2014 Homeschool Iowa
Conference Keynotes & Workshops
PRE-SESSION SESSIONS
FRIDAY – 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM ______________________________________
“Conference Navigation” – DeVon Snow
Are you new to the Homeschool Iowa Conference experience? Don’t be
overwhelmed! Come to this workshop to receive lots of “insider” tips and strategies
to help you get the most out of the Homeschool Iowa Conference.
“AEA Teacher Credit Course Orientation” – Julie Naberhaus
All Iowa certified teachers who are signed up to take the 2014 Homeschool Iowa
Conference Heartland AEA Teacher Credit Course should attend this orientation
workshop to receive guidance and direction in how to complete the course.
MORNING KEYNOTE SESSION
FRIDAY – 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM _____________________________________
“Creating a Strong Family Identity” – Reb Bradley
http://www.familyministries.com
In modern America it is common for teens – even Christian teens – to identify with
the world and pull away from their families. The Bible offers wonderful direction for
parents who want to help their children identify more with the family than with their
friends and the youth subculture. In Malachi 4:6 it was prophesied that John the
Baptist would strengthen family bonds, turning the hearts of parents and children
toward each other. Yet John never spoke about parenting or family life, but instead
preached the good news about Jesus. In this session Reb examines the gospel as it
was preached by John and reveals its inherent blessing for families.
SESSION I
FRIDAY – 10:45 – 11:45 AM ______________________________________
SESSION I CHOICES:
“ESTABLISHING PARENTAL CONTROL” – REB BRADLEY
“WHERE DO I BEGIN” – NANCY BJORKMAN
“SECRETS TEACHERS NEVER TELL” – JOYCE HERZOG
“CHARLOTTE MASON FOUNDATIONS: A PARADIGM SHIFT” – NANCY KELLY
“HOW TO BE A UNIT STUDY PRO” – DEANNE CRAWFORD
“GRANDPARENTS ARE THE BEST GIFTS OF ALL” – RENEE MILLER
“Establishing Parental Control in the Home” – Reb Bradley
http://www.familyministries.com
Few parents today realize how peaceful parenting can be. Their homes are stressful
and many are hampered in home education because their children do not respond
respectfully to their authority. Children can be trained to obey quickly and with a
good attitude, and they need not go through "phases" like the "terrible twos," the
"tough threes," and the "trying teens." This workshop will expose to parents many
of their blind spots and help them establish the proper parental control necessary
for successful child training and home education.
“Getting Started Homeschooling – Where Do I Begin?” – Nancy Bjorkman
www.legacyhomeschool.com
Not sure where to begin? This workshop will help define several different learning
and teaching styles found in homeschooling families. We will work together to define
realistic and foundational goals for homeschooling that will get new homeschool
families off to a solid start. A discussion will follow of resources and curriculum to fit
your family’s particular style. We’ll cover some common roadblocks and
misconceptions about “what school should look like” and also discuss many of the
stages that homeschool families experience as they walk through the years. There
will be a time for interaction and questions.
“Secrets Teachers Never Tell” – Joyce Herzog
www.joyceherzog.com
Joyce’s most popular workshop – often “standing room only.” Learn 12 SECRETS
that will simplify your life AND enhance your teaching! Learn how to begin the year,
what months are more conducive to learning, what to do when the year isn’t long
enough, how children learn and so much more. Joyce draws from over 30 years
experience to present concepts that make your job more effective and reduce
stress. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn and a LOAD will be lifted from your shoulders.
“Charlotte Mason Foundations: A Paradigm Shift” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Join Nancy for an introduction to Charlotte Mason, including her belief in the child
as a person – and her viewpoint that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a
life, and the science of relations. Who was Charlotte Mason? What was her
educational philosophy? Can her methods be used in high school as well as in
elementary school and middle school? Drawing from her 20 years of experience
using Charlotte Mason’s methods, Nancy will talk about the basics of a Charlotte
Mason education and how it can transform your homeschool in this introductory
workshop. [This session will be offered again on Saturday at 11:00 am]
“How to Be a Unit Study PRO” – Deanne Crawford
www.rainbowresource.com
Whether you want ready-made unit studies or the tools to develop your own, this
workshop could be the answer! Come for an overview and explanation of definitions,
comparisons, and resources for implementing unit studies into your home. In this
workshop, we will also develop your personal Unit Study P.R.O. skills and provide
you tools to create your own unit study at home.
“Grandparents Are the Best Gift of All” – Renee Miller
www.millerpadsandpaper.com
What an amazing opportunity you have as grandparents to be used by the Lord in
your grandchildren's lives! Come laugh, cry, and be encouraged to do "the little and
big things" in their lives that make a difference for the Lord. Renee Miller of Miller
Pads & Paper will share stories and ideas for building relationships with your
precious grandchildren. They really are grand!
SESSION II - EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY – 12:15 AM – 12:45 PM ____________________________________
SESSION II CHOICES:
“HOW TO BUILD LIFELONG LEARNERS” – MATH-U-SEE
“COMMON CORE AND ITS DIRTY SECRETS” – HOME SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION
“BREATHING LIFE INTO LANGUAGE ARTS” – TOTAL LANGUAGE PLUS
“TEACHING SCIENCE FROM A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW” – REASONS TO BELIEVE
“EVOLUTION VS. GOD DVD” – MASTER BOOKS
“NUTRITION AND BREAD MAKING FOR HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES” – PAULA’S BREAD
“How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-See” – Math-U-See
www.demmelearning.com
Come see how to teach math using a skill-based, multi-sensory approach from
counting to Calculus. Teach your child to understand math and build a foundation
for a lifelong love of learning.
“Common Core and Its Dirty Secrets” – Scott Woodruff, Home School Legal
Defense Association
www.hslda.org
Common Core is an attempt to impose monolithic, top-down control over the
content of what children learn. Imagine the power you would have if you could
dictate what every school child in America must learn! Before Common Core, every
state decided for itself, but Common Core gives that power to a centralized
national committee – a puppet federal agency, in effect. Common Core will probably
never directly mandate what homeschoolers teach their kids, but if Common Core
takes hold it will create a seamless web over our nation and it may only be a matter
of time before your children cannot get a job, into the military, into college, or a
scholarship because their education was not in conformity with what the central
authority prescribes. Because of the goodness of God and the hard work of
many parents and organizations, homeschooling has become virtually
mainstream. If Common Core conquers America, homeschooling as we know it may
be relegated to a tiny fringe.
“Breathing Life into Language Arts” – Emily Pierce, Total Language Plus
www.totallanguageplus.com
Discover how to effectively teach your student using excellent books as your
starting point. Students will utilize integrated lessons to master spelling, vocabulary,
comprehension, grammar, and punctuation. Third graders through high schoolers
will cover analytical and critical thinking while they hone their writing skills with
appropriate assignments that teach effective communication. Related field trips and
projects bring the literature to life in a way that makes the story jump off the
pages.
“Teaching Science from a Biblical Worldview” – Anastasia Young, Reasons
to Believe
www.reasonsacademy.com
How do we teach our kids science from a Biblical perspective? How do we as
parents, equip our children to sort through the many competing ideas in science?
How do we teach them to determine where the facts end and where the unbiblical
ideas begin? The speaker will present resources and curricula that will help prepare
you to train your child to explore nature in a way which truly reveals the character
and wonder of God.
“Evolution vs. God DVD Showing and Presentation” – Master Books
www.masterbooks.net
Ray Comfort has done it again. He has brought the issue of Evolution vs. God to the
forefront and what he determined is remarkable. After interviewing multiple leading
evolutionary scientists at some of the world's top universities, it becomes more than
evident that it takes a greater amount of blind faith to believe their theories rather
than the truth of God’s Word. Follow Ray as he unravels Darwin’s beliefs and reveals
the truth of a Creator God. This is a perfect evangelistic tool for anyone questioning
the existence of God and His hand in creation. The 35min DVD, Evolution vs. God,
will be shown, a brief presentation will follow, and everyone who attends (10 and
up) will receive 1 FREE copy of the DVD.
“Nutrition and Bread Making for Homeschooling Families” – Paula Sutton,
Paula’s Bread
www.paulasbread.com
Learn the art of bread making AND learn fast, easy ways to nutritionally feed your
family and save money while you do!
SESSION III
FRIDAY – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ______________________________________
SESSION III CHOICES:
“CELEBRATIONS OF FAITH” – RANDY WILSON
“HOMESCHOOLING UNDER IOWA LAW” – SCOTT WOODRUFF
“MORE SECRETS TEACHERS NEVER TELL” – JOYCE HERZOG
“THE WELL-BALANCED MIND: THE IMAGINATION FACTOR” – NANCY KELLY
“HOMESCHOOLING THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL: PART 1” – NANCY BJORKMAN
“THE CONFIDENT READING TEACHER” – SHERRY FISCELLA
“Celebrations of Faith” – Randy & Lisa Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
You’ll be blessed and encouraged as Randy & Lisa share numerous real-life
examples and ceremonies that God has given them over three decades as a means
to tie their children’s heartstrings to the foundations of Truth.
“Homeschooling Under Iowa Law” – Scott Woodruff
www.hslda.org
Scott Woodruff, Home School Legal Association attorney for Iowa, will give a stepby-step explanation of the Iowa homeschool law. New homeschoolers will get what
they need to teach with confidence and veterans will get their thorniest questions
addressed.
“More Secrets That Teachers Never Tell” – Joyce Herzog
www.joyceherzog.com
Here are more of Joyce’s SECRETS that will simplify your life AND enhance your
teaching! Joyce draws from over 30 years experience to present best methods to
save you frustration and time. You’ll leave this session with a new outlook and an
improved attitude!
“The Well-Balanced Mind: The Imagination Factor” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Do you value your imagination? Your child’s? This workshop is an exploration of the
importance of imagination in education, faith, and life. Charlotte Mason said that
“imagination is, like faith, the evidence of things not seen” and is an integral part of
everyone’s personhood. How can we nurture this in our materialistic society, where
testing reigns supreme?
“Homeschooling High School: Part 1” – Nancy Bjorkman
www.legacyhomeschool.com
This very popular, interactive workshop (a 2-session presentation) will help to
answer frequently asked questions about homeschooling through the high school
years. We will consider course requirements, transcripts, record keeping, curriculum
choices, dual enrollment opportunities (where available), co-ops, CLEP and other
testing options, resumes, scholarship opportunities and more. Attendees will receive
the tools necessary and the confidence needed to homeschool through high school.
[Part 2 in Session IV at 2:30 pm]
“The Confident Reading Teacher” – Sherry Fiscella
You don't need a degree in education to teach a child to read, but it helps to know a
few tricks of the trade to help you feel confident as you get started!
SESSION IV
FRIDAY – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ______________________________________
SESSION IV CHOICES:
“THE LANGUAGE OF LEGACY” – RANDY WILSON
“CREATING HOMES THAT ARE NOT REST STOPS, BUT RESTING PLACES” – LISA WILSON
“MUTLI-LEVEL TEACHING IS FOR YOU!” – JOYCE HERZOG
“OUR SCHEDULE, OUR ATMOSPHERE” – NANCY KELLY
“HOMESCHOOLING HIGH SCHOOL: PART 2” – NANCY BJORKMAN
“CHOOSING CURRICULUM THE FAMILY WAY” – DEANNE CRAWFORD
“The Language of Legacy” – Randy Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
Randy gives a call for language that transforms the next generation through bold
love. The language we speak literally has multi-generational impact. Our words
create worlds for others. We must know and speak God’s language to our spouses
and children – words that are rooted and grounded in truth and spoken in love. In a
culture of sarcasm and spoken curses, Randy shares examples to define strategic
words to speak and bless each other in the home, defining a new “normal” among
family members.
“Creating Homes That Are Not Rest Stops, but Resting Places” – Lisa
Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
Lisa will help us to refocus our vision to begin seeing our homes as the wombs that
give life to a dying culture. Be encouraged by her story of how six generations of
women have passed on the glorious legacy of Christ in the midst of deep
brokenness and heart-wrenching trials.
“Multi-Level Teaching Is for You!” – Joyce Herzog
www.joyceherzog.com
Learn three simple as ABC ways to get started into multi-age teaching. Experience
teaching and learning in a new way. How can YOU successfully teach more than one
child at very different levels without “reinventing” everything all the time? Receive a
list of questions to spark learning on any topic. Learn what it means to “really”
teach. Participate as it works with a really large group! Learn the steps of good
teaching, and have fun – but you’ve got to listen fast! It’s one hour chuck-full of
learning!
“Our Schedule, Our Atmosphere” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Learn how Charlotte Mason structured her school days – and how atmosphere is
key. Nancy will share how you can make your homeschool an enriching place for
any size family by describing her tried and true schedule from her own homeschool,
Sage Parnassus.
“Homeschooling High School – Part 2” – Nancy Bjorkman
www.legacyhomeschool.com
This very popular, interactive workshop (a 2-session presentation) will help to
answer frequently asked questions about homeschooling through the high school
years. We will consider course requirements, transcripts, record keeping, curriculum
choices, dual enrollment opportunities (where available), co-ops, CLEP and other
testing options, resumes, scholarship opportunities and more. Attendees will receive
the tools necessary and the confidence needed to homeschool through high school.
[Part 1 in Session III at 1:00 pm]
“Choosing Curriculum the FAMILY Way” – Deanne Crawford
www.rainbowresource.com
So you’ve decided to homeschool. Now what? Do you need a Curriculum Positioning
Service (CPS) to navigate the terrain of curriculum choices? This workshop takes an
in-depth look at the FAMILY factors – those things that really matter in your
homeschool, whether you are a new (or nearly new) homeschool parent, or simply
need a breath of fresh air! This workshop is designed to give YOU the tools
necessary to make wise choices in all of your curriculum decisions.
SESSION V
FRIDAY – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ______________________________________
SESSION V CHOICES:
“PARENTING TEENS WITH THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON” – REB BRADLEY
“IMPACTING CULTURE THROUGH THE BOLDNESS OF PURITY AND INTEGRITY” –
JORDYN (WILSON) PEPPIN & KHRYSTIAN (WILSON) LEWIS
“PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN FROM SOCIAL WORKERS” – SCOTT WOODRUFF
“THE BANQUET WHICH IS SHAKESPEARE” – NANCY KELLY
“ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN” – DR. LAINNA CALLENTINE
“ART: THE GLUE THAT MAKES IT STICK” – RENEE MILLER
“Parenting Teens with the Wisdom of Solomon” – Reb Bradley
http://www.familyministries.com
Many parents apply biblical parenting principles and find it easy to rear their young
children, but they make the mistake of trying to use that same approach when their
children reach the adolescent years. Such parents often rely upon sheltering and
strict control, yet watch their teens escape the home as soon as they can. Other
parents back off entirely, only to see their teens become ensnared by the world and
divided from the family. Fortunately, God has not left us without help. In the Bible
King Solomon modeled for us a perfect balance of leadership and liberty in his
dealings with his teenage sons. In this session Reb examines Solomon’s approach
and shows how to make the transition from parenting children to young adults.
“Impacting Culture Through the Boldness of Purity and Integrity” – Jordyn
(Wilson) Peppin & Khrystian (Wilson) Lewis
www.generationsoflight.com
The Wilson daughters will share what God has taught them about articulating the
truth in a culture that mocks everything that is holy. Their experiences, appearing
before national and international media, have inspired them to seek God’s language
as they intersect culture – and to thrive as women of faith.
“Protecting Your Children From Social Workers: How and Why to Assert Your
Fourth Amendment Rights” – Scott Woodruff
www.hslda.org
Knowing how to protect your children from social workers may help you keep your
family together when a social worker wants to pull it apart.
“The Banquet Which Is Shakespeare” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Using methods espoused by Charlotte Mason, Nancy will guide you through how to
teach Shakespeare to your elementary and high school students. Personal
anecdotes, recommended resources, tried-and-true techniques, and some audience
participation will motivate and prepare you to tackle the Bard in your homeschool.
“Bringing the Study of Science Alive” – Dr. Lianna Callentine
www.sciexperience.com
Catch the excitement and soak in the enthusiasm of Dr. Lainna Callentine as she
shares her passion for teaching children about the wonderment of science, the
study of God’s creation. Dr. Callentine is a pediatrician, a former classroom teacher,
and a homeschooling mother – and she is also the instructor for our 2014
Homeschool Iowa Conference Teen Track “The Body” class. You'll leave this session
inspired to “bring the study of science alive” in your home school!
“Art: The Glue That Makes It Stick” – Renee Miller
www.millerpadsandpaper.com
Art is the forgotten subject for many homeschooling families. But what has been
missed is not just the "Art Lessons." Come learn why art is important, how to
incorporate it into core subjects, and how to make learning fun! You'll leave with
hundreds of ideas to make homeschooling more enjoyable, refreshing, and fulfilling.
Best of all, your children will retain what they learn!
SESSION VI – EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY – 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM ______________________________________
SESSION VI CHOICES:
“FIND YOUR FIT – EQUIPPING YOUR STUDENT FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND” – CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
“COLLEGE EXPERIENCE” – UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
“INTEGRATING THE BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW FROM BIRTH TO HIGH SCHOOL” – CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS
“LEARNING THROUGH PLAY” – DISCOVERY TOYS
“GOD’S FORGOTTEN GIFTS: ESSENTIAL OILS” – YOUNG ESSENTIAL OILS
“USING CURRENT EVENTS TO ENHANCE YOUR CURRICULUM” – EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE FUTURE
“MUSIC TOGETHER SAMPLE CLASS” – SONGS & SIGNS
“ROCK THE ACT!” – JOHN BAYLOR TEST PREP
“DRAW STUDENTS INTO THE WORD” – PICTURETHIS!
“THE VALUE OF STUDYING THE BIBLE CHRONOLOGICALLY” – NEW TRIBES BIBLE INSTITUTE
“LIFE LESSONS: THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH AND POLITICAL ADVOCACY” – IOWA RIGHT TO LIFE
“Find Your Fit – Equipping Your Student for College and Beyond ” – Kevin
Napp, Cedarville University
www.cedarville.edu
This workshop will provide an in-depth over-view on how to help your student find
that perfect fit in a college and how to prepare now for those crucial four years.
“College Experience” – Upper Iowa University Faculty, Staff, and Students
www.uiu.edu/dualenrollment
This panel is designed to allow students and families interested in college to ask
questions to faculty, staff, and students. Whether you are just starting your college
search or still on the fence about whether or not to attend, this panel will allow you
to hear firsthand experiences and answer any questions you may have.
“Integrating the Biblical Worldview from Birth to High School” – Maria
Wilkening & Sally Nolder, Classical Conversations
www.classicalconversations.com
Come learn how Classical Conversations equips parents to integrate a Biblical
Worldview into every aspect of their child's home education so that the entire family
may work together to “Know God and Make Him Known.”
“Learning Through Play” – Kris Kain, Discovery Toys
www.discoverytoys.com/kriskain
Join Kris as she shares the many ways that children can learn through play. You’ll
be amazed at the multiple layers of learning that can be elicited from a single toy.
“God’s Forgotten Gifts: Essential Oils” – Sonya Swan, Young Living
Essential Oils
www.proverbs31.vibrantscents.com
Essential Oils are God's natural healing remedies from the beginning of time. Come
learn how one drop of these powerful plant substances may make a difference in
your health!
“Using Current Events to Enhance Your Curriculum” – Keith Miller,
Educational Services for the Future
www.edftf.com
Are your students bored with the current curriculum? Make your curriculum come
alive by making real world applications to subjects such as math, science, history
and government. Recent studies have shown students become more vested in their
studies when they know what they are learning has application to the world around
them. Learn how to use our current events to engage your students with the issues
of the day!
“Music Together Sample Class” – Teachers from Songs and Signs
www.songsandsigns.com
Music Together is a highly researched, internationally recognized music and
movement program for newborns - preschoolers and the adults who love them.
Experience a sample class and come sing, play instruments and move with us!
“Rock the ACT! Raise Your Score with John Baylor Test Prep” – Gene
Walter, John Baylor Test Prep
www.JohnBaylorTestPrep.com
Learn how John Baylor Test Prep can raise your homeschool student's ACT or
SAT/PSAT score, opening the door to big scholarships and the college of your
choice.
“Draw Students into the Word” – Michele Shaver, PictureThis! Ministries
www.picturesmartbible.com
Create an unforgettable image of each book of the Bible in the minds of your
children...draw your way through the entire Bible one book at a time. No talent
necessary. Kindergarten through adult.
“The Value of Studying the Bible Chronologically” – Andru Smith, New
Tribes Bible Institute
www.ntbi.org
Understanding the Bible’s continuity is vital for an accurate comprehension of God’s
work through history. Starting with the foundational basics and building on these
truths, we begin to understand God’s purpose through the ages by seeing the many
individual stories come together to form the big picture. This connection allows us to
grasp the Bible as a whole, instead of a bunch of disconnected ideas—individually
important, but together so much more relevant. Join us as we discuss practical
ways to impact believers and unbelievers alike.
“LIFE Lessons: The Intersection of Faith and Political Advocacy” – Jenifer
Bowen, Iowa Right to Life
www.iowaRTL.org
It's important to be bold and unflinching in our stand for the sanctity and dignity of
all human life. It is also as important to employ wisdom and humility in our actions.
This session will offer insights into the powerful impact students and parents can
have when their faith and political advocacy work seamlessly together in achieving
life-saving, amazing things in Iowa and beyond!
FRIDAY EVENING COMEDY EVENT
FRIDAY – 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM ______________________________________
“A Evening of Laughter” – Brad Stine
www.bradstine.com
Don’t miss this night of hilarity. Laughter really is the best medicine!
Additional admission fees apply. This event open to the general public.
MORNING KEYNOTE SESSION
SATURDAY – 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM ___________________________________
“Solving the Crisis in Homeschooling” – Reb Bradley
http://www.familyministries.com
Multitudes of homeschool parents around the country, including leaders, have
graduated their first batch of kids, only to watch their graduates go wayward. Many
were model homeschoolers while growing up, but sometime after their 18 th birthday
they began to reveal that they didn’t hold to their parents’ values. In this session
Reb exposes common blind spots in parenting that contribute to the breakdown of
relationship between parents and children, and thereby increase prodigal
tendencies. For veterans and beginning homeschoolers, this is a “Don’t Miss”
session.
SESSION VII
SATURDAY – 10:45 – 11:45 AM ____________________________________
SESSION VII CHOICES:
“MEN OF HONOR IN MY GENERATION” – LOGAN WILSON
“HAPPY [HOMESCHOOLING] DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN” – SHERRY FISCELLA
“NIFTY TRICKS” – JOYCE HERZOG
“CHARLOTTE MASON FOUNDATIONS: A PARADIGM SHIFT”” – NANCY KELLY
“MATH WARS” – DEANNE CRAWFORD
“HOW TO LEAD TEENS” – SCOTT WOODRUFF
“Men of Honor In My Generation” – Logan Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
Eighteen-year-old Logan Wilson will challenge you to consider “honor” – what is it,
and what does Scripture say about it? He will touch upon the honor of God’s names,
the honor of God’s armor, and the honor of civility and chivalry. Included will be a
dramatic presentation of men of honor in history.
“Happy [Homeschooling] Days Are Here Again” – Sherry Fiscella
Come be energized with Sherry’s list of ideas that she has used to add a little joy
and fun into her homeschooling days. It’s not difficult to supplement traditional
methods with just a little something creative here and there to give kiddos (and
moms!) something to look forward to besides just another workbook page. Here are
a few examples to peak your interest: "Ketchup Day," "Pinterest Day," and using a
"Star Student Basket." Sherry will also share creative teaching tips for
supplementing traditional texts. For example, is there anything fun you can do with
an A Beka reader besides just read it? You’ll leave with lots of fun ideas to try next
school year.
“Nifty Tricks” – Joyce Herzog
www.joyceherzog.com
Joyce will share great ideas that will revolutionize HOW you teach and your
effectiveness. See how to use graph paper to simplify the teaching of everything
from printing and addition, to perimeter and square root! Learn ways to reuse any
workbook, instantly improve reading for some children, make learning math facts
fun and easy, record progress, and more!
“Charlotte Mason Foundations: A Paradigm Shift” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Join Nancy for an introduction to Charlotte Mason, including her belief in the child
as a person – and her viewpoint that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a
life, and the science of relations. Who was Charlotte Mason? What was her
educational philosophy? Can her methods be used in high school as well as in
elementary school and middle school? Drawing from her 20 years of experience
using Charlotte Mason’s methods, Nancy will talk about the basics of a Charlotte
Mason education and how it can transform your homeschool in this introductory
workshop. [This session will also be offered on Friday at 11:00 am]
“Math Wars” – Deanne Crawford
www.rainbowresource.com
Is math a war zone in your homeschool? Are your children a casualty of the latest
trends in math education in the public schools? Sequential? Spiral? American?
Asian? What about manipulatives? Choosing math curriculum seems so
complicated. In this workshop, we take a look at the “battlefield” through the
lenses of Rainbow’s FAMILY factors in order to give clarity to the Math-field. Our
workshop starts with an overview of the history of math education in the US,
continues with a look at what needs to be learned when, and concludes with a
comparative look at many popular math programs.
“How to Lead Teens” – Scott Woodruff
www.hslda.org
The word “teenager” is not in the Bible, so where do Christian parents get the
wisdom (and patience!) they need to raise their teenaged sons and daughters? In
this encouraging workshop, Scott brings biblical truth and his own experience to
bear on the task of raising teens.
SESSION VIII - EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY – 12:15 AM – 12:45 PM __________________________________
SESSION VIII CHOICES:
“EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE IN WRITING” – INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
“FREE OR LOW COST ADVENTURES AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR” – IOWA STATE FAIR
“RAISING KIDS WHO LOVE TO LEARN” – SONLIGHT CURRICULUM
“FAITH IS FOR ME” – FAITH BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE
“RELEASING YOUR CHILD FROM THE GRIPS OF ENTERTAINMENT” – CREATING A MASTERPIECE
“THE ADOPTION MISSION” – WILLIAM PEARCE ADOPTION SERVICES
“Experience Excellence in Writing” – Jan Miller, Institute for Excellence in
Writing
www.IEW.com
Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching
composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to
write stories, reports and essays with style. This workshop will give you an overview
of the program and show you how you can get started.
“Free or Low Cost Educational Adventures at the Iowa State Fair” – Emily
Brewer & Megan Grandgeorge, Iowa State Fair
http://www.iowastatefair.org/for-visitors/group-tours/field-trips/
Did you know there are more than 25 different learning destinations at the Iowa
State Fair? Fair staff members, Emily and Megan, will give an overview of all the
free or low cost educational opportunities at the Fair and provide tips to help you
make the most of your day. You also be introduced to their homeschool-friendly
field trip guide, a comprehensive resource for planning a field trip to the Iowa State
Fair! Attend this seminar for a free lesson plan and a copy of the Fair’s Historical
Highlights booklet.
“Raising Kids Who Love to Learn” – Karla Cook, Sonlight Curriculum
www.sonlight.com
Success in education is best measured by a love of learning. But how do you create
students who love to learn? By inspiring them with great literature, biographies and
living books! Learn how to use great books to create eager learners, build family
bonds, equip students to think, and inspire a passion for God.
“Faith Is For Me” – Mark Davis, Faith Baptist Bible College
www.faith.edu
Nurturing faith in your child’s life is an important part of a parent’s responsibility.
The choice of a college can play a significant role in how a child’s faith develops. In
this workshop you will learn how the discipleship and spiritual growth opportunities
at Faith Baptist Bible College will build on your foundation and further nurture your
child’s faith.
“Releasing Your Child from the Grips of Entertainment” – Sharon Hofer,
Creating A Masterpiece
www.creatingamasterpiece.com
Today’s children love to be entertained by the media available to them. Being
entertained by television, Facebook and electronic games affects their lives more
than you might guess. Many families have lost sight of the value of skillfully
expressed creativity and instead allow for passive intake. The traits passivity
teaches can affect a child for the rest of their lives.
This session focuses on training a child’s mind and abilities! What would happen if
you introduced your children to many different styles of creative media and let them
experiment with them? Come and here what Sharon has learned about inspiring
creativity and self-motivation in aspiring artists.
“The Adoption Mission” – William Pearce, William Pearce Adoption Services
www.adoptionsiowa.com
Adoption is a normal option for building a family, or for adding to your family.
Adoption is becoming an exciting opportunity to extend the reach of the Christian
message and service to children in our country and around the world. Here is how
it's happening, and how you can make it happen for you.
SESSION IX
SATURDAY – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ____________________________________
SESSION IX CHOICES:
“UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF THE FEMALE MIND” – REB BRADLEY
“LIFE-GIVING WOMEN: PART 1” – LISA WILSON
“LEARNING IN SPITE OF LABELS” – JOYCE HERZOG
“NEW THOUGHTS OF GOD: LIVING BIBLE LESSONS” – NANCY KELLY
“GOTTA HAVE GAMES” – DEANNE CRAWFORD
“ROTTEN TO THE (COMMON) CORE” – SHANE VANDER HART
“Unraveling the Mysteries of the Female Mind” – Reb Bradley
http://www.familyministries.com
This life-changing message is needed by every husband, every son, and every
brother. Prepared after decades of counseling, 30+ years of interviews with his wife,
and a lifetime of Bible study, Reb presents deep insights into male/female
relationships. This session will help every man gain insight into his wife's heart,
explaining why she gets offended so easily by innocent comments, why she seems
so illogical at times, and why her girlfriends understand her perfectly. The man who
listens to this session and applies it to his marriage, will find himself married to a
happy woman. The young man who hears it, will better understand his sisters, his
mother, and every other female he knows.
“Life-Giving Women: Part 1” – Lisa Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
Lisa will describe the beauty of being created by design to be life-givers as women.
We are not only used by God to give life physically, but also relationally, spiritually,
generationally, and so many other ways! Discover the power and God-honoring
glory of this influential place in His Kingdom.
“Learning In Spite of Labels” – Joyce Herzog
www.joyceherzog.com
Come see into the heart of your struggling learner – even if he is gifted in some
areas. Discover the underlying problem, look at his strengths and learn some
strategies to get moving in the right direction. You’ll laugh, you may cry, you will
learn!
“New Thoughts of God: Living Bible Lessons” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Charlotte Mason said that Bible teaching should be “as the warp in and out of which
the child weaves other knowledge and other thought”. In this workshop, Nancy will
take attendees through an immersion session of a Bible lesson, which introduces
children to “new thoughts of God” every day.
“Gotta Have Games” – Deanne Crawford
www.rainbowresource.com
Games = Learning. Yes, learning can happen while your students just think they’re
having fun. Come learn how to incorporate hands-on learning, reinforcement, and
practice into your homeschool day. Introducing games into your homeschool may
provide a fun warm-up activity, a skill refining exercise, or even a summer learning
extension. See, feel, and experience an eclectic collection of educational games and
discover how to successfully integrate them into your homeschool as educational
tools.
“Rotten to the (Common) Core” – Shane Vander Hart
http://caffeinatedthoughts.com
There has been a shift in education policy that has largely gone unnoticed. Starting
this year, forty-six states, including Iowa, are implementing new standards that will
reach beyond public schools. Shane will give six primary reasons why we should
care about the Common Core State Standards taking root in our state and what we
can do about it.
SESSION X
SATURDAY – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ____________________________________
SESSION X CHOICES:
“DIVINE MIND” – RANDY WILSON
“LIFE-GIVING WOMEN: PART 2” – LISA WILSON
“RX FOR YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS” – JOYCE HERZOG
“QUALIFIED FOR LIFE: HIGH SCHOOLERS AS PERSONS” – NANCY KELLY
“INSPIRING YOUNG WRITERS” – SHERRY FISCELLA
“REPRESENTING CHRIST AND HOME EDUCATION IN THE POLITICAL ARENA ” – BILL GUSTOFF
“The Divine Mind: Unleashing God’s Power Through God’s Thoughts” –
Randy Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
As we think God’s thoughts, we literally submit our minds to the authority of Christ.
Randy will help us to look at the power of thinking and reciting God’s thoughts and
the power of our spirits to obey God as we learn to live with the mind of God.
“Life-Giving Women: Part 2” – Lisa Wilson
www.generationsoflight.com
Ladies, have you found yourself in a place where you are not life-giving, but rather
full of bitterness and burnout? What do you do? Lisa will share honestly about those
places, helping us receive the Lord’s life-giving waters to refresh and renew.
“Rx for Your Special Needs” – Joyce Herzog
www.joyceherzog.com
Whether you are working with a learner who is learning disabled, ADD/ADHD,
Down’s Syndrome, or autistic, you will find help here. From general tips to specific
helps to resources, this workshop provides it all.
“Qualified for Life: High Schoolers As Persons” – Nancy Kelly
http://sageparnassus.blogspot.com
Interested in a rich, rigorous, character-building education for your high schooler?
Charlotte Mason had a successful plan for the high school years. Her offering was in
response to the utilitarian system that was in place 100 years ago and unfortunately
still reigns. This session will discuss Mason’s blueprint and offer principles and
practices to begin planning what could be your student’s best years.
“Inspiring Young Writers” – Sherry Fiscella
Whether you have a reluctant or eager writer, you can inspire desire and quality from
your budding authors!
“Representing Christ and Home Education in the Political Arena” – Bill Gustoff
www.homeschooliowa.org
The Bible tells us that we are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor. 5:20). Whether we like it
or not, the public evaluates the validity of both Christianity and homeschooling by our
words and actions. Therefore, we must labor to be faithful ambassadors in every sector
of society. Along with a brief 2013 legislative update, this presentation will look at
practical ways that Christian home school families can positively influence their culture
through the political process.
CLOSING KEYNOTE SESSION
SATURDAY – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ____________________________________
“The Grace of the Gospel and Its Impact on Your Family” – Reb Bradley
http://www.familyministries.com
What kind of a parent is God? Did you know that we tend to parent our children as
we "feel" parented by God? Did you know we tend to relate with our Heavenly
Father based on preconceptions of parenthood we carry with us from our own
childhood? As we close the conference, Reb will guide us in a biblical look at God's
fatherhood and encourage us toward a grace-filled relationship with our heavenly
Father that can transform your home.