Join Mrs. C for a mini-SAT Boot Camp. Mrs. C will be showing the tips and techniques from his SAT Boot Camps. This workshop will focus on math, the language behind the questions and show participants what they really need to know before taking the math section of the SAT. Find out the words on the test that give tips for how to solve the questions as well as learn what formulas you really need to know before taking the SAT. Students and parents alike will learn how to unravel the questions being asked into something they can solve quickly and easily. These techniques can be used for other testing situations and subject areas as well.

A holistic approach to children’s nutrition and wellbeing.Nourishing body, mind, and spirit. Eating as God and nature intended. Learning why food is medicine and how I turned my son's health around using this method. How to read labels, what to look for, what to avoid and why. How to calm an anxious kid. My top tips and secrets on how to keep our kids and parents healthy and thriving throughout the school year.

Parenting is hard enough, and not feeling like you really know why your child is the way they are can make it even more challenging. Learning how both you and your child are hard-wired can take a lot of the mystery out of parenting and help you develop authentic, meaningful relationships with your kids. Come DISCover how to decode the personalities God has placed in your home, and the practical application in both daily home life, and homeschooling. Understanding these truths will lead to clearer expectations, better communication, faster conflict resolution, and stronger relationships.

Rediscover your love for your child and learn strategies for reducing tension and building connection! We often see our strong-willed child as intense, pushing boundaries, breaking limits, and questioning everything. What if we flip the script and start seeing them as high energy, tenacious, creative, and curious? Rather than constantly fighting against your child, learn how to shift from control to connection, and how to cultivate a home atmosphere where you can stay calm while your child feels empowered!

How do we know that the Bible is true? Is there evidence for it? The Bible is the most scrutinized book in the world. And yet, it is also the best selling book in all the world. What we believe about the Bible, dictates our worldview, including how we live our lives. Is it worth adding to our homeschool curriculum?

Are you a struggling parent on an uphill battle trying to protect your teen from the world only to be met with an apathetic and complacent attitude? This breakout session includes a transformative learning opportunity for parents seeking to instill deep and authentic life change in their teen. Through interactive discussions and practical tools, parents will learn how to help, support and guide them through personal struggles. Drawing from biblical principles and contemporary insights, this session will provide parents with successful strategies to guide their child in developing a firm foundation. With a focus on fostering critical thinking, spiritual growth, and a vibrant faith that can withstand the challenges of the modern world, this workshop equips parents with the knowledge and skills to effectively empower their teen.

In a world where purity seems to be a virtue that is becoming obsolete, it is more urgent than ever that we as parents help our children live lives of purity—both inwardly and outwardly. Find out how to teach purity to your children, and how you can take advantage of the opportunities inherent in homeschooling to do it.

When you have a child with a unique ability, it is sometimes hard to integrate them into a homeschool co-op or support group. However, you do want them to be around other kids. Many groups are run by parents and adults who do not understand your child’s ability. How do you navigate all of this without having your child become a target? How do you help adults understand your child’s needs with patience? In this talk, Leilani will share how you can be an advocate for your child in a world that doesn’t always understand.

Be inspired, and encouraged, and smile a little as Leilani shares with you her “Day in the Life” journey as a homeschooling mom. She is a parent to 4 children, some with unique abilities including ADHD and Down Syndrome. She will address how she navigates through unusual obstacles, special medical needs, therapies, routines, time management, curriculum, and how she can compassionately homeschool each child according to their needs. She will also share how making mistakes is part of the process and how to overcome these disappointments. This presentation is a testament to the strength and courage of parents who go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and success of every one of their children.

Parents will gain a deeper understanding of how and why children limit the variety of foods they will eat, including sensory challenges, tongue/lip/and cheek ties, motor challenges, and head & neck postural control issues. They will leave with some practical strategies to implement immediately in the home to improve their child's nutrition, life, and learning.

You've planned and prepared for this since the day they were born! With stars in your eyes and dreams in your heart, you pictured yourself as the perfect homeschool parent to the perfect homeschool children. As you start teaching your precious prodigies, you realize something is off. Whether you have a student who has been labeled a slow learner, ADHD, on the spectrum, emotional struggles, speech impairment, or intellectual disability, they are your children to educate. Now, you are scrambling to figure out how to realign your dreams with your reality. What do you do now? Join me as I share my grieving process through the membership of a club I didn't want a part of… come hear how to accept that membership and thrive! Your homeschooling journey won't be what you thought it was and might be even better than you can imagine.

Dhyana Lopez will be conducting breakout sessions on how speech-language pathologists can contribute to the homeschool curriculum. The sessions will cover various types of speech-language delays/disorders, including receptive/expressive language, articulation, swallowing/feeding disorders, and pragmatic/social skills. Dhyana will discuss how to identify if a child needs speech therapy and how homeschoolers can access these services. She will also highlight milestones for speech and language development and explain the differences between public school, private school, and homeschool speech therapy. Lastly, Dhyana will provide tips and tricks for parents concerned about their child's speech or language development.

Join Dr. Johnson and Ali as they inspire and encourage you in your journey as a parent of children with unique abilities. They will provide practical tips and real-life ideas on how to think outside the box of standard school supports. Come and find the joy in the realization that YOU are your child’s greatest teacher.

Come and learn from Tom, the CEO of AmSkills, about the often-overlooked job opportunities within the manufacturing, public works, and utilities industries. Tom will highlight the academic pathways and skills necessary to enter these fields, giving you a modern perspective on these vital sectors. This workshop is designed to demystify these industries and showcase them as rewarding career options, helping you make informed decisions about future educational and career pursuits in these essential sectors.

Preparing for college early sets the foundation for future success. By starting early, students gain ample time to develop essential skills like time management and goal setting, explore interests, and build a competitive academic profile. Early preparation also allows for financial planning, reducing the burden of student debt. Moreover, it fosters a growth mindset and increased confidence, crucial for navigating college life. This presentation highlights the significance of early college preparation, offering practical tips and resources to empower students and parents in their journey towards higher education. Together, let's pave the way for a bright and fulfilling future through proactive planning and preparation.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the college admissions process for your homeschooled high schooler? Are you worried that you don’t have the skills to present your student as a qualified applicant? The college admissions process for a homeschooled student can be a daunting puzzle, and the transcript is an integral piece of that puzzle. If you want to make sure that you document your student’s academic record and accomplishments in both a professional and easy-to-read fashion, come learn from two seasoned educational consultants as they explain their approach to the structure and content of a winning high school transcript. You’ll also pick up a few free college admission tidbits along the way!

This session will cover the Florida Statutes that enable Florida Homeschoolers equivalent to grades 6-12 the opportunity to attend dual enrollment with no cost to them. It will go over the state funding and different school options as well as discussing the requirements, the process, and how University of South Florida accommodates homeschoolers and their parents in both early admissions and dual enrollment.

SAT MATH - IT’S NOT THE MATH, IT’S THE QUESTION THAT IS CONFUSING! (TEEN ONLY)
By Candi Schultz

UNLOCKING THE TEEN BRAIN: EMPOWERING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS FOR SUCCESS (TEEN ONLY)
By Dennis Dinoia

3 KEYS TO COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP (TEEN ONLY)
By Frederic Gray

DATING AND THE CHOICES YOU MAKE (TEEN ONLY)
By Ginnie Zemaitis

NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL WORLD: EMPOWERING TEENS WITH INTERNET SAFETY STRATEGIES (TEEN ONLY)
By Jessica Howard

EMPOWER YOUR INSTINCTS: UNVEILING THE WARNING SIGNS OF PREDATORS (TEEN ONLY)
By Jim Howard

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS (TEEN ONLY)
By Kaiden Padgett


MY MOM WANTS ME TO HOMESCHOOL, BUT I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THIS WHOLE THING (TEEN ONLY)
By Lauren McKeown

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE (TEEN ONLY)
By Rachel Good

What is Classical Learning all about? How can one cultivate a lifelong passion for learning in students? Is it possible to nurture students' innate curiosity while maintaining order and structure? Are you seeking an education rooted in truth, virtue, and beauty? Classical Learning prioritizes equipping students with the skills of critical thinking, rather than simply focusing on the progression of content. Students and parents alike will learn how to unravel the questions being asked into something they can solve quickly and easily.

Virtual-based or workbooks? Open and go or build your own? Charlotte Mason or Classical? There are so many options to choose from – how do you know what’s right for you? Join Angela as she takes you on a journey through a day in the life of a “typical” homeschooler and helps you find the confidence to make your choices!

Puzzles and books and games, oh my! Guided learning & opportunities to explore from you and a natural curiosity from your preschooler is all that is needed for learning and growth to occur. Come join Carmen as she shows you practical tips on how to homeschool your preschooler relying on your child’s innate desire to learn through play.

Welcome to the exciting world of gamification! In this interactive workshop, we invite you to explore how the power of games and game-like elements can transform the way we learn, work, and interact with the world around us. Whether you're looking from the world of a young person, homeschool parent, an educator, a team leader, a business professional, or just someone interested in the magic of games, this workshop will introduce you to the art and science of gamification. Discover how to incorporate gamification mechanics into your curriculums to enhance student learning.

Most parents have seen the movie “Taken” and are worried about their daughters and sons when they travel abroad. But the majority of parents don’t understand the threat of losing a child can happen in their own circle of influence. Let me walk you through several warning signs that every parent and child needs to be familiar with to spot a predator that may be the neighbor next door or the charming new friend your child just introduced you to. Come hear 38-year law enforcement veteran Jim Howard, who has been teaching others how to protect themselves in a fallen world for the past ten years.

In today’s world, our kids have never been more at risk. With more and more kids accessing the Internet at younger ages, it is essential that parents know what threats are out there AND how to prevent them. As the Internet continues to grow, so do its associated risks, including online predators and groomers, human trafficking, and cyberbullying. Learn about different tools available for parents, how to start the conversation on Internet Safety, and safety tips and tricks for the whole family.

In this session, come learn about how you can safely leverage emerging educational technologies in your home learning curriculum. Special attention will be paid to AR/VR technologies and AI (in several forms) and how you can utilize these tools to enhance your child's learning and prepare them to engage and thrive in an increasingly digital world!

Delve into the world of Homeschool Sports and PE, where the joy of physical activity meets the thrill of learning! This session celebrates the many benefits of sports and PE for homeschoolers, highlighting how these activities can enhance physical, mental, and social development. Explore a variety of ways to incorporate sports and PE into your homeschool curriculum, including joining local leagues, incorporating multi-sport fundamentals, and organizing group activities. Discover how sports can help us valuable life skills like teamwork, discipline, and leadership, and how they can be adapted to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. Join us as we dive into the fun and rewarding world of sports and physical education, making them an integral part of your homeschooling experience!

In this session Marla Scaglione unveils an innovative approach to literacy and handwriting development centered around the concept that "handwriting is a language by hand." "Wampino's Workshop" offers a holistic approach to literacy building, addressing the intricate link between handwriting and language acquisition. Drawing from evidence-based research and her extensive experience, she will present a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster handwriting skills through a bottom-up approach, leveraging the Pyramid of Learning model of human brain development. Key Components of the Curriculum will also be on sale during the conference.

The homeschooling journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Veteran homeschool mom Angela Sarabia has been running this marathon for over 10 years and will share essential tools, tips, and practices you can put in place now to avoid burnout and ensure success.

Homeschooling is a faith journey like no other. What does it mean to homeschool boldly? Does it mean you know exactly what you’re doing? Not at all! It means you have learned to be confident in the One who called you to this crazy and amazing role. Come hear Ashley (a homeschool graduate now homeschooling mom) share her experiences and encourage your heart in what really matters so you can homeschool with boldness.

There is not enough time in the day, or days in the year to teach your child everything they need to know. There will be gaps. Why this means we can all take a deep breath and realize there is no perfect homeschooling formula to cover it all. So, if you can’t do everything, what can you do? Come to this workshop to learn about lasting principles that will change your homeschool and relieve you from the stress of perfection.

This interactive session allows participants to ask questions and gain insights into HEF's advocacy efforts and the impact of legislative decisions on home education. Learn from the leadership of HEF about their role in navigating the legislative process, building relationships with policymakers, and advancing key issues in home education - and how it impacts you and your home education program. Don't miss this chance to connect with Brenda and Jason and get your questions answered.

Are you just starting your journey as a homeschool family? Do you need a refresher regarding Florida's home education statute? You are invited to join the owner of The Homeschool Hive, Ms. Kimberlee, as she shares her knowledge about all the things you need to know to start strong and thrive in your homeschool journey.

School at home should not imitate school in the classroom. If you’re wondering what that change would look like for your family, come get plenty of ideas on how to help your kids (and yourself) make the switch. It takes time to de-program and establish a new normal, but the process can be a joyful time as your family begins this adventure.

This session will focus on equipping parents with proven and effective methods for ensuring your child is ready to learn throughout each day. We will focus on both some easily integrated strategies for your daily routine, as well as some more universal guidelines and best practices for cognitive and intellectual development throughout childhood and adolescence.

Take a tour of the book TEACH – creating independently responsible learners. We are living in the information age. What people miss though, is that it’s not the information that is valuable. What we, as parents and teachers, need to focus on is DISCOVERING. TEACH shows you how to help your students become independently responsible learners. Once our students know how they can be independently responsible in how they learn, the whole world is available to them. Literally. They become self-directed. They become inspired. They discover what is most important to them! Discover how to empower, encourage & acknowledge their students’ education as the pathway to developing independently responsible learners. Students will discover that they can be responsible for their education and see that embodying knowledge is where the real power lies.

Learn everything you need to know about homeschooling in the middle and high school years. A straightforward approach to understanding a high school scope and sequence, high school credits, testing, record keeping, transcripts, college applications, scholarships and more. You will leave equipped and empowered to complete your journey.

As if homeschooling was not stressful enough, let's add some toddlers into the mix. Join Maurie as she gives some tips and tricks on how to not lose your mind while trying to school with sweet, sticky, attention seeking, toddlers running amuck.

FES? FTC? UA? PEP? EO? What in the world are these letters and who am I to them anyway? Home Education has proven itself as a superior education model over traditional public school models and now we have the opportunity to have access to scholarships that can help us access products and services that our children might now have had access to in the past. But which one is right for my family? What are the strings attached? How can I navigate such a complex system? After dispelling the common myths and fears surrounding these new options, we will break down the parent obligations, explain terms, differentiate between filing reimbursements and Direct Pay Providers, and go over the correct methods for filing reimbursements.

This workshop will take a look inside the middle-schooler's brain, discuss what pre-teens and early teens are thinking and feeling, and offer guidance for maximizing (and surviving!) the middle school years in home education. Above all, parents will learn to enjoy these fleeting, emotional, and pivotal years with their kids.

Parenting solo can be daunting, even without the added responsibility of homeschooling – yet, certainly not impossible. With the many changes that have happened in homeschooling in recent years, homeschooling as a single parent despite the unique challenges is now more common and doable than ever. Elyce will share vulnerably from her own experience and facilitate a safe space to help answer questions and find support.

It is said that hindsight is 20/20. What might you do differently with a hindsight view of your homeschool journey? If you could sit down with your future self, having graduated all of your kids, what you would say? What things would you change in your homeschooling? With a message of hope and encouragement from her heart and the collective wisdom she has learned from hundreds of homeschool veteran moms, join Elyce as she shares secrets to a homeschool journey with no regrets.

“Homeschooling…that’s my wife’s thing.” Dads across the country are more than ever getting involved in their family’s home education. But as that happens, there are a lot of assumptions, miscommunications, and a whole lot of questions about how to get involved. Moms, come with your husbands so you can encourage them to take an active role in your family educational journey.

You want ME to teach? Co-ops, homeschool groups, and science lessons during park days sound great, but when they ask YOU to teach - instant panic! Join me for a light-hearted discussion about simple classroom management techniques that will make your teaching experience survivable, and you might even enjoy teaching that class!

Parents will gain a deeper understanding of how the 4 critical components of brain development (Autonomic Nervous System, Sensory Processing, Reflex Integration, and Movement) interact and can either promote or interfere with a child's success in life and learning. They will leave with some practical strategies to implement immediately in the home to improve their child's process and learning skills.

The secret to handwriting proficiency is not just in the hand. By addressing underlying physiological and neurological factors while incorporating diverse and engaging activities, Marla will share many ways that parents can empower their children to excel in handwriting. She will delve into evidence-based therapeutic activities, physiological modalities, and practical strategies for optimizing handwriting development. She also will provide practical tips for parents to incorporate activities at home to support handwriting development. From fine motor skill activities and sensory integration techniques to mindful writing practices and diverse writing surfaces, we will share numerous ways to foster handwriting proficiency in children. You will leave this presentation better equipped to unlock the full potential of your children's handwriting skills!

Parents will gain a deeper understanding of how the visual skills (acuity, oculomotor, and visual perception) come together to turn letters, numbers, and symbols into a visual picture in the brain that helps the child comprehend what they are reading. The obstacles that interfere with integrated visual skills will be touched upon, and the parents will leave with some practical strategies to implement immediately in the home to improve their child's processing and reading skills.

Fill your cup, momma! Come learn from Maurie, a seasoned homeschool mom, about ways to avoid burnout and help keep you strong and ready to tackle this hard journey. We strive to make sure our kids are thriving in any way we can, but what about you?

Escape the cycle of overwhelm, burnout, and stress by embracing the essential mindsets that can transform how you show up for your days! As moms we feel like we must keep going when life is hard. What if you could gain clarity in what matters most to your family? What if you could feel confident in who you are as a mother and educator? What if you could find calm and build connection with your child? These essential mindsets will impact the way you interact with your child, and will even change the way you care for yourself! You can enjoy homeschooling! You can enjoy being a mom! You can shift from survival mode to thriving while homeschooling — even when life is hard!

Children are born learners. It's all they know how to do when they're little. Somewhere along the way, some kids lose some of their desire to learn new things, and this session will guide you in helping to reignite that flame. Doing school at home is not the same as learning at home. A student who seemingly doesn't want to learn could very likely be resisting the format and/or method of their homeschooling. Bring your questions and concerns, and receive some encouraging direction on moving your child/teen from a resistant or struggling student back to an eager and excited learner.

Homeschooling can sometimes feel lonely and isolating whether you are a veteran or new to this adventure. Creating authentic connections and building community can not only help alleviate some of those feelings but can also greatly enhance the homeschool experience for the entire family. This break-out session will cover the value of community, challenges to finding community, strategies for strengthening connections, and benefits of strong homeschool connections for your kids and for you.

This engaging session will empower you to revolutionize your teaching approach for your elementary-aged children. Explore the history of education and discover how traditional methods were designed to produce workers not thinkers. Dive into data that illustrate the importance of prioritizing creativity and engagement in educational practices. Join Sue as she guides you in understanding how your child's brain learns best and how to infuse fun back into learning, ultimately boosting motivation and enhancing overall educational outcomes. Embrace a new mindset of profound learning that encourages thinking outside the box, igniting your child's passion for learning and equipping them with essential skills for future success. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching strategies and set your child on a path to thrive in the 21st century.

Parenting doesn’t come with an “off switch” and neither does Homeschooling! There are practical steps that we as parents can take to prepare ourselves AND our teens for the next steps after graduation. From practical “adulting 101” skills to career and living situation strategies, we will explore the mysterious process we call “flying out of the nest.”

Calling all doubters – come hear from a homeschooling mom, and the man who supports and encourages her. Ask your questions, learn how to take that step of faith, and gain some clarity on whether home education is right for your family.