Yuba Sutter Homeschool Convention + lunch / RSVP/March 15 / $5 donation

On Saturday, March 15, from 9am - 4pm, Grace Baptist Church on the corner of Walton and Bogue in Yuba City will be hosting Yuba Sutter Homeschool Convention.

This is a Grace Baptist Church sponsored event, they are requesting a $5 donation to attend the convention, and this includes lunch. An RSVP would be helpful for lunch planning purposes.

There will be Vendors there, I don't know who or how many. There are several speakers on different topics that will be repeating workshops throughout the day.

Please pray for the church and the people putting on the convention, they have been working hard and there is lots more to do. 

Here is the information I have about the workshops to date, in no particular order.

Workshop Topic: Choring Isn't Boring by Daisy Phillip

Workshop Description: Daisy Philipp has five children and has been homeschooling since 1997.  She is nearing the end of her homeschool career since her baby will graduate from high school next year.   In the Philipp home chores were taught incrementally and faithfully beginning in toddlerhood.  Come to the Choring Isn't Boring workshop for help, organization and encouragement in this vital area of your child's development.

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Workshop Topic: Co-ops Fun, Friends, and Education in one place by Amber Szabo

Workshop Description: One of the arguments we hear the most against homeschooling is "How will they be socialized?"   Most of us homeschoolers probably laugh at that question because we know that most of our days are filled with socializing.   Learn what a Co - op is and how you can use it to your educational and socializing benefit.   Amber has headed everything from a Meal Co - op to a Preschool Co - op and she can't wait to share how it can enrich your homeschooling and fellowshiping experiences.  

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Workshop Topic: Homeschooling and Special Education Services by Alyssa FukumotoWorkshop Times: 1:35, 2:10

Workshop Description: Description:  Workshop will cover developmental milestones (how to "spot" any special needs your child might have), categories for qualifying for special education services (and what services are typically offered), and how to use community resources (Family Soup, etc.).  

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Workshop Topic: Preschooling Fundamentals by Samira Fraher

Workshops Times: 10:15, 1:00, 2:45

Workshop Description: If you need some practical, helpful tips to get the most out of your children’s preschool years, then this is the place for you. Samira will bring lots of hands-on materials and other resources which she found useful. Her approach to those golden preschool years was not particularly rigid or highly structured. Her goal was to “do school” in such a way that they just thought they were having fun.

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Workshop Topic: Homeschooling 101 by Heather Anderson

Workshops Times: 9:40, 1:00

Workshop Description:  An introduction to the world of homeschooling. Educating newcomers to homeschooling options to choose from and how to tailor homeschooling for your family.  This workshop will include all of the resources available in the Yuba Sutter Area.

Workshop Topic: Homeschooling 102 by Heather Anderson

Workshops Times: 10:50, 2:10

Workshop Description: You have chosen to homeschool but do not know where to start.  A hands-on workshop of the next steps in starting out homeschooling.  Including teaching options, learning styles, and viewing of curriculum.  

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Workshop Topic: An Introduction to Classical Education by Jason Lucas Gyori

Workshop Times: 10:50, 1:00

Workshop Description: The classical model of education is quickly gaining prominence as many classical Christian schools open throughout the country.  Moreover, many families that educate their children at home are also looking to this time-tested method to give their children an education of distinction.  In this workshop we will discuss some of the reasons why classical education is experiencing a rebirth, what classical education is, and some simple ways that you can institute classical methods into your home education experience.  Finally, we will equip you with some resources to help you begin your journey into the classical model so that your house can mirror that of Proverbs 24:3-4 that states "By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures."

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Workshop Topic: Classical Education during the Elementary Years by Nancy Dayton

Workshop Times: 2:10

Workshop Description: Join Nancy as she describes how you can engage your children in a rich lifestyle of learning during the elementary years using classical methods. These methods focus on the developmental stage of children during the elementary years, also known as the grammar stage. Nancy’s philosophy is to find the beauty and elegance of simplicity by focusing on what is important while helping your children develop a love of learning, shepherding their hearts, and having fun.

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Workshop Topic: Staying the Course: Classical Homeschooling through High School by Elizabeth Todd

Workshop Times: 10:15, 1:00, 2:10

Workshop Description: Join Elizabeth as she describes how to classical educate your children within a Biblical worldview during the high school years, utilizing the natural stages of development. The classical model teaches children the art of learning, which they can apply to any new endeavor. Building upon the grammar and dialectical stages of learning, the rhetorical stage is when students begin to evaluate and synthesize information. They can create and persuade. Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your shared labor with your children! You can provide your children with the tools they need to encounter the world’s challenges with confidence and a strong Biblical foundation.

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Workshop Topic: Beyond the Elementary Years: When the Questions Get Tough by Tracy Thomas

Workshop Times: 9:40, 10:15, 1:00, 1:35

Workshop Description: When children move beyond the elementary years, they begin asking tough questions and experimenting with their debate skills, to put it nicely. In the classical model, we call this the dialectic stage.  Many parents would love to be able to skip right over these important years, and go straight from that sweet, engaging child to a responsible, engaging adult. Many parents sacrifice homeschooling during these years because they feel unable to maintain a good relationship and teach their tween or teen at the same time. Come discuss some practical tips and tools for maintaining relationships while homeschooling teens. Tracy will share how she endeavors to keep her children’s hearts while maintaining an educational standard.

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Workshop Topic: Homeschool as a Home-Based Private School - find out how and why by Michelle Stadel

Workshop Times: 9:40, 10:50, 1:00, 1:35

Workshop Description: Michelle will show you the easy steps to establish your own private school at home. She will also share where private homeschoolers go for help with paperwork, testing, selecting curriculum, and free curriculum. Learn about the freedom of homeschooling outside the jurisdiction of the CDE and most state education regulations. Find out why private homeschooling might be a fit for your family.

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Workshop Topic: Common Core Standards:  the pros and cons by Kim Turner

Workshop Times: 9:40, 10:50, 1:35, 2:45

Workshop Description: Come hear how Kim’s research over the past year and a half will affect homeschooling parents and their children.  This workshop will cover:  What is Common Core?  How did it come about?  What does it look like in the classroom?  What can we do about it now?  How can we respond lovingly to those who disagree?  You will not want to miss the conversation that will take place about how the federal government has now taken away power from the states in creating education in order to create a one-size fits all student model.  Kim wishes that all will be well-informed and that the truth may not only be spoken, but heard, which is why she believes God has strategically placed her in the trenches.

I don’t have descriptions for these workshops:

Javier Caballero
10:15 - 10:45 - Cultivating Charachter
10:50 - 11:20 - Cultivating Charachter
1:35 - 2:05 - Cultivating Charachter
2:10 - 2:40 - Cultivating Charachter
2:45 - 3:15 - Cultivating Charachter


Nancy Dayton
2:45 - 3:15 - Leadership Launch