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The Homeschool Journey: Part 2 Tips for Notification and Getting Started”

This session is a practical “how-to” workshop intended to help new home educators meet the Ohio state requirements for notification and assessment. We will review Ohio’s newly-revised regulations in a way that is interactive and engaging to participants with examples of notifications and Ohio’s assessment options being provided. Whether you are in the process of deciding to home educate or you are ready to begin, this session will provide answers to your questions.

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Getting Started Homeschooling: Everything from A to Z

This session is a practical “how-to” workshop, intended to help new home educators meet the Ohio state requirements for notification and assessment. Melanie will review Ohio’s homeschool regulations in a way that is interactive and engaging, as well as provide examples of notifications and Ohio’s assessment options. Whether you are in the process of deciding to home educate or you are ready to begin, this is an important session that will provide answers to all your homeschool questions!

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A Homeschool Graduate Looking Back: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why I’m Homeschooling My Kids

Despite many stereotypes, homeschooling programs are unique and vary widely based on the student. Dan, a homeschool graduate himself, shares from his experience the benefits and challenges of homeschooling as well as the reasons why he is homeschooling his children.

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“From Homeschool Grad to Homeschool Dad”: Speed bumps and lessons learned.

As a homeschool graduate, Ben Davis knew he wanted to homeschool his own children because homeschooling is the best way to pass on a Biblical worldview. But even though he and his wife knew what it was like to be homeschooled, they found out that being homeschool parents was a brand-new experience. In this session, Ben relates his family’s experiences as first-year homeschoolers.

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Getting Started Homeschooling: Everything from A to Z

This session is a practical “how-to” workshop, intended to help new home educators meet the Ohio state requirements for notification and assessment. Melanie will review Ohio’s homeschool regulations in a way that is interactive and engaging, as well as provide examples of notifications and Ohio’s assessment options. Whether you are in the process of deciding to home educate or you are ready to begin, this is an important session that will provide answers to all your homeschool questions!

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How To Homeschool With Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus

This session provides a very practical look at how homeschooling can be a great blessing for your family– and how you as a homeschool mom can truly grow through the process. We’ll get an overview of home education from the start of your journey to the finish line, so you’ll feel better prepared for every step of the way. This time will be followed by a time of questions from the audience.

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Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Stay Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids

Whether you are starting with preschoolers or pulling kids out of “traditional” school, your first few years of homeschooling can be overwhelming. There are so many different curriculums to choose from, teaching and learning styles to discover. There’s your own family rhythm to adjust to and state requirements to figure out. There’s also often added pressure from family and friends. Why would any parent choose to attempt to teach fractions or (gasp) long division when they can leave it to the professionals? Our goal is to provide encouraging information about homeschooling basics, plus give you thoughtful and informative ideas on how to get started and stay the course.

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How to Begin

How to homeschool and what you really need to know! You do not have to know everything in order to start homeschooling. There are some key principles that will give you a solid foundation despite not knowing all the individual parts. Listen Now

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REAL LIFE Homeschooling

Accidental homeschooler, Heidi St John, shares what real life homeschooling means. The highs and lows of the homeschool journey. Hear encouragement, struggles, and reward of homeschooling your children! Listen Now

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A Homeschool Graduate Looking Back: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why I’m Homeschooling My Kids

Despite many stereotypes, homeschooling programs are unique and vary widely based on the student. Dan, a homeschool graduate himself, shares from his experience the benefits and challenges of homeschooling as well as the reasons why he is homeschooling his children.

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GIANTS

How many times do we cower before giants we have never even faced when God has already promised us the victory if we will just believe and follow Him? This week, we’ll get a little personal and talk about the giants we face in our families and our homeschools.

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The 7 E’s For Choosing Curriculum

The 7 E’s For Choosing Curriculum

As an admitted curriculum junkie, Jeannie Fulbright bought everything that sounded good. From A Beka to Hillyer to e-books, she has tried every kind of curriculum and method available. Out of this experience, she has formulated 7 E’s to help her carefully choose curriculum that works for her family.

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