Called to Teach HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION
TEXAS
HOME SCHOOL COALITION THE WOODLANDS MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2019
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Called to Teach Homeschool Convention
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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. 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. 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. 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. Thank you for partnering with THSC in Keeping Texas Families Free. Enjoy Convention! In your service and His,
Tim Lambert, THSC President
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 2 — GENERAL INFO 3 — HOTEL MAP 6 — EXHIBIT HALL MAP 8 — CONVENTION SPECIALS 10 — WORKSHOP TRACKS 12 — CONVENTION SPONSORS 13 — SCHEDULE 20 — CONVENTION SPEAKERS 32 — INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE 36 — WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 44 — KIDS EVENT 45 — SPECIAL BUDDIES 46 — TEEN STAFF 48 — THSC GIVEAWAYS 52 — TEXAS LEADERS CONFERENCE
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General Convention Information BOOK CHECK
NURSING MOTHERS’ ROOM
CONCESSIONS AND DINING
PETS
For your convenience, a complimentary Book Check area will be available for your purchases to be stored safely during Exhibit Hall hours. No overnight storage is available. The Book Check is located in Booth 326. THSC Convention attendees are welcome to bring in outside food (including sack lunches from home) as long as they are consumed in the public areas of the Marriott (e.g. foyer space and lobby seating areas). Please do not take food into the meeting rooms. Other on-site dining options include: Ristorante Tuscany Acqua Lounge Starbucks
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.
M O M A N D T O T P L AY L O U N G E
When your little ones need to stretch their legs, head to the Upper Level and visit the Mom and Tot Play Lounge. It is equipped with Discovery Toys for the kids and a comfortable seat for mom or dad! In the Spring meeting room on the Upper Level.
For your convenience and privacy, a Nursing Mothers’ Room is located next to Oak Ridge North on the Upper Level. Nursing mothers are encouraged to be discreet or to take advantage of the unstaffed Nursing Mothers’ Room. No pets of any kind are allowed in the Convention Center. Certified seeing eye dogs or mobility dogs are welcome.
G I V E AWAY S
Called to Teach Conventions are pleased to offer several attendee giveaways. See pages 48-49 for details.
STROLLER AND ROLLING BOOK CART POLICY
Most strollers and rolling book carts are allowed in the Exhibit Hall. No side-by-side strollers or wagons will be allowed, though. Due to space constraints and fire marshal regulations, strollers will not be allowed into workshops, but they may be parked in designated Stroller Parking Areas. There will be Stroller Parking Areas available, but please do not leave valuables in strollers while parked.
WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
Remember, workshops are first come, first seated. Popular workshops are likely to fill up and seats may not be available. Please plan ahead and get in line early. Most sessions will be recorded and available for purchase from Resounding Voice in the upper foyer and online at THSC.org/recordings.
THANK A VOLUNTEER!
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Hotel Map
Hotel Map
LOWER LEVEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EXHIBIT HALL MONTGOMERY A-C
WATERWAY 6
WATERWAY 7-8
GIANT COW KIDS EVENT REGISTRATION
ADULT WORKSHOPS
WATERWAY 5
GIANT COW KIDS EVENT
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TEEN STAFF SPECIAL BUDDIES
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2019 Called to Teach Topics: The Next Generation | Special Needs | Preparing for College For more details, see the schedule on page 13 and the workshop descriptions on page 36.
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Convention Special
25% off
+ free shipping on all BJU Press products on every order!
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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.
Exhibit Hall Map and Booth List
Speaker THSC Selfie Spot
Sponsor
Photo Booth
Hands-On Exhibitors Mom & Tot Play Area
101 14 Rooms/ Shakespeare Lady 820 A Reason For 704 Abeka 717 ACE-Accelerated Christian Education 304 Alpha Omega Publications 121 American Heritage Girls 618 American School 318 Artistic Pursuits Inc. 216 Barr None 320 Beautiful Feet Books 722 BiblioPlan 504 BJU Press Homeschool/HomeWorks by Precept—Zan Tyler 804 BookShark 519 Cat and Dog Theology / UnveilinGLORY 810 Christian Healthcare Ministries 413 Christian Light Education 315 Classical Academic Press 614 Classical Conversations 208 Code Ninjas 6 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — THE WOODLANDS
THSC History Wall
821 College Prep Genius—Jean Burk 214 Cornerstone Curriculum 604 Creating a Masterpiece LLC 414 Demme Learning 912 Discovery Toys 904 Doorposts Publishing Co 718 Essentials in Writing 117 Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society 622 Exploration Education Science 918 Extraordinary Education 818 Flip Flop Spanish 111 Gillian Bronte Adams 217 GirlDefined—Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal 314 Greater Than I Ministries 901 Guitar 360 Method 615 Hank the Cowdog—John Erickson 702 HIS Classes 110 Historical Conquest
103 Historical Conquest, LLC 420 Home Science Tools 922 Houston Gem and Mineral Society 606 Institute for Excellence in Writing 219 Instruments of Praise Homeschool Bands and Orchestras 705 iSchool 909 Kathi Lipp’s Clutter Free Academey 521 Kingdom Code 321 La Clase Divertida (The Fun Class!) 204 Lamplighter Publishing 516 Learn Your Way—Bev Parrish 113 Little Beakers 808 MakeCrate 422 MaltScience 809 Mentor 4 Moms—Susan Seay 115 Middle School MBA 714 Miller Pads & Paper, LLC 908 Mind Games Camp - Probe Ministries 518 Montgomery County Right to Life 707 My Little House 114 Nature’s Workshop Plus 819 NCFCA 221 NEST Family Entertainment 907 Oklahoma Christian University 505 One Day Academy—David Swarbrick 619 PACES Paideia Classical School 210 Patrick Henry College 406 Patriot Academy 919 Pensacola Christian College 206 PictureThis! Ministries 118 Post Tenebras Lux Books, LLC 302 PREP Classes 122 Real Reading Company 620 Rebel Parenting—Ryan and Laura Dobson 410 Retro Outfitters 917 RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc 307 Samaritan Ministries 102 Scripture Memory Fellowship 621 Sharing Great Health 201 Sherry Consolver - Author 902 Sherry Garland - Children’s Author 509 ShillerLearning: Montessori at Home 301 Singapore Math Live/High School Math Live
401 Smoothing the Way—Mary James 104 Sonlight Curriculum 514 Southern Science Supply 123 Southwestern Adventist University 910 SPED Homeschool - Dawn Spence 109 Step Up With Ann 310 Sycamore Academy 305 TalkBox.Mom 316 Teaching Cursive - This Method Works! 814 Teaching Textbooks 801 TeenPact 906 TEL Library 507 Texans for Vaccine Choice 404 Texas Home School Coalition 409 Texas Renaissance Festival 300 The Homeschool Store 817 The Relationship Revolution—Frederic Gray 209 The Sewing Basket 709 This is My Story—Kevin and Emily Durham 710 TTU K-12 107 Unbound (formerly College Plus)—Woody Robertson 510 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 700 Usborne Books & More 609 VideoText Interactive Homeschool Math—Tom Clark 520 Why-Games? 309 WriteShop 913 YWAM Publishing 120 ZookBooks
Local Vendor Spotlight CYT—Houston MTB Mustang Baseball Soli Deo Gloria School Teora Music School
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Convention Specials ABEKA—Visit our display to get Convention specials and FREE shipping.
GREATER THAN I MINISTRIES—20% off all worldview DVDs, workbooks and book resources.
ACE-ACCELERATED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION—Discount code given at Convention is valid for 30 days which allows for free shipping on all orders and 10% off orders with 60 or more Paces.
GUITAR 360 METHOD—We will be offering a 20% off coupon code for all of our products during the Convention.
ALPHA OMEGA PUBLICATIONS—Place an order at Alpha Omega Publications’ booth and get 20% off and free shipping on homeschool curriculum, including Monarch yearly plans, Horizons, LIFEPAC, and Switched-On Schoolhouse. ARTISTIC PURSUITS INC.—Purchase ARTistic Pursuits books separately or select one of our bundles and save 20% off of the retail price. Art supply packs are available. BIBLIOPLAN—Buy anything from the BiblioPlan booth at Convention and receive 15% off and free shipping. BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL/HOMEWORKS BY PRECEPT—Receive 25% off BJU Press products plus free shipping on every order! Visit the BJU Press booth for other specials and promotions and learn more about our other homeschool materials. BOOKSHARK—Come to our booth to get your Convention special discount! COLLEGE PREP GENIUS—Free $50 upgrade: purchase the Fundamental ecourse and get upgraded to the Comprehensive ecourse. Free "Roadmap for Success:" pick up at booth. (For parents of fourth graders and up—a $15 value.) CREATING A MASTERPIECE, LLC—We offer multiple options to fit your needs. Come by the booth for information. Our Convention rates are the lowest prices we offer each year. CYT HOUSTON—$25 off summer camp or fall classes. DEMME LEARNING—10% off your order and free shipping. DISCOVERY TOYS—Save $5-$7 on your order by purchasing your Discovery Toys at Convention and taking them home with you vs. ordering later on our website. EXPLORATION EDUCATION SCIENCE—Lower pricing and free shipping (save between $17 and $24 per course). FLIP FLOP SPANISH—Our two year curriculum, "See it and Say it Whole Family Spanish" is bundled with the next step, "The Bridge, El puente" for 25% off! Purchase together and receive a free Linguanotes.
HISTORICAL CONQUEST, LLC—Bundle products for discounts up to 25% off. KINGDOM CODE—40% off original prices on purchases over $50 (at Convention only). LITTLE BEAKERS—All Convention participants will receive FREE registration when signing up to any of our classes. MIDDLE SCHOOL MBA—50% off subscriptions to Middle School MBA course. Raffling off three FREE subscriptions. MY LITTLE HOUSE—MiniWorld toy sets on full display— 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. NEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT—50-60% off all collections! PACES PAIDEIA CLASSICAL SCHOOL—Half-priced registration during Convention. (Valued at $125/child, maximum discount $300.) PICTURE THIS! MINISTRIES—Up to 50% off. 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—"Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple," our main textbook (regularly $149.95) will be $120 at Convention! The workbooks (regularly $29.95) will be $20 at Convention. RETRO OUTFITTERS—First shirt $20, each additional shirt $15. RIGHTSTART MATHEMATICS BY ACTIVITIES FOR LEARNING, INC—FREE shipping to be offered to customers; 15% discount on ALL orders. SCRIPTURE MEMORY FELLOWSHIP—Visit our booth for two free books on memorizing Scripture! Just mention this offer.
SHERRY GARLAND, CHILDREN'S AUTHOR—Several book titles will be discounted. 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. SOLI DEO GLORIA SCHOOL—$10 off fall registration if you apply at Convention.
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SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY—Drawing for a $6,000 scholarship. Stop at booth for details. STEP UP WITH ANN—Free one-month trial subscription for seventh-12th grade learners to the "Grammar for Proofreading" course at StepUpWithAnn.com. To get a free login, send request for this special offer to ann@ stepupwithann.com to receive a free month's login. SYCAMORE ACADEMY—$100 off full package if purchased by July 1, 2019. TEORA MUSIC SCHOOL—Registration fee and the first lesson will be waived. (Total: $30 plus the cost of the lessons. Estimated 30%-40% discount.) THE SEWING BASKET—Buy one book, get the second at half price! VIDEOTEXT INTERACTIVE HOMESCHOOL MATH— Discounted prices and free shipping/handling available at Convention. WHY-GAMES?—For every $75 spent in our booth, you are welcome 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.) ZOOKBOOKS—ZookBooks: all books on sale below retail price. Additional deep discount: for purchasing three or four 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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WORKSHOP TRACKS Explore the Convention Based on Specific Interests Homeschooling 101 FRIDAY
9:00 am This is REBEL Parenting—Ryan and Laura Dobson
10:30 am EDTalk—The Next Generation—Paul Hastings and Stephanie Lambert
Waterway 1-4 Waterway 6
1:15 pm Homeschooling When It's Hard—Chrystal Evans Hurst
3:30 pm The Gideon Factor—The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Homeschooled Children — Frederic Gray Waterway 7-8
5:00 pm Life in the Fiery Furnace: How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout—Zan Tyler
Waterway 1-4
9:00 am Pursuing Your Passions While Parenting Your Peeps—Chrystal Evans Hurst
Waterway 1-4
SATURDAY
10:30 am Get Yourself Organized—Kathi Lipp
Waterway 1-4
Waterway 5
1:15 pm How to Protect Your Homeschool—Jeremy Newman, Maureen Ball, and Chris Branson Alden Bridge
2:45 pm Talk with Me: How Conversation Stimulates Learning—Zan Tyler
Waterway 1-4
Special Needs FRIDAY
Waterway 1-4
10:30 am Accommodating and Modifying Your Current Curriculum—Dawn Spence
Alden Bridge
1:15 pm EDTalk—Special Needs —Dawn Spence and Bev Parrish
Waterway 6
2:15 pm CONNECT! Special Needs Families
Cochran's Crossing
3:30 pm Beyond Hormones—Mary James
5:00 pm Life in the Fiery Furnace: How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout—Zan Tyler
Waterway 1-4
9:00 am Pursuing Your Passions While Parenting Your Peeps—Chrystal Evans Hurst
Waterway 1-4
SATURDAY
9:00 am This is REBEL Parenting—Ryan and Laura Dobson
10:30 am How to Make Your Learning Hands On—Dawn Spence
Waterway 6
Waterway 7-8
1:15 pm Dyslexic Thought and Perception—A Different Perspective—Bev Parrish
College Park
2:45 pm Fighting for Your Special Needs Child—Frederic Gray
Waterway 6
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FRIDAY
High School/College Prep
9:00 am This is REBEL Parenting—Ryan and Laura Dobson
10:30 am Study Like a Genius: Unlocking Your Brain—Woody Robertson
Waterway 1-4 Waterway 7-8
1:15 pm Serving God Where He Has You Right Now—GirlDefined
Waterway 5
2:15 pm CONNECT! High School Families
Alden Bridge
3:30 pm Equipping Your Kids to Use Social Media in a God Honoring Way—GirlDefined Waterway 5
5:00 pm Life in the Fiery Furnace: How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout—Zan Tyler
Waterway 1-4
9:00 am Pursuing Your Passions While Parenting Your Peeps—Chrystal Evans Hurst
Waterway 1-4
SATURDAY
10:30 am EDTalk—Preparing for College—Woody Robertson and Jean Burk
Waterway 6
1:15 pm Raising Teens Who Live B.R.A.V.E. —GirlDefined
Waterway 5
2:45 pm The Power of Communication—Jeremy Newman
Alden Bridge
for Dads FRIDAY
9:00 am This is REBEL Parenting—Ryan and Laura Dobson
Waterway 1-4
10:30 am You Can’t Make Me! (But I Can Be Persuaded)—Cynthia Tobias
Waterway 1-4
1:15 pm A Dad’s Duty: Balancing Teaching and Discipline—Frederic Gray
Waterway 7-8
3:30 pm The Essential Role of Fathers: “Follow Me! I’m Right Behind You!”—Roger Smith Creekside Park
5:00 pm Life in the Fiery Furnace: How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout—Zan Tyler
Waterway 1-4
SATURDAY
9:00 am Pursuing Your Passions While Parenting Your Peeps—Chrystal Evans Hurst
10:30 am Stories to Inspire Your Homeschool Journey—Paul Hastings
Waterway 1-4 Alden Bridge
1:15 pm How to Love Your Homeschooling Wife like Christ Loved the Church— Frederic Gray
Waterway 7-8
2:45 pm Raising an Adult, Not a Child: A Solution For the Peter Pan Epidemic— Woody Robertson
Creekside Park
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Thank You TO OUR CONVENTION SPONSORS: TOP TIER
MID TIER
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ENTRY LEVEL
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Convention Schedule
THURSDAY, MAY 30 Waterway 1-4
Waterway 5
Waterway 7-8
Waterway 6
10:00 am
Teen Staff Begins
12:00 pm
Called to Teach Registration Opens New to Homeschool Conference
Texas Leaders Conference Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at Education Woody Robertson
Homeschooling— A Revival Movement Zan Tyler 1
1:00 pm
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Homeschooling and the Law Tim Lambert
2:15 pm
Alden Bridge
Inspired People on an Inspired Mission: The Leadership Legacy Zan Tyler 4
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3:30 pm
Which Way Convention Do I Go? Schedule Mary James
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THURSDAY, MAY 9
4:30 pm
Lonestar A1/A2
Lonestar C2 BREAK
Lonestar C1
7:00 pm The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Children Every Year Susan Seay
2:15 p.m.
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Rebel Parenting Live 3:30 p.m. Interview with the Durhams Ryan and Laura Dobson 84:30 p.m.
Teen Staff Closes
Homeschooling—A Revival Movement Zan Tyler
Exhibit Hall Closes
Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at Education Woody Robertson
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2 Inspired People on an Inspired Mission: The Leadership Legacy Zan Tyler
Which Way Do I Go? Mary James
State of the State Tim Lambert
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5 BREAK Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
6:00 p.m.
Teen Staff Closes
7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closes The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Children Every Year Susan Seay
7 8:30 p.m.
Texas Leaders Conference
Homeschooling and the Law: What Every Texas Homeschooler Needs to Know Tim Lambert 3
5:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
Lonestar C4
Called to Teach Registration Opens Exhibit Hall Grand Opening New to Homeschool Conference
1:00 p.m.
Lonestar A3
Teen Staff Begins
12:00 p.m.
6:00 pm
8:15 pm
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10:00 a.m.
5:00 pm
7:15 pm
State of the State Tim Lambert
For more information, find the corresponding number in the workshop descriptions, starting on page 36. Called to Teach Registration Closes
For more information, find the corresponding number in the workshop descriptions, starting on page 30.
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FRIDAY, MAY 31
Waterway 1-4
Waterway 5
Waterway 7-8
8:00 am
Called to Teach Registration Opens
8:30 am
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Begin
9:00 am
This is REBEL Parenting Ryan and Laura Dobson 9
9:30 am
Exhibit Hall Opens
10:00 am
SHOPPING BREAK
10:30 am
Waterway 6
You Can’t Make Me! (But I Can Be Persuaded) Cynthia Tobias
Clutter Free Kathi Lipp
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Study Like a Genius: Unlocking Your Brain Woody Robertson 11
EDTalk—The Next Generation Paul Hastings and Stephanie Lambert 12
11:30 am
LUNCH AND SHOPPING
11:45-1 pm
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Lunch Break
1:15 pm
Homeschooling When It's Hard Chrystal Evans Hurst
Serving God Where He Has You Right Now GirlDefined 19
A Dad’s Duty: Balancing Teaching and Discipline Frederic Gray
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EDTalk—Special Needs Dawn Spence and Bev Parrish
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22 CONNECT! Minority Families
2:15 pm
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2:15 pm 3:30 pm
SHOPPING BREAK Maxed Out Moms Chrystal Evans Hurst
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Equipping Your Kids to Use Social Media in a God Honoring Way GirlDefined 35
The Gideon Factor—The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Homeschooled Children Frederic Gray 36
4:30 pm
SHOPPING BREAK
5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
5:00 pm
Life in the Fiery Furnace: How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout Zan Tyler 43
6:00 pm
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Close
7:00 pm
Doors Open
Doors Open
7:30 pm
Hank the Cowdog in Concert John Erickson
Encouragement by Chocolate Susan Seay 44
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Beyond Hormones Mary James
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Alden Bridge
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Creekside Park
College Park
High School/ College Prep Sterling Ridge
for Dads Cochran's Crossing
Called to Teach Registration Opens Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Begin
Exhibit Hall Opens SHOPPING BREAK Accommodating and Modifying Your Current Curriculum Dawn Spence 14
Meeting Your Child’s Need Through Individualization Robert Logan
Schooling with Grace and Ease Debra Raybern
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Critical Thinking: Elusive or Obtainable? Melodie Erives
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Homeschool Math Alia Quintanilla
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Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Lunch Break The Case for Christian Homeschooling David Swarbrick
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Homeschooling Special Needs 101
Top Ten Myths about Homeschooling Math Tom Clark 23
CONNECT! High School Families
24 CONNECT! Single Parent
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3 Simple But Significant Steps to Transform Your Homeschooling Journey Laura Macfarlan 25 CONNECT! Grandparents
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The 3 Keys to a Successful Education Tamatha Davis
Experience Excellence in Writing Julie Marshall
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27 CONNECT! Special Needs Families
CONNECT! Families Dealing with Mental Health Issues 32
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SHOPPING BREAK A Winning Game Plan Jan Smith
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The Essential Role of Fathers: Follow Me! I’m Right Behind You! Roger Smith 39
Equipping Your Children to be Financially Responsible Jimmie Byler
Don't Learn a Foreign Language. Actually Talk in One! Adelaide Olguin
Vaccine Choice: Medical Mandates and Parental Rights Jackie Schlegel
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SHOPPING BREAK Exhibit Hall Closes
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Close
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Waterway 1-4
Waterway 5
Waterway 7-8
8:00 am
Called to Teach Registration Opens
8:30 am
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Begin
9:00 am
Pursuing Your Passions While Parenting Your Peeps Chrystal Evans Hurst 46
9:30 am
Exhibit Hall Opens
10:00 am
SHOPPING BREAK
10:30 am
Waterway 6
They Can’t All Have ADD Cynthia Tobias
Get Yourself Organized Kathi Lipp 47
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How to Make Your Learning Hands On Dawn Spence 49
11:30 am
LUNCH AND SHOPPING
11:45 -1 pm
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Lunch Break
1:15 pm
SEX: The Good Bad & the Ugly, and What to Do About It Mature Content
Raising Teens Who Live B.R.A.V.E. GirlDefined
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2:45 pm
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2:15 pm
Overcoming Obstacles to Becoming a Good Storyteller Kevin and Emily Durham
How to Love Your Homeschooling Wife like Christ Loved the Church Frederic Gray
Ryan and Laura Dobson
EDTalk—Preparing for College Woody Robertson and Jean Burk 50
SHOPPING BREAK
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3:45 pm
COFFEE AND SHOPPING BREAK
4:00 pm
THSC Lifetime Members Reception
4:45 pm
Cash Giveaway at THSC Booth #404
5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
5:30 pm
Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Close
6:30 pm
Doors Open
7:00 pm
A Night with Willow City 74
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Fighting for Your Special Needs Child Frederic Gray
5 Questions to Ask When Your Kids Won’t Listen Susan Seay
Overwhelmed Kathi Lipp
Talk with Me: How Conversation Stimulates Learning Zan Tyler
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Alden Bridge
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Creekside Park
College Park
High School/ College Prep Sterling Ridge
for Dads Cochran's Crossing
Called to Teach Registration Opens Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Begin
Exhibit Hall Opens SHOPPING BREAK Stories to Inspire Your Homeschool Journey Paul Hastings
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Homeschooling Special Needs 101
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Our Homes: Greenhouses for People Dr. Roger and Jan Smith 52
Teaching Cursive: This Method Works! Linda Corson 53
Science Poetry! Perform To Learn Brod Bagert 54
A Biblical Worldview is Vital! Roger Wheelock 55
LUNCH AND SHOPPING Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Lunch Break How to Protect Your Homeschool Jeremy Newman, Maureen Ball and Chris Branson 60
Is Math Straining Your Relationship With Your Children? Tom Clark 61
Dyslexic Thought and Perception: A Different Perspective Bev Parrish 62
Ace the SAT and Get FREE College Jean Burk 63
Reading and Spelling Issues? We have answers! Deede Cauley 64
SHOPPING BREAK Raising an Adult, Not a Child: A Solution For the Peter Pan Epidemic Woody Robertson
The Power of Communication Jeremy Newman
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How to Prepare Your College Application Daniel Fierer
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Step Up Your Performance: A Common-Sense Approach to Grammar Ann Hamblin 72
Seven Silver Bullets for Sensational Scripture Memory Jim Woychuk 73
COFFEE AND SHOPPING BREAK THSC Lifetime Members Reception Cash Giveaway at THSC Booth #404 Exhibit Hall Closes Giant Cow Kids Event, Special Buddies and Teen Staff Close
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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. 20 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — THE WOODLANDS
RYAN AND LAURA DOBSON Rebel Parenting — Booth 620 Ryan and Laura Dobson, founders of Rebel Parenting, are leading a rebellion not for the faint of heart—fighting for the hearts and souls of parents and families. “Don’t just sit there, do something” has been their manifesto. Both former surfers and people who love the Lord, Ryan and Laura bring unique perspectives and encouragement about marriage and parenting.
KRISTEN CLARK AND BETHANY BEAL FREDERIC GRAY GirlDefined — Booth 217 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.
CYNTHIA TOBIAS
The Relationship Revolution — Booth 817 Frederic Gray is enthusiastic about helping and empowering families. He founded the Fathers of Faith and Daughters of Excellence Retreat and has spoken for homeschool groups, state and local conventions, family camps and retreats. As a marriage coach, Frederic teaches and supports couples through his Magnetic Marriage seminars. He seeks to help people create dynamic personal and family relationships with God as the center. Frederic and his wife Heather homeschool their six beautiful children.
JOHN ERICKSON cynthiatobias.com Hank the Cowdog — Booth 615 For 30 years Cynthia Tobias has been teaching people how John Erickson and his wife live out on their working cattle to discover and use their natural learning style and strengths ranch near Perryton, Texas. Through the eyes of Hank the to succeed in virtually any situation. With a special gift for Cowdog, a smelly, smart-aleck head of ranch security, Erickson understanding and bringing out the best in the strong-willed gives readers a glimpse of daily life on a ranch in the West child, Cynthia has brought hope and life to countless families. Texas Panhandle. This series of books is a favorite and has sold Cynthia’s background includes private practice, teaching high more than nine million copies. His advice to young writers is, school and law enforcement. She knows the importance of “Write about something you know. Try to leave your readers embracing the unique, useful and necessary traits of a strongbetter off than they were before.” willed person. MAY 30 - JUNE 1 21
ZAN TYLER KATHI LIPP
ZanTyler.com — Booth 504 Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy — Booth 909 Zan Tyler is an author, consultant for BJU Press and HSLDA, Kathi Lipp is a former homeschooler who loves giving real and founder of South Carolina Association of Independent help and how-tos with humor and wisdom to move people Home Schools. She derives joy from speaking to and forward in every area of their lives. Kathi is the bestselling encouraging parents around the globe. Zan and her husband author of 17 books including “Clutter Free,” “The Get Joe have been married for 32 years and homeschooled all three Yourself Organized Project,” “The Husband Project,” and of their children. Most importantly, their children continue to “Overwhelmed.” She is featured on Focus on the Family, love the Lord and remain very involved in each other’s lives. MOPS International, Crosswalk.com, Girlfriends in God and Proverbs 31 Ministries as well as a number of other media outlets around the country.
SUSAN SEAY KEVIN AND EMILY DURHAM
Mentor 4 Moms — Booth 809 This Is My Story — Booth 709 Susan Seay is a mom of 7 that shares from her own parenting Kevin and Emily Durham are the founders of, This Is My Story, mistakes AND successes as an 18-year veteran homeschool a ministry demonstrating the importance of others’ stories mom. Her passion is to help families face the facts with and how they point to the greater story of Jesus Christ. They the chaos in their lives so that they can overcome it, not be share how God brought together an X-Games Gold Medalist overwhelmed by it. 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.”
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TIM LAMBERT JEREMY NEWMAN
Texas Home School Coalition — Booth 404 Texas Home School Coalition — Booth 404 Tim Lambert is the president of Texas Home School Coalition Jeremy Newman served as a policy analyst for the 2013 THSC and has led THSC to become the largest state homeschool Watchmen and became THSC’s director of public policy advocacy group in the country. Tim informs the public, the same year. A homeschool graduate, he moved to Texas legislators and agencies about home education in Texas and from California at an early age and became involved as a trains homeschool leaders in public relations and political homeschool student. Jeremy now lives with his wife Addi in activities. He is active in politics and represented Texas on Dallas. He teaches Lincoln-Douglas debate in the National the Republican National Committee from 1996-2004. Tim is Christian Forensics and Communications Association passionate about protecting parents' God-given constitutional (NCFCA), a national homeschool speech and debate league. right to raise their children.
STEPHANIE LAMBERT MARY JAMES
Texas Home School Coalition — Booth 404 Smoothing the Way — Booth 401 Stephanie Lambert was homeschooled before it was officially Mary James lives in Austin, Texas, and she has been legal in Texas. Since graduating, she has volunteered in homeschooling her eight children since 1989. In 1999, political campaigns and has dedicated her life to serving Christ she established Smoothing the Way, which is a non-profit through her church and with THSC. Stephanie has served as organization that offers support, encouragement and THSC’s director of events, director of development and now mentoring to homeschooling parents. She also serves on the as executive director. She is passionate about empowering and board of THSC. encouraging parents to raise children who know Christ and who are prepared to be our nation’s next generation of leaders. MAY 30 - JUNE 1 23
PAUL HASTINGS ROGER AND JAN SMITH Compelled For several years, Paul served as director of public policy for Texas Home School Coalition and launched the THSC Watchmen program, which has shaped the course of homeschool freedoms for the last seven years. Paul is the host of the "Compelled" podcast.
Homeschool Louisiana Roger and Jan Smith hail from Louisiana. They homeschooled their four children until college and it was an exciting journey that taught them home and family management, leadership, and community service. Roger, a doctor, and Jan, who manages their farm and businesses, also serve in their church as mentors and teachers and are also on the board of their state homeschool organization. Dr. Smith has a weekly video blog, “Parenting Matters Now,” and Jan hosts the podcast “A Woman and Her Home.”
DAVID SWARBRICK MAUREEN BALL One Day Academy — Booth 505 Law Office of Maureen Ball David currently teaches mathematics at the local community Maureen Ball graduated from Baylor Law School and college and serves as the executive director of One Day began practicing law in Hidalgo County. She took a hiatus Academy, an academic resource for homeschool families to homeschool her children through high school and around Texas. David has degrees in engineering, mathematics, relaunched her legal practice in 2012. Over the years, she and divinity, spending 15 years in vocational ministry and 12 has been involved in family law and CPS issues. In 2016, she years as college faculty. David and his wife Laura live in Austin. began to serve as special legal counsel to THSC by providing They have been married 35 years and are blessed with four consultations to members who want or need assistance in cases adult sons and two granddaughters. involving homeschooling. 24 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — THE WOODLANDS
CHRIS BRANSON WOODY ROBERTSON The Chris Branson Law Firm PLLC Unbound (formerly College Plus) — Booth 107 Chris Branson is a solo-practice attorney who has fought— Woody is a first generation homeschool graduate passionate and won—in the trenches against Child Protective Services about reaching the next generation. He’s helped young adults (CPS). Using the experience gained in those battles, he has successfully navigate life decisions for years. An entrepreneur prepared a presentation to arm attorneys and parents with and visionary, Woody has been a principal player in several the information that they need to keep CPS away from their start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus children. (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.
DAWN SPENCE TOM CLARK
SPED Homeschool — Booth 910 VideoText Interactive Homeschool Math — Booth 609 Dawn Spence, Special Education Homeschool (SPED) Thomas Clark, as a lifelong teacher of Mathematics, knows that Teaching Manager, is an Early Elementary coordinator at everyone can understand math. He has developed programs her local homeschool co-op, and a former special education that challenge traditional instruction, concentrating on the teacher. She is a gifted instructor who has the ability to bring “why” of Mathematics. He has helped parents become more out the teacher in everyone. effective instructors and is a presenter at many homeschool conferences. His programs, “Algebra: A Complete Course”, and “Geometry: A Complete Course”, are available in hard copy and online. He is the president of VideoText Interactive, specializing in bringing textbooks to life through technology. MAY 30 - JUNE 1 25
MELODIE ERIVES
BJU Press Homeschool/HomeWorks by Precept — Booth 504 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.
JEAN BURK
College Prep Genius — Booth 821 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 full-ride 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.
JACKIE SCHLEGEL
LINDA CORSON Texans for Vaccine Choice — Booth 507 Teaching Cursive — This Method Works! — Booth 316 Jackie Schlegel is first and foremost a homeschooling mom to Linda Corson is a retired elementary school teacher. During three children—Ashlyn (18), Noah (15), and Grace (13). As 36 years of teaching cursive penmanship, she developed a a parent of a child with profound developmental disabilities, highly successful method of instruction. At the urging of Jackie has become an expert at advocacy. It is her dedication fellow teachers, principals and administrators, she formalized to her children and her desire to ensure the best future for the method in a teacher’s manual. The book is used by them which led to her current role as the executive director of homeschooling parents and private and public school systems. Texans for Vaccine Choice. She holds cursive writing workshops for teachers. She also volunteers after school, mentoring at-risk students.
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LAURA MACFARLAN
ADELAIDE OLGUIN A Reason For — Booth 820 TalkBox.Mom — Booth 305 Laura Macfarlan and her husband Kevin devoted 20 Adelaide Olguin has homeschooled her two boys on three years to homeschooling their four children. Those continents with her husband. When Adelaide saw the lack fabulous, frenzied years provide topics for her blogging at of family language resources, she created TalkBox.Mom to AReasonForHomeschool.com and equip her to encourage help thousands of families start talking and understanding and mentor homeschool moms. You may connect with foreign languages within days. She and her husband started Laura through her non-profit organization, Cross My traveling the world when Adelaide realized that parents are the Heart Ministry. Her teaching is available at YouTube.com/ greatest language teachers, teaching babies to talk. She began CrossMyHeartMinistry. Laura’s passion is to encourage women learning and teaching her family languages she didn't know by to love God and His Word. following this pattern—with incredible results.
JULIE MARSHALL BEV PARRISH Institute for Excellence in Writing — Booth 606 Learn Your Way — Booth 516 Julie Marshall is a certified IEW instructor and has been Beverly Parrish is an educator and a mom of seven children. homeschooling her five children, ages 11-21, for 17 years. She began homeschooling them in 1990 and she’s still at it! Having both girls and reluctant-to-write boys, she was grateful She has homeschooled not only her children, but others as for IEW! She uses her science background to practice dental well. She mentors new homeschool moms, tutors struggling hygiene occasionally with her husband, who is a dentist. Julie students and is a speaker and encourager. Beverly is excited has been active in leadership in her local co-op and now about delivering practical truths to families and relieving them teaches several IEW classes there. from unnecessary burdens. She is a licensed Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator and enjoys reading and sailing with her family. MAY 30 - JUNE 1 27
DEBRA RAYBERN
ROGER WHEELOCK
Greater Than I Ministries — Booth 314 Sharing Great Health — Booth 621 Roger Wheelock is the president of Greater Than I Ministries, Debra Raybern is a Christian Naturopath, Master Herbalist, a non-profit corporation established for the purpose of Certified Nutritional Counselor, author, and speaker. She providing creative biblical worldview teaching materials to has been sharing natural health solutions using plant-based Christian churches and homeschools in America. Roger is remedies in conjunction with proper, body system-specific an ordained pastor, worship leader and songwriter with over nutrition since 1992. 30 years of intimate experience in Christian leadership. His burning passion is to help Christian families not only survive in our increasingly secular society but to THRIVE in the midst of it.
TAMATHA DAVIS JIMMIE BYLER Classical Conversations — Booth 614 The Kingdom Code — Booth 521 Tamatha, helpmeet to her husband Michael for 24 years, has Jimmie Byler is the author of “The Kingdom Code: How to four amazing children and one granddaughter. She is a pastor’s Make and Manage Money…God’s Way!” She graduated from Texas Tech University, created and operated several businesses wife, author and speaker. She wrote 40 Days to Freedom: A Woman’s Daily Devotional and is releasing another book and taught fourth grade. She is passionate about teaching this summer. Tamatha was a Classical Conversations area money management, budgeting and entrepreneurship to kids manager for seven years, launching over thirty communities while they are young. Her goal is to equip children with a for Classical Conversations throughout the Houston area. She foundation of life and money skills empowering them to be works on their communications team and holds a bachelor’s debt-free, self-sufficient adults—tomorrow’s godly leaders. degree in communications. 28 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — THE WOODLANDS
DANIEL FIERER BROD BAGERT Patrick Henry College — Booth 210 Southern Science Supply — Booth 514 Daniel Fierer graduated from Patrick Henry College (PHC) Poet Brod Bagert is the award-winning author of 22 books with a degree in economics and business analytics. He served of poetry for both children and adults. In 2018 he began as a resident assistant in his senior year, organized student publication of HeART of Science series—a science-based events and worked as a teen camps counselor. He credits much comprehensive collection of dramatic content literature— of his spiritual growth in the past few years to the relationships poems, plays and monologues. The first six of the eventual he formed at PHC and to his church community. This fall, 20 books in the series are published, covering the areas of he will be studying philosophy and math at University of St. scientific inquiry, the human body, space, weather, earth Andrews in Scotland. science, and ecology and habitats.
ANN HAMBLIN ROBERT LOGAN Step Up With Ann — Booth 109 ACE — Accelerated Christian Education — Booth 717 An innovator devoted to enhancing educational opportunities Robert (Bob) Logan has a heart for Christian education. He through unique teaching strategies, Ann is passionate served as a Christian school supervisor and principal for 38 about helping others achieve educational success. Her love years and ran an after-school math and reading program for 15 years. He and his wife Donna have five grown children who for learning and helping others learn has motivated her to develop mastery-based instructional materials and videos in graduated with an individualized Bible-based curriculum. the areas of math, grammar and an integrated reading and Bob now serves as a ministry representative for Accelerated writing program. Ann is a tenured professor in developmental Christian Education—reaching the world for Christ one child education with over 37 years of professional and academic at a time. instructional experience, ranging from public to postsecondary education.
JIM WOYCHUK
ALIA QUINTANILLA Scripture Memory Fellowship — Booth 102 ShillerLearning: Montessori at Home — Booth 509 Jim serves as director of Scripture Memory Fellowship, an Homeschool graduate Alia Quintanilla is a senior at Texas organization which offers camp as a Scripture memorization Women's University majoring in child development. Alia is reward and promotes Scriptoriums—recitals of Bible books a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society, has been and chapters. His books include “Jesus Commands,” “Faithful on the president's list every semester, and has completed Under Fire: Waldron and Torpedo 8 at Midway,” and field work at Collin College’s Child Development Center, the “Whatever it Takes to Get Children to Memorize Scripture.” Virginia Gallian Child Development Center and the Therapy He holds degrees from Bryan College and Dallas Theological Spot in Denton. Alia enjoys helping her two younger sisters Seminary. Jim and his wife Susan are the parents of Faith (16), with math and watching their eyes light up when they “get it.” Jonathan (15) and Mary (8).
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DEEDE CAULEY Real Reading Company — Booth 122 Deede Cauley is the creator of the highly successful curriculum Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple. In designing this reading series, she drew from her years of experience as an FBI special agent, teacher, professional counselor and homeschool mom, as well as her more than 30 years of research and experience teaching children, teens and adults. Through simple steps, her curriculum builds a large vocabulary and students who look forward to their reading time. 30 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — THE WOODLANDS
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COLLEGE PREP GENIUS—BOOTH 821 Test Your Logic Skills on an SAT Question Come try our flip board with SAT/ACT/GRE/LSAT questions and see if you can solve them quickly. CORNERSTONE CURRICULUM—BOOTH 214 Reasoning Resources Teaching reasoning through first-hand experiences. HEART OF SCIENCE—BOOTH 514 The HeART of Science Through Performance Literature Experience the thrill of performance literature and learn tips to make your presentations come to life for your audience. MAKECRATE—BOOTH 808 Build and Play with MakeCrate’s STEM Project Come play and build with MakeCrate’s coding and engineering projects! SCRIPTURE MEMORY FELLOWSHIP—BOOTH 102 Spin, Recite, and Win! Come spin our wheel of Bible books, recite a verse from the book you land on, and enter to win! SOUTHERN SCIENCE SUPPLY—BOOTH 514 Discover the Invisible Explore the world with amazing clarity and handheld microscopes and be amazed at what is hidden in the microscopic world. TEXAS HOME SCHOOL COALITION—BOOTH 404 Color by Number! Join in the fun as we all color a giant Texas color by number canvas! THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHEMISTRY—BOOTH 422 Mix liquids that change colors and shapes! Introducing young minds to the exciting world of scientific discovery.
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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
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Challenge Island Summer Camps “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Albert Einstein
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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.
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.
2.Woody Robertson
6. Tim Lambert
HOMESCHOOL 2.0: A FRESH LOOK AT EDUCATION
STATE OF THE STATE
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.
3. 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!
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 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.
8. Ryan and Laura Dobson REBEL PARENTING LIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE DURHAMS Ryan and Laura will do a REBEL Live recording on the stage interviewing special guests Kevin and Emily Durham. Kevin and Emily are the founders of This is My Story, and Emily is an X-Games Gold Medalist and American Ninja Warrior!
9. Ryan and Laura Dobson THIS IS REBEL PARENTING 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.
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10. Cynthia Tobias
14. Dawn Spence
YOU CAN'T MAKE ME! (BUT I CAN BE PERSUADED)
ACCOMMODATING AND MODIFYING YOUR CURRENT CURRICULUM
Chances are good that strong-willed children will change the world. In this entertaining and intensely practical presentation, you can gain insight into how the mind of a strong-willed child works and learn techniques for sharing control without compromising authority. Discover how to turn apparent rebellion into positive and creative motivation to learn!
11. Kathi Lipp CLUTTER FREE 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.
12. Woody Robertson STUDY LIKE A GENIUS: UNLOCKING YOUR BRAIN Learning is founded in the ability to receive and remember information. Students spend countless hours studying, only to have the information disappear when they need it. Learn how to use tools such as speed reading and memory techniques to change how you learn.
13. EdTalk—The Next Generation Paul Hastings (Speaker 1 of 2) A BEGINNER'S INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT No matter how young or old, everyone in your family can be politically engaged. It's never too late (or early) to start. Learn how to start, get practical tips and tricks and learn how to integrate the political process into your homeschool curriculum.
Stephanie Lambert (Speaker 2 of 2) 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.
Do you find yourself buying curriculum that doesn’t end up working well? Find ways to alter your current curriculum to meet your child’s specific needs. Taught by a SPED homeschool teaching manager and homeschooling mom of 6 years.
15. Robert Logan MEETING YOUR CHILD’S NEED THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZATION Who are we to say that all children should learn the same way? God wants each individual to use their God-given strengths and talents to achieve their special calling in life. Find out how different minds work differently.
16. Debra Raybern SCHOOLING WITH GRACE AND EASE Debra Raybern shares amazing tips on how every school day can be filled with learning and great health. Discover an easy way to unlock your child’s learning potential, boost memory, avoid sick days and more.
17. 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!
18. Alia Quintanilla 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TEACHING HOMESCHOOL MATH Are you just starting to homeschool and want to make sure your child actually enjoys math? Seeing math frustration in your older child and want to change course? ShillerLearning can help you dodge mistakes most people unwittingly make when teaching math.
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19. Chrystal Evans Hurst
23. David Swarbrick
HOMESCHOOLING WHEN IT'S HARD
THE CASE FOR CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLING
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.
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?"
20. GirlDefined SERVING GOD WHERE HE HAS YOU RIGHT NOW It’s no secret that certain seasons of life are challenging. Rather than wishing the time away, God wants each of us to lean into our current season and serve Him now. This session will cast a vision on how we can live “all in” right now and make each season of life count for eternity.
21. Frederic Gray A DAD’S DUTY: BALANCING TEACHING AND DISCIPLINE “Homeschooling…that’s my wife’s thing.” Dads are getting more involved in their family’s home education. But as that happens, there are a lot of assumptions, miscommunications, and questions about how to get involved. Moms, come with your husbands so you can encourage them to take an active role in your family educational journey.
22. EDTalk—Special Needs Dawn Spence (Speaker 1 of 2) EVERYONE CAN LEARN Learning is not a curriculum or a timeline but a journey and a process. Explore creative ways to use everyday tools that will encourage you that you can teach your special needs child.
Bev Parrish (Speaker 2 of 2) READING INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR STUDENT WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—MAKING IT STICK What if adding a multi-sensory component to your reading instruction enabled your struggling child to make progress? It's not hard to make simple adaptations to your curriculum. Join me in gathering new tools for your toolbox.
24. Tom Clark TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING MATH Most parents feel uneasy about teaching math. “We learned it a different way,” or maybe we didn’t learn it at all. Will our teaching methods now achieve the desired results? Tom exposes ten myths about teaching math and counters with solid, practical help. Leave this workshop with a checklist to determine the best course for your students.
25. Laura Macfarlan THREE SIMPLE BUT SIGNIFICANT STEPS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOMESCHOOLING JOURNEY Homeschooling isn't for sissies. By choosing it, you embrace a journey of tremendous joy—along with stress and challenges. No one understands a homeschool mom like someone walking the same path. “M.U.M. 3D” provides a simple plan for building relationships between women who share this passion and calling.
26. Tamatha Davis THE 3 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION Unlock three keys to success: Classical, Christian, Community. What is the Classical approach and its differences from modern education? How is the Christian key implemented? Why Community and how does it bring accountability and encouragement all year long?
27. 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.
28. 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.
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29. 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.
36. Frederic Gray THE GIDEON FACTOR—THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN
Talk with single parents who understand the struggles you face. Come visit with others who have shared similar experiences.
While we get caught up in the day-to-day decisions of homeschooling, it may be easy to lose the big picture. Employing the Gideon Factor will help you crystallize your main objective in homeschooling. New or veteran home educators, learn to sharpen your focus and empower your children to be the best they can be.
31. CONNECT! GRANDPARENTS
37. Mary James
30. CONNECT! SINGLE PARENTS
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.
BEYOND HORMONES: HOMESCHOOLING TEENS WITH EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES
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.
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.
33. CONNECT! SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES
38. Jan Smith
32. CONNECT! FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Join families who have walked the path of dealing with special needs for a time of fellowship and encouragement.
34. 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.
35. 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.
A WINNING GAME PLAN What characterizes an educated person? Know what you are shooting for. Designed to encourage the defeated or discouraged mom, you’ll leave this workshop confident in the value of the job you have been tasked, and with daily how-tos for educating your children. Your life is making a difference in the lives of your children.
39. Dr. Roger Smith THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF FATHERS: “FOLLOW ME! I’M RIGHT BEHIND YOU!” Men often find it difficult to know their place in the family’s routine. How does the father lead amongst all the hustle and bustle? The father’s leadership is an essential component to the family’s success and can provide stability and encouragement even when he is absent from the home.
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40. Jimmie Byler
45. Susan Seay
EQUIPPING YOUR CHILDREN TO BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
ENCOURAGEMENT BY CHOCOLATE
Like learning a foreign language, it’s easier to teach your children life and money skills while they are young! Discover how it can be fun to equip your children with money management and budgeting skills while establishing a biblical foundation that empowers them to be the godly leaders of tomorrow.
Join author and international speaker Susan Seay for a night of encouragement. An 18-year homeschool veteran, Susan shares from the heart. Her transparency will leave you laughing and crying as she seeks to encourage and inspire you as a woman, wife and mother. This is the place to gather with other moms if you need a good laugh and a dose of encouragement to help you stay the course.
41. Jackie Schlegel
46. Chrystal Evans Hurst
VACCINE CHOICE: MEDICAL MANDATES AND PARENTAL RIGHTS
PURSUING YOUR PASSIONS WHILE YOU PARENT YOUR PEEPS
As parents, we make daily decisions concerning the well-being of our children. Learn how vaccine mandates are a steppingstone for government intrusion into our parental rights and a critical concern for Texas families regardless of personal opinions on vaccination.
42. Adelaide Olguin DON'T LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. ACTUALLY TALK IN ONE! Shift from learning grammar and vocabulary to easily using a new language in your day-to-day life. With this one workshop, learn exactly how to begin speaking in a foreign language in your homeschool the day you start.
43. Zan Tyler LIFE IN THE FIERY FURNACE: HOW TO AVOID HOMESCHOOL BURNOUT Homeschooling places great and often unexpected demands on parents. Even when we are doing our best to follow God and love our families, we may find ourselves in the “fiery furnace.” This workshop outlines many practical tips for streamlining your life and for encouraging a biblical worldview through homeschooling.
44. 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!
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.
47. Cynthia Tobias THEY CAN’T ALL HAVE A.D.D! PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR “INCONVENIENT” KIDS For every student with a legitimate learning disorder, others are mislabeled because their learning style is nontraditional. Discover how lines of first defense can be taken down before your child is subjected to psychiatric labels and/or medication. Ensure your child is not labeled or dismissed because he or she doesn’t fit into the standard educational mold.
48. Kathi Lipp 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.
49. Dawn Spence HOW TO MAKE YOUR LEARNING HANDS-ON Learn what to do when traditional book work and worksheets are not reaching your child's learning needs. Discover how to go beyond textbooks to create a hands-on approach to everyday skills. Taught by a SPED homeschool teaching manager and homeschooling mom of 6 years.
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50. EDTalk—Preparing for College Woody Robertson (Speaker 1 of 2) 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.
Jean Burk (Speaker 2 of 2) KNOWLEDGE TO COLLEGE—YOUR KEYS TO GO FROM A-Z Do you know the 50+ things to consider when choosing a college? Discover everything from searching for the perfect college to enrolling in an Ivy-League school FREE! The right information is the difference between attending a safety school or dream college!
51. Paul Hastings STORIES TO INSPIRE YOUR HOMESCHOOL JOURNEY Be inspired by true stories of parents who are thriving in their homeschool journeys and making a lasting impact for God’s kingdom: stories like an NFL Super Bowl champion and his wife homeschooling their 13 children and a homeschool family that became medical missionaries in Central America.
52. Dr. Roger and Jan Smith OUR HOMES: GREENHOUSES FOR PEOPLE The home is a haven that needs the attention of a master gardener. Sharpen your skills to promote growth and health within the family so that your home will produce a bountiful harvest. Learn practical ways to examine what can be added or taken away to nurture your family.
53. Linda Corson TEACHING CURSIVE—THIS METHOD WORKS! Join me for an overview of the teaching method I developed during my 36 years of teaching. Attendees will have sample books to follow along with this unique approach and questions are encouraged so to reinforce key points.
54. Brod Bagert SCIENCE POETRY! PERFORM TO LEARN Brod Bagert the Science PoetTM will entertain, demonstrate, train and explain his simple but powerful method of performing science poetry in the classroom. High-energy science poetry elevates instruction to the level of personal experience. Students perform to learn. They don’t just think about science; they become the science!
55. Roger 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!
56. Ryan and Laura Dobson SEX: THE GOOD BAD & THE UGLY, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT 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
57. GirlDefined RAISING TEENS WHO LIVE B.R.A.V.E. It’s no secret that your teen will face challenges and pressures. How will they deal with it? Will they boldly stand up for truth? Or quietly give into temptation? Be equipped to raise a teen who stands for truth and lives bravely for God. Kristen and Bethany will show you why courage is a crucial part of your teen's life.
58. Frederic Gray HOW TO LOVE YOUR HOMESCHOOLING WIFE LIKE CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH How can you bless your wife and empower her to connect with her God-given potential in homeschooling? Love her with the love that turned the world upside down. As a homeschooling mom, she needs it! Come learn how to love your wife with the most powerful, transformative love the world has ever seen.
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59. Kevin and Emily Durham
64. Deede Cauley
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO BECOMING A GOOD STORYTELLER
READING AND SPELLING ISSUES? WE HAVE ANSWERS!
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).
Does your student have reading and spelling issues? We have answers! Enjoyed by students and teachers alike, Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple is easy to use and produces excellent results! All students, including those with learning disabilities, respond to this approach. The program focuses on reading, spelling and comprehension equally.
60. Jeremy Newman, Maureen Ball, and Chris Branson HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOMESCHOOL Come hear from the state's top homeschool experts on what types of legal issues families sometimes face and how to adequately prepare against them. Families don't always face legal problems, but if you do, these experts can help you be prepared.
61. Tom Clark
65. 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!
IS MATH STRAINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILDREN? (LET'S IDENTIFY THE TROUBLE SPOTS)
66. Kathi Lipp
Join Tom as he offers an entertaining and educational session designed to help you discover the reasons behind the traditional trouble spots in math. Topics discussed will be determined by the audience, and may include long-division, story-problems and numerous others, all of which seem to indicate that mathematics is just naturally “difficult.”
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.
62. Bev Parrish DYSLEXIC THOUGHT AND PERCEPTION—A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE The Davis Dyslexia programs offer a simple approach in understanding how dyslexic persons think, capitalizing on their great strengths rather than endlessly focusing on their weaknesses. Could it be right for your child?
63. Jean Burk ACE THE SAT AND GET FREE COLLEGE Discover what makes the SAT a learnable test and how every question can be answered in 30 seconds or less. Test-prep guru Jean Burk will share her secrets of SAT success that have helped tens of thousands of students raise their test scores as much as 600 points!
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67. Susan Seay FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN YOUR KIDS WON’T LISTEN If you find yourself saying the same things over and over to your kids and being met with their blank stares, you need to know the five questions that can turn this around.
68. Frederic Gray FIGHTING FOR YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD In our journey of dealing with Apraxia with our son, we learned a lot about how to navigate the waters of educating a special needs child. This talk is about sharing the lessons we’ve learned to speed up your learning curve and to encourage you with the blessings that come with special needs children.
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69. Jeremy Newman
72. Ann Hamblin
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
STEP UP YOUR PERFORMANCE: A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO GRAMMAR
Communication is the first and last tool in the resolution of any social conflict. Hear from THSC’s Jeremy Newman and Addi Newman about what speech and debate can offer your students and why high school is the time to do it.
70. Woody Robertson RAISING AN ADULT, NOT A CHILD: A SOLUTION FOR THE PETER PAN EPIDEMIC With The National Academy of Science redefining adolescence as extending to age 30, homeschoolers face an unprecedented opportunity to stand out. Hear how to equip and prepare young men and women for a successful adulthood.
71. Daniel Fierer
Rather than focusing on parts of speech, definitions, and functions, this instructional approach teaches a thinking process making grammar practical and usable. The result? The learner knows how to use grammar to proofread his/her work.
73. Jim Woychuk SEVEN SILVER BULLETS FOR SENSATIONAL SCRIPTURE MEMORY Learning God's Word is fundamental when we prioritize biblical worldview. But memorizing Scripture is hard, very hard! Hear seven biblical, doable strategies for imparting God's truth to the next generation. Free booklet and Bible memory apps for all attendees.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION
74. Willow City
This workshop is geared for high-schoolers and their families who are looking ahead to the college admission cycle. Come hear from a Patrick Henry College representative on how best to prepare your college application as a homeschooling family.
Come join us for foot stompin' fun with Willow City! You'll clap your hands and stomp your feet with four Texas siblings who want to inspire happy.
A NIGHT WITH WILLOW CITY
Connect!
Build connections with people from around the state and be encouraged by others who are living life alongside you.
CONNECT! 2019 Minorities | High School | Single Parents | Grandparents Families Dealing with Mental Health Issues | Special Needs For more information, see pages 14-15 for the schedule and pages 38-39 in the workshop descriptions.
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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.
LOCATION: THE WOODLANDS MARRIOTT—MONTGOMERY A-C FRI, 5/31 8:00AM — 8:30AM — 11:45PM — 1:00PM — 6:00PM —
COW DESK OPENS COW DOORS OPEN CLOSES FOR LUNCH DOORS RE-OPEN COW EVENT CLOSES
SAT, 6/1 8:15AM — 8:30AM — 11:45PM — 1:00PM — 5:30PM —
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COW DESK OPENS COW DOORS OPEN CLOSES FOR LUNCH DOORS RE-OPEN COW EVENT CLOSES
Special Buddies The Woodlands Program Information The THSC Conventions are all about families and we want to ensure that every member of your family has the opportunity to participate. Special Buddies welcomes individuals age 3-99. We offer care in three different levels: medically fragile, sensory, and active and mobile. THSC has worked very closely with our Special Buddies director Misty Northcutt to present a program that we believe will be an incredible blessing to families who have loved ones with special needs. Special Buddies will provide two full days of Bible lessons, praise and worship, arts and crafts, and fellowship time. The Special Buddies will hear the word of God and be loved like Jesus loves all of us!
Meet Our Staff Misty Northcutt and her husband Justin Northcutt have been with the Special Buddies program almost since its inception. Misty, Justin and their two children have hearts as big as Texas for the special needs community. They are dedicated to providing excellent care for special needs individuals at Convention. Misty directs a well-trained staff that is able to provide care for your family members with specialized needs. Misty’s certified nursing assistant certification and experience as a foster parent, caretaker and private school teacher in a special needs classroom has perfectly equipped her to serve as the Special Buddies program director. Sarah Chute has worked with the THSC Special Buddies program since 2010. Before her involvement in Special Buddies, she worked with the THSC Kids Convention for two years. Sarah and her husband now enjoy partnering together to help lead this amazing program. Special Buddies follows the same pick up and drop off schedule as the Giant Cow Kids Event. MAY 30 - JUNE 1 45
TeenStaff Workshops
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Friday, 1:15pm — GirlDefined, Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal SERVING GOD WHERE HE HAS YOU RIGHT NOW It’s no secret that certain seasons of life are challenging. Rather than wishing the time away, God wants each of us to lean into our current season and serve Him now. This session will cast a vision on how we can live “all in” right now and make each season of life count for eternity. 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 — 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).
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Schedule THURSDAY
GROUP ONE GROUP TWO 10:00 AM W ELCOME/REGISTRATION - WATERWAY 6 SERVICE 11:00 AM 1:15 PM LUNCH SERVICE 2:00 PM SERVICE GOLD SHIRT 4:00 PM 6:00 PM DISMISSED FOR THE DAY TRAINING 4-8PM
FRIDAY GROUP ONE GROUP TWO 8:30 AM WELCOME/REGISTRATION—WATERWAY 7-8 9:00 AM OPENING ACTIVITIES 10:15 AM ACTIVITY SERVICE 11:45 AM LUNCH REGROUP 1:00 PM 1:15 PM WORKSHOP—WATERWAY 5 2:30 PM SERVICE ACTIVITY 4:00 PM ACTIVITY SERVICE 5:15 PM L ARGE GROUP PHOTO—WATERWAY 7-8 5:30 PM ACTIVITIES AND OPTIONAL SERVICE 6:00 PM DINNER BREAK
SATURDAY
GROUP ONE GROUP TWO 8:30 AM WORSHIP—WATERWAY 6 9:00 AM WORKSHOP—WATERWAY 6 10:15 AM SERVICE ACTIVITY 11:45 AM LUNCH REGROUP 1:00 PM 1:15 PM WORKSHOP—WATERWAY 6 2:30 PM SERVICE ACTIVITY 3:45 PM ACTIVITY SERVICE 5:00 PM TEEN STAFF WRAP UP/T-SHIRT SIGNING—WATERWAY 7-8 T EEN STAFF DISMISSED 5:30 PM 5:30 PM PTIONAL SERVICE UNTIL 6:45 PM O
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 (located in the second level foyer). 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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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
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1:15 pm Woody Robertson: Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at Education 2:00 pm
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