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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Inspiring the Creative Writing Experience [Show]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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.

The Risk of Wrong Expectations as You Begin Your Homeschool Journey

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Free Virtual Event

When we begin a homeschool journey, we often have specific expectations. When these expectations don't align with reality, stress occurs. Join us for a panel discussion of setting appropriate expectations for your homeschooling years and a realistic discussion of what this first year might look like for you.