SMHEA 20 th Annual Family Resource Fair Recorded Seminars
June 23-24, 2006
Getting Started in Home Education - Never done it? Don’t have a clue? This workshop is designed to help you begin the adventure. (90 minutes) .
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For Such a Time as This - (SMHEA Annual Meeting): SMHEA is getting an organizational upgrade! Learn about new benefits that will help us to better serve our members and protect our freedoms. We will discuss the future of home education in Tennessee and SMHEA Board members will answer your questions. Cory Bennett, President SMHEA (60 minutes) . download here
Navigating Homeschool Options - A fantastic (and often confusing ) array of curriculum and methodological options exists for new and veteran home educating parents. Navigating the process can be emotionally stressful. This seminar offers encouragement and suggestions to help you survive and thrive along the way. Renee Weber (60 minutes) . download here
Introduction to Speech and Debate - Research has shown that people are more afraid of speaking in public than they are of dying. Speech and debate develop vital communication, scholarship, and leadership skills, and help students overcome this common fear. Come discover how your student can learn the basic skills needed to participate in local, state, and national speech and debate clubs and activities. Pam Cooper and others (60 minutes) .
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Teaching High School at Home - Accelerated education? Early Graduation? Dual Credits? Teaching high school involves important decisions, accurate records, and more difficult academic subjects. The time to plan for high school is in the middle school years. This seminar will explore exciting high school options, and help parents to confidently direct their student’s high school experience. Cory Bennett (60 minutes) . download here
Panel: Parents of Homeschool Graduates - Homeschooling can be a marathon with lots of challenges and pitfalls along the way. Come meet parents who have finished the course. Ask questions and learn their secrets for going the distance. Panel (60 minutes) . download here
College Search and Preparation - College: yes, no, or maybe? College at Home? How do I find the right college? What criteria should be considered when choosing a college? The ideal time to begin thinking about these issues is during the middle school years. This seminar will help you develop a road map for this significant decision. Cory Bennett (60minutes) . download here
Science Fair Spectacular - Do you want your kids to get the benefit and experience of a science, math or engineering project next year but you’re unsure exactly where to start? Maybe you are a science fair veteran interested in a simpler approach. Collegiate and high school instructors will take you step-by-step through the scientific method as you perform your own mini science fair projects and learn how to prepare your students for the science fair. Peni Hirt (60 minutes) . download here
Teaching What You Believe - Does your homeschooling reflect what you really believe? This workshop will introduce the concept of worldview and explain how it relates to home education. You will be challenged to clarify your worldview and draw upon it as your guide for setting educational goals for your family. Cory Bennett (60 minutes) . download here
Panel: Where Are They Now - Have you ever wondered how your kids will turn out after they have graduated from homeschool? This panel of local graduates will answer your questions and help stem your fears. Panel (90 minutes) . download here
Home Education and the Law - Homeschooling laws for the State of Tennessee explained and questions answered by an attorney and home educating father. Stewart will also discuss current issues that threaten Tennessee home education freedom. Stewart Crane, SMHEA Legal Counsel (60minutes). download here