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updated 3-29-10 Steve Demme
Steve Demme and his wife Sandra have been married for 30 years. They have been blessed with four boys: Isaac,
30; Ethan, 28; Joseph, 25; and Johnny, 22. With God’s help, they have have all been home educated. He
is the founder of the well known homeschool math curriculum MathUSee and is on the board of Joni and Friends for Eastern PA.
Steve’s desire is to strengthen, teach, encourage, validate, and exhort parents and families to follow the biblical
model for the Christian home. Having spent years working with youth as a teacher in schools (public and Christian); as a minister
and youth leader in churches; and as a counselor and camp director at summer camps. He is absolutely convinced that the single
most significant influence in a child’s life is that of his parents. Mentors and coaches have a valuable and influential
role in the life of today’s youth, but you can’t replace Mom and Dad. Outside ministries are helpful but godly
parents are essential. You may support the home, but you can’t replace it.
Website: http://www.thefamilythatstaystogether.org
FRIDAY, 10:00-11:00
am, Slaying Lions and Honoring Parents (YOUTH)
In examining
the lives of Isaac and David, Steve gleans helpful insights into hte battles facing young people today. This workshop will
clarify the issues, and encourage our youth to stand strong in their faith. All Scripture is inspired and profitable for Christians
of all agaes, and in all ages. (room 341)
FRIDAY,
12:30-1:30 pm, Using Hands-on Manipulatives to Teach Math Concepts
Steve will demonstrate several levels of math from place value to algebra. Illustrating math leads to understanding
math, liking math and being successful in math. Bring your questions and watch math make sense before your eyes.(auditorium)
FRIDAY, 2:00-3:00
pm, Why We Do What We Do and How To Keep at It
The first
half of this workshop helps clarify our vision for home educating our children, and the second part will give us tools and
strategies to keep us on track with our original goal and mission. This is not in the traditional structure of a lecture.
Much of our time will be spent in voluntary guided discussion so we can glean from the collective wisdom of all who attend
and wish to contribute their insights.(room 370) SATURDAY, 8:30-9:30 am, Conformed or Transformed Steve believes the word of God is inspired, authoritative, and "profitable for teaching". He also
is convinced we are to be not conformed but transformed by the renewing of our mind. With these premises, he examines what
the Bible has to say about education and how scripture impacts every subject area in our curriculum. (auditorium)
SATURDAY, 12:30-1:30 pm, Finding Hope and Redemption in the Valleys of Life (room
300)
SATURDAY, 2:00-3:00 pm, Being a Disciple and Training Disciples in the Home God calls us to teach
and disciple our children while we are still being discipled ourselves. This unique dynamic was designed by God to develop
teacher and student alike. Steve shares his successes and failures of 20+ years training his 4 sons from young boys to grown
men. He also shares insights about the father as the pastor of the home.(room 370) Back
 David Hazell
David Hazell has been involved in homeschooling since 1987.
During several of those years he was a stay-at-home dad directly responsible for educating his children. For eight years,
David and his family lived in Russia where he served in Bible translation in Siberia and helped coordinate Bible translations
in 80 languages. His six children often ministered with him as he traveled throughout Russia and Europe. David and his wife,
Marie, now devote the majority of their time to the development of My Father's World curriculum with the dual goal of providing
support for Bible translation and raising up generations of families that see the world through God's eyes and live according
to that knowledge. Website: http://www.mfwbooks.com/ FRIDAY,
8:30-9:30 am, Homeschooling in the "Real World"
What is your "real world"? Do you have trouble balancing
cooking, cleaning, family life, social life, church, finances and homeschooling? Where does God fit in all this? We all have
real life responsibilities even though we homeschool. As Christians, our "real world" should be defined by our Biblical
worldview, as well as a balance of "real life" responsibilities and "real world" Christianity. Societal
pressures regarding personal responsibility and educational expectations often derail our hopes for an "ideal" homeschool
experience. Educating our children in God's "real world" must remain the non-negotiable goal. God has a solution
and it may start by re-evaluating our homeschool philosophy. (auditorium) FRIDAY,
12:30-1:30 pm David Hazell, Standing Out in the Teenage Crowd: Living a Life Full of God's Purpose (Youth) History is
full of examples of young adults who did amazing things for their families, their countries, and for God. Why were these individuals
so equipped to make a difference at such a young age? The key is to first understand what God expects from you. Learn why
the term "teenager: should be replaced with "young adult." Strive to become a young adult who is better equipped
to change the world for Christ! Parents: help your young adult get the most out of this workshop by attending together. (Youth)
(room 341)
FRIDAY, 3:30-4:30 pm David Hazell, Help, My Homeschool is Chaos! Is your homeschool
day made up of demanding toddlers and emotional teens, six subjects to prepare for each child, co-op demands, music, sports,
falling behind, tears, chores, skipping chapters…and ultimately the question, "Where is God in all this?"
Learn to work together as a family to achieve attainable goals with a fresh outlook and easy-to-implement organizational ideas.
Bring sanity and success back to your home, and enjoy the process. Your homeschool chaos can come to an end! (auditorium)
SATURDAY, 12:30-1:30 pm, Exposed,
Isolated, or Insulated: How Should We Educate Our Children? In our world it is very difficult to protect our children from the influences of those who seek to pollute our children’s
minds. Some respond by giving up and just leaving it to prayer; after all, it is a tough battle, and we got through it okay
when we were young. Others withdraw, seeking to protect their children from the world. Is there a better way? Learn how we
can insulate our children from evil, and at the same time equip them to battle against it, spreading God’s Kingdom into
a dark world. (auditorium) SATURDAY, 3:30-4:30 pm, Working Dads Can Homeschool Too!!! For Dads but Couples Also Welcome (DADS) What is your current role
in your family's homeschool? Believe it or not, busy dads can be involved in school too. There are simple things you can do
to connect with your children and help de-pressurize your wife's already overloaded day. David introduces interesting, easy,
and time effective ways for dads to become active parts in the homeschooling process, without interfering in the work day.
Leading devotions, instituting a "Mom's Day Off," guiding the slimy science experiments, reading books aloud, and
going to the library, are just a few of the things David will introduce. Homeschooling is hectic but in the truest sense it
is eternal discipleship. Learn to stand with your wife side-by-side and watch her sparkle. (room
370) Back
 Jeannie Fulbright Jeannie Fulbright is a mother of four with a love for God's Word, her family, homeschooling, science, and
encouraging homeschool parents. After graduating from the University of Texas in 1991, she married her husband Jeff, who is
an attorney in Georgia. Throughout their marriage, Jeannie and Jeff have dedicated time to teaching and encouraging families,
speaking on topics such as developing a consistent walk with God and a powerful prayer life, building a strong marriage and
nurturing a happy, healthy family, as well as nuts and bolts homeschooling topics.
Jeannie began speaking
and writing in college as a sportscaster for the University of Texas and as a headline writer with the Daily Texan. Following
graduation and marriage, her writing and speaking focused on building up the Christian community, teaching marriage and parenting
classes, in addition to writing articles and Bible studies. After her homeschool journey began, Jeannie discerned an immense
need for Creation-based, scientifically sound, engaging, easy-to-use science curricula. Her background in science at the University
of Texas, as well as her writing experience, inspired her to create the Apologia elementary science courses. Though her primary
and most consuming occupation is educating her four children, ranging from elementary through high school, she is committed
to arming parents with Creation science courses, speaking around the country and writing as the Lord leads her. During the
summers, she is also working to complete her Masters in Biblical Studies.
Jeannie's heart is to strengthen homeschoolers
with the tools they need to finish the race with success. She has written many articles for magazines and other publications
and regularly speaks at retreats, workshops and conventions.
Website: http://www.jeanniefulbright.comFRIDAY, 10:00-11:00 am, Solving Your Science Struggles
Let's face it, most people don't like science. Why is that? It's likely because of how science was taught
to them as a child. In this talk, Jeannie will share her understanding of how science should be taught in the elementary years,
based on research, data and experience. You will learn the keys to successfully imparting a solid science education, with
tips, ideas and examples for making science come to life for both parents and students. (auditorium)
FRIDAY, 2:00-3:00 am, Owning It (Youth)
Jeannie encourages kids to truly
develop a walk with God, owning their own faith rather than believing their parents' faith can carry them through. She discusses
how to develop a closer walk with God, how to develop a prayer life and truly trust God has their lives in their hands. It's
a powerful talk that is designed to help the students see that theirs is a battle for their soul and they must ultimately
make the decision who's side they are on. They must own their faith. (Youth) (room 341)
SATURDAY 10:00-11:00 am, Homeschooling Methods that Win and Methods that
Wipe Out
This workshop will uncover the reasons why we get discouraged and burnt-out as we travel
along the road of homeschooling. Jeannie will explain how many homeschool moms employ philosophies, techniques and methodologies
that consume a great deal of time and energy with little results. We tie up heavy burdens, place them on our backs and struggle
through each day using overly difficult principles and practices that drag us down. By mid-year, we are so exhausted and depleted
that we wonder how we'll ever get through. Consequently, the joy of following God's will in homeschooling is missing. This
should not be! Jeannie will discuss some of the wasteful methods and describe winning methods you
can use to replace those that wipe you out. She'll explain the latest research in educational methodology as well as time-tested
practices in education that the founders of our country used to achieve an excellent education. She'll give practical tips
and ideas that will breathe life into your school day. Included will be ideas for organizing your school day, scheduling,
and fitting difficult to teach subjects into the week. (auditorium) SATURDAY, 3:30-4:30 pm, If I Could Do It Over Looking back over our parenting years, don't we
all wish we could have done some things differently? What if you had someone give you advice that would have helped you avoid
your biggest mistakes? In this talk, Jeannie shares here greatest homeschooling mistakes in the hopes that it will save you
from making those mistakes yourself. From choosing curriculum, dealing with behavior, learning disabilities and sibling issues
to having the right intentions, but the wrong focus and being consumed with an avalanche of negative emotions, such as worry,
anger, irritability, anxiety and fear of failure - all brought on by lies she believed. Jeannie will share stories of the
consequences she faced, as well as how Our Merciful God was able to redeem the years the locusts had eaten and guide her into
a vibrant, joyful and successful homeschool experience. (auditorium)
 Kerry Messer
Kerry Messer is the founder and president of Missouri Family Network
(MFN). He is a registered lobbyist who works hard in Jefferson City on the issues that that affect Missouri's
family. His work includes lobbying for Families for Home Education (FHE), Missouri's statewide homeschooling
organization. Kerry's keen insight into the political process, coupled with his good grasp of common sense
analysis and Biblical world view, place him on the right side of the issues he deals with. MFN and
Kerry are supported by voluntary contributions by God-fearing Missourians who are interested promoting justice and liberty.
MFN sends out newsletters to supporters and then non-supporters as funds are available.
Website: http://www.missourifamilynetwork.net
FRIDAY, 2:00-3:00 pm, Defending Your Family – Home Schooling Under Attack We all know some people and politicians, institutions and ignorance want to restrict and regulate, if not
eliminate and eradicate home schools. Most of us believe we understand the reasons behind their various
misguided motives. Many may even remain diligent to promote our home school heritage advocating vigilance
for the next generation. But fewer and fewer are including practical ideas or taking steps to be intentional
about defending their home school family. Missouri’s home school freedoms make it safe and
easy to be lured into a false sense of security, while our enemies plot to divide and destroy our way of life.
The political battle lines must not be abandoned. Fresh troops must be trained and commissioned
for duty, supply lines must be maintained and the basic infrastructure of our home school culture should never be weakened.
Our “finest hour” is not determined by the hour of attack, nor defined by our survival, but destined by
our resolve. (auditorium) Back
 Dianne Craft
Dianne Craft is a former homeschool mom who has a Master's degree in Elementary and Special Education. She has 25 years
experience teaching bright, hardworking children who have to work too hard to learn. She teaches parents across the country
how to help their child learn faster and easier, using therapies and strategies that are very effective while being very inexpensive.
Dianne is passionate about training parents to make learning easier for their homeschooled children. Her workshops are very
informative and often entertaining. She is a Certified Natural Health Professional specializing in natural treatments for
children with attention, learning, and behavioral issues.
Dianne's long-time passion is discovering the reason why children struggle with learning
and behavior. She began her quest for the latest brain research concerning learning disabilities and their causes, with the
belief that God has many solutions available that were previously little or unknown to both parents and teachers alike. She
is a also a Certified Natural Health Professional specializing in natural treatments for children with attention, learning,
and behavioral issues. Dianne has traveled extensively to glean these bits of knowledge and began applying new techniques
to struggling learners.She created and began teaching the workshop "Brain Integration Therapy"
in 1988 and has taught it to children, educators, psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. In 1993 Dianne
began teaching these life-changing concepts directly to parents so that they could also work with their children.
During
the process of studying the brain and children's learning, Dianne created two more popular workshops: "Teaching Strategies
for the Right Brain Child" and "The Biology of Learning (Behavior)." She has also taught these classes throughout
the five-state region around Colorado. Her goal
is to show teachers and parents how to easily teach children with the latest brain research to create successful students
with greater retention of material. Dianne also teaches parents how to help their struggling learner at home through the use
of nutritional interventions. She lives in Centennial,
Colorado with her CPA husband, Ron, and runs the private consultation practice, Child Diagnostics, Inc. She
is also currently serving as a Learning Specialist
/ Special Needs coordinator for the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).
FRIDAY,
10:00-11:00 a.m. Identifying And Correcting Blocked Learning Gates
This is for your ‘puzzling child'. A child may be a reluctant
learner for several reasons. If you have a bright, hardworking child who has to work too hard to learn, he is telling you
that one or more of his Four Learning Gates is blocked. This workshop will help you identify which of the learning gates is
blocked, and, more importantly, what you can do about it at home! It doesn't have to be so hard for your child! Find out specifically
how the brain processes information, and where that processing can break down. Then, receive the corrections for each processing
area. This can be done by the parents, at home. You will learn things you have never heard of before in a Homeschool workshop.
A homeschooling mom with a Ph.D. in special education said that she learned more in this workshop about how kids learn and
how to make learning easier, than she had in all her university courses!
FRIDAY,
2:00-3:00 p.m Smart Kids Who Hate To Write
If you have a child who groans and fusses about writing, or still
writes reversals, or spells a word orally correctly but leaves out letters when he writes, this workshop is for you! This
child's math papers are so hard to read because they are lined up so poorly! These children are often thought of as sloppy,
lazy, or unmotivated, when they really have a writing glitch. They are using way too much energy for the writing process,
thus are reluctant to put pencil to paper for anything. This often is a true Dysgraphia. The writing learning gate is the
most common gate that is blocked with gifted kids. They know so much, but just can't get their thoughts down because of this
blocked learning gate. In this workshop you will be shown a daily exercise you can do with your child to get the writing into
his ‘automatic' brain hemisphere, and take the stress out of his writing system. This exercise is used throughout the
United States by athletes!
FRIDAY,
3:30-4:30 p.m Teaching The Right Brain Child: Part 1
Half of the population is right brain dominant, and half is left brain dominant. You
may have a right brain learner in your midst. These wonderful children learn in a different manner than their left brain siblings.
If you have a child who does not "like'" school work no matter what you do, you will learn much in this workshop.
Parents say, "I can't believe it, but my child asks to do spelling now." This happens when the child stores spelling
words in his/her photographic memory. You will learn how to identify the right brain child, and learn many simple teaching
techniques, such as Right Brain Spelling, (making the words "stick instead of slip") and Right Brain Reading. This
is the method Dianne used in her Resource room to help all of her students make a two-year gain in reading and spelling in
one year! You can do this, too. Watch your children become good spellers and readers by using a totally different strategy!
SATURDAY, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Teaching The Right Brain Child: Part 2 Once you have identified your right brain learners, become an expert at training those children to use their
superior "photographic memory" in many areas of learning. Teach your children the lifelong skill of studying for
tests by taking a picture of the contents of a chapter. These memory techniques are commonly used by Cambridge University
students to reduce studying time. For some children, math is a monster! They hate it and always feel dumb when doing it. Math
is almost always taught in a left brain manner. You can teach it in a right brain manner. These children have difficulty learning
math facts. They tend to do poorly on tests, because they ‘forget' how to do the math processes (division, fractions,
algebra, etc.) In this workshop you will learn how to help your child 1) finally store the math facts in their long term memory;
2) finally store math processes in their long term memory. Your child will finally be able to pass the math tests to be able
to go on to the higher math courses using right brain math. No curriculum to purchase... just fast, effective, right brain
strategies to use at home to reduce math frustration and tears! So many moms report that their child now likes math. SATURDAY, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Biology Of Behavior And Learning: Part 1 Johnny is a constant motion
machine. Tom cries in frustration over minor matters. Susie forgets what she has just learned. According to Dr. Sydney Walker,
children tend to "act how they feel". This fascinating workshop provides you with clues to your child's brain/body
chemistry. Dr. Crook has found that over 85% of children who suffer with Sensory Processing Disorders or attention or mood
disorders when older have experienced multiple ear infections as a young child. Untreated, these children often go on to have
many hidden food allergies and asthma. It is easy to correct these imbalances at home and dramatically affect your child's
learning day. The testimonies that we receive from parents across the United States who are using these simple remedies with
their children are amazing! SATURDAY, 3:30-:4:30 Biology Of Behavior And Learning:
Part 2
Remember when your mom told you that "fish is brain food"? The brain is 60% FAT. For the brain
"connections" to be made properly, proper fats are required. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADD, hyperactivity, and Sensory
Processing Problems may be conditions of essential fatty acid deficiency. Getting the protocol amounts of DHA every day can
make a huge difference in a child's speech fluency, mood, reading ability, and reactions to outside stimuli like loud noises,
clothing tags, and transitions. Get the real skinny on fats! Learn how to help your child feel better, and thus act and learn
better. New research is coming out every day on the role of fats and memory, mood, and learning ability! It's also the number
one cause of post-partum depression in moms, according to all the Harvard studies. Back
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