2019 Texas Homeschool Called to Teach Convention Program—Dallas

Called to Teach HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION

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TEXAS

HOME SCHOOL COALITION DALLAS — MAY 9 – 11, 2019

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aking charge of your children’s education is certainly a noble act. We here at THSC believe that families have a God-given right to raise their children as they see fit. As such, we strive to protect all families and to support those who decide to answer the calling to teach their children themselves.

Over the past 33 years, THSC has been working relentlessly to support and empower homeschooling families like yours throughout Texas by providing resources, advocating for and promoting homeschooling, and keeping a watchful eye on the Texas Legislature. Called to Teach Conventions are the culmination of our efforts.

Since we believe that homeschooling is one of the best models for educating children, we strive to equip homeschooling families with all the tools they need to educate their children. In the Exhibit Hall you will find countless teaching resources, curriculum guides and learning materials to assist you in your homeschooling journey. The many sessions and workshops will both edify and revitalize you.

With so much to offer, the Called to Teach Conventions promise a wonderful experience for everyone. We hope to educate you on the foundation upon which THSC was built—freedom.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

2 GENERAL INFO 3 HOTEL MAP 6 EXHIBIT HALL 9 CONVENTION

SPECIALS 10 SCHEDULE 13 CONVENTION SPONSORS 16 CONVENTION SPEAKERS 26 HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE 30 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

However, unprotected, the freedom we depend on to continue raising up our children can disappear in an instant. It is our ultimate goal to ensure that every family in Texas remains free to pursue homeschooling without the threat of oppression.

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At this very moment, lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are writing, revising and considering bills which could affect our basic family rights and freedom to homeschool. Thanks to you, THSC has been engaging in these conversations throughout the legislative season.

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Our goal is to ensure that your liberty to raise up the next generation is never diminished. To learn more about your influence through THSC in the Texas Legislature, visit the THSC booth in the Exhibit Hall and ask how you can help secure our freedoms.

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In your service and His,

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General Convention Information BOOK CHECK

G I V E AWAY S

For your convenience, a complimentary Book Check area will be available for your books and purchases to be safely stored during Exhibit Hall hours. No overnight storage is available. The Book Check is located in Lone Star Ballroom A4.

Called to Teach Conventions are pleased to offer several attendee giveaways. See pages 36-37 for details.

CONCESSIONS AND DINING

Strollers are allowed in the exhibit hall and workshop rooms.

No side-by-side strollers, wagons, or carts will be allowed.

Workshop aisles must remain clear; a stroller parking area will be provided in the back of each workshop room. Stroller parking is also available in the book check area. Please do not leave valuables in unattended strollers.

The Sheraton Dallas Hotel has multiple restaurant options onsite and within easy walking distance, including a food court (only open Fri) connected by the skywalk. See page 4 for more dining options. No outside food is permitted in the convention center.

I D E N T I F I C AT I O N Your name badge is your ticket for the convention. Please have it visible at all times while at the Convention Center and do not share it with anyone. If you should lose your badge, stop by the Information Booth for a replacement.

NURSING MOTHERS’ ROOM For your convenience and privacy, a Nursing Mothers’ Room is located on the Conference Center 2nd Floor. Nursing mothers are encouraged to be discreet or to take advantage of the unstaffed Nursing Mothers’ Room.

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WORKSHOP RECORDINGS Remember, workshops are first come, first seated. Popular workshops may fill up and seats may not be available. Please plan ahead and get in line early. Workshop ushers will do their best to fill all empty seats as space allows. Most sessions will be professionally recorded and available for purchase on-site and online at THSC.org/recordings.

PA R K I N G Parking is available at the Sheraton Dallas for $23 per car per day.

Valet parking is $32 per day. Additional parking information can be found on the THSC App or at convention.thsc.org.

No pets of any kind are allowed in the Sheraton Dallas.

Registered seeing eye dogs or mobility dogs are welcome.

THANK A VOLUNTEER!

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2019 Called to Teach Topics: Special Needs | The Next Generation | Dads | College For more details, see the schedule on page 10 and the workshop descriptions on page 30.

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Exhibit Hall Hall Map Mapand andBooth BoothList List

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Sponsored by: Institute for Creation Research

Speaker THSC Selfie Spot

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Hands-On Exhibitors

Mom & Tot Play Area

Water Station

THSC History Wall

1003 8th Kid Games

400 A Reason For 307 Abeka

110 Abiding Truth Ministries

1004 Accelerated Christian Education (ACE)

1104 American Heritage Girls / Trail Life USA

306 American School

107 AOP

1007 BiblioPlan

607 BJU Press Homeschool/HomeWorks by Precept —Zan Tyler

1601 BookShark

1809 Bright Lights

1823 Capernaum Village

100 Charis Bible College

500 Christ for the Nations Institute

1703 Christian Liberty Press

1118 Christian Light Education

1401 Classical Conversations

301 College Prep Genius

201 Cornerstone Curriculum

1505 Demme Learning—Steve Demme

900 Discovery Toys 105 Doorposts

202 Essentials in Writing

205 Flip Flop Spanish

1404 Friends and Heroes, LLC

102 Gillian Bronte Adams

608 GirlDefined—Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal

101 Great Computer Deals

401 Greater Than I Ministries

707 Hank the Cowdog—John Erickson

600 HEART of Texas

1116 Historical Conquest, LLC

1128 Historical Conquest Tournament

711 Institute for Creation Research

1825 Institute for Excellence in Writing

104 International ALERT Academy 811 iSchool

1206 Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academy

904 Lamp and Quill Bible Curriculum

1607 Lamplighter Publishing

1402 Little Giant Steps—Jan Bedell 1303 MakeCrate

1405 Master Books

207 Memoria Press

605 Mentor 4 Moms—Susan Seay 1705 My Little House 1813 Nature’s Workshop Plus!

1200 NCFCA 1501 Notgrass History 703 Oklahoma Christian University 508 One Day Academy—David Swarbrick 1807 Pensacola Christian College 1701 PictureThis! Ministries 807 Post Tenebras Lux Books, LLC 1102 Real Reading Company 1009 Rebel Parenting—Ryan and Laura Dobson 1300 Retro Outfitters 1108 RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc.

304 Samaritan Ministries

1202 Santiago Spanish

106 Scripture Memory Fellowship

302 Sharing Great Health, Inc.

610 ShillerLearning: Montessori at Home

1002 Smoothing the Way—Mary James

1203 Sonlight Curriculum

1301 Southern Science Supply

606 Southwestern Adventist University

804 Scarborough College

1707 Step Up with Ann

108 Sycamore Academy 1805 TalkBox.Mom

505 Teaching Textbooks 1821 TeenPact

1126 TEL Library

805 Texans for Vaccine Choice

411 Texas Home School Coalition

506 Texas Wesleyan University

1201 The Etiquette Factory

704 The Kingdom Code

1811 The Sewing Basket

1801 This Is My Story—Kevin and Emily Durham

809 Unbound (Formerly College Plus)—Woody Robertson

1305 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

803 Usborne Books & More

1008 VideoText Interactive Homeschool Math 509 Why-Games?

806 YWAM Publishing

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ICR Discovery Center

for Science and Earth History

Opening Soon in Dallas • Witness the wonders of God’s creation.

• Journey through Earth history.

• Discover scientific evidence that confirms the Bible.

Bring the whole family to see 3-D planetarium shows, holograms, dinosaur fossils, biblical science exhibits, live presentations, and more!

For more information, visit ICR.org/DiscoveryCenter

Convention Specials ABEKA—Visit booth to get Convention specials and FREE shipping.

ACCELERATED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (ACE)—Discount code given at Convention, valid for 30 days, allows free shipping on all orders and 10% off orders with 60 or more PACES. ALPHA OMEGA PUBLICATIONS—Place an order at Alpha Omega Publications’ booth to get 20% off and free shipping on homeschool curriculum, including Monarch yearly plans, Horizons, LIFEPAC, and Switched-On Schoolhouse.

BIBLIOPLAN—Buy anything from BiblioPlan at the Convention to receive 15% off and free shipping.

BJU PRESS—Receive 25% off BJU Press products plus free shipping on every order! Visit the BJU Press booth for other specials and promotions and to learn more about our other homeschool materials!

BOOKSHARK—Come to our booth to get your Convention special discount!

CAPERNAUM VILLAGE—We will have a drawing for tickets to our live productions. We will also offer free pictures of our actors dressed as Roman soldiers.

CHARIS BIBLE COLLEGE—The first 10 people each day who visit our booth will receive a FREE eight-hour course on healing. These teachings will bless you, equip you and get you on the path to your healing journey.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY PRESS—40% discount on all Christian Liberty Press products with discount code THSC2019, good for one month after the DFW Convention (excludes enrollments, curriculum kits, and services).

COLLEGE PREP GENIUS—Free $50 upgrade: Purchase the Fundamental package and get upgraded to the Comprehensive package. Free "Roadmap for Success".

Register and pick up at booth. (For parents of 4th graders and up - a $15 value)

THE ETIQUETTE FACTORY—Only at the Convention, the "3 Phase Learning System with Storybooks in combination with the Multi User Life Skills for You" will be discounted $64.90. A Huge Savings.

This gives families the full curriculum for children pre-k through High School.

FRIENDS AND HEROES—Save 10% on purchases of $50-$125. Save 20% on purchases of $125 or more.

GREATER THAN I MINISTRIES—20% off all worldview DVD's, workbooks, and book resources.

HEART OF TEXAS—Stop by the booth to register for exciting door prizes.

HISTORICAL CONQUEST, LLC—Bundle products for discounts up to 25% off.

THE KINGDOM CODE—40% off the original price on purchases over $50.

MY LITTLE HOUSE—Miniworld toy sets on full display for you to pick the set you want to assemble most. Special discounts of up to 30% when buying more than one.

NATURE’S WORKSHOP PLUS—10% off of all lab kits.

PICTURETHIS! MINISTRIES—Convention discounts include up to 50% off retail price. Special pricing always for missionaries.

POST TENEBRAS LUX BOOKS, LLC—We will have a convention special discount on book combo packs. We will also have a giveaway convention attendees can sign up for at our booth.

REAL READING COMPANY—Main textbook, Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple, is regularly $149.95. At the convention the main textbook will be $120. The workbooks are regularly $29.95. At the convention the workbooks will be $20.

RETRO OUTFITTERS—First shirt $20, each additional shirt $15.

RIGHTSTART MATHEMATICS—FREE Shipping to be offered to customers; 15% discount on ALL orders.

SANTIAGO SPANISH—Get 25% off our semester courses during the convention with Code: SANTIAGO THE SEWING BASKET—Buy one book, get the second at half price!

SHILLERLEARNING: MONTESSORI AT HOME—Convention only discount pricing. We will be giving away one free virtual kit to attendees that sign up on our email list. Support group and co-op leaders can stop by to pick up a free gift.

SYCAMORE ACADEMY—$100 off full package if purchased by July 1, 2019.

TRINITY HARBOR EDUCATION SERVICES— Offering a free, one hour, consulting session for tutoring, therapy, or advising.

VIDEOTEXT INTERACTIVE HOMESCHOOL MATH—Discounted prices and free shipping/handling will be available at the conference.

WHY-GAMES?—For every $75 spent in our booth, we welcome the customer to select a free game from our "free game" table.

YWAM PUBLISHING—First-time buyers!

Be sure to stop by the YWAM Publishing booth to receive your FREE copy of "Gladys Aylward" from the best-selling Christian Heroes: Then & Now series.

(One book per family please, until supplies are gone.)

ZOOK BOOKS—All books on sale below retail price. Additional Deep Discount!

For purchasing 3 or 4 books of the YA Thunder and Lightning Book Series, receive up to a 35% discount. Stop by and check it out!

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Convention Schedule

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Lonestar A1/A2

Lonestar C1

Lonestar C2

Lonestar A3

10:00 a.m.

Teen Staff Begins

12:00 p.m.

Called to Teach Registration Opens

1:00 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

New to Homeschool Conference

Texas Leaders Conference

Homeschooling—A Revival Movement Zan Tyler

Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at Education Woody Robertson

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Homeschooling and the Law: What Every Texas Homeschooler Needs to Know Tim Lambert 3

Inspired People on an Inspired Mission: The Leadership Legacy Zan Tyler

Convention Schedule State of the State

Which Way Do I Go? Mary James

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Tim Lambert

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Lonestar A1/A2

Lonestar C1

10:00 a.m.

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Texas Leaders Conference

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Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at Education Woody Robertson

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Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Revival Movement

6:00 p.m.

Teen Staff Closes

Zan Tyler

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2:15 p.m.

Homeschooling and the Law: What Every Texas Homeschooler Needs to Know Tim Lambert 3

Inspired People on an Inspired Mission: The Leadership Legacy Zan Tyler

3:30 p.m.

Which Way Do I Go? Mary James

State of the State Tim Lambert

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The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Children Every Year Susan Seay

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Called to Teach Registration Closes 5:00 p.m.

BREAK Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

6:00 p.m.

Teen Staff Closes

7:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes

7:15 p.m.

The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Children Every Year Susan Seay

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Called to Teach Registration Opens New to Homeschool Conference

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7:15 p.m.

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4:30 p.m.

Lonestar C2 Teen Staff Begins

For more information, find the corresponding number in the workshop descriptions, starting on page 30.

Called to Teach Registration Closes

For more information, find the corresponding number in the workshop descriptions, starting on page 30.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

Lonestar A1/A2

Lonestar C1

Lonestar C2

Lonestar A3

8:00 a.m.

Called to Teach Registration Opens

8:30 a.m.

Giant Cow Ministries and Teen Staff Begin

9:00 a.m.

This is REBEL Parenting Ryan and Laura Dobson 8

9:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Opens

10:00 a.m.

SHOPPING BREAK

10:30 a.m.

Equipping Your Kids to Use Social Media in a God-Honoring Way GirlDefined

Overwhelmed Kathi Lipp

EDTalk—Special Needs Steve Demme and Jan Bedell

Experience Excellence in Writing Julie Marshall

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LUNCH AND SHOPPING

11:45-1p.m.

Giant Cow Ministries and Teen Staff Lunch Break

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Homeschooling When It's Hard Chrystal Evans Hurst

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Who ME? Homeschool?

Roxanne Parks

Clutter Free Kathi Lipp

15 CONNECT! Families Dealing with Mental Health Issues

CONNECT! Grandparents CONNECT! Single Parents 19

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Dinosaurs and the Bible Brian Thomas

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Vaccine Choice: Overcoming Obstacles to Becoming Medical Mandates and Parental Rights a Good Storyteller Jackie Schlegel Kevin and Emily Durham 18 17 16 CONNECT! Special Needs Families

CONNECT! High School Families

CONNECT! Minority Families

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Maxed Out Moms Chrystal Evans Hurst

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Math You Understand Steve Demme

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From Hospital to Homer: My Journey Toward Classical Education for my Special Needs Children 26 Mary Kaufman 27

EDTalk— The Next Generation Jeremy Newman and Stephanie Lambert

4:30 p.m.

SHOPPING BREAK

5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes

5:00 p.m.

Lonestar C4

Critical Thinking: Elusive or Obtainable?

Melodie Erives 28

God's Plan For Building a Family of Faith Steve Demme 29

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Giant Cow Kids Event and Teen Staff Close Doors Open Encouragement by Chocolate Susan Seay 30

Doors Open Hank the Cowdog In Concert John Erickson 31

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SATURDAY, MAY 11 Lonestar A1/A2

Lonestar C1

Lonestar C2

Lonestar A3

8:00 a.m.

Called to Teach Registration Opens

8:30 a.m.

Giant Cow Kids Event and Teen Staff Begin

9:00 a.m.

Pursuing Your Passions While You Parent Your Peeps Chrystal Evans Hurst 32

9:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Opens

10:00 a.m.

SHOPPING BREAK

10:30 a.m.

How to Put the Spice Back in the Bedroom (Hint, Hint) Mature Content

Ryan and Laura Dobson

EDTalk—Dads Steve Demme and Laurie Hafely

Learning Struggles?

Let's Make Learning Easier!

Jan Bedell

A Nail in Your Tire: In the Trenches: The Hidden Enemy Multi-Grade, MultiThat’s Sabotaging Your Age, All Together Homeschool Without Mom Losing Dakota and Laura Her Mind!

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LUNCH AND SHOPPING

11:45-1p.m.

Giant Cow Ministries and Teen Staff Lunch Break Talk with Me: How Conversation Stimulates Learning Zan Tyler

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Homeschool Math Christy Quintanilla

The Case for Christian Homeschooling David Swarbrick

Homeschooling a Child with Special Needs Laurie Hafely

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Rest, Renewal, and Realignment— Finding Joy and Purpose in the Process of Homeschooling Amy Hagg 42

SHOPPING BREAK Get Yourself Organized Kathi Lipp

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EDTalk—College Beyond Hormones: Homeschooling Teens Woody Robertson and Jean Burk with Emotional and Psychological Challenges Mary James 45 44 COFFEE & SHOPPING BREAK

4:00 p.m.

THSC Lifetime Members Reception

4:45 p.m.

Cash Giveaway at THSC Booth #411

5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closes Rebel Parenting Live Interview with the Sadlers Ryan and Laura Dobson 48

6:00 p.m.

Giant Cow Kids Event and Teen Staff Close

7:00 p.m.

Doors Open

7:30 p.m.

A Night with Willow City 49

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A Biblical Worldview is Vital!

Roger Wheelock

Food for Focus: Nutrition 101 Workshop Terri Bonin

3:45 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

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Thank You TO OUR CONVENTION SPONSORS: TOP TIER

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Convention Special

25% off

+ free shipping on all BJU Press products on every order!

© 2019 BJU Press. All rights reserved.

Visit the BJU Press booth for other specials and promotions, and learn more about K4–Grade 12 textbooks, Distance Learning products, and other homeschool materials.

Excludes AiG, Logos, and Testing and Evaluation products.

Promotion cannot be combined with any other discounts and promotions.

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CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST

www.chrystalevanshurst.com Chrystal is a life-loving “girl-next-door” who encourages others to fulfill their potentials in Christ. With humor and vulnerability, Chrystal tells it like it is but does so with grace, integrity and love via her podcasts and blogs. Chrystal is a best-selling author—her newest book is “Show Up for Your Life.” Chrystal firmly believes God’s promises and desires to help other women believe and apply truth to their lives. Find Chrystal sharing her journey at ChrystalEvansHurst.com.

KRISTEN CLARK AND BETHANY BEAL

GirlDefined—Booth # 608 Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal are sisters, homeschool graduates, authors, speakers, popular YouTubers and founders of GirlDefined Ministries. They are passionate about helping the next generation of Christian young women understand God’s design for their lives. Whether it’s identity issues, peer pressure, romance, sexuality, comparison, or something else, they love sharing God’s truth in a relevant and compelling way.

Kristen’s and Bethany’s young, fresh dynamic greatly appeals to the next generation of homeschool families.

RYAN AND LAURA DOBSON JOHN ERICKSON Rebel Parenting—Booth # 1009 Hank the Cowdog—Booth # 707 Ryan and Laura Dobson, founders of Rebel Parenting, are John Erickson and his wife live out on their working cattle leading a rebellion not for the faint of heart—fighting for ranch near Perryton, Texas. Through the eyes of Hank the the hearts and souls of parents and families. “Don’t just sit Cowdog, a smelly, smart-aleck head of ranch security, there, do something” has been their manifesto. Both former Erickson gives readers a glimpse of daily life on a ranch in the surfers and people who love the Lord, Ryan and Laura bring West Texas Panhandle. This series of books is a favorite and unique perspectives and encouragement about marriage has sold more than nine million copies. His advice to young and parenting. writers is, “Write about something you know. Try to leave your readers better off than they were before.”

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STEVE DEMME KATHI LIPP Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy—Booth # 1206 Kathi Lipp is a former homeschooler who loves giving real help and how-tos with humor and wisdom to move people forward in every area of their lives. Kathi is the bestselling author of 17 books including “Clutter Free,” “The Get Yourself Organized Project,” “The Husband Project,” and “Overwhelmed.”

She is featured on Focus on the Family, MOPS International, Crosswalk.com, Girlfriends in God and Proverbs 31 Ministries as well as a number of other media outlets around the country.

Building Faith Families—Booth # 1505 Steve and his wife Sandra have been married since 1979. They have been blessed with four sons, three lovely daughters-inlaw and three special grandchildren. Their fourth son John has Down syndrome and lives with them in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Steve has served in pastoral ministry for many years after graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has also served on the board of Joni and Friends Eastern PA. He is the creator of Math-U-See and the founder of Building Faith Families.

SUSAN SEAY ZAN TYLER Mentor 4 Moms—Booth # 605 ZanTyler.com—Booth # 607 Susan Seay is a mom of 7 that shares from her own parenting Zan Tyler is an author, consultant for BJU Press and HSLDA, mistakes AND successes as an 18-year veteran homeschool and founder of South Carolina Association of Independent mom. Her passion is to help families face the facts with the Home Schools. She derives joy from speaking to and encourchaos in their lives so that they can overcome it, not be overaging parents around the globe. Zan and her husband Joe have whelmed by it. been married for 32 years and homeschooled all three of their children. Most importantly, their children continue to love the Lord and remain very involved in each other’s lives.

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ROXANNE PARKS KEVIN AND EMILY DURHAM Winter Summit As an author, life coach and teacher, Roxanne Parks constantly speaks life-giving truths. She is president and founder of Winter Summit Ministries Inc. and has an Advanced Certificate in Christian Life Coaching. Roxanne has been speaking internationally, hosting events and life coaching for years. Her curriculum writing has led her to become a writing partner for the YouVersion Bible app. Roxanne’s passion is to build and encourage others towards fruitful and fulfilled lives.

This Is My Story—Booth # 1801 Kevin and Emily Durham are the founders of, This Is My Story, a ministry demonstrating the importance of others’ stories and how they point to the greater story of Jesus Christ. They share how God brought together an X-Games Gold Medalist and American Ninja Warrior and a small town kid from Texas to awaken new and excited “storytellers”, and show that “every story matters and is worthy of being discovered.”

RYAN AND JULIA SADLER TIM LAMBERT www.juliajsadler.com Ryan and Julia Sadler are reality stars from TLC’s “Rattled” who have seen God do immeasurably more than anything they could hope or imagine. After suffering three miscarriages in one year, God blessed them with miracle triplets! Their story of faith, prayer and evangelism in the midst of heartache has encouraged thousands. Ryan and Julia lead the student ministry at First Baptist Church of Dallas. Julia’s first book, “Pray Big Things” (available for pre-order) is scheduled to release in September 2019!

Texas Home School Coalition—Booth # 411 Tim Lambert is the president of Texas Home School Coalition and has led THSC to become the largest state homeschool advocacy group in the country. Tim informs the public, legislators and agencies about home education in Texas and trains homeschool leaders in public relations and political activities.

He is active in politics and represented Texas on the Republican National Committee from 1996-2004. Tim is passionate about protecting parents' God-given constitutional right to raise their children.

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STEPHANIE LAMBERT MARY JAMES Texas Home School Coalition—Booth # 411 Stephanie Lambert was homeschooled before it was officially legal in Texas. Since graduating, she has volunteered in political campaigns and has dedicated her life to serving Christ through her church and with THSC. Stephanie has served as THSC’s director of events, director of development and now as executive director. She is passionate about empowering and encouraging parents to raise children who know Christ and who are prepared to be our nation’s next generation of leaders.

Smoothing the Way—Booth # 1002 Mary James lives in Austin, Texas, and she has been homeschooling her eight children since 1989. In 1999, she established Smoothing the Way, which is a non-profit organization that offers support, encouragement and mentoring to homeschooling parents. She also serves on the board of THSC.

JEREMY NEWMAN DAVID SWARBRICK Texas Home School Coalition—Booth # 411 Jeremy Newman served as a policy analyst for the 2013 THSC Watchmen and became THSC’s director of public policy the same year. A homeschool graduate, he moved to Texas from California at an early age and became involved as a homeschool student. Jeremy now lives with his wife Addi in Dallas. He teaches Lincoln-Douglas debate in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), a national homeschool speech and debate league.

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One Day Academy—Booth # 508 David currently teaches mathematics at the local community college and serves as the executive director of One Day Academy, an academic resource for homeschool families around Texas. David has degrees in engineering, mathematics, and divinity, spending 15 years in vocational ministry and 12 years as college faculty. David and his wife Laura live in Austin. They have been married 35 years and are blessed with four adult sons and two granddaughters.

LAURIE HAFELY

Laurie Hafely lives in Houston and is the mother of three wonderful children. After homeschooling her two daughters from birth to college, her son’s Autism and related learning disabilities transformed Laurie’s vision of homeschooling. She is now the owner and president of RegCom LLC, giving her flexibility to work while homeschooling. Laurie hopes through her writing and speaking to encourage other families by sharing her family’s homeschooling and special-needs journey.

JAN BEDELL Little Giant Steps—Booth # 1402 In 1992, Jan began a journey of transition from desperate homeschool mom of a struggling learner into a master neurodevelopmentalist. Using her knowledge of brain optimization and experience as a teacher, she developed curriculum and training programs. Dr. Jan, aka Brain Coach™, dedicates her time to helping children, teens and adults reach their God-given potential whether they are gifted, typical or challenged. Her approach: life-changing! Her passion: making life and learning easier for millions!

WOODY ROBERTSON JEAN BURK Unbound (formerly CollegePlus)—Booth # 809 Woody is a first generation homeschool graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. He’s helped young adults successfully navigate life decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principal player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.

College Prep Genius—Booth # 301 Jean Burk is a homeschooling mother and creator of the award-winning College Prep Genius curriculum. She discovered the SAT & PSAT were keys to huge scholarships and that these tests could be taught! They weren’t IQ tests, but rather critical thinking exams. After both her children received fullride scholarships, Jean began teaching these secrets to other students. Her program College Prep Genius is the culmination of over a decade of research, classroom experience and SAT expertise.

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BRIAN THOMAS

Institute for Creation Research—Booth # 711 Brian Thomas received a masters in biotechnology and will complete a doctorate in paleo-biochemistry in 2019. He has taught junior high and high school at Christian schools, as well as biology, chemistry, and anatomy at universities. In 2008 Mr. Thomas joined the Institute for Creation Research as a science writer, editor, speaker, and fossil researcher. He is the author of “Dinosaurs and the Bible” and a contributor to “Guide to Creation Basics,” “Guide to Dinosaurs” and more.

JACKIE SCHLEGEL

Texans for Vaccine Choice—Booth # 805 Jackie Schlegel is first and foremost a homeschooling mom to three children—Ashlyn (18), Noah (15), and Grace (13). As a parent of a child with profound developmental disabilities, Jackie has become an expert at advocacy. It is her dedication to her children and her desire to ensure the best future for them which led to her current role as the executive director of Texans for Vaccine Choice.

TERRI BONIN MELODY ERIVES Sharing Great Health—Booth # 302 BJU Press Homeschool/HomeWorks by Precept—Booth # 607 Melodie graduated from Atlantic Christian College with a degree in special education for the hearing impaired. She taught in public and private schools for 13 years in various grades and special education disciplines. She and her husband Daniel started homeschooling their oldest child when he was four years old. Melodie graduated their son and continues to homeschool their other three children. She has homeschooled for 18 years and has 31 years of educational experience.

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Terri is happily married to Troy, her favorite dentist, and they have 11 darling children. The four oldest are married and multiplying. They also plan on homeschooling their children.

Terri has a degree in nutritional counseling and loves to mentor women in the area of health and wellness. As an author, she writes to encourage, equip and empower women to live wholeheartedly within their families. Follow her health articles at justalittledrop.com.

RUSTY GORBY

JULIE MARSHALL BiblioPlan—Booth # 1007 Institute for Excellence in Writing—Booth # 1825 Rusty Gorby is a wife and mother of three children, whom she Julie Marshall is a certified IEW instructor and has been homeschooled for most of their schooling. She has a Bachelor homeschooling her five children, ages 11-21, for 17 years. of Arts in English. She has been a part of BiblioPlan since Having both girls and reluctant-to-write boys, she was grateful 2008 and has taught secondary English since 1988—in public for IEW! She uses her science background to practice dental schools, homeschool co-ops, and private Christian Classical hygiene occasionally with her husband, who is a dentist. Julie schools in Texas and Virginia. She has written curriculum for has been active in leadership in her local co-op and now teachmulti-ages and grades. Rusty has also taught successful online es several IEW classes there. courses for over 20 years.

DAKOTA AND LAURA LYNCH CHRISTY GUTIERREZ QUINTANILLA Scripture Memory Fellowship—Booth # 106 Dakota and Laura Lynch serve full-time at the Scripture Memory Fellowship, promoting Scripture memorization and developing support tools. Dakota began prioritizing Scripture memorization in ninth grade. Laura grew up memorizing Scripture through her participation in Awana, youth quizzing and the National Bible Bee. They married in 2016 and work together at the SMF. Dakota manages IT and communications while Laura is the office manager. The Lynches reside in Mesquite, Texas, near Dallas.

ShillerLearning: Montessori at Home—Booth # 610 Christy lives in Texas with her husband and three daughters.

She has a bachelor’s in Child Development from Texas Tech University and is certified to teach Pre-K to 6th grade, ESL, and special education in the state of Texas. After years working in schools, Christy and her husband made the decision to homeschool their children, and they've loved the journey.

Having been a longtime admirer of Montessori education, she was thrilled when she found ShillerLearning.

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AMY HAGG ROGER WHEELOCK

Classical Conversations —Booth # 1401 Greater Than I Ministries—Booth # 401 Amy Hagg and her husband Andy have been married for 18 Roger Wheelock is the president of Greater Than I Ministries, years and homeschooling their daughters for more than 10 a non-profit corporation established for the purpose of providyears. After joining Classical Conversations in 2011, Amy ing creative biblical worldview teaching materials to Christian tutored Foundations for three years at a local campus before churches and homeschools in America. Roger is an ordained starting a new campus as a Foundations/Essentials director. pastor, worship leader and songwriter with over 30 years of inTwo years ago, she moved into the Challenge program with timate experience in Christian leadership. His burning passion her elder daughter and intends to remain in Challenge through is to help Christian families not only survive in our increasingboth of her daughters’ remaining high school years. ly secular society but to THRIVE in the midst of it.

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Memoria Press—Booth # 207 The International ALERT Academy forges young Prior to being blessed with children, Mary was a psychiatric men through intentional discipleship, an intense training social worker (specializing in neurodevelopment) and an anenvironment, and real-world service opportunities. ti-homeschooling, pro-socialization know-it-all who married a Wall Street guy, and they lived happily in the faraway land of New York City. After God blessed them with not one, but two children with extraordinary needs, they began to sing a different tune. She and her husband now reside in Texas with their three children, all of whom are homeschooled.

Find out more info at alertmen.org.

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WHY BECOME A MEMBER RAISING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS OF TEXAS IS A LIBERTY THAT MUST BE PROTECTED. HOME SCHOOL COALITION?

We believe that families have a God-given right and calling to raise their own children . . .

Which is why we stand in the gap for our member families when they face discrimination related to homeschooling from governmental offices, colleges and universities, school districts, businesses and others.

Here are just a few benefits of membership: • Homeschool-related legal assistance

• Student & teacher ID cards

• Featured audio of the month

• 24-hour CPS help line

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IT’S TRUE. More and more homeschool families are discovering how easy it is to love learning with award-winning, Bible-based curriculum from AOP.

Stop by our booth to see for yourself why parents and students are choosing AOP. While you’re there, pick up a free globe and take advantage of 20% off your order!

Workshop Descriptions 1.

Zan Tyler

HOMESCHOOLING—A REVIVAL MOVEMENT From teaching phonics to graduation, our lives as homeschooling parents are unique and intensely demanding.

We must remember that our work has tremendous significance in God’s kingdom. This workshop will provide insight as to how God is using the homeschool movement to usher in spiritual and educational revival.

2. Woody

Robertson

HOMESCHOOL 2.0: A FRESH LOOK AT EDUCATION

5.

Mary James

WHICH WAY DO I GO?

This workshop explains the most popular teaching methodologies (textbook, living book, unit studies, classical and unschooling), and gives attendees a close-up look at the convention exhibitors. This workshop is individualized for the convention, using your workshop schedule and exhibit hall floor plan.

6.

Tim Lambert

STATE OF THE STATE

Join fellow homeschool group leaders and Tim Lambert for this candid perspective and review of current and potential issues impacting homeschooling families in the great state of Texas.

7.

Susan Seay

THE 10 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR CHILDREN EVERY YEAR

Basic academic knowledge is important, but will it prepare a student for success in their future employment? Are the students in your support group becoming a collaborator, a communicator, a critical thinker or a creator? Are they developing media, information, technology, life and career skills? Come learn how to set up both students and parents for success…beyond the curriculum.

It's amazing how one good question can open up a rich conversation. Now imagine having 10 good questions. For the past 14 years, Susan Seay has asked her children the same 10 questions. This blueprint for deep conversation will build a lasting connection.

3.

A radical approach to transforming parenting away from guilt and shame and into intimacy, connectedness, grace and reconciliation—building new connections with your spouse and children.

Tim Lambert

HOMESCHOOLING AND THE LAW: WHAT EVERY TEXAS HOMESCHOOLER NEEDS TO KNOW

Tim Lambert explains the homeschooling laws in Texas.

Learn ways you can avoid problems with school authorities and feel prepared if a truant officer or a social worker knocks on your door. Be informed about current legislative victories and challenges for homeschool families. Leave with the tools for Keeping Texas Families Free!

4.

Zan Tyler

INSPIRED PEOPLE ON AN INSPIRED MISSION: THE LEADERSHIP LEGACY

America’s Founding Fathers left us a rich legacy to consider as we teach and train our children to preserve liberty. This session will address six traits of servant leaders and what it takes to fill the leadership gap. Come learn how to make leadership a mission that unites your family!

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8. Ryan

and Laura Dobson

THIS IS REBEL PARENTING

9. GirlDefined

EQUIPPING YOUR KIDS TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA IN A GOD-HONORING WAY Can we use social media and stay true to our beliefs? What should your teens do? Get rid of it? Keep it and strive to use it for good? Set boundaries for themselves? This session will unpack your biggest social media questions and show you how to help your teens use it in a God-honoring way.

10. Kathi

Lipp

OVERWHELMED

In this presentation, Kathi discusses how it’s possible to move from “out of my mind” to “in control” when you’ve got too many projects and too much mess in your relationships. Discover the surprising reasons for being overwhelmed and how to combat it.

11. EDTALK—SPECIAL NEEDS Speaker 1 of 2: Steve

Hear Steve’s testimony of 25 years as the father of a child with special needs. He shares what his family has learned through Johnny’s disability, and the rewarding, joyful role he has in their lives. Through the difficult experiences of life, God proved faithful. His grace sustained them and brought good out of their struggles and disappointments.

Jan Bedell

UNIQUE NEEDS BRING UNIQUE HOMESCHOOLING OPPORTUNITIES

Homeschooling a child with unique learning-needs includes questions seemingly without answers, agonizing defeat, and exhilaration in little victories. Join Jan as she shares about homeschooling for five years while wanting to give up, just to discover God's faithfulness through an unconventional approach.

12. Julie

Marshall

EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE IN WRITING

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.

13. Brian

Thomas

DINOSAURS AND THE BIBLE

Dr. Thomas presents answers to the biggest dinosaur questions including: Were red blood cells really discovered inside dinosaur bones?

Are “fossilized” structures that look like blood vessels, cells, and skin actually from the original creatures?

Learn how Noah’s Flood best explains the fossil and historical evidence. Audience level: all ages.

14. Chrystal

Lipp

Demme CLUTTER FREE

CELEBRATING HOPE AND REDEMPTION IN THE VALLEYS OF LIFE

Speaker 2 of 2:

15. Kathi

Evans Hurst

HOMESCHOOLING WHEN IT'S HARD

Chrystal has learned a thing or two about how to homeschool when it's hard. She will share practical tips and encouragement for getting through challenging seasons while remaining committed to teaching your children at home. You will leave encouraged and equipped to care well for your children, household, husband, and yourself.

The Clutter Free System is designed to bring you freedom from clutter and all that comes with it. In a world of more, clutter has become a way of life—but to our detriment. Let’s break free from clutter in our hearts, homes and minds.

16. Roxanne

Parks

WHO ME? HOMESCHOOL?

These are the exact words that Roxanne said when first contemplating her homeschooling option. She will share how the Lord helped redeem her fears and delivered more than she could have imagined in this often-difficult journey.

17. Kevin

and Emily Durham

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO BECOMING A GOOD STORYTELLER

American Ninja Warrior finalist Emily Durham and her husband Kevin Durham share their story and discuss what defines a really good story (and why it is important to know yours well).

18. Jackie

Schlegel

VACCINE CHOICE: MEDICAL MANDATES AND PARENTAL RIGHTS

As parents, we make daily decisions concerning the well-being of our children. Learn how vaccine mandates are a stepping-stone for government intrusion into our parental rights and a critical concern for Texas families regardless of personal opinions on vaccination.

19. C ONNECT!

A: GRANDPARENTS Meet other grandparents who play a role in the education of their grandchildren and understand the challenges that you face.

Come fellowship with others who are walking a similar road.

B: CONNECT! SINGLE PARENTS

Talk with single parents who understand the struggles you face.

Come visit with others who have shared similar experiences.

20. CONNECT! FAMILIES DEALING WITH

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES Join fellow families to discuss the challenges of teaching a child with emotional challenges or mental health struggles. Learn about potential solutions and strategies to deal with issues such as eating disorders, self-harm, depression and more.

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21. CONNECT! MINORITY FAMILIES Are you interested in meeting other families who relate to the struggles you face? Join in for this time of sharing and friendship.

22. CONNECT! HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES Join fellow families currently walking through life with a high school student and be encouraged in this time of sharing and friendship.

23. CONNECT! SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES Join families who have walked the path of dealing with special needs for a time of fellowship and encouragement.

24. Chrystal

Evans Hurst

MAXED OUT MOMS

Are your efforts to be the perfect mom robbing you of peace, purpose, and fulfillment? Worn out trying to keep up with your goals or “to do” list? Chrystal, a recovering perfectionist, will share how to release unrealistic expectations and enter into a life of balance and joy.

25. Steve

Demme

MATH YOU UNDERSTAND

Math is so much more than memorizing rules and facts. With a unique and humorous approach, Steve demonstrates how to use hands-on manipulatives to illustrate important math concepts such as place value, double-digit multiplication, fractions, algebra, exponents, squares, square roots and factoring trinomials.

26. EDTALK—THE NEXT GENERATION Speaker 1 of 2: Jeremy

Newman

RAISING A GENERATION OF LEADERS IN A POST-TRUTH CULTURE

What is the role of the homeschool community in today’s increasingly divisive society? Will your student grow up to be part of the solution or part of the problem? Learn how your student can be academically equipped to lead in a culture that wants them to follow.

Speaker 2 of 2:

Stephanie Lambert

WHAT IS THSC THINKING? THE GOALS AND PURPOSE OF YOUR STATE ORGANIZATION

What is THSC’s purpose? What will homeschooling look like for the coming generation and how are we preparing for that?

THSC’s Executive Director Stephanie Lambert will share the heart and vision of your state organization.

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27. Mary

Kaufman

FROM HOSPITAL TO HOMER: MY JOURNEY TOWARD CLASSICAL EDUCATION FOR MY SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

Children come in all shapes and sizes - and so do their educational needs. Mary talks with love and humor about her journey navigating the maze of hospital stays and developmental issues while working to cultivate wisdom and virtue in her children.

28. Melodie

Erives

CRITICAL THINKING: ELUSIVE OR OBTAINABLE? We often hear academia discuss critical thinking. Is it really that important? Why should it be important to me? How do you teach this skill? Come receive tips on making your homeschool a great environment for critical thinking!

29. Steve

Demme

GOD'S PLAN FOR BUILDING A FAMILY OF FAITH

In Deuteronomy 6, God’s simple and effective plan for the family begins with parents loving God with everything in them and having His word on their hearts. When parents have established their own relationship with God and His word, they are equipped to teach their children to love God and His word.

30. Susan

Seay

ENCOURAGEMENT BY CHOCOLATE

Join Susan Seay for a night of encouragement and, of course, chocolate! As she shares from her heart, Susan's transparency will leave you laughing and crying as she seeks to encourage and inspire you as a woman, a wife, a mother, and, most importantly, a child of God.

31. John

Erickson

HANK THE COWDOG IN CONCERT

“Hank the Cowdog In Concert” is a program of fun and wholesome family entertainment. Author John R. Erickson brings to life the characters from his award-winning “Hank the Cowdog” series of books and audiobooks. Promote the joy of reading and encourage even the most reluctant reader!

32. Chrystal

Evans Hurst

PURSUING YOUR PASSIONS WHILE YOU PARENT YOUR PEEPS

Moms may have desires or passions, but struggle to nurture them while homeschooling. Chrystal will share how to balance personal development with the development of your children.

Be equipped with confidence to discover and cultivate your passions and find time to plan and invest in your personal development.

33. Ryan

and Laura Dobson

HOW TO PUT THE SPICE BACK IN THE BEDROOM (HINT, HINT) Mature Content

Intimate relationships are lacking in our community and are within our grasp. In this session the Dobsons will focus on taking the shame and guilt out of intimacy and confront pornography addictions for what they are. Although it hurts, we have to start talking about it. Mature content

34. Jan

Bedell

LEARNING STRUGGLES? LET'S MAKE LEARNING EASIER! Does your child’s brain seem like a really smart computer with a slow connection speed? What is a parent to do? You could buy another curriculum or address the “root cause” so that academic success could be attained with any curriculum.

Discover brain-boosting keys that will skyrocket your child's learning potential.

35. EDTALK—DADS Speaker 1 of 2: Steve

Demme

INFLUENCE OF FATHERS

Studies have demonstrated the profound impact of fathers on their children. In this session, we will explore the influence of dads in scripture and how we can learn from what they did well and where they dropped the ball. God designed men to serve and lay their lives down for their wife and children.

Speaker 2 of 2: Laurie

Hafley

WHAT DADS CAN DO TO SUPPORT AND STAY INVOLVED IN THE HOMESCHOOL

Homeschool parents take on a big responsibility as part of their wonderful calling. They deliberately choose to increase the already demanding commitments and schedules of any parent. This lighthearted talk will discuss how dads may support and stay involved in their family’s homeschooling journey.

36. Rusty

Gorby

IN THE TRENCHES: MULTI-GRADE, MULTI-AGE, ALL TOGETHER WITHOUT MOM LOSING HER MIND!

Spend some time with Rusty Gorby as she shares numerous practical helps for teaching history, literature, writing, Bible, geography, art, science and more across multiple age levels, drawing from both a classical style and a Charlotte Mason perspective.

37. Dakota

and Laura Lynch

A NAIL IN YOUR TIRE: THE HIDDEN ENEMY THAT’S SABOTAGING YOUR HOMESCHOOL

Why did you choose to homeschool? For most parents, it's to raise up your children "in the way they should go" (Prov. 22:6).

Efforts are undermined when things of moderate importance crowd out the most important. Come hear how to lay a foundation and equip your children for success.

38. Zan

Tyler

TALK WITH ME: HOW CONVERSATION STIMULATES LEARNING Zan discusses how the simple and free tool of conversation can help replace your children’s boredom with a motivation to learn. Parents make the best teachers. Explore strategies to minimize conflict in your home while promoting camaraderie, enthusiasm and learning with stimulating academics. Conversation is core curriculum!

39. Laurie

Hafely

HOMESCHOOLING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS When I heard that my child had learning disabilities, it appeared unlikely that I could continue homeschooling my other children. Even teaching one child with special needs seemed impossible. But the opposite was true. Homeschooling was and still is a perfect fit for our family.

40. David

Swarbrick

THE CASE FOR CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLING A statistical overview of the success of homeschooling over the last 20 years. From the perspective of a former church planter and math professor, this seminar is designed to help parents answer the question "So why do you homeschool anyway?

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41. Christy

Quintanilla

Speaker 2 of 2: Jean

Burk

5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TEACHING HOMESCHOOL MATH

KNOWLEDGE TO COLLEGE—YOUR KEYS TO GO FROM A-Z

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42. Amy

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REST, RENEWAL, AND REALIGNMENT: FINDING JOY AND PURPOSE IN THE PROCESS OF HOMESCHOOLING

Bonin

FOOD FOR FOCUS: NUTRITION 101 WORKSHOP

Discover how our Heavenly Father uses the challenging homeschool days to give us a deeper appreciation for His story.

Our place in God’s story may be short in the scope of eternity, but we have the opportunity to offer up the highs, lows and all the in-betweens for His glory.

Busy moms CAN implement a healthy and chemical-free lifestyle without resistance. Terri has learned about winning with kids without compromise. Learn how to deal with picky eaters, involve older children, use a nutrition curriculum and more.

Help your kids make healthy life choices and set them up for success.

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GET YOURSELF ORGANIZED

If you are looking for a plan that works and takes real life into account while providing tips and tricks you can easily follow to live a more organized life, this workshop is for you.

44. Mary

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BEYOND HORMONES: HOMESCHOOLING TEENS WITH EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES As a homeschool parent, you have experienced your share of challenges—none more difficult than teaching through emotional or psychological challenges. Join Mary for this firsthand look at potential emotional challenges your teen may encounter and how to successfully teach through each trial. Topics covered include eating disorders, self-harm, depression and more.

45. EDTALK—COLLEGE Speaker 1 of 2: Woody

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DUAL CREDIT ON STEROIDS: A RADICAL APPROACH TO THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS

Did you know that the first two years of college are well known to be a review of high school? In this session, we’ll cover the history of high school and why combining—or even replacing—high school with college makes sense, the power of the unit modular approach, a suggested daily schedule and much more.

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Wheelock

A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW IS VITAL!

It is not enough to tell your children, "The Bible says it, I believe it, end of story." Our God wants us to reason with Him and to count the cost of following Him. We have the most logical, reasonable, verifiable, and brilliant worldview. We must learn it!

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and Laura Dobson

REBEL PARENTING LIVE—INTERVIEW WITH THE SADLERS Ryan and Laura will do a REBEL Live recording on the stage interviewing special guests Ryan and Julie Sadler from TLC's "Rattled"!

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TeenStaff Workshops

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Friday, 1:15pm — Kevin and Emily Durham OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO BECOMING A GOOD STORYTELLER American Ninja Warrior finalist Emily Durham and her husband Kevin Durham share their story and discuss what defines a really good story (and why it is important to know yours well).

Saturday, 9:00am (Teen Staff Exclusive Workshop) — ­Kevin and Emily Durham CHOOSING THE RIGHT FILTER FOR YOUR STORY Discover a new lens in which we can all see our stories clearly and know the path to a meaningful purpose is obtainable.

Let’s explore how to live a culturally backward life, where messiness and simple things in our stories are not hidden but redefined as beautiful and valuable because we‘re hidden in Christ.

Saturday, 1:15pm (Teen Staff Exclusive Workshop) — GirlDefined, Kristen Clark 3 TRUTHS TO DEFEAT SOCIAL FEAR AND WORRY Many young people wrestle with social fear and worry. It doesn’t have to stay that way. Rather than succumbing to labels like “shy” and “introvert,” equip yourself to become socially confident. Learn three biblical truths to conquer social fear and how to enjoy genuine relationships with others.

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Schedule THURSDAY

10:00 AM W ELCOME/REGISTRATION-SAN ANTONIO A 11:00 AM SERVICE 1:15 PM LUNCH 2:00 PM SERVICE/ACTIVITY 4:00 PM GOLD SHIRT

SERVICE 6:00 PM TRAINING 4-8 PM

DISMISSED FOR THE DAY

FRIDAY

GROUP ONE GROUP TWO 8:30 AM WELCOME/REGISTRATION-SAN ANTONIO A 9:00 AM OPENING ACTIVITIES 10:15 AM ACTIVITY 1

SERVICE 1 11:45 AM LUNCH 1:00 PM WORKSHOP- LONESTAR A3 2:30 PM SERVICE 1 ACTIVITY 1 3:45 PM ACTIVITY 2 SERVICE 2 5:00 PM GROUP PHOTO AND ACTIVITIES-SAN ANTONIO A 6:00 PM DINNER BREAK

SATURDAY

GROUP ONE GROUP TWO 8:30 AM WORSHIP-SAN ANTONIO A 9:00 AM WORKSHOP - LONESTAR A3 10:30 AM SERVICE 2 ACTIVITY 2 11:45 AM LUNCH 1:00 PM WORKSHOP - SAN ANTONIO A 2:30 PM ACTIVITY 3 SERVICE 3 3:45 PM SERVICE 3 ACTIVITY 3 5:00 PM T EEN STAFF WRAP UP/T-SHIRT SIGNING SAN ANTONIO A 6:00 PM OPTIONAL SERVICE TIME UNTIL 7PM

ATTENTION PARENTS! Lunch is not provided. Your teen may meet up with you or eat on their own with friends. Please plan accordingly.

We recommend you schedule a specific time and place if you wish to meet up with your teen.

If you need to find your teen during scheduled events, visit Base Ops outside San Antonio Ballroom A on the third floor, or Volunteer CheckIn in Lonestar A4.

Teen Staff will be treated as young adults. They need not be checked in or checked out by parents.

Teens will move about the facility freely during service jobs, breaks or other scheduled activities.

Please make your teen aware of your own family rules for the Convention.

All questions regarding Teen Staff should be directed to Base Ops.

Teens are expected to conduct themselves in a manner respectful of Teen Staff, Convention leaders and speakers. For the benefit of Teen Staff as a whole, teens who are disrespectful and uncooperative will be excused from the program.

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Kids’ Event: GIANT COW MINISTRIES CALLED TO TEACH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT GIANT COW MINISTRIES WILL BE RUNNING A STELLAR PROGRAM FOR KIDS 5-12 YEARS OF AGE.

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SAT, 5/11 8:15AM — 8:30AM — 11:45PM — 1:00PM — 6:00PM —

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TEXAS LEADERS Conference 2019

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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (TICKETED EVENT)

Enjoy fellowship time with other group leaders, hear encouraging messages and learn about the many ways THSC supports homeschool groups. Three great sessions for homeschool group leaders including Zan Tyler, Woody Robertson and Tim Lambert!

1:00 pm Welcome and Announcements 1:15 pm Woody Robertson: Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at Education 2:00 pm Announcements / Break 2:15 pm Zan Tyler: Inspired People on an Inspired Mission—The Leadership Legacy 3:00 pm Announcements / Coffee and Dessert Break 3:30pm Tim Lambert: State of the State: What Leaders Need to Know 4:15 pm Closing Questions 4:30 pm Dismissal

Are you a homeschool group leader? THSC wants to appreciate you for all you do for Texas homeschool families.

Stop by the THSC booth to receive your leader ribbon and sign up for a free gift. It’s our way of saying thank you!

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ZAN TYLER

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THSC Gala & Fundraiser.

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Join Dr. Helen Jackson, Shelby Sharpe and other VIP guests in remembering how far we’ve come and in celebrating 25 years of homeschooling freedom in Texas.

Together, we are Keeping Texas Families Free.

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