2018 Arlington Called to Teach Homeschool Convention

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Empowering Families to Raise the Next Generation

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ARLINGTON—MAY 10-12, 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: 2 — GENERAL INFO 3 — MAP

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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 those families who decide to answer the calling to teach their children themselves.

Over the past 32 years, THSC had been working relentlessly to support and empower homeschooling families throughout Texas by providing resources, advocating for and promoting homeschooling, and keeping a watchful eye on the Texas Legislature. Called to Teach is the culmination of our efforts.

Since we believe that homeschooling is the best model 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, Called to Teach promises a wonderful experience for everyone. We hope to educate you on the foundation upon which THSC was built—freedom.

However, 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 is free to pursue homeschooling without the threat of oppression.

At this very moment, lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are writing, revising, and reviewing bills for the next session which could affect our basic family rights and freedom to homeschool. Because of this, and thanks to your support, THSC is already meeting with legislators and preparing. We are working together to ensure the liberty to raise your own children is safe. To learn more about THSC’s influence 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 the Convention!

In your service and His,

4 — EXHIBIT HALL 7 — CONVENTION SPECIALS 8 — FEATURED WORKSHOP TRACKS 10 — SCHEDULE 15 — KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 18 — C ONVENTION SPONSORS 22 — FEATURED SPEAKERS 32 — WORKSHOPS 50 — K IDS CONVENTION 51 — PRETEEN PROGRAMS 52 — TEEN STAFF PROGRAM 56 — TEXAS LEADERS CONFERENCE

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GENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATION

BOOK CHECK

PETS

For your convenience, a 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 the North entrance hallway.

No pets of any kind are allowed in the Convention Center.

Registered seeing eye dogs or mobility dogs are welcome.

CONCESSIONS AND DINING The Arlington Convention Center provides various meal choices. There are concession stands located throughout the Center, as well as a cafeteria-style lunch area inside Salon C with affordable food options such as pizza, potato bar, salad bar and more. The Convention Center does not allow outside food or drinks.

IDENTIFICATION Your name badge is your ticket for both days. 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 directly behind the Information Booth. Nursing mothers are encouraged to be discreet or to take advantage of the unstaffed Nursing Mothers’ Room. There is also a sitting area and changing table located inside the women’s restroom across from Salon A.

THANK A VOLUNTEER It takes a lot of people to bring this Convention to YOU! 2 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — Arlington

CASH GIVEAWAY Buy on-site from THSC Arlington Exhibitors and be entered in a drawing scheduled to take place Saturday at 4:45 p.m. at the THSC Booth #504. Three winners will receive $200 in cash! See the Information Booth 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. Due to space constraints, strollers will not be allowed into workshops, but they may be parked in the Book Check area. Stroller Parking areas will be monitored. However, please do not leave valuables in strollers while parked.

WORKSHOP RECORDINGS Remember, workshops are first come, first seated. Popular workshops may fill up and seats may not be available. Workshop ushers will do their best to fill all empty seats as space allows.

All sessions will be professionally recorded and available for purchase on-site and online at THSC.org/recordings.

PARKING Parking is available at the Arlington Convention Center for $5 per car per day. In and out privileges apply if you show your receipt.

SHERATON HOTEL CURBSIDE PICK-UP FOR BOOK CHECK

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STROLLER PARKING BOOK CHECK

CONCESSIONS

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SALON B2 CAFETERIA (SALON C)

NURSING MOTHERS

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REGISTRATION

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SOUTH ENTRANCE FAMILY

DINOSAUR EXHIBIT

PARKING TERRACE

Lunch & Dinner Options The Arlington Convention Center provides various meal choices.

There are concession stands located throughout the Center, as well as a cafeteria-style lunch area inside Salon C with affordable food options such as pizza, potato bar, salad bar and more. The Convention Center does not allow outside food or drinks.

GENERAL INFORMATION, FACILITY MAP

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AUDIO RECORDINGS

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CONCESSIONS

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SPEAKERS

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A Reason For

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Abeka 212 906

Accelerated Christian Education 804

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THSC

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EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE

8th Kid Games

Abiding Truth Ministry, Inc.

406

BJU Press/HomeWorks

by Precept

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702

EMERGENCY EXIT

220

Blue Duck Education — Mangahigh 429 BooksBloom 811 BookShark 604

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TODDLER PLAY AREA

Dallas Zoo

207

Demme Learning

320

Designs for Dolls

730

Discovery Toys

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DoorPosts 904 Dual Credit at Home, Becky Muldrow

415

Essentials in Writing

822

Exploration Education Science

516

Figures in Motion

921

Find Me a Van

808

Flip Flop Spanish

411

Fossil Rim Park

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Boyce College

426

Bright Lights

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Brinkman Adventures

607

American School

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Center for Essential Education

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Answers In Genesis, Ken Ham

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Chess Unlimited, LLC

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Apologia 525

Christian Liberty Press

427

Artistic Pursuits Inc.

305

Christian Light Education

626

Barr None Music/Learn to Play 727

Christian Warrior Books

106

BiblioPlan 505

Classical Academic Press

116

Founders Classical Online Academy 523

Classical Conversations

704

Gillian Bronte Adams

910

College Prep Genius

202

Glorieta Camps

829

Cornerstone Curriculum

416

Great Products

616

Alpha Omega Publications

720

American Heritage Girls/ Trail Life USA

Bilingual Books, Inc.

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Greater Than I Ministries

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GW Bridge Academy

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Hank The Cowdog, John Erickson 104 Healthy Thinking Kids

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Heart of Dakota

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HEART of Texas, Anne Gebhart 512 Here I Am Orphan Ministries, Suzanne Faske

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HiGASFY Productions

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Historical Conquest

936

Historical Conquest Tournament 930 Home Works

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Homeschool Diploma

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In the Gap, Chad Christiansen

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Institute for Excellence in Writing 706 International ALERT Academy

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Kerusso 923 Kumon Math & Reading Center of Arlington SE

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La Clase Divertida (The FUN Class!)

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Lamp & Quill Bible Curriculum

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Lamplighter Ministries

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Little Giant Steps, Jan Bedell

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Logic of English

612

Love and Respect, Emerson Eggerichs

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Loving Life at Home, Jennifer Flanders

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Lumerit Education

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Marie's Words, Inc.

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Master Books

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RightStart Mathematics

by Activities for Learning, Inc

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Samaritan Ministries

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Scripture Memory Fellowship

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Shadowbox Inspirations

by Dilania

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Sharing Great Health

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SJB Productions

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Smoothing The Way, Mary James

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Sonlight Curriculum

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Southern Science Supply

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Sparketh 918 Stones in Clay Publishing

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SumBlox Group

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TalkBox.Mom

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Teaching Textbooks

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Tech Edventures, Inc

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TeenPact 312 TEL Library

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Texas Tech University

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The Etiquette Factory

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The Kingdom Code

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The Rhyme and Reason Series

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The Sewing Basket

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Train Up a Child Ministries

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Usborne Books & More

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VideoText Interactive Math, Tom Clark

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Visualize World Geography

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Why-Games? 330 Winter Summit Ministries, Inc, Roxanne Parks

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Worldview Academy

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Memoria Press

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Mentors 4 Mom, Susan Seay

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Miller Pads & Paper, LLC

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My Little House

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Nature's Workshop Plus

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Nest Family Entertainment

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Notgrass 420 Patriot Academy, Rick Green

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Paula's Bread

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Pensacola Christian College

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PictureThis! Ministries

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Rainbow Resources

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Real Reading Company

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ABIDING TRUTH MINISTRY, INC.

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ARTISTIC PURSUITS INC.

Get $2.95 off any ARTistic Pursuits book and 15% off any art pack purchased at the 2018 THSC convention.

BJU PRESS/HOMEWORKS BY PRECEPT

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.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY PRESS

40% off all Christian Liberty Press products using discount code THSC2018, good for one week after the show (excludes enrollments, curriculum kits, and services).

COLLEGE PREP GENIUS

Free $30 upgrade on our Ace the SAT eCourses.

DESIGNS FOR DOLLS

Free bracelet, no purchase necessary. 10% off all doll dresses. Free doll school supplies with any purchase while supplies last.

DOORPOSTS

$10 off 1-year memberships to our new Bible study site, MamasRefill.com. Visit our booth for details.

DUAL CREDIT AT HOME

Save $150 on Dual Credit at Home's Study Plans when you use coupon code THSC150 during Convention!

GREATER THAN I MINISTRIES

20% off all our worldview videos and curriculum workbooks!

HEART OF TEXAS

Drawings for fun door prizes (including Convention Gift Certificates) throughout the weekend. Stop by the booth to sign up! Support Group Leaders: Visit our booth to pick up your Leader Ribbon!

MEMORIA PRESS

Free shipping for any convention purchase.

MATHNASIUM

Free trial session at any Mathnasium location in Texas.

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

PICTURETHIS! MINISTRIES

The Picture Smart Bible Booth is offering up to 50% discount on combo specials.

RAINBOW RESOURCES

Free shipping on any orders placed at the show.

RIGHTSTART MATHEMATICS BY ACTIVITIES FOR LEARNING, INC. 15% discount on ALL orders and free shipping for customers.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY FELLOWSHIP

Free book on Scripture memorization for every family (just mention this offer when you visit our booth).

SHADOWBOX INSPIRATIONS BY DELANIA

Free shipping and $25 off on 10”x13” shadowboxes especially designed for Mother’s Day.

SJB PRODUCTIONS

30% off all educational DVDs. DVDs for $7 each, 10 DVDs for $60 and a complete set of 31 DVDs for $165.

THE SEWING BASKET

20% off sewing and quilting books for kids and teens.

TEENPACT LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

Free 2019 Political Communication Workshop with Four-Day Class purchase voucher. Offer exclusively for THSC Convention attendees signing up at Teen Pact booth.

EXHIBITOR CONVENTION SPECIALS

8TH KID GAMES

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NEW HOMESCHOOL TRACKS Explore the Convention Based on Specific Interests Follow the Green Boxes on Pages 10–13

FRIDAY

Homeschooling 101

9:00 a.m. The Intentional Mom—Susan Seay (SALON B2) 1:45 p.m. Don't Stress Out: Hope for the Harried Homeschool Mom—Jennifer Flanders (M 1-4)

SATURDAY

4:30 p.m. Confessions of an Organizationally Challenged Homeschool Mom—Lyndsay Lambert (M 1-4)

9:00 a.m. The Gift and the Goal—Pam Tebow (Salon A) 10:30 a.m. The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Kids Every Year—Susan Seay (Salon B2) 1:45 p.m. Mom-to-Mom Panel—Lyndsay Lambert, Roxanne Parks, Anne Gebhart, Greta Eskridge, Susan Seay (Salon B2) 3:15 p.m. Homeschooling 101: Creating A Learning Culture in Your Home—Greta Eskridge (Salon B1)

Special Needs

Follow the Blue Boxes on Pages 10–13

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. Riding the Reading Roller Coaster of Dyslexia—Jan Bedell (M-5) 10:30 a.m. Homeschooling Adopted Children & Those Who Have Experienced Trauma—Suzanne Faske (M 1-4) 1:45 p.m. Foundation of Learning Styles—Jan Bedell (M-5)

SATURDAY

4:30 p.m. Raising Exceptional Children—From Geniuses to Those with Learning Disabilities—Dara Halydier (Salon b1) 9:00 a.m. Beyond Hormones, Homeschooling Teens with Emotional or Psychological Challenges— Mary James (M 1-4) 10:30 a.m. To Label or Not to Label...That is the Question—Jan Bedell (M 1-4) 1:45 p.m. When It Hurts to Homeschool—Dara Halydier (Salon a) 3:15 p.m. Helping the Mother's Hurting Heart—Jan Bedell (M 1-4)

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High School/College

Follow the Orange Boxes on Pages 10–13

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. Creating a Four-Year Plan For Your High School Student—Becky Muldrow 10:30 a.m. Highschool Fun! All the Subjects without All the Textbooks—Dara Halydier 1:45 p.m. Post High School Options—Ted Seago 4:30 p.m. Developing An Impressive High School Transcript—Becky Muldrow

VISIT ROOM M-6

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. The Power of Communication: Why Your High Schooler Needs Speech & Debate?—Jeremy Newman 10:30 a.m. Surviving and Thriving Through the Teen Years—Roxanne Parks 1:45 p.m. How Your High School Student Can Change the World— Chad Christiansen 3:15 p.m. Want To Earn A Bachelor's Degree During High School?

Here’s How!—Becky Muldrow

for Dads

TRACK SPONSOR

Follow the Yellow Boxes on Pages 10–13

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m. So, What's the Dad Supposed to Do?—Tim Lambert (M 1-4) 10:30 a.m. Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling—Tim Lambert, Rick Green, Jeremy Newman (Salon b2) 1:45 p.m. Defend Your Family!—Rick Green (Salon b1)

9:00 a.m. Worldview 101—Andy Frye (M-5) 10:30 a.m. What is THSC Thinking? The Purpose and Goals of Your State Organization— Stephanie Lambert (M-5) 1:45 p.m. "Homeschooling Ruined My Life": Will You Ever Wish You'd Taken a Different Path?— Peter Lambert (M 1-4) 3:15 p.m. Reaping the Whirlwind: Darwin, Scopes, and the Evolution Battle—Andy Frye (M-5)

HOMESCHOOL TRACKS

4:30 p.m. Leavers, Nones, & Rebels—Andy Frye (M-5)

SATURDAY

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Convention Schedule — THURSDAY, MAY 10 Exhibit Hall

Registration Open

5:00-7:00 P.M.

12:00 P.M. − 8:00 P.M.

Texas Leaders Conference

New To Home School Seminar

(M 1-4)

(Salon B1)

Ready, Set, Now What Do I Do?

1:00 P.M.

Tim and Lyndsay Lambert Strategies for Successful Homeschooling

2:15 P.M.

1:15 P.M.

Time Management for Busy Homeschool Leaders Ted and Johnnie Seago State of the State

2:00 P.M.

Tim Lambert

Greta Eskridge 7 Things I'd Do Differently 3:30 P.M.

Lyndsay Lambert and Roxanne Parks

3:00 P.M.

Incorporating Civics into Your Cooperative—A Time Especially for Leaders Rick Green

Convention Schedule — FRIDAY, MAY 11 Salon A

Salon B1

Salon B2

M6

M 1-4

M5

M9

Exhibitor Workshops

8:00 A.M.

REGISTRATION OPENS

8:30 A.M.

Kids Convention, Inner Princess, Mighty Men of Valor, and Teen Staff Begin

9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. EXHIBIT HALL OPENS

10:30 A.M.

Why the 20's Generation Will Change the Church and Culture

With ALL Your MIND Rick Green

Ken Ham

America's Greatest Sin—It's Not What You Think

Protecting Our Children from Pornography

Ray Comfort

Greta Eskridge

The Intentional Mom Susan Seay

Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling Tim Lambert, Rick Green, Jeremy Newman

Creating a FourYear Plan for Your High School Student Becky Muldrow

High School Fun! All the Subjects Without All the Textbooks Dara Halydier

11:45 A.M.

1:45 P.M.

Developing a Truly Christian Worldview

Defend Your Family!

Rick Green

Oops! My Child's Not Perfect!

Dara Halydier

Post-High School Options Ted and Johnnie Seago

2:45 P.M.

How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World

Raising Exceptional Children—From Geniuses to Those with Learning Disabilities

Have Children, Will Travel Jennifer Flanders

Dara Halydier

Homeschooling Adopted Children and Those Who Have Experienced Trauma

The Fear of Money: Have We Separated Our Faith From Our Finances? Part 2

Suzanne Faske

Dan Celia

Demme Learning

Mary Heart + Martha Home = Peace and Joy A Reason For

Don't Stress Out: Hope for the Harried Homeschool Mom Jennifer Flanders

Foundation of Learning Styles Jan Bedell

Noah Can't Read: A Learning Difference Success Story HiGASFY Productions

Developing An Impressive High School Transcript Becky Muldrow

Confessions of an Organizationally Challenged Homeschool Mom Lyndsay Lambert

Leavers, Nones and Rebels Andy Frye

Protection, Prevention and Preparation Train Up a Child Ministries

EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES Kids Convention, Inner Princess, Mighty Men of Valor, and Teen Staff Dismiss

6:00 P.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 P.M.

Jan Bedell

Answering the "Why"

SHOPPING BREAK

Ken Ham

7:30 P.M.

Tim Lambert

Riding the Reading Roller Coaster of Dyslexia

LUNCH AND SHOPPING

Ken Ham

4:30 P.M.

So, What's the Dad Supposed to Do?

Hank's Family in Concert John Erickson

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General Sessions - (Salon A) SPECIAL TRACKS - COLOR KEY Called with Purpose . . . Help Your Students Find Theirs!

7:15 P.M.

HOMESCHOOLING 101

Rick Green

SPECIAL NEEDS HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE PREP

Divine Justice

8:15 P.M.

Ray Comfort

FOR DADS

SHERATON M11

Exhibitor Workshops

M12

Sponsor/Exhibitor Workshops

SHERATON

Registration opens at 8:00 A.M.

Exploring Homeschooling With Apologia Apologia

Making a Difference: Children with Character ACE

Discipline with Love So We Don't Break Our Child's Spirit Etiquette Factory

Experience Excellence in Writing Institute for Excellence in Writing

It's Not About Grades! Cultivating Wisdom and Virtue Through a Classical Christian Education

Teaching Children to Handle Fear, Anxiety and Temptation in 4 Easy Steps

Classical Conversations

Healthy Thinking Kids

Empower Your Children to be Successful Money Managers The Kingdom Code

How to Memorize a Book of the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day Scripture Memory Fellowship

Encouragement by Chocolate (Plaza on the Hill − Sheraton) "The Unexpected Blessings of the Homeschool Mom" − Pam Tebow

The Fear of Money: Have We Separated Our Faith From Our Finances? Part 1

Kids Convention & Pre-Teens

Exhibit Hall 8:30

Program Begins

Program Begins

12:001:30 P.M.

Lunch Break

Lunch Break Please be Prompt!

Resumes at 1:30 P.M.

Resumes at 1:30 P.M.

Dismissed for the Day

Child Pick Up Please be Prompt!

A.M.

Exhibit Hall opens at 9:30 A.M.

Timothy Plan

Don't Just Learn a Foreign Language.

Actually Talk in One! TalkBox.Mom

How to Homeschool Through High School Lumerit Education

Develop Critical Thinking Skills

by Asking Better Questions BJU Press

Exhibit Hall closes at 6:00 P.M.

6:00 P.M.

CONVENTION SCHEDULE — THURSDAY/FRIDAY

M10

Exhibitor Workshops

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Convention Schedule — SATURDAY, MAY 12 Salon A

Salon B1

Salon B2

M6

M 1-4

M5

M9

Exhibitor Workshops

8:00 A.M.

REGISTRATION OPENS

8:30 A.M.

Kids Convention, Inner Princess, Mighty Men of Valor, and Teen Staff Begin

9:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. EXHIBIT HALL OPENS

10:30 A.M.

The Gift and the Goal Pam Tebow

How to Present the Gospel in Today's Secularized Culture Ken Ham

Defending the Christian Faith in Today's World Ken Ham

If It Weren’t for the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!

Emerson Eggerichs

A Season to Shine Jennifer Flanders

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

The Power of Communication: Why Your High Schooler Needs Speech and Debate

Beyond Hormones: Homeschooling Teens with Emotional or Psychological Challenges

Jeremy Newman

Mary James

Surviving and Thriving Through the Teen Years

To Label or Not to Label ... That is the Question

Roxanne Parks

Jan Bedell

11:45 A.M.

1:45 P.M.

When It Hurts to Homeschool

Homeschooling: The Marriage Priority Roxanne Parks

4:15 P.M.

Andy Frye

What is THSC Thinking? The Purpose and Goals of Your State Organization Stephanie Lambert

Making Math Make Sense Mathnasium

Overcoming Doubt and Discouragement in Your Homeschooling Journey New Leaf Press

LUNCH AND SHOPPING

Dara Halydier

3:15 P.M.

Worldview 101

Special Fellowships:

If It Weren’t for the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!

Emerson Eggerichs

Mom-to-Mom Panel Lyndsay Lambert, Roxanne Parks, Anne Gebhart, Greta Eskridge, Susan Seay

Homeschooling 101: Creating a Learning Culture in Your Home

Top 10 Myths About Homeschooling Math

Greta Eskridge

Tom Clark

Families Dealing with Mental Health Issues Special Fellowship

Minority Families Special Fellowship

How Your High School Student Can Change the World Chad Christiansen

Want To Earn A Bachelor's Degree During High School?

Here’s How! Becky Muldrow

High School Families Special Fellowship

"Homeschooling Ruined My Life": Will You Ever Wish You'd Taken a Different Path?

Peter Lambert

Helping the Mother's Hurting Heart Jan Bedell

4:30 P.M. THSC Lifetime Members Reception

Is Math Straining Your Relationship with Your Children?

(Identifying the Trouble Spots)

Ace the SAT and Get FREE College College Prep Genius

Tom Clark

Reaping the Whirlwind: Darwin, Scopes, and the Evolution Battle Andy Frye

Your Child Can Love History With Notgrass Notgrass

Grandparents Special Fellowship

COFFEE AND SHOPPING BREAK

The Respect Effect 5:00 P.M.

Emerson Eggerichs

EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES Kids Convention, Inner Princess, Mighty Men of Valor, and Teen Staff End

6:00 P.M.

7:30 P.M. DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 P.M.

Comedy and the Constitution Brad Stine and Rick Green

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SPECIAL TRACKS - COLOR KEY HOMESCHOOLING 101

M11

Exhibitor Workshops

Sponsor/Exhibitor Workshops

SPECIAL NEEDS

Exhibit Hall

HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE PREP FOR DADS

Registration opens at 8:00 A.M.

Building Christian Character Center for Essential Education

Basic American Civics GW Bridge Academy

Spelling and Comprehension Problems? We have Answers! Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple

Real Reading Company

Math is More than Just Numbers RightStart Math

Health Care Confusion Samaritan Ministries

Classical Academy Online: Classical Education at Home

8:30

Program Begins

Program Begins

12:001:30 P.M.

Lunch Break

Lunch Break Please be Prompt!

Resumes at 1:30 P.M.

Resumes at 1:30 P.M.

Dismissed for the Day

Child Pick Up Please be Prompt!

A.M.

Founders Classical Online Academy

Parents of Beginning Readers—Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple

Sharing Great Health

Real Reading Company

In the Trenches: Multi-Grade, MultiAge, All Together Without Mom Losing Her Mind!

Your Student Doesn't Have to "Graduate From God" After High School!

5 Mistakes Parents and Students Make When Planning for College

BiblioPlan

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2018 Keynote Speakers

PAM TEBOW

Ken Ham, originally from Australia, is the president and founder of Answers in Genesis and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. He also oversaw the construction of the popular full-size Noah’s Ark in Kentucky.

As one of the most sought-after Christian conference speakers and talk show guests, Ken is recognized worldwide as a strong voice for creationism and biblical truth. He became internationally known for his 2014 creation versus evolution debate with Bill Nye “the Science Guy,” which has been watched by an estimated 25 million people.

A biblical apologist, Ken gives numerous faith-building talks to tens of thousands of children and adults each year on topics such as the reliability of the Bible, witnessing more effectively, dinosaurs, “races,” how compromise over biblical authority has undermined society and the church, and more.

Ken is also a published author and popular radio host. He and his wife Mally reside in the Cincinnati area. They have five children and 16 grandchildren.

Pam Tebow, the mother of successful college and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is a homeschool pioneer along with her husband Bob. They began teaching their children at home in 1982, before the term homeschool was even coined. All five of their children were homeschooled from kindergarten through high school and each one received college scholarships.

The Tebows lived for several years as missionaries in the Philippines, where Bob continues to have a ministry, the Bob Tebow Evangelistic Association.

Pam loves speaking to families across the country, having become more widely known since Tim Tebow won the Heisman Trophy. After ESPN aired Pam’s comments about refusing to abort “Timmy,” she has gained a national platform to spread the pro-life message.

Pam passionately encourages women to trust the Lord and use the incredible influence God has given them to eternally impact their world.

Additionally, THSC is proud to support the Tim Tebow bill in Texas, which would allow homeschoolers to participate in extracurricular activities offered at local schools.

Answers in Genesis—Booth #304

Friday, May 11, 9 a.m., Salon A—“Why the 20's Generation Will Change the Church and Culture” Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., Salon A—“Developing a Truly Christian Worldview”

Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Sheraton, Plaza on the Hill— “The Unexpected Blessings of the Homeschool Mom” at Encouragement by Chocolate (Tickets available at registration while space lasts.)

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., Salon A—“How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World”

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m., Salon A—“The Gift and the Goal”

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m., Salon B1—“Defending the Christian Faith in Today's World” Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Salon A—“How to Present the Gospel in Today's Secularized Culture”

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KEN HAM

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2018 Keynote Speakers

RAY COMFORT

DR. EMERSON EGGERICHS

Ray Comfort is the founder and CEO of Living Waters and the best-selling author of more than 80 books, including “Hell’s Best Kept Secret,” “Scientific Facts in the Bible” and “The Evidence Bible.” His booklet “The Atheist Test” has sold more than 1 million copies.

He co-hosts the award-winning television program “The Way of the Master” with actor Kirk Cameron, now seen in 200 countries; blogs daily about atheism at “Atheist Central”; has debated atheistic evolution on ABC's Nightline and on the BBC and was a platform speaker at the 2001 annual convention of American Atheists Inc. He was also the executive producer for several movies that have been seen by millions, including “Audacity,” “180,” and “Evolution vs. God.” Ray is from New Zealand. He and his wife Sue live in Southern California, where they have three grown children.

Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally-known public speaker on the topics of marriage, parenting, communication and more. Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, Emerson developed the Love and Respect Marriage Conference which he presents to live audiences around the country. This dynamic and life-changing conference is impacting the world, resulting in the healing and restoration of countless relationships.

Emerson has graduate degrees from Wheaton College and Dubuque Seminary and a doctorate in child and family ecology from Michigan State University. He has authored several books, including the New York Times bestseller “Love and Respect.” Having sold over 1.6 million copies, it has also won a Book of the Year Award and a Platinum Book Award.

Prior to launching the Love and Respect Conferences, Emerson served as senior pastor of Trinity Church in Lansing, Michigan, for nearly 20 years. Emerson and his wife Sarah have been married for 40 years and have three adult children.

He is also the founder and president of Love and Respect Ministries.

Living Waters

Thursday, May 10, 8:15 p.m., Salon A—“Divine Justice” Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon A—“America's Greatest Sin—It's Not What You Think”

Love and Respect Ministries—Booth #205

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Salon B1—“If It Weren’t For the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!”

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B1—“If It Weren’t For the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!”

Saturday, May 12, 5 p.m., Salon A—“The Respect Effect”

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Maverick Books and Hank the Cowdog—Booth #104 John R. Erickson has written and published 78 books and more than 600 articles. He is best known for his “Hank the Cowdog” series of books, audiobooks and stage plays.

His stories have won a number of awards, including the Audie, Oppenheimer, Wrangler, and Lamplighter Awards and have been translated into Spanish, Danish, Farsi and Chinese.

John began self-publishing “Hank the Cowdog” in his garage in 1982, and it has become one of the nation’s most popular series for children and families. Through the eyes of Hank the Cowdog—a smelly, smart-aleck Head of Ranch Security—Erickson gives readers a glimpse of daily life on a ranch in the West Texas Panhandle. USA Today called the series “the best family entertainment in years.”

Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Salon B1—“Hank’s Family in Concert”

RICK GREEN

Patriot Academy—Booth #507 Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author and radio host.

Rick and his family travel the nation and speak about America’s forgotten history and heroes with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. Rick Green and David Barton co-host the national daily radio program “WallBuilders Live!”

Rick is also the author and executive producer of “Constitution Alive,” America's most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution.

Rick and his wife Kara have four kids and have homeschooled for 17 years. They also founded Patriot Academy, an elite leadership training program specializing in applied civics with a biblical, historical and constitutional foundation.

The Green family challenges each of us to help preserve and pass the torch of freedom by living out our liberty as the Founding Fathers envisioned.

Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., M 1-4—“Incorporating Civics Into Your Cooperative—A Time Especially for Leaders” (Texas Leaders Conference) Thursday, May 10, 7:15 p.m., Salon A—“Called with Purpose … Help Your Students Find Theirs!”

Friday, May 11, 9 a.m., Salon B1—“With ALL Your MIND” Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2—“Policy Panel What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling” Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., Salon B1—“Defend Your Family!”

Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m., Salon A—“Comedy and the Constitution” with Brad Stine

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JOHN ERICKSON

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2018 Featured Speakers

BECKY MULDROW

CHAD CHRISTIANSEN

DAN CELIA

Becky Muldrow is the founder and creator of Dual Credit at Home, a 49-week study program that helps students of all ages pursue an accredited bachelor’s degree through earning credits by exam. Becky, wife and homeschool mother of 10, used this system successfully with her own children and eagerly shares her technique of earning accredited degrees while still in high school with families across the nation. Becky looks forward to helping high school students not only reach but exceed their academic goals.

Chad serves as the executive director of In The Gap Inc. and works to maintain a Christ-centered culture, a learning environment and a spiritually vibrant atmosphere for the In The Gap staff and leaders-in-training. He has a desire to see young people become leaders by training them through personal character development, communication, leadership and teaching skills. By applying good character in their lives, they will be positive role models for the next generation.

Chad and his wife Alissa founded In The Gap Inc. to stem the tide of negative influences pervading our culture and to lay a foundation of truth for the next generation. Their organization teaches character, facilitates after-school Bible clubs, and trains young adults to be world changers. Last year, In The Gap worked with over 6,000 inner-city children. Their goal—one day every child in Oklahoma City will have a chance to hear the gospel.

Dan has worked for 35 years as an entrepreneur and businessman, starting eight corporations and co-founding two others.

In 1999 Dan sold his small trust company (managing over $900 million) to go into ministry. Dan developed and uses a biblically-responsible system of financial management with great success. He started a part-time radio ministry in 1997 and has seen the Lord expand and bless this endeavor into his current full-time ministry Dan is now on over 640 television stations three hours daily, including NRB TV, BizTV, Dove TV and CBN Lifestyle.

“Financial Issues” is heard in every state in America and throughout the internet globally. He is a conference speaker, author of six books, publishes a weekly newsletter, and has been executive producer of several video productions. FISM TV (home of “Financial Issues”) produces original family-friendly content and other video projects all keeping within FISM’s Christian worldview.

Dual Credit at Home—Booth #415

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M-6— “Creating a Four-Year Plan For Your High School Student” Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., M-6— “Developing An Impressive High School Transcript” Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., M-6— “Want To Earn A Bachelor's Degree During High School? Here’s How!”

In the Gap Inc.—Booth #314

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., M-6— “How Your High School Student Can Change the World”

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Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M-12— “The Fear of Money—Have We Separated Our Faith from Our Finances?” Part 1 Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., M-5—“The Fear of Money—Have We Separated Our Faith from Our Finances?” Part 2

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DARA HALYDIER

DRS. TED AND JOHNNIE SEAGO

GRETA ESKRIDGE

Dara Halydier is a pastor’s wife, Bible teacher, conference and retreat speaker, mentor, friend and mother of five grown boys. She homeschooled for 21 years and now encourages others across the nation.

Dara helped begin local homeschool support groups in Fort Worth and Georgetown. She is the executive director of Abiding Truth Ministry and author of the “Practical Proverbs” series and “As They Sit and Stand: A Resource and Guide for Teaching Your Children the Bible.” Her newest book is “Living Beautifully: Practical Proverbs for Women.”

Dara shares from truths that she has learned through dealing with chronic pain and a disability, moving over 30 times, raising four boys with learning disabilities, and having overcome a past of abuse and shame to proclaim God’s grace, forgiveness and freedom. Dara teaches with humor, wisdom and vulnerability as she reaches out to encourage and equip the next generation.

Ted Seago has been married to Johnnie Seago for 39 years. Together, they have raised eight children (five of which are adopted) and spent 22 years home educating their children. The Seagos have 14 grandchildren and live in the Houston area.

Ted Seago has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education from Lamar University and earned his doctorate in education from the University of Houston. In addition to his duties as pastor of community life at Restoration Church in Montgomery, Texas, he has served as a headmaster, a classroom instructor and a college professor. He is also a certified life coach, teacher, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team.

Johnnie Seago has been an educational leader in public, private and home education since 1981. She is active in for-profit and not-for-profit private education, public school and educational research. Additionally, she is a consultant to corporations involving leadership and team-building training, and an expert witness in court hearings regarding educational options for families.

Ted and Johnnie Seago own and operate Parent and Child Educational Services (PACES), a home education facilitating ministry. PACES has guided the education of over 3,000 homeschool families providing private consultations, classes, online curriculum, social events, field trips, international travel and testing services.

Greta is a second-generation homeschooling mother of 4. After being homeschooled, Greta became a high school English teacher. Since then, with the support of her husband of 20 years, Greta has been happily homeschooling for 10 years.

She is grateful for the time that homeschooling allows her to pursue meaningful relationships with her children and tailor their education to fit their needs. Greta finds homeschooling to be a creative act and loves sharing her passion for books and outdoor learning with her children.

You'll find Greta sharing her enthusiasm for homeschooling in as many ways as she can. She's part of a podcast called At Home, writes often on her website at www.GretaEskridge.com, her Instagram account, and contributes to a variety of homeschooling websites and blogs.

She also speaks at homeschool conferences, mom’s groups and homeschool groups all over the country.

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., M-6—“High School Fun! All the Subjects without All the Textbooks” Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2— “Oops! My Child's Not Perfect!”

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., Salon B1—“Raising Exceptional Children— From Geniuses to Those with Learning Disabilities” Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon A—“When It Hurts to Homeschool”

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Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., M 1-4— “Time Management for Busy Homeschool Leaders” (Texas Leaders Conference) Friday, May 1, 1:45 p.m., M-6—“Post High School Options”

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Thursday, May 10, 2:15 p.m., Salon B1—“Strategies for Successful Homeschooling” (New to Homeschooling Session) Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B1—“Protecting Our Children from Pornography” Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2—“Mom-to-Mom Panel” Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., Salon B1—“Homeschooling 101: Creating A Learning Culture in Your Home”

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Abiding Truth Ministry—Booth #906

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homeschool community for several decades. Together they founded and led their local homeschool support group.

From 1990 to 2013 she assisted in running Texas Home School Coalition.

Lyndsay has now retired in order to have more time to be a grandmother to her seven grandchildren and to be the biblical older woman that she believes God has called her to be. Join Lyndsay at her blog: FromAnOlderWoman.com.

JEREMY NEWMAN

Texas Home School Coalition—Booth #504 Jeremy Newman became director of public policy for THSC in the fall of 2013 after serving as a policy analyst on the 2013 THSC Watchmen team. Jeremy is a homeschool graduate and has been involved in homeschooling from an early age when he moved to Texas from California. The third of six children, Jeremy now lives with his wife Addi in Dallas where he teaches Lincoln-Douglas debate in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), a national homeschool speech and debate league.

Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Salon B1—“Ready, Set, Now What Do I Do?” with Tim Lambert (New to Homeschooling Session) Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., Salon B1—“7 Things I'd Do Differently” with Roxanne Parks (New to Homeschooling Session)

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2—“Mom-to-Mom Panel” Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., Salon A— “Homeschooling: The Marriage Priority”

SUSAN SEAY

Mentor 4 Moms—Booth #725

ROXANNE PARKS

RoxanneParks.com—Booth #716

Lyndsay Lambert graduated from Texas Tech University and homeschooled her four now-grown children for 16 years.

She has assisted Tim (her husband of more than 40 years) in serving the

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., M-6—“Surviving and Thriving Through the Teen Years”

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2—“Mom-to-Mom Panel”

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., M-6— “The Power of Communication: Why Your High Schooler Needs Speech and Debate”

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Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., Salon B1—“7 Things I’d Do Differently” with Lyndsay Lambert (New to Homeschooling Session)

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., M 1-4—“Confessions of an Organizationally-Challenged Homeschool Mom”

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2—“Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling”

LYNDSAY LAMBERT

"Roxanne is the ultimate encourager! With passion and transparency, she connects with her audience and offers inspirational wisdom—all delivered with love and humor."

Roxanne's passion is to speak power and truth into the lives of women. She has spoken in hundreds of venues both large and small. As a certified life coach accredited by the American Association of Christian Counselors, Roxanne delights in cheering her clients toward discovering direction and purpose through Christ. Roxanne leads fourday power-packed weekends that offer small group life coaching sessions in a retreat-type environment. In her first book, “Are You Enough?”, Roxanne shares the ups and downs of her homeschool journey—an inspirational story whether you homeschool or not.

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Susan Seay is a Mentor 4 Moms, mother of seven, author, speaker and voice of hope to moms around the globe. Come join her sessions to be encouraged and receive practical tools to use when you get home today! Learn what intentional parents do differently and how to apply these principles in your own home.

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., Salon B2—“The Intentional Mom” Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2—“The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Kids Every Year” Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2—“Mom-to-Mom Panel”

SUZANNE FASKE

TIM LAMBERT

Suzanne and her husband Jay are founders of Here I Am Orphan Ministries, a Christian nonprofit ministry dedicated to reaching orphaned children within the community and abroad. Their desire is that every child knows the love of a family and their Heavenly Father.

Jay and Suzanne are the parents of three birth children, 24 adopted children, and two foster children. Their adopted children are from seven different countries and speak more than 10 different languages. Their adopted and foster children come from a background of trauma.

Some of the Faske’s children were babies or toddlers when adopted, but most of them were older children who were considered unwanted children. Many have medical special needs.

Suzanne has been a homeschool mom for more than 20 years. Her heart is that children from hard places find healing in loving families, get a good education, and break the cycle that led to the painful past that made them orphans.

Tim Lambert is president of the Texas Home School Coalition, the largest state advocacy organization for homeschool families in the U.S. Tim has been instrumental in developing the homeschool community into a recognized political force in Texas.

As an authority on home education and parental rights, Tim has testified before numerous Texas legislative committees. He regularly engages with state and federal government agencies, such as the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and the Social Security Administration.

He has testified as an expert witness on home education in various court cases and was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve on a parental rights advisory committee to Child Protective Services.

Tim has also been a leader in the Republican Party of Texas for more than 20 years and represented Texas on the Republican National Committee from 1996 to 2004.

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., M 1-4— “Homeschooling Adopted Children and Those Who Have Experienced Trauma”

Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Salon B1—“Ready, Set, Now What Do I Do?” with Lyndsay Lambert (New to Homeschool Session)

Texas Home School Coalition—Booth #504

MARY JAMES

Smoothing the Way—Booth #601 Mary James lives in Conroe, Texas, and is the mother of eight children. She began homeschooling in 1989, and expects to be homeschooling for several years to come. In 1999, Mary founded Smoothing the Way, a non-profit organization which seeks to meet the needs of new homeschoolers. In addition to serving as president of Smoothing the Way, Mary serves on the Texas Home School Coalition’s Board of Directors, and continues her popular speaking ministry at several homeschool conferences each year.

In her workshops, Mary draws not only from her personal experience as a homeschooling mom, but also from her many years of working with families new to this lifestyle. Speaking from her heart with warmth and humor, she encourages her listeners to face the often daunting task of educating their children at home. For more information, visit www.smoothingtheway.com.

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., M 1-4—-”Beyond Hormones, Homeschooling Teens with Emotional or Psychological Challenges”

Thursday, May 10, 2:15 p.m., M 1-4— “State of the State” (Texas Leaders Conference) Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M 1-4— “So, What’s the Dad Supposed to Do?” Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2—“Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling”

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STEPHANIE LAMBERT

Texas Home School Coalition— Booth #504 Stephanie Lambert was homeschooled before homeschooling was officially legal in Texas, because her parents had a vision for instilling strong values and providing a quality education to their four children. Since graduating, she has volunteered for various political campaigns (including President George W. Bush's campaign) and served as a staff member on Texas Governor Rick Perry's campaign. Stephanie ultimately dedicated her life to serving Christ through her local church and her work with the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), the homeschool, family advocacy and support organization for the state of Texas.

During her time with THSC, Stephanie has served as Director of Events, Director of Development, and now as THSC’s Executive Director. She has a passion for empowering and encouraging parents to raise their children to know Christ and be the next generation of leaders our country needs.

PETER LAMBERT

JAN BEDELL

Peter Lambert is a small business owner with many years of experience in youth-related work, including Director of THSC’s Teen Staff. He and his wife Rita are beginning homeschool parents of an inquisitive five-year-old. Peter greatly enjoyed his own homeschool education, and considers himself a highly gruntled homeschool graduate. However, he warns that his childhood exploits as a student have been clouded in myth and legend by the mists of time, so you can’t believe everything his mother says in those other workshops.

In 1992, Jan started a journey that turned her from desperate homeschool mom of a struggling learner to a master neurodevelopmentalist. With her knowledge of how to optimize brain function, coupled with her previous experiences as a public, private and homeschool teacher, she understood that education is more than just technique and curriculum. She found hope and help for her daughter through The NeuroDevelopmental Approach, which ensures that the brain is ready for learning.

Dr. Jan Bedell, aka Brain Coach™, has worked in this field for over two decades. She is the founder of Little Giant Steps (LGS), the chairman of Steps of Hope, and the chairman of SPED HomeSchool, both 501(c)(3) organizations.

All these organizations are dedicated to helping children, teens and adults reach their fullest God-given potential, regardless of whether they are gifted, typical, or challenged.

Curriculum development and training programs for parents and professionals has been Jan’s specialty. Her passion is making life and learning easier for millions, and her approach is life-changing!

THSC Teen Staff

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m, M 1-4—“‘Homeschooling Ruined My Life’: Will You Ever Wish You’d Taken a Different Path?”

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., M-5— “What is THSC Thinking? The Purpose and Goals of Your State Organization”

Little Giant Steps—Booth #620

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M-5— “Riding the Reading Roller Coaster of Dyslexia” Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., M-5—“Foundation of Learning Styles” Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., M 1-4—“To Label or Not to Label...That is the Question” Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., M 1-4—“Helping the Mother's Hurting Heart” 26 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — Arlington

Loving Life at Home—Booth #801 Jennifer Flanders is passionate about faith and family. She is blessed to have a husband, Dr. Doug Flanders, who shares those passions. Their willingness to speak openly and honestly about their Christian beliefs and family values has led to television interviews with the BBC and America Tonight.

Jennifer is a prolific writer, with more than 20 books to her credit (including “25 Ways to Communicate Respect to Your Husband,” which was voted CSPA’s Book of the Year), a weekly newspaper column entitled “Family Matters,” and two blogs for mothers: Loving Life at Home, where she writes about marriage and motherhood; and Flanders Family Homelife, where she posts tips on homeschooling, organization, family travel, and saving money.

Jennifer holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Dallas Baptist University, where she met her husband in 1986. She completed two years of graduate work at Southern Methodist University in the same field, before they began their family. A mother of twelve, this thirty-year homeschool veteran is still teaching four children at home.

Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., M 1-4—”Don't Stress Out: Hope for the Harried Homeschool Mom” Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., B2—”Have Children, Will Travel” Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., Salon B2—”A Season to Shine”

TOM CLARK

VideoText Interactive Math—Booth #120 Thomas Clark is an award-winning teacher and mathematics author, with over 50 years of teaching experience at all levels. As a result of his work, he is convinced that everyone can understand mathematics. He is now known as the “why” guy, speaking throughout the country on the power of concept development and specializing in mathematics instruction for homeschooling families.

In the last 24 years, he has developed multimedia programs that have successfully challenged traditional methods of instruction, and have helped all parents become more effective homeschool instructors.

Tom is the author of “Algebra: A Complete Course,” and “Geometry: A Complete Course.” He is also president of VideoText Interactive, a company brings textbooks to life through technology. His materials are currently available in various forms—including print, DVD and online—and can now be accessed on iPads and iPhones.

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m, M-5—”Is Math Straining your Relationship with your Children? (Identifying the Trouble Spots)”

ANDY FRYE

Worldview Academy—Booth #423 Andrew Frye and his wife Terry have two children and lives in Grants Pass, Oregon. He is the chair of the social studies department at Grants Pass High School, and is an adjunct faculty member at Rogue Community College. He is also part of the adjunct faculty at Pacific Bible College in Medford, Oregon, teaching apologetics and social studies.

He has served the church as a worship leader and elder, and is a member of teaching team at his current church. Andrew is a James Madison Fellow-Scholar who has received a B.A. in History from San Diego State University and an M.A. in History and Philosophy from Excelsior College. He also did exchange work at Georgetown University and Oxford University. In 2014, he published “The Image of God: A Nine Week Study.”

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., M-5— ”Leavers, Nones, & Rebels” Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., M-5—-”Worldview 101” Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., M-5—Reaping the Whirlwind: Darwin, Scopes, and the Evolution Battle

Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., Salon B2—”Top 10 Myths About Homeschooling Math”

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2018 Schedule of

Workshops & Events THURSDAY, MAY 10

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

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NEW TO HOMESCHOOL SEMINAR (SALON B1) Thursday, May 10, 1 p.m.—Tim and Lyndsay Lambert Ready, Set, Now What Do I Do? Where do I get curriculum? Do I have to make bulletin boards? How do I teach several grades at once? Do I need to have lesson plans and give grades? Do I need a lawyer? What about socialization? What exactly does Texas law say about homeschooling? Tim and Lyndsay Lambert answer these questions and more as they give advice to new homeschoolers.

Thursday, May 10, 2:15 p.m.—Greta Eskridge Strategies for Successful Homeschooling Greta shares a variety of practical tips for successful homeschooling. These tips come from her own experience as a homeschooled student, early years as a homeschool mom and current position as a happy homeschooling mom of 10 years.

Read the blog post that inspired this seminar at MaAndPaModern.com/Strategies-for-SuccessfulHome-Schooling.

Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m.—Lyndsay Lambert and Roxanne Parks 7 Things I’d Do Differently Sometimes, don’t we wish we could go back and have a “do-over”? There are so many lessons that we learn through experience! Since age (supposedly) brings wisdom, come hear Lyndsay Lambert and Roxanne Parks share a few tips that life has taught them.

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TEXAS LEADERS CONFERENCE (M1-4) Thursday, May 10, 1:15 p.m.—Drs. Ted and Johnnie Seago Time Management for Busy Homeschool Leaders (Texas Leaders Conference) Time management is an invaluable tool for busy families, but it’s an absolute necessity for homeschool group leaders. Come learn time management tricks from Ted and Johnnie Seago and become more efficient in your leadership lifestyle.

Thursday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.—Tim Lambert State of the State (Texas Leaders Conference) Join Tim Lambert and fellow homeschool group leaders for this candid perspective and review of current and potential issues impacting homeschooling families in the great state of Texas.

Thursday, May 10, 3:00 p.m.—Rick Green Incorporating Civics Into Your Cooperative—A Time Especially for Leaders (Texas Leaders Conference) Government, history, economics … these topics usually put students and parents to sleep, yet they are some of the most important things we must teach if we expect the next generation to be good citizens and preserve the republic. Come listen as Rick shares tips and methods for incorporating history and civics into your support group, bringing them to life, keeping them fun, engaging the students, seeking truth and making the lessons count for generations to come.

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those who have followed it well. Rick will share some of his stories and a few simple yet time-tested strategies for guiding our kids to their passion and purpose.

GENERAL SESSIONS (SALON A) Thursday, May 10, 7:15 p.m.—Rick Green Called With Purpose … Help Your Students Find Theirs!

Desperate for ethical leaders in every area of our culture, America needs a kingdom-driven generation with biblical application and life purpose. Every child of God is blessed with gifts and a calling. Parents are responsible for helping their children discover their passion and begin living their purpose, but we don’t have to start from scratch or figure it out on our own. God’s Word points to His design, and we can learn from

Thursday, May 10, 8:15 p.m.—Ray Comfort Divine Justice How could God, whom the Bible says is both good and loving, possibly create hell?

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FRIDAY, MAY 11

8:30 a.m.

Kids Convention and Preteen Programs Begin Teen Staff Begins

9 A.M. WORKSHOPS Ken Ham (Salon A) Why the 20's Generation Will Change the Church and Culture Research shows that two-thirds of young Americans are leaving the church, with few returning. Ken Ham looks at data published in his book ”Already Gone,” which shows that this mass departure is largely being caused by a lack of foundational apologetics and a biblical worldview. He compares this data with new research published in “Ready to Return,” showing that the millennial generation has a more secularized worldview than ever before. Millennials who attend church are going to be the voice of the Church in the future. Take a stand on biblical authority, root out compromise and teach apologetics. Reclaim lost and coming generations for Christ!

Rick Green (Salon B1) With ALL Your MIND The Bible tells us to think on those things which are noble, good and true; to let the weak say they are strong; that as a man thinketh, so is he; and so on. Neurological science is

proving the Bible right once again as it reveals to us how God designed the brain to be renewed—literally rewired and retrained. When we intentionally, purposefully and consistently wash our thoughts with His word and program our computer with His promises, the brain is literally remade. The old neurological connections are overridden with new ones, and we truly replace the old man with what Paul called the new man.

Learn how to practically replace bad habits, how to restore a joyful attitude and how to instill your children with one of the most important life skills of all—renewing the mind!

Susan Seay (Salon B2) The Intentional Mom With busy schedules and long to-do lists, it’s easy to get swept up and feel lost, but some moms seem to thrive in the midst of it all—the Intentional Moms. Come to an encouraging message for moms to remind you that no matter what you may be facing, God didn’t make a mistake in choosing you to be the mom. Learn a practical tool that has helped moms to silence “the committee” (those cranky voices in your head).

Becky Muldrow (M6) Creating a Four-Year Plan For Your High School Student A detailed plan can pave the way for a smooth high school experience. Come listen as Becky walks you through the creation of a comprehensive four-year plan. You’ll personalize what you learn and pencil in a plan that will motivate both you and your teen! You will not want to miss this detailed session, which is sure to set you on the path to success.

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Tim Lambert (M1-4)

Monica Irvine (M11)

So, What’s the Dad Supposed to Do?

Discipline With Love So We Don't Break Our Child’s Spirit

What is a father’s responsibility before the Lord? Aren’t most homeschools the domain of the mother? Tim Lambert, a homeschooling dad of 16 years, helps dads discover their part in a successful homeschool experience for their families.

Jan Bedell (M5) Riding the Reading Roller Coaster of Dyslexia Have you ever been at the top of a roller coaster anticipating the next plunge? Aaaaaah!

Is teaching your child to read much like a roller coaster ride?

“You knew that word yesterday!” you say in amazement when your child doesn’t recognize the same word today. This is a mystery akin to going through a dark cave on the roller coaster, where everything you were carrying fell out. There doesn’t seem to be rhyme nor reason as to why your teaching strategy is not working. Don’t settle for coping and compensating, expensive dyslexia programs or the limitations of labels. Learn to think differently and get the breakthrough you are looking for in reading!

Micheal Sas (M9) Answering the ‘Why’: Math-U-See Teaches Mathematical Understanding from PreSchool to Calculus Math-U-See’s unique instructional approach using simple but powerful manipulatives, videos and textbooks allows students to master math concepts. Our manipulatives represent abstract math concepts in clear, relatable ways. Come see how even the most reluctant mathematician—parent or child—can develop a positive relationship with math.

Exhibitor: Demme Learning

This is a topic I get the most questions about and a topic that so many parents are struggling to find balance with: what is effective, age-appropriate punishment? When is talking about it enough? What age is too old or too young for certain discipline? … and the list goes on. Come and join me as we discuss essential principles that we must understand before discipline can be effective. Parents, if we’re not careful, even with the best of intentions, we can absolutely damage our children’s precious spirits. If you have been feeling lately that you are not correcting your children as effectively as you would like, come … listen. You will be so grateful that you attended.

Exhibitor: Etiquette Factory Dan Celia (M12) The Fear of Money: Have We Separated Our Faith From Our Finances? Part 1 Money is the one subject in the Bible on which the Lord actually tells His followers to test Him. (Malachi 3:10) Faith overcomes financial fear when we choose to test and trust God. How do we start? Trust is developed by understanding that our Father knows our needs (Luke 12:29-32), learning parables on finance, and receiving timely advice. Learn how to infuse your finances with faith—and remember, it’s okay to test Him on this!

Part 1: Luke 12:29-32—The Father Knows Our Needs Sponsor: Timothy Plan 9:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens

10:30 A.M. WORKSHOPS Ray Comfort (Salon A)

Larry Blythe (M10)

America’s Greatest Sin—It’s Not What You Think

Exploring Homeschooling With Apologia

One prevalent sin opens the door to every other sin, and most Christians couldn’t even define what it is.

Why do you homeschool? What do you hope to achieve?

How will you get there? Every homeschool family should ask themselves these questions. Apologia is here to help you as you answer them. Come explore our resources and curricula which will help you find joy in the journey as you build strong families through an atmosphere of learning together.

Exhibitor: Apologia

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Greta Eskridge (Salon B1) Protecting Our Children from Pornography Through many years of research, Greta has concluded that parents are in a battle for their children’s minds, hearts and very souls. The enemy is pornography, and she shares many research-based facts and stories of how fierce this enemy is. You

Panel Members: Tim Lambert, Rick Green and Jeremy Newman (Salon B2) Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling The stakes have never been higher for homeschoolers.

Join our panel for a valuable Q&A session. We address increasing scrutiny, suspicion and even intolerance from many elected and appointed officials as the popularity of homeschooling has increased and as successful graduates have entered the public eye. Recent cases have drawn negative attention to homeschooling, and many states are responding with efforts to regulate homeschooling. That may happen in Texas as well. Come for a discussion of how we can be prepared to defend homeschooling. The impact of public policy on American homeschoolers cannot be overstated.

Join our experts for the latest insights on the future of homeschooling.

Dara Halydier (M6) High School Fun! All the Subjects Without All the Textbooks Textbooks have their place, but all textbooks and no fun makes a lot of homeschoolers want to throw schooling out the window! Dara will share ideas about how to carry on with the spontaneity of fun through the high school years without compromising the knowledge needed to get into college. Having five boys in or through college, she has insight and experience about what is really required to attend college. She will inspire your creative genius to think outside the textbook box and enjoy the last few years that your teenager will be at home.

Suzanne Faske (M1-4) Homeschooling Adopted Children and Those Who Have Experienced Trauma Will my child ever heal from their painful past? How does knowing more about our brains and relationships help open up a child’s mind to learning? How can we create a therapeutic environment, where healing is infused within the educational process? This workshop will explore these and

other questions related to homeschooling children from hard places. We will discuss spiritual healing, breaking down barriers and practical strategies to help your adopted or foster children reach their fullest potentials.

Dan Celia (M5) The Fear of Money—Have We Separated Our Faith From Our Finances? Part 2 Money is the one subject in the Bible on which the Lord actually tells his followers to test Him. (Malachi 3:10) Faith blots out financial fear when we choose to both test Him and trust Him. So how do we start? Trust is developed by learning biblical principles on the nature of God as our Father, understanding parables on finance and receiving timely advice. Learn how to infuse your finances with faith—and remember, it’s okay to test Him on this!

Part 2: Galatians 6:7—Finances—Sowing and Reaping Laura Macfarlan (M9) Mary Heart + Martha Home = Peace and Joy For the homeschool parent, our home is our work and ministry. We struggle keenly with the Mary versus Martha tension—we long to sit before our Lord, soaking in His Word so that we can speak truth, live well and honor God in everything. Yet we struggle with the burden of keeping an organized and healthy home and with raising our children to be godly, responsible adults. After 20 years as a home educator, Laura Macfarlan understands the struggle of Mary hearts living in a Martha world. Come join Laura for insights on how to meet with Jesus daily. Learn how to tackle your home and maintain order with a personalized “Do It List.” Have a Mary heart in your Martha home and reap the blessings of peace and joy!

Exhibitor: A Reason For Robert Logan (M10) Making A Difference: Children with Character What can you instill in your children that will count for eternity? The answer is teaching them a Christ-centered character that yields social, scholastic and spiritual growth. What a difference a godly child could make in this world!

Exhibitor: ACE—Accelerated Christian Education

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as parents and especially mothers must fight back against this danger. Learn the facts about pornography and equip yourself with the tools to protect your children. To be sure, this is a difficult topic, but it is one that Greta is passionate about and believes that all parents must consider.

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Julie Marshall (M11) Experience Excellence in Writing Come and discover award-winning Institute for Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works.

Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports and essays with style. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started.

Exhibitor: Institute for Excellence in Writing Adelaide Olguin (M12) Don't Just Learn a Foreign Language. Actually Talk in One! Instead of just learning grammar and vocabulary, start actually using a new language in your everyday life! After this workshop, you’ll be fully prepared to start speaking a foreign language in your homeschool.

Sponsor: TalkBox.Mom

enjoyed learning proper firearms tactical training to defend themselves and others. You will learn how to intellectually defend the Constitution and will also receive some practical and powerful tips on the actual physical defense of your family.

Dara Halydier (Salon B2) Oops! My Child’s Not Perfect!!

What does a godly child look like, compared to a perfect child? Trying to raise a perfect child will lead to rebellion, low self-esteem and other problems, while raising a godly child will lead to grace, joy and freedom. How did God raise His kids?

First came the law, then grace. We as parents need to start out with law and then move to grace as our kids get older (with a scriptural basis in Galatians 3:22-26 and 4:1-7). Join Dara to walk through aspects of the law that can be incorporated into your family (written rules, concise expectations, rewards and punishments, etc.), after which she will discuss moving toward grace as the child matures and grows.

11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Lunch and Shopping Break

Drs. Ted and Johnnie Seago (M6)

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Kids Convention, Preteen Program, and Teen Staff Lunch Break

A review of all the “other” options that a homeschool graduate may consider, such as internships, online classes, travel, workstudy programs, ministry and local college classes.

1:45 P.M. WORKSHOPS Ken Ham (Salon A) Developing a Truly Christian Worldview This workshop shows how Genesis 1-11 is foundational to developing a truly Christian worldview. As Ken Ham walks you through the Seven C’s of history, you will see how all the Christian doctrines essential for a truly biblical worldview are founded in the geology, biology, astronomy and anthropology recorded in Genesis.

Rick Green (Salon B1) Defend Your Family!

What does the Second Amendment really mean to your family? Most importantly, how do you practically live out your rights and defend your family? Rick and his family will share the history of the Second Amendment and how they have

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Post High School Options

Jennifer Flanders (M1-4) Don't Stress Out: Hope for the Harried Homeschool Mom Are there more things on your to-do list than you can accomplish in a week, a month or a year? Do you feel hopelessly hurried and harried? Are you plagued with anxiety? If so, this talk is for you! Learn strategies for dealing with stress in ways that will restore health and happiness and that will make your home the haven of peace it was meant to be.

Dr. Jan Bedell (M5) Foundation of Learning Styles (More than Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic) A child’s learning abilities increase when their brain is properly stimulated. The Brain Coach will teach you some brain-boosting tips for children of all learning styles. Your teaching can be more effective and your children’s learning potential can be optimized! Discover the most efficient way to teach math operations, math facts, reading, spelling and penmanship.

Beth Oakes (M9) Noah Can't Read: A Learning Difference Success Story Beth Oakes, producer of “HiGASFY: Art History Video Series” introduces her audience to a little boy named Noah. Noah is brilliant, but he struggles with dyslexia and ADD. Journey with Beth as she tells the story of Noah’s childhood challenges, his success as a National Honor Society member, and his integral role in the HiGASFY productions team. Any family struggling with learning differences will be motivated by Noah’s story!

Exhibitor: HiGASFY Productions Betsy Strauss (M10) It's Not About Grades! Cultivating Wisdom and Virtue Through a Classical Christian Education How will you measure success in your homeschool? Paul shares his training philosophy with Timothy: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

(1 Timothy 4:8) In this session, Betsy Strauss—homeschooling mother of three and tutor with Classical Conversations— shares her journey of discovering the good, true and beautiful after leaving the public school system and pursuing a classical Christian education with her children.

Exhibitor: Classical Conversations

Woody Robertson (M12) How to Homeschool Through High School In this session, Woody walks parents through the high school years and provides a fresh look at the unique opportunities available to homeschoolers. He’ll talk about dual credit, transcripts and getting ready for college. But most of all, he’ll discuss how to escape the conveyor belt of modern education, which confines students to a curriculum’s prescribed scope and sequence. Instead, he’ll encourage a personalized education that will give students autonomy to learn at their pace and ability, provide hands-on application, and ultimately inspire lifelong learning.

Sponsor: Lumerit Education 2:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Shopping Break

4:30 P.M. WORKSHOPS Ken Ham (Salon A) How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World In this discussion, Ken Ham will help parents understand the importance of training children on a truly biblical foundation, giving examples from his own upbringing. What does the Bible say (not your opinion) on how to bring up children, train them, discipline them and educate them?

What should your priorities be in educating your child?

Come be inspired and equipped with answers as you lead your family in the truth!

Dara Halydier (Salon B1)

Jennifer and Matthew Green (M11) Teaching Children to Handle Fear, Anxiety and Temptation in 4 Easy Steps Train children to replace harmful thoughts such as worry or temptation with healthy thoughts. You will learn four easy steps with a catchy song and hand motions to help children (and adults!) of all ages.

Exhibitor: Healthy Thinking Kids

Raising Exceptional Children—From Geniuses to Those with Learning Disabilities This is Dara’s personal story of raising five boys with various needs. Let her encourage you that God has a purpose for your child, just like he or she is. God did not make a mistake! She will discuss how to accept each child’s individual challenges and how to help that child reach fullest potential.

Dara and Tracy raised two boys with genius IQ’s and homeschooled them successfully! One of these children also had ADHD, dyslexia, and Asperger’s syndrome. The other three

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Let’s look beyond a traditional “learning styles” model. Jan Bedell shares how to optimize the brain for better performance in academics and in life. Learn practical techniques for ensuring higher performance, regardless of whether your child is gifted, typical or challenged.

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boys were of average intelligence and successfully graduated despite their dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD and ADHD. Each is on a very unique path, but all are becoming the men that God created them to be. They have good self-esteem, are excited about life, and love and follow God. What more could a parent ask for?

Jennifer Flanders (Salon B2) Have Children, Will Travel Discussion points of this talk include packing and traveling tips for families on the go and ideas for planning memorable vacations and educational field trips that are both budget-friendly and family-minded.

Becky Muldrow (M6) Developing an Impressive High School Transcript A high school transcript can be one of the most intimidating parts of homeschooling through high school. What do you include? What should it look like? If you are homeschooling a high school student, or are preparing to do so, this session is for you! From volunteer credits to actual transcript design, Becky’s got you covered. Included in this session is access to a fantastic free template that you can modify for your family!

Lyndsay Lambert (M1-4) Confessions of an Organizationally Challenged Homeschool Mom Like 99 percent of homeschool moms, do you have more to do than can possibly be done? Do you need encouragement?

Would you like to know about a secret weapon that can help you in that battle? Lyndsay will share ideas that helped her be a (reasonably) successful domestic engineer while juggling homeschooling, raising four children, being a helpmeet to her husband and more.

Andy Frye (M5) Leavers, Nones and Rebels One-third of Americans now report having “no religion.”

What's worse, most of them are former church members.

Seventy-five percent of all youth group kids will abandon the faith, and it isn’t the usual youthful fling with rebellion. Most

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“leavers” actually make that decision before age 18. Andy will outline the causes and types of “leavers” and will point out some biblical and practical things to do in response. Here’s a hint: it's not about fog machines, pizza parties or coffee bars.

Amy Norris (M9) Protection, Prevention and Preparation Gender identity, pornography addiction, drug and alcohol abuse, childhood molestation—these are all serious problems facing families today. Talking to our children about these issues isn’t easy, nor is it enough. Mere concern without action doesn’t help our kids. Train Up A Child Ministries seeks to bring these issues to light and help parents start the prevention process early. This book series written in poetry form helps parents determine the amount of information to give to a child and to know when the child is ready for a deeper lesson. Amy’s goal is to give our children the armor with which they can resist cultural influences. Her hope is that kids will have the skills needed to maneuver through middle childhood and adolescence, fully prepared to face the world in front of them.

Exhibitor: Train Up a Child Ministries Ashley Black (M10) Empower Your Children To Be Successful Money Managers Introducing The Kingdom Code, a groundbreaking, Bible-based program that introduces money management, budgeting and entrepreneurial skills to kids. Discover how integrity, confidence and a strong work ethic can be developed as students create and operate a business of their very own!

Exhibitor: The Kingdom Code Dakota Lynch (M11) How to Memorize a Book of the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day Master the techniques used by Scripture memorizers around the world. Then, use them to memorize any book of the Bible in just 15 minutes a day! We’ll cover audio and visual memory methods, as well as how to lay the groundwork for successful memorization through structural analysis.

Exhibitor: Scripture Memory Fellowship

Evanna Walker (M12)

7:30 P.M. EVENING PROGRAMS

Develop Critical Thinking Skills by Asking Better Questions Questioning is more than simply asking children to recall facts. Questioning should arouse interest, stimulate critical thinking, encourage commentary and inspire ideas. Can you design effective questions in the midst of your daily homeschool routine? BJU Press can help your child think critically and ask better questions!

Sponsor: BJU Press 6 p.m. Kids Convention and Preteen

Programs Pick-up (Please be prompt)

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John Erickson (Salon B1) Hank’s Family in Concert Come join John and Kris Erickson as they invite you into the endearing and wholesome world of Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security. Enjoy hearing the Ericksons sing the songs and tell the stories that you’ve come to love in the “Hank the Cowdog” books. Get to know Hank’s “family” as the Ericksons also share their experiences with homeschooling their own children, creating Hank stories and yes, living life on a ranch. While Mom is enjoying Encouragement by Chocolate, Dad and the kids can laugh and sing with Hank!

Pam Tebow (Sheraton Plaza on the Hill) The Unexpected Blessings of the Homeschool Mom at Encouragement by Chocolate A long list of unexpected blessings resulted from Pam homeschooling for 25 years. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, the hope of God’s blessings on your family through your efforts to homeschool is an encouragement to keep on keeping on.

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Kids Convention and Preteen

Programs Begin

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9 A.M. WORKSHOPS Pam Tebow (Salon A) The Gift and the Goal How do we really love our kids as gifts from the Lord, and aim them toward a target like the archer aims an arrow?

With the biblical framework of Psalm 127 and with practical tips from 25 years of homeschooling five children, Pam encourages imperfect parents to love and train imperfect children. You can help them lead a life of purpose and influence!

Ken Ham (Salon B1) Defending the Christian Faith in Today's World Many people believe that the battle between Christianity and humanism (or creation and evolution) is a battle over who has more “facts.” However, the real battle is actually over the interpretation of the same facts, based upon different presuppositions or biases. Until Christians understand that, they will not learn how to defend the Christian faith and think in a true biblical manner. After attending this session, your perspective may never be the same!

Jennifer Flanders (Salon B2) A Season to Shine Are you nearing the end of your homeschool journey and wondering what’s next? This talk will give you a game plan for impacting future generations even after your nest is empty and the daily lessons are done.

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Jeremy Newman (M6)

Amanda Lancaster (M10)

The Power of Communication: Why Your High Schooler Needs Speech and Debate

Building Christian Character

Speech and debate is perhaps the single most practical and universally applicable component of education accessible to our society. Communication is the first and last tool in the resolution of any social conflict or social problem. Although its benefits are almost universally appreciated, they are taken advantage of far less often. Come and hear the joint presentation from THSC Director of Public Policy Jeremy Newman and a representative of NCFCA speech and debate. You will learn what speech and debate can offer to your students and why high school is the time to do it.

Mary James (M1-4) Beyond Hormones, Homeschooling Teens with Emotional or Psychological Challenges As a homeschool parent, you have experienced your share of challenges. None are more difficult than teaching through an emotional or psychological challenge. Join Mary James for this firsthand look at emotional challenges that your teen may encounter and how to successfully teach through each trial.

Topics covered in this session include eating disorders, selfharm, depression and more.

Andy Frye (M5) Worldview 101 Everyone begins with presuppositions—ideas that we use to frame the world. Worldview 101 will provide you with an introduction to the concept of worldview as a basis for apologetics and clear thinking about truth. Andy gives you eight “big questions” to unlock any worldview.

Dr. Valerie Johnson (M9) Making Math Make Sense Come learn about the Mathnasium Method, which helps students either excel or catch up in their math skills!

Exhibitor: Mathnasium

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Homeschooling mother and advisor Amanda Lancaster discusses the relationship between education and child-rearing.

She shares advice on using windows of opportunity to build character and teach academic skills, and also demonstrates the use of the Building Christian Character curriculum for both child training and education.

Exhibitor: Center for Essential Education Deede Cauley (M11) Spelling and Comprehension Problems? We Have Answers! Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple Learn simple steps that you can take to avoid or overcome learning disabilities when you use the new, proven and award-winning curriculum Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple. This workshop explains how we learn to read and spell with a brief discussion of recent research and how these lessons will change the way your student processes information in the brain. Learn why some students dislike or struggle with reading—including but not limited to those with learning disabilities (comprehension and spelling deficits, dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum, dysgraphia, and ESL students).

Exhibitor: Real Reading Company Brad Fisk (M12) Health Care Confusion Our health care system is more confusing than ever! Many households are paying a huge portion of their income toward health insurance with devastatingly high deductibles and budget-busting premiums. However, many incredible options are available that you may not know about. Come and discover what you might be missing!

Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries 9:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Opens

Ken Ham (Salon A) How to Present the Gospel in Today's Secularized Culture Today, most missionaries and evangelists do not see Genesis as a key to reaching people with the Gospel. In these times, however, an understanding of the history recorded in Genesis (e.g., the origin of sin) is foundational to fully grasping the Gospel message. Realizing how our culture has changed its thinking regarding earth history is critical to knowing how people should be presented with the Gospel!

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (Salon B1) If It Weren’t For the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!

Emerson Eggerichs gives practical tools and hilarious insights on how to be a parent who functions in freedom.

Susan Seay (Salon B2) 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 12 years, Susan Seay has asked her children the same 10 questions every year. She encourages every parent to have a one-on-one with each of their children each year and ask those same 10 questions. Children’s answers will reveal hidden issues that are on their hearts and will help bring you closer than ever. This blueprint for deep conversation will build a lasting connection.

Roxanne Parks (M6) Surviving and Thriving Through the Teen Years Roxanne gives 12 insightful ways to understand and keep sanity through the often-turbulent years of hormones and teenagers.

Jan Bedell (M1-4) To Label or Not to Label … That is the Question Is your child struggling behaviorally or academically? Have you wondered if she or he would be labeled if tested, or are

you feeling devastated by labels already received? This workshop is for you! The neurodevelopmental approach looks at the whole child and teaches parents to accelerate progress by identifying root causes rather than just coping and compensating. Most labels are symptomatic (a list of symptoms).

Each of those symptoms has a root cause. Once you are equipped to address foundational issues, you will be able to say no to labels and yes to hope!

Stephanie Lambert (M5) What is THSC Thinking? The Purpose and Goals of Your State Organization Why are we active in politics? What are our goals in the legislature? Why pass the Tim Tebow bill? Where is the online opposition coming from? What is THSC’s purpose, anyway?

How will we protect freedom for the next generation? THSC’s executive director Stephanie Lambert will share the heart and vision of your state homeschool organization.

Jennifer Bauer (M9) Overcoming Doubt and Discouragement in Your Homeschooling Journey Doubt and discouragement can come in many forms—financial difficulties, lack of emotional and physical support, unmotivated children, questions about your abilities and many other pressures. In this encouraging talk, Jennifer Bauer (graphic artist for the Master Books Homeschool Curriculum) will share how she fought and overcame the temptation to give up on homeschooling her seven children. She will offer practical tools that you can take home and immediately start implementing. God has called you to homeschool, so trust Him with the details and cultivate a thankful spirit even when you’re in the trenches. You are not alone and you can do this!

Exhibitor: New Leaf Press Melanie Kriewaldt (M10) Basic American Civics “Basic American Civics” covers both personal responsibility and forgotten constitutional freedoms. Civics and patriotism are under assault by the mainstream media and the public education system. It's time to set the record straight. Hmm … what does the United States Constitution say?

Exhibitor: GW Bridge Academy

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10:30 A.M. WORKSHOPS

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Debbie Oberste (M11) Math is More Than Just Numbers Poetry is beautiful because it has rhyme, reason and pattern. It is more than letters, just as math is more than numbers. RightStart Math becomes poetry when it’s explored and understood.

Do you see patterns in math? If you said “no,” you need to come and discover the beauty of math!

Exhibitor: RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning Inc. Dr. Shannon M. Nason (M12) Classical Academy Online: Classical Education at Home Classical Academy Online provides a distinctive classical education that pursues knowledge, promotes virtue and prepares students for prosperous lives in a free society. A tuition-free school, we meet the needs of Texas families who prefer the safe and nurturing environment of home. Come learn about our innovative program!

Sponsor: Founders Classical Online Academy 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Shopping Break Kids Convention, Preteen, and Teen Staff Lunch Break

1:45 P.M. WORKSHOPS Dara Halydier (Salon A) When It Hurts to Homeschool Life happens—even to homeschoolers. Dara will share her story of homeschooling against the norm of the 1980s and her parents’ wishes. She tells of homeschooling through difficult pregnancies, the birth of twins, five major surgeries, a child with a broken back, four children with learning disabilities, 27 moves and chronic pain. Dara tells her story with humor, God’s grace and joy in the midst. Sometimes it hurts to homeschool, but with God, all things are possible!

Dr. Emerson Eggerich (Salon B1) If It Weren’t For the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!

Emerson Eggerichs gives practical tools and hilarious insights on how to be a parent who functions in freedom.

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Lyndsay Lambert, Roxanne Parks, Anne Gebhart, Greta Eskridge and Susan Seay (Salon B2) Mom-to-Mom Panel Have you ever wanted to gather a group of experienced homeschool moms together and ask them a million questions?

Now is your chance! From curriculum questions and toddler troubles to dinner prep and marriage tips—no question is too small! Come and be encouraged as these homeschool moms share their hearts and answer your questions.

Chad Christiansen (M6) How Your High School Student Can Change the World In a time filled with uncertainty, it is critical that godly young people be willing to escape the ordinary and stand as beacons of light in this dark world. Corporate, political and spiritual circles are searching for leaders who are willing to break out of their comfort zones and attempt great things for God. Families are also in a desperate state without individuals who know what they believe and who have the ability to communicate effectively. Chad will share the urgent need for young leaders and will equip you to raise a generation passionate about making a difference.

Come learn how to equip and inspire your children to use their talents in ways that will count for eternity!

Peter Lambert (M1-4) ‘Homeschooling Ruined My Life’: Will You Ever Wish You'd Taken a Different Path?

Isn’t homeschooling supposed to be the perfect educational model? Why, then, are some grads disgruntled about their homeschool education? Let’s move beyond the easy answers and take a challenging, thought-provoking look at what we can reasonably expect from the homeschool experience.

Tom Clark (M5) Is Math Straining Your Relationship with your Children? (Identifying the Trouble Spots) Come join Tom Clark, founder of VideoText Interactive and author of two textbooks: “Algebra: A Complete Course” and “Geometry: A Complete Course.” Tom offers an entertaining and educational session designed to help you discover some common trouble spots in math. Topics discussed will be determined by the audience and may include division of fractions,

Jean Burk (M9) Ace the SAT and Get FREE College

the ability to spell. This workshop will explain how students learn to read and spell. Simply put, research shows that good readers process information using the language and vision area of the brain; poor readers, by comparison, use the area of the brain that involves memorization. Parents of beginning readers will leave this workshop knowing how to teach their child so that reading and spelling is as easy as can be.

Exhibitor: Real Reading Company

Come learn about the SAT and discover how to answer every question in 30 seconds or less. Thanks to the SAT success secrets of test-prep guru Jean Burk, tens of thousands of students have raised their test scores by as much as 600 points and have received incredible scholarships! Learn patterns and shortcuts and save time on all types of questions. The Math, Writing, and Verbal sections are all covered in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you have college-bound students, you can’t miss this seminar!

Exhibitor: College Prep Genius

Roxanne Parks (Salon A)

Roger Wheelock (M10)

Greta Eskridge (Salon B1)

Our Highest Priority—Reflecting the Image of God

Homeschooling 101: Creating A Learning Culture in Your Home

Statistics reveal that 70 percent to 85 percent of Christian teens abandon faith by their second year in college. Why? Because many young Christians aren’t taught to apply biblical principles to their lives. Our children learn most by watching our own behavior. It is vital that we learn to model a biblical worldview.

Exhibitor: Greater Than I Ministries—Worldview Teaching Resources

Greta shares what she believes is the foundation for every homeschool—discovering your own educational philosophy and then creating a learning culture based on that philosophy. In this session, Greta offers plenty of practical tips on how to discover your philosophy. Read the blog post that inspired this session at MaAndPaModern.com/Home-Schooling-101-Creating-a-Learning-Culture-in-Your-Home.

Josh Graff (M11)

Tom Clark (Salon B2)

Healthy Choices for Students and Parents that Make School Days Fun and Productive

Top 10 Myths About Homeschooling Math

Learn about God’s plant kingdom through scriptural studies. Children will increase their understanding of creation by learning plants and foods from the Bible. Use the award-winning curriculum Nutrition 101: Choose Life! and Pastor Josh's latest book “Shemen” to lead your children through God’s nursery for health and wellness.

Exhibitor: Sharing Great Health Deede Cauley (M12) Parents of Beginning Readers—Reading and Spelling Pure & Simple Parents want the assurance that they are creating good readers with excellent comprehension skills, a strong vocabulary and

3:15 P.M. WORKSHOPS

Homeschooling: The Marriage Priority Often, we get busy and our marriages fall onto the back burner.

Roxanne shares great insights that will restore the priority of your marriage and help deepen your life-long commitment.

Most homeschooling parents feel uneasy when planning math courses for their children. “We learned our math a long time ago,” “we learned it a different way,” or “we didn’t learn it at all.” How can we know whether our methods will achieve the desired results in our students? In this session, Tom will expose 10 common myths about teaching math, and will then counter those myths with solid, practical help for parents. You will also leave with a checklist of items which can be used to determine the best math course for your students.

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multiplication of decimals (using those mindless rules), long division, story problems, positive and negative numbers and numerous others, all of which make it seem that mathematics is just naturally “difficult.”

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Becky Muldrow (M6) Want To Earn A Bachelor's Degree During High School? Here’s How! Earning an accredited degree during high school can save your family years of time and thousands of dollars. In this informative session, Becky will show you how to replace high school-level studies with college-level studies using the tried and true credit-by-exam method that every family can follow.

Jan Bedell (M1-4) Helping the Mother's Hurting Heart “Help me God, I am discouraged!” When a child struggles with typical milestones in academical, physical, social or behavioral development, it grieves a mother’s heart. If you are mom to a child with unique challenges, come be refreshed in your mission to help them. With every mission comes equipping, and here you will find direction and resources to help you with your calling.

Andy Frye (M5) Reaping the Whirlwind: Darwin, Scopes, and the Evolution Battle Darwin’s feelings—not logic—made him angry at God long before his theories appeared. Ironically, some clergymen embraced Darwin while leading scientists laughed at him. His defenders invented false histories, and the mythologizing of the supposed war between reason and faith continues. Come get the real story!

Donna Ellenburg (M9) Your Child Can Love History with Notgrass Notgrass History combines engaging lessons, primary source documents, full-color photographs and illustrations, classic literature and hands-on activities. With Notgrass, your children can understand and enjoy history, government, civics and economics.

Exhibitor: Notgrass Rusty Gorby (M10) In the Trenches: Multi-Grade, Multi-Age, All Together Without Mom Losing Her Mind!

Are you longing to bring your children together around the table? Do you need help combining subjects and grade levels in 44 Called to Teach Homeschool Convention — Arlington

a way that meets their needs at their levels and styles of learning?

Rusty Gorby shares practical tips for teaching across multiple levels from a classical and Charlotte Mason approach.

Exhibitor: BiblioPlan Dr. Ray Bohlin (M11) Your Student Doesn't Have to ‘Graduate From God’ After High School!

Probe Ministries has been teaching worldview and apologetics for 40 years and has offered a total-immersion high schoolers’ camp for 20 years which allows students to grow in their faith, gaining confidence and learning evidence for Christianity. This workshop provides insight and suggestions on how to strengthen your students’ faith before they leave home.

Exhibitor: Probe Ministries Mind Games Camp Woody Robertson (M12) 5 Mistakes Parents and Students Make When Planning for College Affordability, efficiency and effectiveness are not typically associated with college. In this session, however, we lay out five proven strategies that will help you avoid common traps and navigate the college process like a professional. These strategies will save you 30 to 50 percent—about two years—of your college costs. But most importantly, they will give your student a huge head start on the competition. Is it possible to get a college degree without debt? We’ll reveal the secrets that colleges don’t tell!

Sponsor: Lumerit Education 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.

Coffee and Shopping Break 4:45 p.m.

Cash Giveaway at the THSC Booth #504

4:15 P.M. SPECIAL FELLOWSHIPS Facilitator: Jan Bedell (M12) Special Needs Fellowship Join families who have walked the path of dealing with special needs for a time of fellowship and encouragement.

Facilitator: Valerie Felder (B2) Minority Families Special Fellowship Are you interested in meeting other families who relate to the struggles you face? Join in for this time of sharing and friendship.

Facilitator: Valerie Bolieu (M10) Single Parent Special Fellowship Talk with single parents who understand the struggles you face.

Come visit with others who have shared similar experiences.

Facilitators: Drs. Ted and Johnnie Seago (M5) Grandparents Special Fellowship 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.

5 P.M. WORKSHOP Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (Salon A) The Respect Effect Emerson Eggerichs will decode simple and powerful communication tips that will unlock your son’s soul and empower you as a parent.

6 p.m.

Kids Convention and Preteen Programs Pick-up

(Please be prompt) Teen Staff Dismissed Exhibit Hall Closes 7 p.m.

Doors Open for Comedy and the Constitution

7:30 P.M. FAMILY NIGHT EVENT Facilitator: Mary James (Salon B1) Families Dealing with Mental Health Issues Special Fellowship

Rick Green and Brad Stine

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.

Freedom is not a boring subject…especially when comedian Brad Stine is in the mix! This one of a kind approach to history will leave a lasting impression on your congregation and move them to action as they live out their freedom with a Biblical Worldview.

High School Families Special Fellowship Join fellow families currently walking through life with a high school student and be encouraged in this time of sharing and friendship.

Facilitator: Nathan Macias (M11) Special Fellowship for Dads Camaraderie is important! Come hang out with other homeschool dads during this special time of fun and fellowship.

4:30 p.m. Hosted by THSC (M1-4) THSC Lifetime Member's Reception

Have you ever been frustrated with a lack of interest from your congregants when it comes to the issue of being salt and light in the culture? This is your opportunity to both entertain and educate everyone from that person in your church that always talks about the Constitution to the person who has never even voted.

Using humor mixed with the inspiring stories of the Founding Fathers, Brad & Rick will equip your congregants with the foundational, Biblical truth of America’s Founding and give them very specific, practical ways to live out their freedom.

Read more at rickgreen.com/comedy-and-the-constitution-tour

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Facilitator: Becky Muldrow (M6)

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TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS Pursue Wisdom · Reason Biblically · Foster a Love of Learning Join a community of like-minded students and world-class faculty at Patrick Henry College for a summer of learning and fun. Camp themes include Debate, Strategic Intelligence, Leadership, Apologetics, and more!

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SATURDAY Doors Open

8:30 A.M.

8:30 A.M.

Rotation of Small Group, Large Group, Little Theater, Games & God's Art Studio

8:30 A.M.

Rotation of Small Group, Large Group, Little Theater, Games & God's Art Studio

12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

LUNCH BREAK! Please pick up your children promptly.

12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

LUNCH BREAK! Please pick up your children promptly.

1:30 P.M.

Rotation of Small Group, Large Group, Little Theater, Games & God's Art Studio

1:30 P.M.

Rotation of Small Group, Large Group, Little Theater, Games & God's Art Studio

6:00 P.M.

CHILD PICK UP

6:00 P.M.

CHILD PICK UP

Attention Parents! (Applies to Kids Convention, Inner Princess & Mighty Men of Valor) DROP OFF

PICK UP

DROP OFF/SIGN IN for INNER PRINCESS and MIGHTY MEN OF VALOR is in the Sheraton Hotel foyer.

Pick up is at 6:00 p.m. Please pick your children up promptly.

Please sign children onto their teams beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

DROP OFF/SIGN IN for KIDS CONVENTION is in the Sheraton Hotel on the 2nd floor.

LUNCH

Please PICK UP your children at 12:00 p.m. for lunch and drop them off again at 1:30 p.m. Please do not send food/ snacks with your child unless it is necessary for health reasons.

Please make your child’s team leader aware of these situations.

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It is imperative that you sign in/out at the team's location each time you drop off and pick up your child.

Parents may pick up children at any time other than during the Large Group Sessions (restriction for security reasons).

Pick up locations will be the same as drop off unless you pick up your child BEFORE 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Before this time you will need to find them at their team station to sign them out.

Preteen Program

FRIDAY 8:30 A.M.

SATURDAY DOORS OPEN/SMALL GROUP

9:00 A.M.

Large Group

9:00 A.M.

Large Group

10:00 A.M.

Team Activity

9:40 A.M.

Team Activity

11:00 A.M.

Small Group

11:10 A.M.

Large Group

12:00 P.M.

LUNCH BREAK Please pick up young ladies promptly!

1:30 P.M.

Small Group

1:30 P.M.

Small Group

2:00 P.M.

Large Group

1:45 P.M.

Team Activity

2:30 P.M.

Team Activity

3:00 P.M.

Large Group

3:30 P.M.

Small Group

3:20 P.M.

Team Activity

4:00 P.M.

Large Group

4:30 P.M.

Team Activity

4:20 P.M.

Small Group

6:00 P.M.

PRETEEN PICK UP

6:00 P.M.

PRETEEN PICK UP

SCHEDULE TIME 8:30 a.m.

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12:00 p.m.

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Security Information

Parents’ cell numbers must be written on the child's wristband. Parents will be given wristbands with ID numbers matching their child's wristband. Parents must present these ID numbers in order to pick up their children.

If your child shows any sign of illness, we ask that you refrain from bringing him/her to the children’s or preteen programs.

If your child becomes ill while attending our program, you will be contacted immediately.

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

8:30 Singing & Welcome Singing & Scripture Memory 8:45 9:00 Guest Speaker - Ray Comfort God's Word & Proverbs 9:15 Questions/Answers 9:30 How to be a Mighty Man of Valor 9:45 Final Derby Races 10:00 10:15 Derby Car Design & Prep Evangelism for 12 yr. olds 10:30 (Individual & Group Pictures) Questions/Answers 10:45 11:00 Singing & Scripture Memory Flight Dynamics - Final Races 11:15 Character Qualities of a Man of Valor ALERT Overview 11:30 Transition to Lobby Transition to Lobby 11:45 12:00 12:15 LUNCH BREAK 12:30 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

12:45 Please pick up young men promptly!

1:00 1:15 Skit Skit 1:30 Drill Steps & Marching 1:45 Guest Speaker 2:00 Truth of the Gospel 2:15 Questions/Answers 2:30 Derby Flight Dyn (Teams 1-2) (Teams 3-4) 2:45 Outside Discovery Challenge 3:00 Team Winners Team Winners Singing & Scripture Memory Singing & Scripture Memory 3:15 3:30 Flight Dyn Derby AWARDS (Teams 1-2) (Teams 3-4) 3:45 Team Winners Team Winners Skit 4:00 4:15 Where is the Battle?

World Deceptions 4:30 Questions/Answers Questions/Answers 4:45 5:00 Outside Discovery Challenge 5:15 Discovery Project (Cross) Commitments 5:30 Transition to Lobby Transition to Lobby 5:45 6:00

Memory/Activity Book

Memory/Activity Book

Student Pick Up - 6:00 P.M.

Student Pick Up - 6:00 P.M.

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Sponsored by The THSC Teen Staff is a one-of-a-kind experience. It was created to serve the Called to Teach Conventions but has grown to be so much more! Teen Staff not only serves our beloved Convention attendees, it also allows teens to develop valuable skills and provides a platform for teens to build valuable friendships within an atmosphere of service-minded teamwork. Each teen will be placed on a team.

Over the course of the Convention, teams will move through a series of workshops, activities and service jobs. Teens in this program are pushed to be hardworking, mature and responsible team players and leaders in every activity they participate in.

Workshops

“Developing a Truly Christian Worldview” Ken Ham (bio found on page 15) “Defending the Christian Faith in Today's World” Ken Ham (bio found on page 15) “Homeschooling Ruined My Life: Will You Ever Wish You’d Taken a Different Path?” - Peter Lambert (bio found on page 26)

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

Check-in and opening activities will be held in Champion's Ballroom 1 on the second level.

If you need to find your teen during scheduled events, check with 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.

If you wish to meet up with your teen, please make prior arrangements as to when and where you wish to meet. 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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TEEN STAFF SCHEDULE 8:30 a.m.

Group One

Group Two

Welcome/Opening Activities

10:15 a.m.

Activity

Service

11:15 a.m.

Service

Activity

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

Teamwork

1:30 p.m.

Team Regroup

1:45 p.m.

Workshop: "Developing a Truly Christian Worldview" — Ken Ham

3:00 p.m.

Activity

Service

4:15 p.m.

Service

Activity

5:30 p.m.

Service

6:00 p.m.

Dismissed for the day

Saturday

Group One

Group Two

8:30 a.m.

Worship/Teen Staff Group Photo

9:00 a.m.

Workshop: "Defending the Christian Faith in Today's World"— Ken Ham

10:15 a.m.

Service

Activity

11:15 a.m.

Activity

Service

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

Community

Friendship

1:30 p.m.

Team Regroup

1:45 p.m.

Workshop: “Homeschooling Ruined My Life”: Will You Ever Wish You’d Taken a Different Path? ­— Peter Lambert

3:00 p.m.

Service

Activity

4:15 p.m.

Activity

Service

5:15 p.m.

Teen Staff Wrap Up

6:00 p.m.

Dismissed for the day

6:00 p.m.

Optional Service Time until 7pm

Fun!

CONVENTION SCHEDULE & WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Friday

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2018 TEXAS LEADERS CONFERENCE

Rick Green

Tim Lambert 1 p.m.

Drs. Ted and Johnnie Seago

Welcome

1:15 p.m.

Time Management for Busy Homeschool Leaders Keynote—Drs. Ted and Johnnie Seago

State of the State: What Leaders Need to Know­ Tim Lambert

2 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Announcements and Leader of the Year recognized

2:45 p.m.

Break

3 p.m. Incorporating Civics Into Your Cooperative— A Time Especially for Leaders Rick Green

3:45 p.m.

Time Management Small Group

4:15 p.m.

Q&A

4:30 p.m.

Dismissal

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Weekly menu What’s to eat this week?

Mon

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Tues

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Wed

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Thurs Breakfast

• Abekamazing magazine • canvas bag • weekly meal planner

Lunch

Dinner

Fri

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Sat

Breakfast

Sun

Breakfast

Lunch Dinner

Lunch Dinner

Grocery list