Geared toward parents who are new to homeschooling, this special mini-con will feature four of our most popular workshops to help you get started. Come to just one session or all four!
Register NowAre you just starting out in your homeschool journey and looking for the basics on how to get started? Have you been homeschooling for a few years but wanting some help and encouragement in any of these areas? If so, this mini-con is for you!
These three workshops, jam-packed with information, presented by experienced, knowledgeable, and encouraging speakers, will equip you with all the tools you need to get off on the right foot as you begin your homeschool journey. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to join the Intro to Homeschooling Mini-Con, with keynote by Jack Hibbs, for even more terrific information and help.
This Mini-Con is included with your All Access Family Registration to CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Convention. However, you also have the option to only attend the “Nuts & Bolts” Mini-Con. Registration information is below.
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Laying a Foundation | Penny Ross |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Essential Recordkeeping for the Private Homeschooler | Betsy Pierce |
| 3:35 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. | Choosing Curriculum & Not Breaking the Bank! | Kristi Clover |
| 4:30 p.m. | Join the Intro to Home Education Mini-Con |
Laying a Foundation, Penny Ross
What shapes your education vision? What matters most to you as a parent and a teacher? The more that you think through why you are homeschooling, the better you can establish some guiding principles for your journey. Those principles will help you make important homeschooling decisions both now and in the future, as well as lay the groundwork for writing a Philosophy of Education or Mission Statement. (If those terms sound intimidating, then this is the workshop for you!).
Essential Recordkeeping for the Private Homeschooler, Betsy Pierce
Benjamin Franklin forgot paperwork when he declared death and taxes to be the only certainties in life. But you don't need to be afraid of drowning in a documents. Betsy has kept her school records for thirteen years and will walk you through the mandated records we are required to maintain as private homeschoolers and briefly touch on a few popular methods for lesson planning and keeping track of your child's learning.
Choosing Curriculum & Not Breaking the Bank!, Kristi Clover
Tired of spending hundreds (or even thousands) on curriculum only to feel like it’s not a good fit for your family? Discover how to confidently choose the right homeschool materials—without draining your bank account! With so many options (and price tags), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this session, you’ll learn a simple approach to picking curriculum that fits your family’s unique learning and teaching styles, budget, and interests. We’ll also explore creative ways to homeschool without formal curriculum, using real-life resources and flexible tools that keep things simple and affordable. Walk away with a clear strategy, fresh ideas, and the confidence to teach your children with joy and peace.
Biola Universty Sigma Hall
13800 Biola Ave., La Mirada, CA 90639
For more information about accommodations 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.
Accommodations & Dining InformationA lovely hotel very near Biola. Our group rate of $135 per room per night (plus applicable taxes) includes complimentary overnight parking.
Mini-Con Rates
| Regular Rate | CHEA Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts & Bolts Only | $25 | $20 |
| Parenting & Homeschool Convention Attendees | Included | Included |
