Enjoy an opportunity to fellowship with other Central California homeschoolers. Be refreshed with encouragement and instruction through workshops for both new and “not-so-new” homeschoolers.
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17b · CHEA's theme for 2026
In honor of our country's 250th Anniversary, we want to invite students of all ages to participate in this year's Regional Mini-Con with any displays or recitations they may have that pertain to the theme of “Preserving Liberty.”
As many students as would like to may set up a display (each will be allotted half of a 6′ table), and a few will be chosen to give recitations as well. If your student has something you think might be appropriate, please note it on your registration, and our Student Involvement Coordinator will be in touch with more details.
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Jenny Vandever, a second-generation homeschooler, just graduated her older daughter and is still homeschooling the younger one. Jenny is married to Andrew Vandever (CHEA Board of Directors), who is her ideal Amazing Race partner and main cheerleader as she teaches their girls to write persuasive essays, multiply exponents, and locate Paraguay on a map.
Nathan began working at Family Protection Ministries (FPM) in 2002 to protect private homeschooling in California. He was homeschooled himself through high school graduation and received a B.A. in Political Studies from The Master's University. Currently he serves as Executive Director and Legislative Liaison for FPM and on the CHEA Board of Directors. He works behind the scenes at the State Capitol, meeting with legislators to advocate on behalf of homeschoolers. He and his wife, Betsy, homeschool their own eight children.
As CHEA's Executive Director, Angela Lasch gets to work every day toward her vision of families knowing they can absolutely home educate their children. As CHEA was a tremendous help to her while she and her husband, Scott, were homeschooling their three boys, she now gets to encourage others in their own homeschool journeys. Even though she graduated her youngest in 2022, she loves aiding families throughout California, including a PSP in her home church. Above all, she cherishes her role as a grandmother and finds great joy in spending time with her two granddaughters.
Workshop titles and speaker assignments will be posted here as they are finalized.
Discounts are available for CHEA members. Active military and first responders receive a 10% discount on registration. Call (562) 864-2432 or email [email protected] for your coupon code.
Register NowThursday, October 22, 2026 · Grace Baptist Church, Redding · 3:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Campus Bible Church. $25 per individual, $40 per couple.
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