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Our Speakers
HSLDA’s @home e•vents program showcases speakers who are experts in their fields and often leaders in the homeschool community. They’ve been in your shoes and want to come alongside you in your journey to enhance your family’s homeschooling experience! Our speakers possess the breadth of experience, talent, and enthusiasm suited for encouraging you and equipping you with relevant tools.
Past e•vents have included presentations by well-known authors and speakers, such as Andrew Pudewa, Lou Priolo, Dr. Jay Wile, Jeff Myers, and Hal and Melanie Young, as well as experienced homeschooling parents and homeschool graduates. HSLDA staff speakers have included President J. Michael Smith, Chairman Michael P. Farris, many other attorneys, and some of our Special Needs, High School, and Early Years coordinators, such as Dianne Craft, Vicki Bentley, Becky Cooke, and Diane Kummer.
Vicki Bentley, HSLDA Toddlers to Tweens Consultant
Mother of eight daughters, foster mom of over 50, and grandma to 14 wonderful grandbabies (so far), Vicki Bentley has homeschooled 17 children since 1988, with the strong undergirding of her husband Jim. In addition, she led a local support group of over 250 families for 14 years and. served on the executive board and convention committee of the Home Educators Association of Virginia. Vicki has addressed state and national conventions, university teacher organizations and many mothers' groups. She is the author of My Homeschool Planner, Everyday Cooking, The Everyday Family Chore System, Home Education 101: A Mentoring Program for New Homeschoolers, High School 101: Blueprint for Success, and other homeschooling and homemaking helps. Vicki has a heart for moms and brings strong practical wisdom and encouraging words as she coordinates HSLDA's Toddlers and Tweens program.
“Vicky Bently was a FANTASTIC speaker. I learned much from her. I will be looking at her older webex conferences. Thanks so much!” — Dacia , MA
E•vents
7/21/2009 (9PM EST): Getting Organized, Part I: Time Management for Busy Moms
Is there any way to fit lesson planning, housecleaning, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, and getting dinner on the table into the same day you homeschool?
As a mother to a household of ten, HSLDA's Early Years coordinator Vicki Bentley understands the unique challenges that face a homeschooling mom. If you're feeling frazzled, join Vicki for some practical ideas that helped her manage her busy homeschool family in this uplifting webinar.
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8/4/2009 (9PM EST): Getting Organized, Part II: Creating a Lifestyle Learning Environment
If you would like to organize and streamline your homeschool—but have no idea where to begin—this is the webinar for you! HSLDA’s Early Years coordinator Vicki Bentley will help you determine what is most important to your family’s home education and where you need to focus your organizational efforts. Along the way, she’ll discuss some of the organizational challenges unique to homeschoolers. Gain practical suggestions from the expertise of a mom who homeschooled 17 children.
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8/19/2009 (9PM EST): Multi-level Teaching
Homeschooling one child, one grade at a time can be difficult, but adding more children and more grade levels can make home education feel like a zany plate-spinning act! With a little advice and support, you can keep your act spinning smoothly. HSLDA’s Early Years coordinator Vicki Bentley shares ideas for keeping your homeschooling “plates” from crashing to the floor in this encouraging webinar. Discover practical tips to achieve unity and cooperation in your home from an experienced mom of 17 homeschooled students, seven school-aged children at a time!
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5/6/2010 (4:45 PM EST): Surprise! Mother’s Day Ideas for Every Age!
Hey, Dad! Are you running out of ideas for your children to show Mom their love on Mother’s Day? Are you tired of helping with the same projects year after year? Need a friend full of creativity and fresh, easy-to-complete ideas to come alongside you and your kids this year? If so, we have the answer! HSLDA’s staff have compiled ideas for crafts, outings, poems, and a plethora of other fun, creative things for your kids to do in order to show Mom how special she is to them. Bring your children and join us for this exclusive e-vent designed to help your whole family have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
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8/17/2010 (9PM EST): Getting Kids to Help at Home
When children are taught to help around the house, they develop good character and valuable practical skills. But sometimes “on the job training” can seem like more work than it’s worth. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s easier to do this myself!” or wondered “Where do I begin?” don’t miss “Getting Kids to Help at Home”!
Get the encouragement you need to help your kids learn life lessons and save your sanity in this @home e-vent. HSLDA’s Early Years coordinator, and foster mom to almost 50 children, Vicki Bentley shares tips and practical advice that have enabled her to homeschool 17 children and still be able to open the front door to guests!
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12/2/2010 (9PM EST): ’Tis the Season: Incorporating Holidays into Your Homeschool Curriculum
If you’re beginning to feel stuck in the same old rut with your school routine, maybe it’s time to liven things up a bit—holiday style! Seasonal celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas provide the perfect opportunity for you as a home educator to conduct mini unit studies, while also making fun memories with your children. HSLDA Early Years Coordinator Vicki Bentley—a former homeschool mom herself—has a wealth of experience to share about using the holidays to teach your kids all through the year. Give the gift of celebration to a child or grandchild all year long!
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10/18/2011 (7:55 PM EST): Getting Started Homeschooling
Starting homeschooling is exciting, but can leave you feeling overwhelmed by the options. Not sure where to begin? Sign up for this e-vent and HSLDA Toddlers to Tweens Consultant and homeschool mother of eight Vicki Bentley walks you through a planning checklist to help you prepare for the homeschool adventure! Topics of discussion include research, goal setting, supplies, and schedules, plus Six Tips for Success. This e-vent is perfect whether you are new to homeschooling or would like to invite a friend who is considering homeschooling. The information is appropriate for teaching any grade level, plus this e-vent is free and open to the public!
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5/1/2012 (7:56 PM EST): Mentoring in Action
Learn how to meet the needs of the newer families in your support group-without losing the veterans! Do you know what a mentoring group is? Hear how some support groups have mobilized their veteran homeschoolers to help pass the baton to new homeschool families. Vicki Bentley discusses various types of mentoring programs available, practical ideas for success, and the benefits to your support group. Sample materials will be available.
This e-vent is FREE for Discount Group leaders! Simply use the coupon code found after logging in to your Discount Group account!
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