Convention Program - Christian Homeschool Association of ...

Chris Hogan What Matters Most Banquet Hall EastFailure is succeeding at the non-essentials of life. Discover the few things that are essential and the one thing that is needful when it comes to raising up children whoare successful in God’s eyes.Todd Wilson Choose the Hard Things Banquet Hall EastHomeschooling is hard, parenting is hard, and marriage... well, that’s way hard. And that’s OK and even normal. Trouble is we don’t like hard. We want easy, fast,and cheap, and at the same time we want successful results. But the truth is that good things are hard and hard things are good, and they go hand in hand. Sadly, mostpeople don’t ever experience the good because they can’t handle the hard. They put the hard thing off, hoping it will get easier, or they avoid it altogether, and all theyend up with is a pile of regrets. Here’s the good news: you can handle the hard. In fact, if you’re faced with two choices, pick ‘HARD.’ During this hour, you’ll laughwith Todd as he shares how to embrace the hardness while keeping your eye on the joy and experience God’s best for you.Melinda Boring Helping the Distractible Child – Part One (through primary grades) VIPDoes your child fidget, seem to be in constant motion, or frequently go off on tangents? Maybe your child can sit still just fine but seems to be in his own little worldrather than attending to the task at hand. Does a twenty-minute assignment take two hours at your house? Come and learn the best teaching tips for working withdistractible children as well as ways to tweak the learning environment and develop your child’s awareness of time passing.Bruce Eagleson Can I Do It? Getting Started in Homeschooling ErieDr. Eagleson draws on his 25 years of homeschooling and 15 years on the CHAP Board to introduce the topic of getting started in homeschooling. A summary of theresearch into home education is provided. Curriculum, schedules and record keeping will be covered. Dr. Eagleson takes questions from the floor both during andafter the presentation. Many homeschoolers comment that they heard this talk when they were just starting.Tyler Hogan Ancient Civilizations: History Starts Here! Small Arena OfficeDoes Ancient History leave you confused and disoriented? Too many nations and funny names to keep straight? Come hear some great tips and tools for making yourstudy of antiquity fun, relevant, and memorable, while integrating biblical and secular history.17Teen Track Session #2Children’s Program Session #2AlleghenyDelawareApologiaSky Box 1/PhiladelphiaHow to Effectively Use Online Courses. In this workshop, we will discuss the different type of online courses and how to incorporate them into home schools.Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/servicesWave 3 LearningSky Box 2/LancasterTo provide an introduction to the features (old and new) of the popular Sequential Spelling program (formerly published by the AVKO Foundation).Vendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/servicesCoral Ridge MinistriesVendor-paid Workshop to explain/demonstrate their products/servicesSky Box 3/PittsburghFriday 11:00-11:45Doug Phillips Victories: Moments Small and Large Which Define Christian Parenthood Small ArenaChristian parents are surrounded with beauty. But in life’s business they often fail to see the thousands of precious victories which God places in their lives as parents.In this heartwarming and inspirational message, Doug Phillips, author of The Little Boy Down the Road: Short Stories and Essays on the Beauty of Family Life, helpsparents to identify those victories, small and large, which truly make up the most important moments of their lives. He explains why the life of the Christian homeschoolfamily is most conducive for cultivating important opportunities for the very victories which will define the life of a child when they reach adulthood.Mark Hamby A Passionate Pursuit of Excellence Banquet Hall EastBased on the life of Ehud the Benjamite, Mark will unveil the unique strategy that God and his parents used to prepare him to become a skilled and strategic warrior,confident leader, and a skillful entrepreneur. In this seminar we will look at the assessment of a child’s natural abilities and the instructive insights that are necessaryto prepare each child, teen, and adult for God’s ultimate purpose and calling. This seminar promises to be an eye opener for all ages—in more ways than you expect,but in a way you will never forget!Phillip Telfer Media Choices: Convictions or Compromise? Banquet Hall WestNeed help for raising children in a media saturated society? Are you concerned about the impact of video games, Facebook, YouTube, iPods, texting, television andmore? Do you feel as if you are cowering like Israel before the giant Goliath who continues to mock God and taunt the nation? Have no fear, there’s help to be foundin God’s Word. This workshop will teach you how you can fight the media giant in your life using biblical principles instead of legalistic rules.Susan Chrisman Preschool and Kindergarten Education at Home (Part 1) VIPUnderstanding the developmental abilities of your young child is essential before planning a preschool/kindergarten curriculum. What should your child know by theage of six years? How does your young child learn? How do you give your child a solid foundation for future academic learning? Susan Chrisman, homeschool momof five and grandmother of three, will show you the keys to earlyeducation.Don & Darlene Catlett Homeschool Basics: Help for the New Homeschooler ErieThe details about affidavits, logs, standardized testing, portfolios and evaluations can seem very daunting. Until the day arrives when we’re free of all unnecessarypaperwork and legal accountability, we need to find ways we can manage these tasks with the least amount of time, energy and stress while maintaining a positiveattitude and a good witness. If you worry over these requirements, this workshop is the place to find some ideas. Bring your questions!William Waddell Practical Ideas for Getting the Heart of Your Son Small Arena OfficeFathers are the lynch pin to the next generation of men. Gaining and keeping the heart(s) of their son(s) is key. There are ways that work.