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FEATURED SPEAKERS: Linda Dobson and Dr. Mary Hood
SESSIONS on Topics That Include Something for Everyone: Beginner,
Intermediate, Heading for College
VENDORS Providing Diverse Offerings of Materials for Every Homeschooling
Style
SCHMOOZE with On-Line Pals From Across the State
RECEPTION hosted by VHEA. Snack While You Meet the Board
CHILDREN'S SESSIONS Too!
www.vhea.org

Refresh Yourself
at the Virginia Home Education Association’s
STATEWIDE HOMESCHOOLING CONFERENCE & CURRICULUM FAIR
Saturday, April 21, 2001 ~ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In Beautiful & Historic Charlottesville, VA
FEATURING Linda Dobson
Veteran Homeschooler, Popular Speaker, Home Education Magazine Columnist
and Author of Several Books, Including the Recent Homeschoolers' Success
Stories
SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Mary Hood
Veteran Homeschooler, Popular Speaker, Homeschool Resource Center
Director, Author of The Relaxed Home School, The Joyful Home Schooler,
and The Home-Schooling Resource Guide and Directory of Organizations.
In the fashion of VHEA, the Conference & Curriculum Fair 2001 is intended
to be inclusive, and affordable for the typical homeschooling family. It
will be held in a casual and comfortable setting, offering activities for
adults and children to enjoy.

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.

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

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

ADMISSION:
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
REGISTRATION:
Available on-line at www.vhea.org
The Virginia Home Education Association is a fully inclusive statewide
organization advancing the interests of the diverse homeschooling
community.




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