Events

  

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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ICHE Homeschool Conference

Convention

Demme Learning is proud to be an exhibitor at the ICHE Homeschool Conference.

Pros and Cons of Changing Curriculum

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

We all have our favorite curriculum. What are the things to consider when you feel like your favorite is not serving your child well? Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of math, spelling, composition, and grammar curricula, and help you create a list of priorities in deciding what the coming year means for you in these academic areas.

Exploring the Benefits of Sound Therapy for Students who Learn Differently

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Faith Berens, a trained dyslexia interventionist who holds a certification in Equipping Minds Cognitive Curriculum, joins us for a discussion of sound therapy, its benefits, and how often learning difficulties are rooted in auditory and language processing weaknesses. This insightful discussion will help parents of students whose unique learning experiences make learning more of a challenge.

What’s your Homeschool Philosophy?

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Homeschooling takes so many different forms. This is the time of year when parents consider starting their homeschool journey. Join us for a conversation about different homeschool styles and how you might tailor one or more to make your journey enjoyable.

Creating an Unhurried Homeschooler Attitude in the Midst of a Frenetic Homeschool World

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Free Virtual Event

Join us for a conversation with author, speaker, podcaster, and chief encourager Durenda Wilson of the Unhurried Homeschooler. Her frank and honest encouragement for homeschool parents is refreshing, insightful, and not to be missed! A mom of eight, Durenda helps us sort the essentials of our experience from the noise that can distract and frustrate us. No matter where you are in your journey, this will be a conversation you will not want to miss.

Great Homeschool Conventions – Texas

Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, United States

Convention

Demme Learning is proud to be an exhibitor at the GHC Homeschool Convention in Texas.

Do I Have What it Takes to Homeschool My Child?

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Parents who have not yet begun their homeschooling journey often say they don't know if they have what it takes. Join us for a panel discussion with veteran homeschool moms to talk about what you need to consider as you weigh whether a homeschooling adventure is the right academic path forward.

Palm Beach County Homeschool Expo

Palm Beach Atlantic University 1100 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Florida

Convention

Demme Learning is proud to be an exhibitor at the Palm Beach County Homeschool Expo.

Embracing the Transition from Public School to Homeschooling

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Transitioning to homeschooling is as much about changing our point of view of what we believe education to be as it is about doing academics at the kitchen table. Join pioneering homeschool mother of seven, Alice Reinhardt, as she challenges your thinking about the differences between "school" and "education," and how to create a growth mindset in your homeschooling journey.

Creatively Planning Your Homeschool Space [Show]

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Learn from veteran homeschool moms how to set up a homeschool space that helps your students flourish. We will offer practical tips you can adapt to YOUR space.

Creating Responsibility: How to Find the Sweet Spot [Space]

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Parents frequently ask us at what point should their students be responsible for their own academics. Join us for a discussion of how to intentionally transfer the responsibility to your student and learn what to expect as you engage in the process.

20 Small Habits for Your Homeschool Year Success [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

Can these small habits really lead to a more successful, less stressful homeschool year? Join us as we discuss ways to set yourself up for success as you begin another year of adventure with your family.

Inspiring the Creative Writing Experience [Show]

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

Join successful author and homeschool graduate Millie Florence for an insightful conversation about encouraging middle-grade students to find their inner author voice in their writing. Millie brings a wealth of talent and inspiration to help students tap into their creativity. Millie will talk about her writing, inspirations, and how she has created opportunities to coach young authors. Join us for this conversation on inspiring the writer inside YOUR student.

It’s Report Card Time – How to Evaluate Your Progress This Year [Show]

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

You are seven to nine weeks into your homeschool year. It’s time to do a little evaluation of what is working and what could be working better. Join us as we explore questions you should be asking to turn up your academic progress to its best.

When Handwriting Struggles Obstruct Your Teenager’s Academic Success [Show]

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

In this age of technology, parents can have a hard time knowing how to help a teenager who still struggles with handwriting. Join Occupational Therapist Katie Roe as she discusses how to help your student when handwriting struggles plague their efforts.

Charlotte Mason’s 7 Keys to Developing Self-Motivated Children [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

Join speaker, author, and blogger Jeannie Fulbright to discuss Charlotte Mason's methodologies for creating self-motivation in your students. Often we think that when we homeschool, we need to guide all aspects of our children's education. But learning to help your student direct themselves is a key principle in creating a lifelong learner.

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail sounds like a crazy adventure for most of us. But for Duncan Roe, it was a dream five years in the making. Learn about long-term goal setting, making dreams come true, and the value of perseverance in this informative conversation.

When Reading Doesn’t Evolve in Your Child the Way It Should [Show]

Online (Link in the description)

Free Virtual Event

There is nothing more thrilling than watching a child learn to read; every day is an exciting adventure. But what happens when a child does not emerge as a reader? What if they are still struggling with the reading process far beyond their peers? Join us for an insightful discussion about assessing what is happening and some possible paths forward you can take as a parent to boost your child's confidence and achieve success.

The Gift of Adversity and the Power of Resilience [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

We would love it if our children didn’t have to struggle. The fact is, however, that when our children with disabilities and special needs are growing up in a supportive, rich learning environment where they can grow into their best selves, untold opportunities can abound. In this episode, we discuss a mindset of possibilities through stories and examples of where real-life kids with learning disabilities and special needs find their niche.

Embracing the Homeschool High School Journey [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

High school is definitely the place you should choose to continue your student’s homeschool journey. Join us for a wealth of information regarding transcripts, goal-setting, coordinating your student’s post-high school experiences, and, most importantly, the intentional conversations you want to have before your student's life changes.

Celebrating the Holidays and Making It Count for School [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays about to begin, how do you fit in school with all the celebrations you want to have? Join us as we discuss a variety of ways to make school count when you are counting the days toward holiday celebrations.

2023 the Year in Perspective [Show]

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Free Virtual Event

Join us for a recap of this year's best content from The Demme Learning Show. We have lots of things to recap and share and lots of things for you to think about as you step enthusiastically into 2024.