Why You Want Carla for Your Event
- In her role at HSLDA, Carla specializes in homeschooling through high school, helping families make important decisions about things such as curriculum, documentation, and career preparation.
- Carla earned two master’s degrees at Syracuse University, one in Child and Family Studies and the other in Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Carla’s training as a Marriage and Family Therapist gives her a unique perspective on the benefits and challenges that homeschooling can bring to family life.
- Carla is committed to sharing the knowledge and experience that she and her husband gained from educating their children from Pre-K to college.
- Carla believes strongly in the value of homeschooling and loves to encourage families in homeschooling joyfully and successfully.
Travels from
Washington, D.C.
Honorarium
HSLDA's educational specialists are happy to offer their speaking services and expertise in support of the homeschooling community. In return for speaking at your event, we request that hosts cover all travel and related expenses and, if applicable, provide a complimentary exhibit booth/table for HSLDA. Honorariums are greatly appreciated but not required.
Sessions
Though our sessions are presented in person, virtual sessions are available for smaller events. If you are interested in a virtual session, please include that on your booking request.
High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips
A transcript is a vital part of your teen’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar, you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a template when designing your own. The session will guide you through the how-to of transcripts, evaluating credit, simplifying grading, and calculating grade point averages (GPAs).
Homeschooling Through High School—You Got This!
As a parent homeschooling a teen (or thinking about it), you may have doubts about your ability . . . and your sanity. Come and be encouraged as you discover a long-range perspective for teaching your teen that is filled with hope, faith, and joy!
Charting Your Way Through High School for College, Career, or Military
Preparing your teen for their post-graduation goals requires planning. This seminar provides a timeline and checklist to ensure that important items are included! For college-bound teens, this includes entrance tests, applications, and financial aid information. Students headed directly into the workforce can benefit from career aptitude testing, training opportunities, and building a resume. Learn about the military’s homeschool enlistment policy and advice for applying to service academies.
Homeschooling the College-Bound Teen: Navigating the Road to Admission
For parents of teens preparing to attend four-year colleges or universities, this seminar provides resources to help you prepare your student for the challenges of college, determine parameters for selecting a school, and navigate the application process. You’ll receive information on making the most of a campus visit, interacting with admissions officers, and gathering the information necessary to submit an application.
The College Admissions Process: The Homeschooled Student’s Guide
You’re not just your teen’s teacher; you’re also their guidance counselor! Find out how to navigate the entire admissions process—from narrowing down the selection of colleges to filling out applications, applying for financial aid, and asking the right questions that will help you and your teen discern when and where they should go to college.
Extracurriculars & Electives—Resumes & Recommendations
Should your student’s latest interest be counted as an elective or an extracurricular activity? Should it be one thing on a transcript and another on a resume? What will benefit your teen most? If these questions make your head spin, this is the seminar for you! We will discuss the options (and corresponding documentation) that will make the most of these homeschool opportunities.
Developing A High School Plan
The idea of homeschooling through high school can be very intimidating, but countless parents have done so joyfully and successfully. In this session, you will discover how you can create an educational plan for your high school student that is achievable and that can pave the way to their future endeavors, whether that be employment, the military, college, trade school, or entrepreneurship.
Fostering a Growth Mindset: Building Cooperation, Motivation, and Resilience in Your Children
Because learning is a complex (and sometimes difficult) process, mindset is everything. The foundation of all successful learning is built on what a young person believes about themselves, their capabilities, and the applicability of what they are learning.
This workshop will explore the parenting, teaching, and communication strategies that contribute to a healthy growth mindset in children, teens, and parents, with the goal of building cooperation, motivation, and forward movement in the homeschool environment.
