Addy Classical and Spokane Classical Homeschool Communities present the:
Summer Homeschool Conference
Tuesday, June 30th
Calvary Chapel Deer Park
511 South Main Street Deer Park, WA 99006
Dads and Moms are encouraged to attend. Whether you homeschool with a community or solo, you need support. Come join other homeschool parents. Homeschooling is hard work. You can do it, but you need encouragement and support! By the end of this conference, you will be inspired to stay the course and continue on.
New homeschool parents, homeschool parents that are solo, and those in communities are welcomed. Let us come together and learn from one another.
9am-4:30 pm
Keep It Up-Dads Involvement Needed
Morning Session
Mr. Dan Frost is a retired Federal Law Enforcement Agent and homeschool Dad of 4 years. Upon retirement, he decided he wanted to get involved in homeschooling his 3 sons who were 15, 13, and 7 at the time. He thought it would be a wonderful time to bond with them. After the first few weeks, he realized it was easier to chase drug dealers in the middle of the night, in the desert, alone; then homeschool. He wants to commend Moms for all they do and encourage Dads to get more involved. Mom’s need support to keep homeschooling.
Classical Model
Morning Session
Dr. Catherine Pardini, an optometrist and homeschool mom of 4, will be explaining the importance and application of the age’s old tradition of the classical model. Catherine is a firm believer in Classical education. She received a degree in Classical voice, along with a doctorate in Optometry. You will gain great insight on why you should implement the classical model in your homeschool as well as an excellent reminder for why we still utilize this model today!
Breakout Sessions
We will be hosting 4 breakout sessions after lunch at 1pm.
Breakout 1: School of Latin
Mrs. Sarah Johnson has been an educator who has used the Classical model for 12 years. She received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and worked a short while. Her heart though was to stay at home and school her 4 children, she currently is. Sarah has a love for Latin and knows the importance of it. She wants to help teach parents how to help their students with Latin and use the School of Latin effectively.
Breakout 2: What sons wish their moms knew about them.
Do you feel you and your son do not speak the same language when it comes to life and learning? Do you feel frustrated too many times? Veteran and Homeschool Dad, , is going to help you understand how a young boys mind works. He is going to give you ways to connect and help your son learn. You will walk away knowing more about the warrior spirt of your son and how to connect with him.
Breakout 3: How to use IEW effectively.
IEW is one of the most well-known writing programs for Homeschool Families. It is easy to use and effective, but are you using it correctly? Come along and find out how to teach this program at home.
Breakout 3: How to Build a High School Transcript
Have you ever wondered how to assess credits for a class, what is a weighted GPA, or how to choose a grading scale? Get the answers to these questions and more at our transcript breakout session led by Mrs. Liz Wright.
Breakout 4: Stoa Speech and Debate
Stoa is a homeschool speech and debate club that believes in training students to “Speak Boldly & Change the World for Christ.” Stoa believes human speech is “from” God and that only through Him can we speak with grace, truth, and beauty. The league embodies a culture of thought, public discourse, apologetics, and intellectual inquiry. Stoa is bringing up a generation of leaders with unparalleled skills in communication, organization, and research. Come along and join Mrs. Nicole Rice, the AIM Speech and Debate Club Leader. She will teach you the benefits of Stoa and what it’s like to be part of a local Stoa club. Nicole has been involved in Stoa for 5 years and has 3 teens actively involved. She knows the importance and benefits of Stoa.
PLEASE RSVP at the top of the page to register for
the breakout you would like to attend. We want to make sure we have a spot saved for you.
Classical Education Student Panel
Bring your questions to the
“Been there, done that, graduated, and moved on!” Classical Graduate student panel.
This will take place after breakout sessions. Classical graduates will share the value of a Classical Education and how it has helped them after high school. Bring your questions to these young adults.