Juneau - Centennial Hall

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Keynote Brunch 8:30-10:30 am
Exhibit Hall Open from 10:30 to 6:00

9:00 am - Breakfast is served

"Raising an Independent Learner"

Keynote Speech by Debra Bell

Homeschooling mother, author, English teacher, and popular conference speaker

Time

Egan Room

Hickel Room

Hammond Room

10:30-11:00 ~ Shopping in Exhibit Hall

Session 1
11:00-12:00

Ten Deadly Myths About Homeschooling Math (L)

Steve Clark

The Most Fascinating Discussion of Grammar in the History of the World (Or Your Money Back) (L)

Brian Wasko

One Minute Reader – Improve Reading Achievement at Home (P)

Steve Byers

Read Naturally

Session 2
12:15-1:15

Teaching Life Skills: Are You Worried That Your Kids Won’t Be “Ready”? (L)

Steve Clark

A Creative Visual Art Workshop for Students (Ages 5-8) (L)

Marcia Osterink

Raising Accountable Kids One Step At a Time (L)

Traci Heaton

Session 3
1:30-2:30

It’s Good to Know Stuff (A Workshop for Teens) (L)

Brian Wasko

A Creative Visual Art Workshop for Students (Ages 9-12) (L)

Marcia Osterink

Math Card Games Thrills vs. Math Drills (L)

Nancy Hameloth

Session 4
2:45-3:45

Can a Person With YOUR Personality Really Be a Good Homeschooler? (L)

Steve Clark

Motivating the Reluctant Learner (L)

Debra Bell

Benefits, Rewards, and Advantages to Independent and Distance Learning (P)

Jim Rawson

Brigham Young University

Charlotte Seewald

University of Nebraska

Session 5
4:00-5:00

The Wonderful World of Words (L)

Brian Wasko

Homeschooling Teens (L)

Debra Bell

Development of Right-Brain Creativity: What the Atelier Art Program Can Do for Your Child (P)

Larry Osterink

Atelier by Arts Attack

5:00-6:00 ~ Shopping in Exhibit Hall