Shay Seaborne

        Registration for the Virginia Home Education Association's April 21, 2001 statewide Conference & Curriculum Fair is now available on-line!
        Obtain your copy of the schedule, list of sessions & presenters, registration form, etc. in extractable WORD documents. (PDF files coming soon.)
        In the tradition of VHEA, the Conference & Curriculum Fair is intended to be fully inclusive, and affordable for the whole family. The setting is casual and comfortable, with the majority of speakers drawn from Virginia's own talented homeschooling parents.
 
FEATURED SPEAKER: Linda Dobson, author of "Homeschoolers' Success Stories" and several other books.
 
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Mary Hood, author of "The Relaxed Home School" and other publications.
 

SESSIONS:

On-Line Buddies Bash * Getting Started with Homeschooling * Organizing Your Homeschooling Life * An Introduction to Waldorf Inspired Homeschooling * Working With Teens: Preparing for College & Work* Mentoring at Work and Home-a session especially for dads * The Wonder Years: A Look Back at the Homeschooling Journey * How to Look More Like a Family and Less Like a School * A Holistic Approach to Learning Disabilities * The Arts and Homeschooling * Challenges and Strategies for Homeschooling Teens * Who Speaks for Homeschoolers? * Overview of Testing & Assessments * Homeschooling Gifted Children * Hands on Math and Science * Compiling a High School Transcript * The Law and Politics of Homeschooling * Late Readers * Homeschool Advocacy 101 * Evaluating Curriculum * Advanced Writing *A Different Path: Doubt, Long Term Effects, and Family Dynamics * Sing-Along Performance and "Meet the Board" Reception

For Children: Drama Workshop * Origami, Crafts and Puzzlers * Woodworking * Sing Along * Soccer Game * Story Time

 

VENDOR SHOPPING:

Peruse the diverse offerings of vendors presenting a variety of educational resources. Inspect books, tapes, manipulatives and other materials, and pick up some new items that can help refresh your family’s educational adventures.

 

MEALS:

Freshly made submarine sandwiches, drinks and snacks will be available on-site.

 

ADMISSION:

Early Bird (Until February 28): Adult attending full event $20; parental couple $25; children 18 and under $7*

Regular (March 1-31): Adults attending full event $25; parental couple $30; Children $10*

Late (April 1-21): Same as regular, with a $10 late fee per family*

*Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or teen at all times

 
Simply go to www.vhea.org and click on "download the documents."
Be sure to register before February 28th to qualify for the Earlybird Discount.
 
 
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