Speakers & Workshops

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 2:15pm-3pm

Have you ever said, “My kids are out of control!”? The Smiths will show you why it is not such a bad thing, and will even encourage you to transfer more control for the good of the children, and for your own sanity. Though this is not a new idea, the way of thinking about it is foreign to most people. Having raised 4 children to lead productive lives as adults, the Smiths bring real-life stories from their past to illustrate both good and bad approaches to control in the family. You will be encouraged, and you will be inspired.

Saturday, May 16 – 10:15am-11am

If the children are the glue holding your marriage together, you are on the path to divorce. A healthy marriage has characteristics that lead to a thriving home. Bringing 43 years of experience in marriage to bear on the subject, the Smiths recognize that some stages are harder than others, while it is never too late to improve the health of the relationship. The Smiths will share several tools that can help to restore or invigorate a marriage in a busy home where no one seems to have any extra time. Leave this session with one or more ideas to make an immediate difference.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Homeschool dads matter too! Join this encouraging and honest panel discussion created just for the men navigating the homeschooling journey. From balancing work and family life to leading, supporting, teaching, and staying connected with your children, this conversation will highlight the important role fathers and male mentors play in the homeschool community. Hear real experiences, practical insights, challenges, and victories from homeschool men in different seasons of life. Whether you’re deeply involved in day-to-day homeschooling or looking for ways to be more engaged, this session will leave you encouraged, equipped, and reminded that your presence matters.

Saturday, May 16 – 3:15pm-4pm

What’s a dad to do? In a busy home, dads often find themselves being dragged along in all the activity involving the children. But can it be another way? The influence of the father can be the thing that helps all the activity stay on course. Dr. Smith will share ways he and others have made significant contributions to the home in the midst of a busy career. This session will not be an attempt to produce guilt about failures, but will offer solutions and hope for increasing the influence of dad in the home, resulting in everyone being more happy.

Saturday, May 16 – 4:15pm-5pm

Learn from pediatrician, Dr. Roger Smith, how stress and trauma affects a child’s ability to learn and perform. Research on stress has yielded a better understanding of the biochemical and neurologic responses we see as “behavior.” Parents can tap into this research to better guide their child through life’s stresses. This session will review both the science and the social impact of emotions in the context of a Biblical worldview. Dr. Smith will transform scientific gobbledygook into layman’s language with tangible application.

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 2:15pm-3pm

Have you ever said, “My kids are out of control!”? The Smiths will show you why it is not such a bad thing, and will even encourage you to transfer more control for the good of the children, and for your own sanity. Though this is not a new idea, the way of thinking about it is foreign to most people. Having raised 4 children to lead productive lives as adults, the Smiths bring real-life stories from their past to illustrate both good and bad approaches to control in the family. You will be encouraged, and you will be inspired.

Saturday, May 16 – 10:15am-11am

If the children are the glue holding your marriage together, you are on the path to divorce. A healthy marriage has characteristics that lead to a thriving home. Bringing 43 years of experience in marriage to bear on the subject, the Smiths recognize that some stages are harder than others, while it is never too late to improve the health of the relationship. The Smiths will share several tools that can help to restore or invigorate a marriage in a busy home where no one seems to have any extra time. Leave this session with one or more ideas to make an immediate difference.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Fear can paralyze us in the pursuit of something good. Even avoiding fear does not eliminate it, so we must attack it a different way. In this session, Jan will share practical ways that we can manage the fear that arises and the chaos that accompanies it. A bit of humor will shed light on the fact that some of our fears are imagined, while other real issues escape our notice. Some time-tested tips offered here may help with the fear, even if the chaos remains.

Saturday, May 16 – 9am-10am

Saturday, May 16 – 10:15am-11am

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 2:15pm-3pm

Traveling abroad is a dream many families share, but figuring out how to traverse continents (or even the next state) with children while homeschooling can feel overwhelming or impossible. In this session, we’ll discuss what learning away from home entails and how everyday families can make it happen on a budget. We’ll also consider how to raise globally minded children when international travel isn’t realistic. The answer may surprise you!

Friday, May 15 – 4:15pm-5pm

With children of various ages and stages – high school, middle school, and elementary, and a tagalong – Amber O’Neal Johnston has faithfully shepherded multiple children through the difficult and delightful early years. In this session, Amber will share her journey through the first years of her children’s home life while highlighting the beautiful aspects that she relishes, the not-so-great things she wishes she’d done differently, and the ways that birth order and family circumstances have impacted each child’s experience.

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or exploring alternative education styles, this engaging panel discussion will introduce you to real-life learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Hear from experienced homeschooling parents who are living it every day as they share what unschooling really looks like, how families incorporate roadschooling and worldschooling into their homeschool journeys, and practical ways to customize your child’s education to fit your family’s needs. Through honest experiences, practical insight, encouragement, and audience Q&A, attendees will leave feeling informed, inspired, and empowered to create a learning path that works for their family.

Saturday, May 16 – 1pm-2pm

What if your home atmosphere could ignite your children’s natural curiosity and bring joy to their academic journey? In this session, we’ll explore how to support your kids’ academic growth while embracing their unique passions and interests. Join us as we dive into practical strategies for creating a learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm thrive. Discover how to encourage deep dives into topics that make your children come alive, while still meeting academic goals. Whether it’s building projects, exploring new hobbies, or pursuing niche interests, this session will help you find ways to integrate their passions into your homeschool days. You’ll leave inspired to reimagine your homeschool as a space that nurtures not just academic growth, but also the heart and imagination of your children.

Saturday, May 16 – 3:15pm-4pm

While homeschooling, it’s easy for moms to put their own personal growth on hold. But a well-rounded, intellectually stimulated, and joyfully fulfilled mother is better equipped to teach and inspire her children. By nurturing yourself, you not only grow as an individual but also create a legacy of learning and fulfillment that enriches your entire family. This workshop introduces the empowering concept of “Mama Culture,” emphasizing the importance of personal development for homeschooling mothers. We’ll explore how lifelong learning, pursuing passions, intellectual stimulation, and emotional well-being can transform your homeschool journey—and your family’s life. Key topics include practical strategies for balancing your own enrichment with your children’s education, the benefits of modeling personal growth, and how to create a supportive network with other homeschooling moms.

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 1pm-2pm

In this neuroscience-based talk, cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore will share tips for understanding and helping children with ADHD. She will reveal surprising facts about the ADHD brain that will help homeschooling parents better connect with and teach kids who struggle with ADHD. With humor and real-life examples, Dr. Amy will ask you to examine five areas of influence on your child’s behavior and learning including sleep, nutrition, physical activity, emotion regulation, and cognitive skills. You’ll learn tips for optimizing each of these areas to reduce some of your child’s struggles with behavior and learning.

Friday, May 15 – 3:15pm-4pm

In this workshop, cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore will share how weaknesses in your instruction or reading curriculum may not be the root cause of your child’s poor reading performance. Instead, Dr. Amy will share how cognitive skills underlie the ability to think and learn effectively and that strengthening cognitive skills may be a better choice than changing curriculum…again. Expertly weaving science with stories of hope and a fun brain training demonstration, she will ensure attendees will leave with a better understanding of what to look for in reading instruction and how brain strengthening exercises can improve reading skills.

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

Homeschooling sometimes creates conflict and tension between you and your child. And that puts stress on you! In this workshop, cognitive psychologist and Christian counselor Dr. Amy Moore will share ways that homeschooling parents can transform the relationship with their child through a grace-based approach to parenting that honors God, honors parents, and honors kids. You will leave with new strategies for solving common behavior challenges, communicating more effectively, building relational equity with your children, and recognizing that all change starts with us.

Saturday, May 16 – 3:15pm-4pm

It’s twice the challenge to raise a child with ADHD when you have ADHD as well! Dr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist, an ADHD Mom and a Mom with ADHD who understands this challenge. Combining brain science with expert parenting advice, Dr. Amy will outline 5 strategies to manage the double ADHD dynamic in your home including tips for managing the school day, bedtime, meltdowns, and your own sensory needs. Whether you have a formal diagnosis of ADHD or just suspect you both have ADHD, this workshop is for you!

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 2:15pm-3pm

Executive functioning skills—like planning, staying focused, regulating emotions, and getting things done—are the heartbeat of successful learning at home. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll gain simple, practical strategies to support your child’s growth in these areas using tools you can use immediately. Learn how to build routines, strengthen self-monitoring, reduce overwhelm, and create an environment where children and teens can thrive: academically and emotionally.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Wondering how to homeschool a child who learns differently? You’re not alone—and you can do this! In this uplifting and informative session, Dr. Matthews-Somerville will walk you through key questions parents often ask about homeschooling neurodivergent and struggling learners. Gain insight with helpful checklists, learn how to overcome common challenges, and take home proven strategies to help your unique learner thrive at home.

Saturday, May 16 – 4:15pm-5pm

Creating a Student Education Plan (SEP) doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This practical workshop guides parents and educators through a clear, step-by-step process for building effective plans tailored to special needs learners. Learn how to set meaningful goals, organize supports, and track progress with practical tools you can use right away. Walk away with a simple, structured approach to planning for student success.

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or exploring alternative education styles, this engaging panel discussion will introduce you to real-life learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Hear from experienced homeschooling parents who are living it every day as they share what unschooling really looks like, how families incorporate roadschooling and worldschooling into their homeschool journeys, and practical ways to customize your child’s education to fit your family’s needs. Through honest experiences, practical insight, encouragement, and audience Q&A, attendees will leave feeling informed, inspired, and empowered to create a learning path that works for their family.

Saturday, May 16 – 4:15pm-5pm

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).

Teens and Adults

Increasingly, we’re living in a world of shortcuts. Everything moves so fast today that often the most rewarding behavior is cutting corners, finding a faster and easier way to get to your destination. Perhaps that’s all well and good, I mean, efficiency never hurt anyone. But what then happens when you encounter something for which there is no shortcut, no quick way to success? Well, unless you’ve prepared yourself, you just end up ramming into a brick wall. More and more, our young adults are doing just that. They’re coming upon some of the key points of transition as they move into adulthood and are finding themselves ill prepared to make those changes, and worse, they don’t even know how to start solving the problem. In this session Trent asks what exactly we can do to help these young adults. What practices and tools can we equip them with? What kind of examples can we set? And how exactly can we communicate these practices to them? Trent seeks to answer these questions by looking at his own experiences, and by communicating some of the wise advice he received from great thinkers and personal counselors alike.

Teens and Adults

What does it take to make a difference? Is it a matter of sheer indomitable willpower? Does it require abnormal intellect, erudite communication skills, or some other exceptional talent? Sometimes it does. There are plenty of examples of tremendously impactful figures who demonstrated phenomenal capability in one or all of these respects, and found themselves in the perfect time and place to make a difference. But is that really the only way one can have animpact? What if the difference we seek to make isn’t a matter of changing the world, the west, or the nation, it was instead about making an impact upon the ones closest to you? Upon the people who you randomly interact with on a daily basis and never see again? In this session, Trent asks all of these questions and more, with the aim of demonstrating how we can create a tangible difference in the places that we live. To do so, he relies on notable historical figures who lived in an exemplary manner, and whose hard work, attention to detail, and general magnanimity allowed them to make an outsized impact, all while starting small.

Saturday, May 16 – 10:15am-11am

Lets face it, things out there are pretty bleak nowadays. Every time you turn on the T.V, pick up your phone, or even just see a billboard you run the risk of being exposed to the corrosive outgrowths of a pathological worldview that has overrun our society. In the face of this sort of cultural pollution, it’s easy to despair, to resort to cutting oneself off from the culture at large, and in some ways that’s a perfectly reasonable reaction. However, it’s not a sustainable one. Our culture is a runaway train, and if we don’t try to stop it, we’ll just be the last ones to get hit. In this session, Trent takes a close look at what exactly it is that’s fueling our culture, identifying the thinkers and ideas that have undermined the western world and brought us to this moment. Through gaining an understanding of these ideas we also learn how to counter them, not just in the apologetic sense, but in a tangible cultural sense, so that we may build a new counter-culture for the future.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Homeschool dads matter too! Join this encouraging and honest panel discussion created just for the men navigating the homeschooling journey. From balancing work and family life to leading, supporting, teaching, and staying connected with your children, this conversation will highlight the important role fathers and male mentors play in the homeschool community. Hear real experiences, practical insights, challenges, and victories from homeschool men in different seasons of life. Whether you’re deeply involved in day-to-day homeschooling or looking for ways to be more engaged, this session will leave you encouraged, equipped, and reminded that your presence matters.

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 3:15pm-4pm

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.

Saturday, May 16 – 10:15am-11am

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. 

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

In this engaging workshop for parents and teens, families will explore a variety of professions and pathways—including entrepreneurship, skilled trades, and apprenticeships. Together, they’ll discover how to match interests with real-world opportunities while developing essential practical skills for future success. You’ll leave with tools and inspiration to build confidence, direction, and a plan for the road ahead.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

When homeschool parents hear the word “Homeschool Success,” they may think about their state laws, curriculum, lesson plans, etc., and yes, those things are important. Still, other things are also essential and make all the difference in the homeschool experience. Learn strategies that can transform your homeschool journey from average to amazing! Let’s talk about some things you may not have thought about.

Saturday, May 16 – 3:15pm-4pm

Immerse yourself in Museum of the Bible through the history, stories, and impact of the Bible. Discover how the museum’s unique and diverse programs and teaching tools can enrich your homeschool experience. Our on-site and at-home offerings invite students to explore the Bible’s influence while engaging with history, science, theology, and more.

Friday, May 15 – 3:15pm-4pm

Curious about how unschooling can truly span from the early years all the way through high school—and beyond? In this encouraging and practical workshop, we’ll walk through what it looks like to support your child’s self-directed learning journey from kindergarten to college. Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into your unschooling experience, you’ll gain clarity on how to build a flexible, personalized path that grows with your child. We’ll cover everything from laying strong foundations in the early years to navigating middle and high school, creating transcripts, exploring dual enrollment, and preparing for college or career opportunities. This session is especially helpful for families interested in interest-led or nontraditional approaches, including unschooling and worldschooling. You’ll leave with a clear vision, quality tools, and the confidence to support your child’s unique path—every step of the way.

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or exploring alternative education styles, this engaging panel discussion will introduce you to real-life learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Hear from experienced homeschooling parents who are living it every day as they share what unschooling really looks like, how families incorporate roadschooling and worldschooling into their homeschool journeys, and practical ways to customize your child’s education to fit your family’s needs. Through honest experiences, practical insight, encouragement, and audience Q&A, attendees will leave feeling informed, inspired, and empowered to create a learning path that works for their family.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Homeschool dads matter too! Join this encouraging and honest panel discussion created just for the men navigating the homeschooling journey. From balancing work and family life to leading, supporting, teaching, and staying connected with your children, this conversation will highlight the important role fathers and male mentors play in the homeschool community. Hear real experiences, practical insights, challenges, and victories from homeschool men in different seasons of life. Whether you’re deeply involved in day-to-day homeschooling or looking for ways to be more engaged, this session will leave you encouraged, equipped, and reminded that your presence matters.

Saturday, May 16 – 11:15am-12pm

89% of college-aspiring families are scrambling to reduce the cost and time to a college degree. Dual enrollment is the most common tool — and as offered by the state, it’s broken. Maryland’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future pays full tuition for public school students, but homeschoolers are excluded. Discounts where they exist run 25% to 50% on community college credit, and many counties offer homeschoolers nothing at all. The rest of the trade-offs still apply: Accuplacer testing, county verification letters, the drive to the community college, and a permanent transcript on a teenager whose first college grade follows them forever.

Saturday, May 16 – 4:15pm-5pm

Are you exhausted from reminding, redirecting, and nagging just to get through the day’s assignments? Do you feel like nothing gets done unless you’re sitting right there? You’re not alone. This practical workshop is designed for homeschool families struggling with executive function challenges: difficulty staying focused, trouble starting or finishing tasks, disorganization, avoidance, and emotional meltdowns when work feels too hard. You’ll gain insight into what’s happening in your child’s brain and walk away with real strategies to build the skills that can transform independent learning in your homeschool.

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 3:15pm-4pm

Why do military families choose to homeschool? The last survey completed by Blue Star Families estimates that at least 6% of military families homeschool. This number is continuing to rise post-COVID as more military families choose to homeschool. This session will give an overview of these reasons and examine some of the challenges—and solutions—to  homeschooling military-style.

Saturday, May 16 – 10:15am-11am

Military life is one big change cycle. The constant process of relocating and getting re-connected can be draining. This workshop will offer a new perspective on the process of blooming, uprooting, and replanting yourself.

Saturday, May 16 – 4:15pm-5pm

Homeschool parents often wonder how to make athletics work outside the traditional school system. In this workshop, learn how homeschoolers can successfully participate in athletics at every level, from recreational programs to competitive college-bound sports. You’ll learn about public-school participation laws (“Tebow laws”), homeschool and private leagues, club and travel teams, and NCAA eligibility requirements. We will also discuss balancing academics and athletics, managing transcripts and schedules, and supporting your athlete’s physical and mental well-being. Whether your student dreams of competing in college or simply wants the structure and community of team sports, you’ll walk away with clear next steps, practical resources, and renewed confidence that homeschoolers can thrive on the field, court, track, or pool.

Friday, May 15 – 2:15pm-3pm

Career planning is an ongoing process. Everyone can benefit from career guidance and planning assistance to solidify their direction. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a federally funded, comprehensive career planning resource. ASVAB CEP helps students explore multiple paths to career achievement, including college, professional credentials (e.g., certifications, CTE, licensures), military and civic employment options, and it is offered at no cost. This session will demonstrate how ASVAB CEP benefits students, including resources and tools that guide students through career planning – from completing self-assessment to learning about career options to applying for jobs in matching career fields.

Saturday, May 16 – 3:15pm-4pm

In this session, we will briefly explore different college options and what to look for in the college search. We’ll dive more deeply into the expectations and skills required to be a successful college student. Tips and strategies will be provided to parents on incorporating college-level skill development into the homeschooling curriculum. The transition from high school to college can be challenging, especially for homeschool families navigating this change independently. Providing as much front-loading to students and their parents of the changes coming their way encourages early preparation.

Friday, May 15 – 4:15pm-5pm

How do we raise children who can think for themselves? Screen addiction, shrinking attention spans, and technology decrease critical thinking skills. Parents will learn the Five Common Topics. These skills have equipped thinkers for centuries, and they work just as powerfully today even alongside technology.

Friday, May 15 – 10am-11:30am

We are offering three unique homeschool masterclasses designed to meet families in different seasons of their journey. Each 90-minute session features multiple experienced speakers, practical strategies, real-life encouragement, interactive discussion, and audience Q&A. Whether you are just beginning, homeschooling a child with special needs, or preparing for the high school years, these masterclasses are designed to equip you with confidence, clarity, and community. Attendees can select one of three masterclasses: New to Homeschooling, Special Needs Homeschooling, or Homeschooling Through High School. Each session is designed as an interactive, practical learning experience with multiple speakers, real-life examples, encouragement, and audience Q&A—so families leave with concrete takeaways they can use right away.

Friday, May 15 – 3:15pm-4pm

Every teen is unique! One of the best things about homeschooling high school is that we can help them choose electives that are meaningful to them and help build the life skills that they need (as well as an awesome transcript). We will discuss 10 different categories of electives as well as traditional and creative ways to earn those credits.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Different colleges have different expectations of high schoolers who apply. We will share a timeline of what to do and when to help teens be prepared to apply to the colleges of their choice.

Saturday, May 15 – 10:15am-12pm

High school graduation is closer than it feels—and the question “What’s next?” can bring both excitement and uncertainty. In this practical and encouraging workshop, Fredd Williams helps students and parents think clearly and confidently about the role of college in their future. Rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all answer, this session starts where it matters most: identity. Students will be challenged to understand who they are before deciding where they go. From there, we’ll explore whether college is the right path, how it can be used strategically, and what alternatives may also lead to success. You’ll also gain insider perspective on what colleges are really looking for—especially when reviewing homeschool applicants—and how to present your experience in a way that stands out. The often-intimidating topic of finances will be addressed in a straightforward, hopeful way, helping families approach the conversation without fear. Finally, this workshop equips you to make decisions rooted in clarity and peace, not pressure—so you can move forward with confidence, whatever path you choose.

Saturday, May 16 – 2:15pm-3pm

Homeschool dads matter too! Join this encouraging and honest panel discussion created just for the men navigating the homeschooling journey. From balancing work and family life to leading, supporting, teaching, and staying connected with your children, this conversation will highlight the important role fathers and male mentors play in the homeschool community. Hear real experiences, practical insights, challenges, and victories from homeschool men in different seasons of life. Whether you’re deeply involved in day-to-day homeschooling or looking for ways to be more engaged, this session will leave you encouraged, equipped, and reminded that your presence matters.

Friday, May 15 – 4:15pm-5pm

If schoolwork in your home is filled with tears, slow progress, constant re-teaching, or battles over focus, you’re not alone. Many bright homeschoolers struggle—not because of curriculum or teaching methods, but because the cognitive skills that drive learning aren’t as strong as they need to be. Join LearningRx, a leader in the field of cognitive training, for a hands-on, interactive workshop where you’ll get a front row seat to how learning happens. Discover what’s really behind reading, math, attention, and learning challenges—and what it takes to strengthen the brain so learning becomes easier and more efficient. Perfect for any homeschool parent wondering, “Why is this such a struggle, and how can I help?”