Whether you are new to homeschooling, a veteran homeschooler, considering taking the plunge, or just looking for practical ideas for your student conventions and virtual events are great places to gain information to help you get the most out of your experience.
Throughout the year we host a variety of free virtual events and attend a number of conventions. Check back frequently as we add events often.
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Free Virtual Event
Fluent math fact recall is a struggle in SO many households. What should a parent do when they find that their student is using ineffective recall strategies? Join us for a discussion about WHY fluent fact recall is so essential, and how Math-U-See's AIM programs are changing the math world. Bring your questions and let us help you solve the challenge of fact recall.
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Many parents dread teaching their students to write to an audience. Writing can be SO subjective! Join us as we have a discussion about our newest addition, WriteShop, and how it can make a positive impact on your student's compositional success. We will be sharing practical tips about the process of teaching compositional writing and what you can do to make it a success in your homeschool.
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Is your student struggling with word problem math? Parents often say that the hardest part of teaching mathematics is teaching word problems. Join us for a detailed discussion about HOW to teach a word problem, what skills you as a parent have to contribute to the process, and how to involve your student in active learning. Information shared will be helpful for students of all ages.
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Veteran homeschool mom and author of Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner, Kathy Kuhl brings a wealth of insight, empathy, and experience to the homeschool parent whose student learns differently. Join us for this special round table where Kathy will share practical advice, guidance, and encouragement as you continue your unique journey with your differently-abled students.
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One of our most popular guests in 2022 was Dr. Vermelle Greene, speaking about how boys view the world differently, and how our approaches need to be creative to parent them successfully. Dr. Greene has been an educator for more than 48 years (as a teacher and administrator from elementary through college levels). Founder of S.A.C.R.E.D. Life Academy for Boys, a Christian school in Capitol Heights, Maryland, embraces the idea that boys learn differently than girls. Author of Please Teach Me Like I’m a Boy!, Dr. Greene will join Gretchen for a continuation of our spring discussion of how homeschool parents can reach and teach their boys for the best possible outcomes. Register for this not-to-be-missed event. We promise you will be encouraged in your journey.
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"A love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we're loved." — Mr. Rogers.Join us as we give you ideas on how to instill a love of learning in your family. We will provide practical tips, suggestions, and good old-fashioned wisdom about raising the whole child.
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Colleen Kessler, talented blogger, author, podcaster, and gifted encourager will join us to talk about inspiring differently-wired students and twice-exceptional kids. What are effective strategies for you when your kids are quirky, passionate, and intense? Colleen brings a wealth of ideas on how to spark a passionate, lifelong learning experience in your students, and provides practical encouragement for homeschool moms on this incredible journey. If you are the parent of a differently-wired child, this will be a not to miss event.
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We are called to be creators, not just consumers. When we start a micro-business, we are innovating and creating opportunities for ourselves and others—creating more space to grow and give. Micro-businesses—companies with annual sales and assets valued at less than $250,000 and fewer than five employees, including the owner—thrive in a home-based environment. What are you already doing for free that could be channeled into a micro-business? Graphic design? Dog walking? Babysitting? Writing? Yard work? Sewing? Teaching? If creating a business like this sounds exciting, join us to learn some basic building blocks of starting a micro-business.
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There is often a misconception that artistic and mathematical thinking are opposites. Math and art are more like fraternal twins—they might not look alike, but there is a definite connection between them. Join us as we talk about some ways to demonstrate the connection between math and art, for either your “artsy” student or your more “math-y” student who might need some creative thinking encouragement.
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Math-U-See has two mathematical intervention programs, AIM for Addition and Subtraction and AIM for Multiplication, that have been beneficial for so many families. Join us for a conversation about how these foundational skillsets affect student performance all the way to upper-level math and how you might take advantage of them during the holiday break. If you have a struggling math student, this will be a pivotal conversation for your student's success.
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Before you take a much-needed break, join our team to discuss your progress thus far. Let us help you evaluate what is working and what might need a different game plan as you step into 2023. We will offer practical advice to help you decide your priorities and maintain your sanity as your routine shifts to celebrating.
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Everyone has a preference for how they like to learn, and by careful observation, most homeschool parents can discern their student's learning preferences from an early age. What are some of the benefits (and pitfalls) from tailoring your student's learning experiences to their preferences? Join us for a lively discussion of learning styles, from multiple angles.
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Join Gretchen Roe in a conversation with Janna Koch, BookShark's Community Manager, about fitting curriculum around your family instead of the other way around. Often we begin our homeschool journeys with a specific plan, and as we reach the mid-point of the year, we find things that are not working as well as we thought. We will offer practical tips in evaluating what is working, what might work better, and how you might change the course of your homeschool ship beginning in 2023.
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Habits can be so hard to master. Whether you are a student or a parent, habits have the ability to create calm or chaos. Join us as we explore some concrete actions to implement in your home so that changing and reviewing habits becomes a part of your journey.
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Goal setting is the key to success in so many endeavors. Let us help you create some SMART goals for your homeschool that will keep you on track through the remainder of your academic year. This skill will be essential for your students as they move beyond their homeschool time.
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January is the time of year when the days seem long and patience can be short. How do you keep it all together when the finish line seems so far off? Join us for conversation, encouragement, and suggestions.
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If you are a Math-U-See parent, you may wonder "what does mastery look like?" at some point in your journey. Join us as we discuss how you know you are on the right track and share observations to parents who might be interested in a mastery approach.
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Charlene Notgrass—homeschool pioneer, historian, blogger, and consummate encourager—says her joy in the journey of homeschooling came when she learned "how to make homeschooling who you were instead of something to be carried around like a big, heavy burden." Along with her husband, Ray, they have given the homeschooling world Notgrass History, one of Cathy Duffy's Top Picks for homeschool curriculum. Join us as we have a conversation full of history, encouragement, and joy as we discuss how history studies can positively impact both you and your students.
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It's difficult for our students to envision what comes after high school. In our increasingly complex world, there are more and more paths for a post–high school journey. Join us for a lively discussion with Jonathan Brush, president and CEO of Unbound, to talk about having conversations with your high schooler now to prepare them for the future. We will explore attitudes to develop in your student and essentials you need to know as your prepare your students to leave the nest.
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If you’re a parent who doesn't see yourself as mathematically adept, it can feel difficult to create a successful mathematical environment for your student. What if you could "flip the script" and learn alongside your student? Join us for a discussion about fostering your own mathematical success so you can model it for your students.
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Before a student begins their high school math experiences, they need to have a set a skills in place. As a parent, how do you recognize what skills are necessary and how to foster them? This discussion will center on what skill sets students need as they step into the world of pre-algebra and beyond.
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How can the Math-U-See methodologies and materials set your student with Attention Deficit Disorder up for success? Join us as we review how to implement strategies that will make your student more mathematically successful.
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Homeschooling parents whose children learn differently often find themselves wondering what resources are available to them and how to take advantage of those resources. Join Gretchen Roe and Meredith Taylor, Director for Special Needs for the South Carolina Association of Independent Schools, for a discussion on where to begin and how to flourish. Parents will learn practical advice and also how SCAIHS could support them in their journey.
Convention
Demme Learning is proud to be an exhibitor at the Great Homeschool Convention in Missouri. Conventions are a great way to ask questions, browse, and experience our curriculum.
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Parental rights are integral to homeschooling and are important for many other issues. Join us for a discussion with Ethan Demme, CEO of Demme Learning and a board member of the Parental Rights Foundation, and Will Estrada, President of the Parental Rights foundation, as they discuss their homeschool experiences growing up and their continued commitment to supporting and defending parental rights.
