Since 1984, CHEA has been hosting an annual homeschool event that features workshops for homeschoolers at all stages, an exhibit hall with curriculum, resources, and services, children's and teen conventions, high school graduation, and much more. Join other homeschool families from across the state as you are encouraged and equipped for the school year ahead. This is an event you don't want to miss
Register NowFor more information about these accommodations, which include a meal plan, and to make reservations, view our Accommodations Information. This page also provides details for purchasing meal tickets, even if you’re not staying on campus with us.
On Campus: Biola University Sigma Hall (includes full meal plan)
Off Campus: Holiday Inn La Mirada/Buena Park
Para la Comunidad Hispana de Educación en el Hogar
¿Quieres, o estás actualmente, educando en el hogar? Este año podemos ofrecer interpretación simultánea en español para nuestra Mini-Conferencia gratuita de introducción de Educación en el Hogar que sera el jueves por la noche. También estará disponible durante el resto de la Conferencia de Crianza y Educación en el Hogar de CHEA para las charlas que se den en nuestras sesiones principales y en otras sesiones. . Tendremos tiempo en nuestra mesa de ayuda de educación en el hogar donde también podrá obtener respuestas a sus preguntas en español individualmente con padres veteranos que educan en el hogar. ¡Únase a nosotros para este increíble evento! Si ocupa ayuda con registraron por favor contacte nuestra oficina (cheainfo@cheaofca.org en cualquier momento o al 562-864-2432, de lunes a jueves, de 10:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.) o con Alejandra (ajohnsonhouse@icloud.com).
For the Hispanic Homeschool Community
Do you want to–or are you currently–homeschooling? This year we are able to offer simultaneous translation in Spanish for our Free Thursday night Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Con. We will also have it available during the rest of CHEA's Parenting and Homeschooling Conference for talks given in our keynote sessions and some other sessions as well. We will have times in our Homeschool Help Booth when you can get your questions answered in Spanish one-on-one with veteran homeschool parents as well. Please join us for this amazing event! If you need help with registration please contact our office (cheainfo@cheaofca.org anytime, or 562-864-2432, Mon - Thurs, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) or Alejandra (ajohnsonhouse@icloud.com).
Your Full Access Family Registration includes:
Also available for a reasonable additional registration:
Your Full Access Family Registration includes:
Also available for a reasonable additional registration:
All family registrations for CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Conference include both parents, children 18 and under living in your home, plus up to two grandparents.
Homeschooling Nuts & Bolts Mini-Con is included with Parenting & Homeschool Conference registrations, though we ask that you please let us know you will be attending by selecting this option when registering so we can have an accurate headcount.
| Regular Rate | CHEA Members | |
| Parenting & Homeschool Conference Members Only Early Bird Family Registration February 10-18, 2025 | Not Available | $60 |
| Parenting & Homeschool Conference Pre-Event Family Registration February 19 – May 4, 2025 | $90 | $80 |
| Parenting & Homeschool Conference Regular Family Registration May 5–17, 2025 | $100 | $90 |
| Parenting & Homeschool Conference Additional Family Members | $10 | $10 |
| Teen Con (ages 12-18) | $75 | $75 |
| Child Con (ages 4-12) | Varies based on number of days and when you register (see web page for more info) | Varies based on number of days and when you register (see web page for more info) |
| Spring Leadership Conference (Thursday, May 15) | $70 | $60 |
| Homeschooling Nuts & Bolts
Mini-Con Only (Thursday, May 15) | $25 (included with Parenting & Homeschool Conference registration) | $20 (included with Parenting & Homeschool Conference registration) |
| High School Graduation Ceremony Per Graduate Participant (Friday, May 16) | $175 | $155 |
| Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Con (Thursday, May 15) | Free (Registration required) | Free (Registration required) |
| Life After High School Mini-Con (including NEW College & Vocational Fair) (Thursday, May 15) | Free (Registration required) | Free (Registration required) |
| Exhibit Hall Only Pass (available onsite, one day) | $25 | $25 |
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$90
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Varies based on number of days
and when you register
(see web page for more info)
Varies based on number of days
and when you register
(see web page for more info)
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$25
(included with Parenting & Homeschool Conference registration)
$20
(included with Parenting & Homeschool Conference registration)
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(Registration required)
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(Registration required)
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(Registration required)
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It is important that you read our Event Policies to help you navigate the wealth of information related to the operation and benefits associated with the Convention. By registering for and attending this event, you are signifying that you have read and agree to abide by the Event Policies for this event.
Spring Leadership Conference: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Convention Registration: 1:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Child Con: 1:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Homeschooling Nuts & Bolts Mini-Con: 2:00 - 4:20 p.m.
College & Vocational Fair: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Life After High School Mini-Con Sessions: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Con: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Premium Member Preview: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.)
Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Child Con: 8:10 a.m. – 6:10 p.m.
(Lunch Break: 11:40 – 12:50 p.m.)
Teen Con: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lunch Break: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Sessions and Workshops: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Moms Night Out / Dads & Kids Game Night 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
High School Graduation Ceremony 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Dads Breakfast Fellowship 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Child Con: 8:10 a.m. – 6:10 p.m. (Lunch Break: 11:40 – 12:50 p.m.)
Teen Con: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lunch Break: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.)
Sessions and Workshops: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
