E•vent Library

Since language is the foundation of most other academic learning, a solid reading ability is imperative to your children’s education. The Parents as Reading Tutors (PART) teaching method can help you build that learning foundation.

The purpose of this three-part series is to teach parents how to apply PART—an easily learned, scientifically developed program that parents can use to help children with reading problems. In as little as 15 minutes a day, research has shown that reading speed, comprehension, and reading test scores increase significantly when parents use PART as directed, even for children with reading disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or dyslexia. Through this series, Dr. Steven Duvall teaches parents how to be involved and effective in helping their children learn to read.

In this first of three sessions, Dr. Steven Duvall introduces the Parents as Reading Tutors (PART) teaching plan. Parents will learn how to (1) prepare for a PART tutoring session, (2) recognize different kinds of reading errors, (3) determine their child’s reading level, and (4) graph their child’s reading progress.

On July 7th, 2009, the Marshall County Tribune-Courier reported that the Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP) for Marshall County Public Schools intended to do random home visits of all of the homeschool programs in the county over the next few months. HSLDA has written to Ms. Williamson and explained that this would be contrary to the Best Practices Document and potentially in violation of a family's privacy rights. Staff Attorney Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt will host a discussion of this situation and provide general information to members on what to do in the event Ms. Williamson’s stated plan goes forward. There will be time for questions.

Would you like to give your child a classical education in this modern world? Classical education expert and homeschooling mom Kathy Weitz introduces the writing methods of Charlotte Mason in this enlightening webinar.

A highly respected educator of the late 19th and early 20th century, Charlotte Mason encouraged short lessons, copywork, narration, nature study, and picture study in early childhood education. She also advocated reading aloud carefully chosen, well-written books, memorizing poetry, learning hymns and folksongs, and making sure there was ample time to play and dream each day. Her methods were similar to the ancient classical approach to preparing young children for their formal education.

Kathy will discuss the benefits of these methods and how they can be used to prepare today's young students for a more rigorous education in following years. Kathy is the author of the new Classical Writing Primer series of workbooks for early elementary students. These workbooks are designed to help home educators establish and maintain simple, consistent weekly language arts practice. Come prepared with specific questions for the Q&A time with Kathy which will follow this presentation.

Their lives, their fortunes, their sacred honor! America's Founding Fathers were willing to sacrifice everything in order to establish “one nation under God” for following generations.

Two centuries later, America and her leaders seem to have strayed from the Biblical principles on which our nation was founded. Come and listen as historical writer Marilyn Boyer, author of For You They Signed, points the way back to the principles that made America great. Teach your children to put God first in their lives and reclaim our country's future by embracing the glory of her past!

You can have the best homeschooling year ever! Your vision will in large measure determine your success. In this session we will explore three topics that lay a vital foundation for the success of your homeschool adventure and that will bring out the best in your children as well.

First, we will discuss the power and purpose that God has invested in your home and family—and in you as a parent. We will also consider the importance of helping your children establish a strong identity, which will enable them to withstand peer pressure as they grow older. We will consider the topic of identity within the context of being image-bearers of God, and ways to develop a strong family identity.

Next, we will identify some simple but dynamic guidelines for strengthening the relationships in your home to provide a strong foundation for both teaching and learning. We will discuss the importance of investing ourselves in the lives of our children—looking at the importance of time and personal presence.

Third, we will learn how to discover and recognize the gifts, strengths, learning styles, and special purposes God has placed within your children. We will also discuss ways to minimize conflict in your home and school day.

These first three tools lay the groundwork for providing stimulating and creative academics in a supportive and loving environment. Our goal is to train children who love the Lord, know how to engage their culture for Christ, and can use their gifts to serve those around them while bringing glory to God. (This webinar is based on Zan's book, 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential.)

In this fascinating lecture, Dr. Jay L. Wile investigates how rules and regulations found in the Old Testament have been substantiated by contemporary scientific knowledge. For example, Dr. Wile demonstrates how biblical commands regarding circumcision have been upheld by medical data discovered within the last 30 years. This instance, in addition to many others, provides evidence that the Bible addressed the danger of germs long before man realized the existence of disease, making the Bible the first document to contain modern sanitation conceptions. By showing that God’s Word contains knowledge considered “before its time,” Dr. Wile makes it clear that the Bible could not be a human fabrication.

Would you like to help your word-weary young students become compelling writers? Award-winning author Daniel Schwabauer shares how storytelling can give your children valuable writing skills and broaden their view of the world.

By asking “The Write Questions,” your students can identify the five basic elements of a great story. Along the way, Daniel will share what makes fiction such a powerful teaching tool, how to balance mechanics with imagination, and how to choose excellent reading material for your homeschool—as well as curriculum that will foster quality writing habits. Give your children the gift of effective articulation and a love of writing by introducing them to the world of storytelling.

Teaching writing is one of the most important, yet sometimes the most challenging, aspects of home education. In this informative webinar, author and teacher Kathy Weitz will discuss the tried and true classical tradition of progymnasmata—a graduated series of exercises by which Greek students were trained in the arts of writing and oratory. This method has produced many of the best thinkers, authors, and statesmen of the Western world and can cultivate holistic writing skills in your students, as well.

Kathy is part of the Classical Writing team, a group of four homeschooling mothers who have integrated grammar, logic, and literature analysis with the progymnasmata in a unique homeschool curriculum. Students study these disciplines by analyzing and imitating history’s greatest writers. With outlines and step-by-step instructions for planning and editing compositions, teaching writing can be a manageable task—even for a homeschooling parent with limited writing expertise.

Tune in to this webinar for an overview of the entire Classical Writing curriculum, with a focus on the beginning stages of writing instruction from 3rd to 7th grade.

In this talk, Scott Somerville explains that most Christian homeschooling wives aren't asking for the impossible from their husbands. What they primarily want is assurance, godly leadership, and involvement. They want their husband to be their principal and pastor more than they want him to become a teacher’s aide or assistant janitor. Sure, wives do want practical help, bigger budgets, and time to plan, but those items come way down their list of priorities. Husbands who understand this can succeed in their homeschools without sacrificing their other God-given priorities.

What did God mean in Job 12:7-10 when he instructed man to “ask the beasts”? Dr. Jay L. Wile believes this imperative means Christians must study nature to fully appreciate the greatness of God. In this thoughtful lecture, he explores the complementary relationship between God’s divine revelation in the Bible and His general revelation in nature. Dr. Wile shares examples of great scientists of the past who considered their profession a means of discovering the nature of God. He draws from the fields of astronomy, microbiology, zoology, and botany to demonstrate how understanding science helps us understand God.

You were created to make a difference. You were made for something big. So why does everyday life seem to get in the way?

Award-winning author and speaker Daniel Schwabauer believes the answer may be simpler, yet more challenging than you suppose. Often, what happens during and after the formative teen years can smother the life-purpose of many believers.

Discover the plain truth of how you and your children can change history by pursuing your God-given destiny! In this inspiring webinar, Schwabauer shares how you can live your life with meaning and purpose—and change the world in your spare time.

Is there solid proof for the hope that we profess? Dr. Jay L. Wile proves that there is. In a systematic, step-by-step argument, Dr. Wile shares abundant evidence to support the validity of the Christian faith. Based on his book, Reasonable Faith: The Scientific Case for Christianity, Dr. Wile’s lecture first relates how the field of science provides an enormous amount of evidence for the Christian faith. Then, we discover how studies in historical and social science establish the Scriptures as the most reliable source of information regarding our Creator. Finally, Dr. Wile shows objective medical and historical evidence that indicates that the Bible, indeed, is the inspired Word of God. Dr. Wile’s compelling case for Christianity incorporates findings from such broad scientific disciplines as nuclear physics, chemistry, biology, archaeology, literary criticism, sociology, medicine, and historical science to give believers an increased confidence in the reality of Christianity.

For Christians to be engaged in cinema means working on very dangerous grounds theologically, morally, ethically, and vocationally. This workshop will present the vocational realities for homeschooling students and parents, specifically: 1. How to navigate through these grounds effectively without sacrificing your own walk in Christ; 2. Powerful new ways of making feature-length films using homeschooled talent, digital film technologies, grassroots marketing and distribution, and new business models; and 3. How to discover film resources in God’s economy, including raising funds, rallying cast, crew, and community.

With Lee Andes of the VA State Council for Higher Education

On May 6, Governor Kaine signed a bill expanding the Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program to give homeschoolers access to college scholarship money. Do you know how this program will impact your high schooler’s college scholarship opportunities? HSLDA Attorney Scott Woodruff joins Lee Andes of the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia to help you discover the answers to important questions such as: Who is eligible? What are the state’s standards? How much funding is available? How can you apply? Get the full story on Senate Bill 1547 as Scott and Lee answer your questions in this free HSLDA @home e-vent.

Do you remember history in school as just a jumble of dates and unrelated facts? Or was it the story of God's redemption of the world? Some instructors are inadvertently teaching the philosophy of naturalism or deism through history. How can you teach history in such a way that your children will see the hand of God in and through it all? Join David Quine as he gives practical suggestions for teaching our children the Christian view of history.

Culture is religion externalized. When Christians fail to be engaged in cinema, we cede ground to the enemy. The result? Serial killers and madmen are lauded as role-models by Hollywood. Christians must create movies that are told from a biblical worldview and not a secular one. Learn how God is using pastors and homeschoolers to confound the “wise” and the world, as they lead this charge with movies like Fireproof, Facing the Giants, Come What May, and The Widow’s Might.

Did you know that New Hampshire’s compulsory attendance law change has gone into effect? What does this mean for you and your family as homeschoolers? Do you have questions? Will you have to keep reporting to your participating agency? Are you wondering what options are available to you and your 16-year-old who would have been “free” from compulsory attendance requirements prior to this change? How is the New Hampshire legislature using House Bill 368 to study state homeschool law? Come listen to HSLDA Attorney Mike Donnelly and Christian Home Educators of New Hampshire President Jim Parison talk about homeschooling in the Granite State during these uncertain times. A Q&A session will follow. This is a member only e-vent.

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Join Carol for a special session designed to help parents of children who have trouble focusing! If you have a highly distractible or fidgety child, don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to channel an impossibly short attention span and wiggles into a successful teaching experience. As the mother of such a child herself, Carol will share tips for using motion to enhance learning and offer advice for decreasing distractions. God made your child gifted and unique—come find encouragement and practical help for homeschooling, served up with a generous helping of Carol’s trademark sense of humor!

Are you wondering what you need to do to comply with Minnesota homeschool law? Are you interested in the latest legislative battles that took place at the capitol? Are you concerned about standardized testing?

Join HSLDA Attorney Michael P. Donnelly and MACHE Board Member John Tuma for an informative @home e-vent. Log on from the comfort of your own home and listen to Mike and John explain the current state of homeschooling in Minnesota. They will also discuss the recent legislative session and take some time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Bring your specific questions for the Q&A session!

This is a free e-vent open to HSLDA members only.

Once you have identified your right-brained learners, become an expert at training those children to use their superior photographic memory. Teach them how to efficiently use the Universal Memory Storage System. Your child will develop 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.) And you will learn techniques for teaching Right-Brain Math—you’ll be able to show your child how to visually store math facts by putting “velcro” on these processes for easy storage and retrieval. No more math phobia! Using these powerful strategies, your right-brained children will truly “learn how to learn,” and confirm to themselves that they are smart! Learning doesn’t have to be so hard!