Will homeschooling really prepare your children for life academically, socially, and spiritually? Will they be able to go to college and be competitive in the job market? Will they be able to stand against the world’s culture and be able to stand for Christ? Dara will talk about making life management skills a part of your home life and how to incorporate it into high school credits. She will bring wisdom from Proverbs and show you how to teach your kids to apply it to their lives as she shares with you the journey of her own 5 boys and their successes and failures in the real world.

This will be a practical seminar to encourage families to pursue foreign language learning in their home education environment, regardless of whether there is an inherent capability or local “expert” that the family can utilize. It will not focus on any one curriculum or resource as ideal, but how to maximize language training by using multiple resources and how to tailor training to each family’s goals, preferred pedagogy, and specific learning requirement.

In this workshop, Vicki will guide you through the essential steps in building a successful high school experience for your student. You’ll learn how to set clear academic goals, navigate graduation requirements, and plan course schedules and descriptions. She’ll also highlight key tools for recordkeeping, tracking credits, managing grades and transcripts, and incorporating life skills or independent studies into your student’s program. Whether you’re focused on conventional coursework or non-traditional learning, this session provides a blueprint for a solid academic foundation.

With society and media increasingly promoting homosexuality and transgenderism, it’s vital for parents to understand these issues from a Biblical perspective. Brian will explore the underlying motives, societal influences, and misconceptions, providing you with the strong defense for your Christian faith. Learn how to teach your children the Biblical worldview on these topics, balancing truth with love and compassion. This session will empower you to navigate these sensitive issues confidently and faithfully, ensuring your family is grounded in Scriptural truth.

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