MACHE Homeschool & Parenting Convention
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Lancaster Bible College
7852 Walker Drive, Greenbelt, Maryland
Countdown to the 2024 MACHE Convention
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- Amazing Speakers
- Outstanding Exhibitors
- lNew Homeschoolers Workshops
- LSpecial Needs Workshops
- High School Workshops
- Kids and Teens Program
- Leadership & Outreach Reception
- Fabulous Location
- FREE PARKING!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Workshop Schedule Now Available
8:30am: Convention Check-in
Coffee in Cafe w/Zan Tyler
9-9:50am: General Session 1
10-10:50am: Session 2
11-11:50am: General Session 3
12-12:50pm: Lunch & Learn
1-1:50pm: General Session 4
2-2:50pm: Session 5
3-3:50pm: Session 6
4-5:00pm: Session 7
Talk Like Ted
New to Homeschooling
5-5:50pm: Session 8
We have an amazing lineup of top-notch speakers to encourage and equip you in your parenting and homeschooling journey. Whether you’re just getting started homeschooling, homeschooling teens, creating a custom education for your child with special learning needs, or wanting a family vision that carries you through, there’s something for you. Workshops for dads, military families, hispanic homeschoolers, and so much more!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Zan Tyler
Keynote Speaker
Creating a Family Vision for Homeschooling
Will Estrada, Esq.
Keynote Speaker
A Homeschooling Dad’s Fight for Homeschool Freedom
Kym Kent
Leadership Keynote Speaker
Sustainability for Homeschooling Tutorials, Co-ops, and Classes
Melissa Hannigan
Parenting & Family Wellness Keynote Speaker
Mental Health Matters: How to Identify and Curb Negative Emotions
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Vicki Tillman
New & High School Track
Dr. Rochelle
Matthews-Somerville
Special Needs Track
Dave Gaines
High School Track
LaNissir James
High School Track
Black Homeschool Support
Sue Manning
New Homeschoolers
Military Homeschool Support
Sheri Payne
Hispanic & Homeschool Group Support
Why Attend the MACHE Convention?
Get Connected
The MACHE Homeschool & Parenting Convention will help you connect with the homeschool community in Maryland while encouraging you to move fearlessly towards your homeschool vision.
Learn
Enjoy amazing keynote speakers, workshops and small mentoring break-out sessions in areas of Black Homeschooling, Military Homeschooling, Hispanic Homeschooling, Single Parent Homeschooling and Homeschool Dads.
Explore Curriculum
Get hands-on and up-close with major homeschool curriculum exhibitors and vendors in our Exhibit Hall. Ask questions of and shop from major curriculum companies.
Bring your kids
Bring them along to participate in our kid’s program and teen workshop.
Ample Parking
There is ample free parking at Lancaster Bible College in Greenbelt, MD located in front of the building.
Kids Program: The Full Armor of God
The Full Armor of God kids program for ages 5-12 is a fun and interactive design, create, wear and learn workshop. Participants will enjoy arts, crafts, songs, and more. Ephesians 6:10-20 comes to life with age-appropriate activities and games in a supervised structured location at the convention. Kids in the Full Armor of God Program will walk away encouraged, connected, and inspired!
Snap Shot of the Day:
8:30-9:30: Check-in/Activity/Songs
10:30-11:30am: Full Armor Activity Stations
11:30-12:00pm: Song/Games
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Break (w/parents)
1:00-2:00pm: Full Armor Activity Stations
2:00-3:00pm: Full Armor Arts & Craft
3:00-3:30pm: Breaktime/Free play
3:30-4:30pm: Full Armor Activity Stations
4:30-5:00pm: Songs/Games
Teen Leadership Zone
Building up young leaders for a better tomorrow is the mission of the Teen Leadership Zone. Apologetics, leadership, connections, service, and creativity are just a few of the exciting things happening in the Teen Zone with a focus on 1 Peter 3:15
Get ready for interactive discussions, cool topics and the opportunity to serve at the convention.
Event Highlights:
8:30 am Teen check-in (Logic games)
9:00 am Teen Connect: Part I
10:00 am Leadership Academy
11:00 am Volunteer & Entrepreneurship
12:00 pm Lunch & Learn
1:00 pm Service Project 101
3:00 pm Teen Connect: Part II
4:00 pm Teen Art & Action
5:00 pm Dismiss
Day of Exploration
Different Workshops
Lifetime of New Interests
Convention Exhibitors
Lancaster Bible College
HSLDA
Classical Conversations
Right Start Math
Glimpse of His Splendor
Gideons International
7 Sisters
Beltway Montessori
Homeschool Moms Pray
BJU Press Homeschool
Museum of the Bible
EFM Educational Consultants, LLP
Lamplight Ministries
American History Education Project
National Homeschool Advocacy
Generations
Extend Homeschool Tutorial
Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators
FREE!
new to Homeschooling Seminar
Considering homeschooling?
Wondering how to get started?
Please be our guests on
Saturday, May 18
4:00 – 5:00 PM
for a no-cost introduction to homeschooling!
Featuring a Talk Like TED style Speakers, gather a wealth of information from a vast knowledge base!
Talks include Homeschool 101, Special Needs, High School, Military, Mom Care, and more!
Exhibitors open to the public from
4:00pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteers Needed
We would be honored to have your help at the MACHE Convention and Curriculum Fair. Make a lasting impact by serving Maryland’s homeschool community.