-op, what makes them worthwhile, and much more!

Workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Cravings & Conflict

Marcia speaks from James 4:1, demonstrating the root of conflict, and giving practical ways in which families can use biblical truths to deal with the conflicts in their hearts.

Main session; workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Cross-Eyed Parenting
(One of Marcia's favorites)

Homeschooling is parenting concentrate.  Our example as older Christians couldn't be more important.  How do we make the gospel both potent and attractive in this context? 

Main session; featured workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Elements of Writing
Instruction I

Using Power Point slides and simple, straightforward language, Marcia will outline the process (from K-12) of teaching any child to write well.

Practical How-To

Parent-teachers

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Elements of Writing
Instruction II

Marcia gives general aid in knowing where to start in evaluating our children’s papers, and leads you through grading samples of student writing (provided by Marcia).

Practical How-To

Parent-teachers

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Meeting With God: A Toolbox Approach

A variety of practical approaches to teaching children to meet with God daily and develop an intimate relationship with Him. (Best after The Nearness of God is My Good.)

Main session; vendor workshop

Mothers; fathers

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The Nearness of God is My Good

Marcia offers spiritual encouragement from her own mistakes and lessons – and shares her personal discovery that daily time with God is the foundation of our homeschools!

Main session; vendor workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Options For Schooling From Home

A thorough discussion about the benefits and possible hidden costs of schooling children in classes outside of our homes.

Main session; workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Teaching With Tapestry of Grace

Who wouldn’t want to learn how to teach your students using the Tapestry of Grace curriculum: instructions from the author.

Featured workshop; vendor workshop

Parent-teachers

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Tips for Teaching a Houseful

Trying to teach multiple levels with toddlers underfoot? Marcia has been there and done that, and encourages busy moms with practical pointers from years of experience.

Two main sessions; two workshops

Mothers

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Biblical and Classical Education
(One of Scott & Marcia's favorites)

Scott and Marcia draw lessons from educational history and explain how homeschoolers can take advantage of the biblical and classical models of education.

Main session; Featured workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Charter Schools: The Price is Too High

This session explains how and why many state constitutions prohibit Christian parents from using tax-funded virtual charter schools to disciple their children in their homes.

Legal workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Gifted and Special Education

In this workshop, Scott explains the history and logic of the federal special education laws, and helps families find their way through the maze to their goals.

Legal Workshop

Mothers; fathers

Handout duplication

The Hidden Treasure in Your Home

There is treasure hidden in the home, and homeschoolers have given up almost everything to be able to take hold of it. Scott puts homeschooling into eternal perspective.

Main session; Graduation speech

Mothers; fathers

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The History and Future of American Education

In 1647, schools were formed to enable citizens to read the Scriptures. Today, we can’t write book reports on Bible stories. How did we get here? Where do we go tomorrow?

Legal Workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Homeschooling Grows Up

Scott discusses the encouraging results of Dr. Brian Ray’s 2003 record-breaking survey of adults who were taught at home. Answer the critics with the proof they demand.

Parenting workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Master Plan

Scott focuses fathers on their homeschooling mission, and then identifies  and discusses primary resources that any father can use to accomplish that mission: money and time.

Workshop

Fathers

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Power Tools

Scott identifies two tools men can use to build up their families and address the danger of placing their desires ahead of God.

Workshop

Fathers

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Precision Parenting

Scott uses I Thessalonians 5:14 and the Gospel of Luke to show how we can patiently admonish, help, and encourage our children. Every parent can benefit from this practical, biblical talk.

Main session; Featured workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Principles for Principals

Scott shares the principles that have changed him from a homeschooling couch potato to a real principal.

Workshop

Fathers

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The Struggle to Be Free

Scott reviews the history of modern homeschooling, from its revival in the 1960s, through the legal battles of the 1980s, to the breakthroughs of the 1990s and beyond.

Legal Workshop

Mothers; fathers

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Under Construction

Helps fathers lead each member of the family, including themselves, in growth in character with a view of each level of development - deals with kids and adults.

Workshop

Fathers

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What Wives Wish Husbands Knew About Homeschooling
(One of Scott's favorites)

Based on conversations with homeschooling mothers, Scott determined that they primarily need assurance, godly leadership and involvement. Husbands who understand this can succeed in their homeschools without sacrificing their other God-given priorities.

Main session; Featured workshop

Fathers

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Your Home is Your Castle

The Constitution protects your home against intrusion by anyone, including social workers and school officials. Scott explains your rights under the Constitution.

Legal Workshop

Mothers; fathers

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