Volunteers Needed!

Do you feel the Lord leading you to volunteer in helping the convention to run smoothly? There are many and varied ways in which you could serve, and no contribution is considered too little. For more information, contact jimperato@juno.com.

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Speakers:

Susan Wise Bauer - www.welltrainedmind.com

Susan Wise Bauer's most recent book for Norton, The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome (2007), is the first in a four-volume series providing a narrative world history. Her previous book, The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had (2003), is a guide to reading the classic works of fiction, poetry, history, autobiography, and drama.

Norton also published The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home (with co-author Jessie Wise). Originally published in 1999, this bestselling guide to education in the classical tradition was revised and updated in 2004. Susan has also written a four-volume world history series for children, The Story of the World, for Peace Hill Press. Volume 1, Ancient Times, was published in 2002 (revised edition 2006); Volume 2, The Middle Ages, in 2003 (revised edition 2007); and Volume 3, Early Modern Times, in 2004. The final volume, The Modern Age, was published in 2006.

In addition, Susan is a contributing editor to Books and Culture and a frequent contributor to Christianity Today.

Read two of her articles--"The Joy of Classical Education" and "A Classical Approach to History"--on this site.


George W. Sarris - www.worldsgreateststories.com

George W. Sarris is an actor/narrator/spokesman, working primarily in the commercial environment of New York City. Mr. Sarris holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Speech from Northwestern University, and Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served on the staff of the Mass Media Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ and served on the Board of Directors for Screen Actors Guild in Boston. He is Executive Coordinator of Mastermedia International/New York.

Mr. Sarris has developed a unique, one-man show entitled, The World's Greatest Stories. The text for all of the stories he tells is taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told, however, using the art of a dramatic storyteller. The live performances of these stories have been enthusiastically received by a wide variety of audiences.

Mr. Sarris is publisher of Ecclesiastes by Solomon, in cooperation with the International Bible Society.

Mr. Sarris and his wife, Suzan, have been homeschooling since 1985. They have five children.

Read his article--"Why Are Christians Marginal Voices In The Culture?"--on this site.


Thomas E. Clark - www.videotext.com

Thomas E. Clark is a life-long teacher of mathematics and science with thirty-five years experience at all levels, from elementary through adult. He began his career with twelve years of classroom teaching, including a full year of graduate study, and then served for five years as the State Mathematics Supervisor for the Indiana Department of Education. In subsequent years, he was commissioned to author several mathematical resources for the Houghton-Mifflin Publishing Com[any and for the Addison Wesley Publishing Company.

His unique awareness of the needs of both teachers and students is a combination that helped him win the IUPUI Chancellor's Award, the Purdue Chancellor's Award, and the Purdue School of Science Faculty Teaching Award.

He is now president of VideoText Interactive, a company that specializes in bringing the textbook to life through technology. The company's first major program, Algebra: A Complete Course, has been completed and field-tested, receiving enthusiastic response from reviewers and users--here in the United States and in other countries as well.

Read his article--"Do Two Halves Really Make a Whole?"--on this site.


Diane Kummer - www.hslda.org/highschool/default.asp

Diane Kummer and her husband Tom homeschooled their two children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. They used a variety of teaching options, including co-ops, community college, online courses, part-time attendance at a private Christian school, and parent-taught subjects.

Diane has a heart to inspire moms in their teaching. She is excited about encouraging other parents to keep going and to have fun while teaching high school.

After having graduated their children from high school, Diane helped to develop HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School program, including its new high school web site section. She brings a wealth of experience and friendly advice to share with families who are navigating these challenging yet exciting years. She speaks at homeschool meetings and conferences and writes articles and brochures on high school topics. She co-authors monthly high school email newsletters which provide tips, resources, and current information to homeschooling parents nationwide.

In addition, Diane provides personal consultation to HSLDA members with homeschool questions.


Debbie Dufek

Deb Dufek has a passion and anointing to encourage women to fulfill the role that God has given them. As mother of seven and grandmother of fourteen, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience from life’s lessons.

For twenty years she has organized annual Mother’s Luncheons to bless the women of New York. As leaders in the home school movement, Deb has served, along with her husband Bob, as regional representatives of NYS LEAH for the last thirteen years.

She is presently engrossed in co-authoring a book with Cheryl Carter, entitled Organizing Your Heart and Home.

Her desire is that women walk with joy and freedom in the blessing of the Lord. Through the truth and principles of God’s Word, Deb inspires women of all ages to know God, love their husbands, and enjoy the children He has given them.

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Exhibition Hall:

Come visit our Exhibition Hall, which offers an excellent opportunity to view a variety of materials or speak with representatives from publishers, organizations, and ministries, such as those listed below. Because this is still a partial list, please continue to check back as we continue to add exhibitors to this page.

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Special Needs:

NYC/LI Homeschool Convention Special Needs Room:

Mary Fratianni, the NYS LEAH Special Needs Coordinator, will again be hosting the convention's Special Needs Room, in which you will find information on products and services, as well as answers to your questions about homeschooling children with special needs in New York State. Special Needs products will be on display, and product and software demonstrations will take place both days. There will be FREE Special Needs Resources Packs available, as well as information on the new NYS LEAH Special Needs chapter--Parents Instructing Challenged Children (PICC LEAH).

You can contact Mary at either of the two addresses below.
NYS LEAH Special Needs Coordinator: fratpak@verizon.net
NYS LEAH Special Needs PICC LEAH Chapter: piccleah@verizon.net

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Children's Art Class:

An art class will be offered during two of the Friday workshop time slots at no additional charge to registered convention attendees, for children currently in grades 1-6. This class will be filled on a "first-come/first-served" basis. You may register your student for one class at the door, during either workshop session A or B on Friday. Seating will be limited to 20 students per class, so come early to ensure registration.

All supplies for the class have been donated by the Maria Dewberry Children's Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting art education for children.

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Teen Track:

Friday, May 2, 2008

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Cinderella Lied
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Braveheart

Saturday, May 3, 2008

11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - Ice Breaker
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Who Will Win the Popularity Contest?
12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch with family (not provided by the convention)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Time's a-Wastin'
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Snack
2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Becoming an Intentional Christian

Teen Workshop Descriptions

Cinderella Lied
- Generations of Virtue
In a culture saturated with lies, it is difficult to distinguish what is the real truth. There are lies that we have believed since childhood. These seeds were planted when we were young and now bear fruit in the teen years. Combat the lies of our culture as we prune these thorny thistles and plant the truth of the word of God.

Braveheart
- Generations of Virtue
Who has your heart? As a teen, you have ample opportunity to grow in the Lord and to awaken love for Him instead of for other people. While our culture is constantly trying to awaken premature romantic desires in young people, God wants to capture the hearts of His children.

Who Will Win the Popularity Contest?
- Generations of Virtue
Our culture is gripped with popularity and the obsession to fit in. The enemy has drawn his battle lines for our generation: division at any cost. People-pleasing and racing to the top only means putting others down in your quest for cool. But Christ longs for us to forsake all in passionate pursuit of Him. It's His desire that we are "in it, not of it". So which will you choose: The world's fading applause or Christ's eternal approval?

Time's a-Wastin'
- Generations of Virtue
True character is who you are when no one is watching. So who do you become? The enemy of our soul wants to steal our time and focus- destroying our future. Now is the time to give all to God.

Becoming an Intentional Christian
- Patrick McNally
Patrick is the Director of Catalyst Ministries and a 20 year veteran of youth ministry. His passion is to encourage teens and families to live wholeheartedly for the Lord. Patrick will be sharing with the teens about being an intentional Christian. You can't be a world changer unless you intend to be one!

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Something Special for Our Graduating Seniors

All current LEAH member families are eligible to participate in our annual LI/NYC LEAH commencement ceremony. This ceremony gives parents the opportunity to honor their graduates by presenting them with certificates of completion and provides a time of celebration for the family. Although participation by families of seniors required registration, this event has open attendance for visitors. It's a great opportunity for LEAH parents of teens to see what a LEAH graduation ceremony is like!

The deadline (February 29) for registering for this year's commencement has passed, and registration for this event is now closed. Although this deadline is passed, please keep this opportunity in mind for future graduates from your home school.

Any questions? Contact thebunch@optonline.net.

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The Invisible Woman ~ Special Mom's Tea:

Step out of the busyness of  the convention and the exhibit hall, and treat yourself to tea, cookies, and a wonderful story, as Deb Dufek (see Speakers section) brings us into the world of Charlotte, a woman who finds herself invisible to her family.

Through this delightful story, we find the eternal significance that can only be ours through living the life that is invisible--understand the concept that what we do as wives and mothers is part of God's larger picture and His eternal plan. Though we may feel invisible, God always sees, knows, and blesses all invisible women.

*Limited seating, preregistration highly recommended. Please note provision for this on your registration brochure.
*Additional $5.00 fee


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Convention Schedule:


Friday, May 2, 2008

1:00 p.m. - Registration opens
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Exhibitors' Hall open
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Workshops: Session A
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Chapter Leaders' Workshop (chapter leaders only)
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Workshops: Session B
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Orchestra/Choir/Announcements/Keynote
   Susan Wise Bauer - Educating Our Own Minds: How to Teach Ourselves as we Teach Our Kids


Saturday May 3, 2008

8:00 a.m. - Registration opens
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Exhibitors' Hall open
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Workshops: Session C
10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Worship/Announcements/Keynote
   George Sarris - Impacting the Culture – Changing the World
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Teen Track (lunch on your own)
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Workshops: Session D
Lunch and shopping time
1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Vendor Workshops
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Invisible Woman's Tea (limited seating; preregistration highly recommended)
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Workshops: Session E
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Workshops: Session F
6:00 p.m. - Graduation Ceremony


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Keynotes:

**Keynotes are for everyone**

Keynote Session - Friday Evening

Educating Our Own Minds: How to Teach Ourselves as we Teach Our Kids - Susan Wise Bauer
Educating our children involves educating ourselves. That means gaining confidence in our own intellectual abilities, rather than relying solely on "experts." Come discover a plan for self-education in the classical tradition, including scheduling for busy adults; setting up a reading plan that involves understanding, analyzing, and discussing literature; and mastering the skills needed for reading classic fiction and nonfiction.


Keynote Session - Saturday Morning

Impacting the Culture--Changing the World - George Sarris
During the last forty years, the values of our American society have strayed further and further away from Biblical standards, while the efforts by Christians to impact the society have been generally ineffective. We have Mega-churches with thousands of attendees, large ministries with multi-million dollar budgets, seminars, crusades, concerts and large arena events with wonderful preachers, teachers, and entertainers. But, all the indicators in the society about values have moved in the wrong direction. This address looks at the causes of why this situation has occurred, and how homeschoolers hold the key to successfully impacting the culture so that the world will be changed.

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Workshop Descriptions:

At the end of each workshop description, we have included codes to help identify the audiences to whom that workshop would be most relevant.

The following codes have been assigned:
Sp - Special Needs
B - Beginning homeschooler - preliminary instruction and basic reinforcement for those who have been schooling for three years or less
V - Veteran homeschooler - workshop for those who have been schooling three or more years
M - Men
W - Women
E - Vendor/ Exhibitor

Session A - Friday, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Writing Well: A Plan for Grades 1-12
- Susan Wise Bauer
An overall plan for producing good writers at home, this workshop explains how to guide your student through a simple progression (copying, dictation, narration, summarizing, outlining, short critical essays, long critical essays, research paper) that will develop both writing and thinking skills in a systematic, stepwise manner. Includes suggestions on how to use these writing and thinking skills in every area of the curriculum, as well as evaluations of specific writing programs and recommendations. (B, V)

What is "Critical Thinking," and Can Anyone Do It?
- Tom Clark
Are your students learning passively, or are they involved in concept development? Are they figuring things out for themselves, or are they just learning tricks and shortcuts? Come brainstorm with Tom Clark, founder of VideoText Interactive, and author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", as he humorously explores the reasons instruction can be difficult, finally arriving at a set of benchmark strategies which help students "think" critically and analytically. (This is a non-product-related, instructional workshop, suitable for all levels K-12, and is appropriate for beginning and veteran homeschoolers alike.) (B, V)

Developing Life-Long Readers
- Sandra Hall
"...a basic and compelling reason for education - the rigorous training of the mind - is so that a person can read the Bible with understanding." ~John Piper Strategies to get your children reading for life will be discussed, as well as guidelines for choosing great books and ideas about building a "living library" in your home. Hall's Living Library of Long Island is a lending library of 7,000 volumes in our home. It's open for you! Want to know more??? (B)

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LEAH Leaders' Workshop (Chapter Leaders only) - Friday, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.


Session B - Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Organizing Your Heart and Home
- Deb Dufek
Cluttered heart? Cluttered home? Overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities? This is the session for you! Get ready to laugh and to weep as Deb Dufek, mother of seven and grandmother of fourteen, opens her heart and shares from the Word of God, her own life, and chapters of the new book that she is presently writing, along with Cheryl Carter, author and conference speaker. During this session you will receive spiritual and practical ways to conquer the internal and external clutter that troubles our hearts and makes our homes feel unsettled. We promise…you'll leave refreshed! (B, V, W)

Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child:
Q & A Open Forum
- Mary Fratianni
This workshop is designed to help answer your questions about homeschooling a child with special learning needs in New York State and what resources are available. (B, Sp)

The World's Greatest Book
- George Sarris
Every Christian homeschooling family knows that the Bible is their most important "textbook". But, sometimes, we take it for granted. In this session, George Sarris will explain some of the unique aspects of this book that clearly stamp it as God's Word. (B, V, M, W)

Building on a Sure Foundation:
Staying the Course through High School
- Diane Kummer
As your child grows older, you may be considering high school at home - but you've got your doubts! Why is homeschooling high school a crucial decision for your teen? How is it possible? What help is available? We'll answer your questions; but more importantly, we'll encourage and challenge you to explore the steps you should take as you weigh the possibility of teaching high school at home. (V)

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Session C - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

How To Read a Book
(With Apologies to Adler)
- Susan Wise Bauer
Offers specific training in the three levels of reading, explaining how they are applied in different genres and how they lead to the development of skills in literary criticism. For high school students and parents. (V)

Capturing the Heart of Your Child
- Deb Dufek
The ultimate desire of our lives for our children is that they will come to know Jesus; to love and serve Him, and be able to walk alone with their Savior. God's love, in us and through us, is what He will use to capture the hearts of our children! The scarlet thread that should run through the years of our parenting is this: that our children know that they are loved right now, just the way they are, for who they are, despite their flaws. They should know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our love is unconditional. In this session, Deb opens her heart, sharing from her forty years of parenting experience. Together we will explore new ways to draw the hearts of our children to our hearts, leaving this time together with renewed hope and expectant hearts for what the Lord will do…not only in our precious children, but also within our hearts, as well! Moms (and dads) in all stages of parenting are welcome at this session. (B, V, W, M)

Organizing Your Homeschool
- Suzan Sarris
Why do we teach our children at home? Is giving our children a better education that they would get in an institutional school the only reason? Or, are we involved in a family restoration movement that sees education as one aspect of a much larger picture of using our homes to accomplish the exciting purposes of God? In this workshop, Suzan Sarris will share practical steps to help us develop a vision for our homes, and the necessary qualities to make the vision become a reality instead of just a dream. (B, V, W)

Starting the Journey: So Where Do I Begin?
Beginning Homeschooling in NYS
- Cynthia Mason and Christine Weyer
Starting the Journey of Homeschooling? Two Veteran Homeschool parents take a look at meeting NYS regulations in your homeschool. Come and learn how to manage the paperwork, maneuver the regulations and get a clear understanding of everything you need to begin. Veteran homeschooler Cynthia Mason and Christine Weyer, LI/NYC Region 10 LEAH Regional Rep, will help you navigate the options and myriad of choices available to homeschoolers, as well as an explanation of NYS regulations, IHIPS, and Quarterly Reports. Come away equipped with both a vision and practical tips for your homeschool. (B)

You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Technology in the Homeschool
- Presented by Time & Tide
Often we don't know what we're missing because we don't know we don't know, so we don't know to ask! In this vendor workshop no question is too silly to ask, and even those who have it all covered will find something new they didn't know they didn't know about technology.
In this vendor workshop, get a quick overview of several important or just cool topics related to the use of technology including Internet Safety, Free Tools for Homeschoolers, Web 2.0, eBooks, Digital Storytelling, and iTunes in Education.
Get a handle on what you know about technology and know where to go with what you don't know you don't know. Time & Tide offers trainings for adults and students in technology, teamwork, and outdoor education. Come meet the owners/trainers Scott and Nancy Reichert. Get a taste of their technology trainings in this workshop, and see what else is available to you or to your family in this season through "Time and Tide" and how they can save you time. (E)

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Session D - Saturday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Special Needs NYSED Policy Changes:
What You Need to Know and Do to Keep Your Child Progressing
- Mary Fratianni
This workshop will cover recent NYSED policy changes that relate to how homeschooled children with special needs are treated, what it means for parents, and how parents can effectively and efficiently meet the needs of their child at home. I'll cover how parents can do therapies at home, what resources are available, getting the most "bang for your buck" using stuff you already have, and how to tailor your day to maximize your child's exposure to needed activities while minimizing your prep work. (B, V, Sp)

Great Books: History as Literature
- Susan Wise Bauer
The study of Great Books covers both history and literature, woven together. And parents CAN teach the Great Books at home -- even with a limited background. This workshop will help you construct a challenging and interesting Great Books study for your middle school or high school student. We'll also cover the reading, writing, and research skills necessary to fulfill such a course of study, and how to do Great Books with a student who needs remedial work, as well as the technicalities of documenting the course on a high school transcript. (B, V)

Trouble Spots in Math
- Tom Clark
Join Tom Clark, founder of VideoText Interactive, and author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", as he offers an entertaining and educational session designed to help you discover the reasons behind the difficulty, on several of the traditional trouble spots in math. Topics discussed will be determined by the audience, and may include division of fractions and multiplication of decimals (using those mindless rules), long-division, story-problems, positive and negative numbers, and numerous others, all of which seem to indicate that Mathematics is just naturally "difficult". (This is a non-product-related, instructional workshop, suitable for all levels K-12, and is appropriate for beginning and veteran homeschoolers alike.) (B, V)

Course Options to Diversify Your Highschool Program
- Diane Kummer
Once a child hits the high school years, a myriad of course options becomes available: parent-taught classes, co-op classes, private tutors, community college courses, online courses, and correspondence schools. Each option is viable, yet which should you pursue for your child? (B, V)

Study Skills Every Student Needs
- Cheryl Carter
We all want our children to become lifelong learners and to develop effective study skills. Come and learn how to help your children (your students) learn how to organize their school work, take proper notes, ace exams and manage their time to improve learning. Memory techniques, brain research and teaching/learning styles will also be integrated in this study approach. (B, V)

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Exhibitor Workshops - Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Using Literature as a Teaching Tool (Total Language Plus)
Spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, grammar, critical thinking, character development--teaching all these areas as separate subjects consumes mountains of time and energy. Come learn how an integrated, literature-based approach can be motivating, effective and fun while at the same time developing thinking and communication skills in your 3rd grade through high school students.

Education FUN-damentals! (Bright Minds)
- Cindy Powers
Learn simple ways to bring the FUN and engaging challenges back into your homeschool! Cindy Powers will show you how to jumpstart your children's brains, accomplish more in less time, engage your children in the learning process, and help them to become more independent, logical, analytical, and critical thinkers.

Nyack College
Come learn about the college admission process and Nyack College.

Overcoming the "Blank Page" (Institute for Excellence in Writing) - Part One
When you assign a simple writing assignment, do you get groans and whines of "I just can't, Mom! I don't know what to write!" Come discover a method of teaching writing that provides students with clear models while giving you an objective method of evaluating their work. You too can say "Yes, I can teach writing!"

Passport Learning's Academy of Reading (Bob Jones University Press)
This powerful, research-based reading intervention software program brings students to their full reading potential. While it has been used in public schools for nearly twenty years, Passport Learning is now able to bring this product to the home school market. Students are showing 2.5 grade level improvements in only twenty-five hourse on task. Come to learn more!

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Tea - Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Invisible Woman ~ Special Mom's Tea
- Deb Dufek Step out of the busyness of the convention and exhibit hall and treat yourself to tea, cookies, and a wonderful story as Deb Dufek brings us into the world of Charlotte, a woman who finds herself invisible to her family. Through this delightful story, we find the eternal significance that can only be ours through living the life that is invisible; understand the concept that what we do as wives and mothers is part of God's larger picture and His eternal plan. Though we may feel invisible, God always sees, knows and blesses all invisible women. (W)


Session E - Saturday, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Storytime
- George Sarris
Come and enjoy an incredible time with George Sarris as he makes Bible stories come alive. George Sarris has a unique ability to engage his audiences with his unique style. (B, V, Sp, M, W)

From Luke 16:10-12: "Homeschool Dad: Learning to Lead"
- Rich Palazzo
Building on the premise that God's Word provides a blueprint for success in every area of our lives, this talk draws a parallel between a man's approach to his work and God's role for him in his family. (M)

Overcoming the "Blank Page" (Institute for Excellence in Writing) - Part Two
When you assign a simple writing assignment, do you get groans and whines of "I just can't, Mom! I don't know what to write!" Come discover a method of teaching writing that provides students with clear models while giving you an objective method of evaluating their work. You too can say "Yes, I can teach writing!" (E)

Math Card Game Thrills or Math Drills
- Right Start Mathematics
(vendor workshop) (E)

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Session F - Saturday, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The Well-Trained Mind:
Academic Excellence through Classical Education, Grades K-4
- Susan Wise Bauer
A practical, specific workshop covering the how-to's of classical education for grades K-4. The place of memorization in the early years; foundations for good reading and writing; using narration; placing history at the core of the curriculum; relating literature to history; introducing Latin early; mastering the facts of mathematics; the place of science in the classical curriculum. Includes recommendations of curricula and books. (B)

Teenage Math: What to Teach, and How to Teach It.
- Tom Clark
Are you struggling with teaching math to your teenagers? Do the words "ALGEBRA" and "GEOMETRY" strike fear in the hearts of your family? In this workshop, Tom Clark, founder of VideoText Interactive, and author of "Algebra: A Complete Course", will offer a sometimes humorous exploration of the reasons that instruction can be difficult and will then get serious about WHY teenagers need higher level math. If you or your students have ever asked, "When are we going to use this Algebra stuff?", then this workshop is for you! (This is a non-product-related, instructional workshop, suitable for levels 7-12, and is appropriate for beginning and veteran homeschoolers alike.) (V)

The Two Most Important Things a Father Can Do
- George Sarris
Why do so many Christian families fail to pass on a vibrant faith to their children? This presentation is designed to help make Christian families alert to forces that are trying to steal the hearts of their children away from the Lord. And, it gives parents practical guidelines for establishing a workable plan for communicating their values and a knowledge of God's Word to their children. (M)

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To Register for the Convention:

Save on admission fees by pre-registering!

For your convenience, the registration form may be downloaded by clicking here.

To open this PDF file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download from Adobe.

Online registration is not available. However, the registration brochure may be printed and sent to the address listed on it, along with the registration fee. Please note! Registrations must be postmarked by April 18 to meet the pre-registration deadline.

For further information, contact kingschoiceleah@aol.com or call 718-714-1464.

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An Invitation to Exhibitors and Advertisers:

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to reach the growing market of home schoolers!

Accept our invitation to help sponsor our convention, as an exhibitor and/or by advertising in our convention program, distributed to all who attend the convention.

For more information, download our Exhibitor and Advertising Prospectus by clicking here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this PDF file, which is available as a free download from Adobe. To access Adobe's download page, click here.

Please note! Artwork and payment for ads must be submitted by March 1 to meet the program inclusion deadline.

For additional information contact hartmansix@optonline.net .

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Travel and Lodging Information:

Driving Directions From the West and East:

LIE (495) to Exit 62 North (Nicolls Road). Go about 2.7 miles, turn left (west) on NY 25/Middle Country Road. Mark Tree Road is less than one mile, on the right-hand side. Extra parking is available at the Wal-Mart.

Lodging Recommendations:

We have a block of rooms at each of the following local hotels:

Residence Inn Marriott, Holtsville, NY 11742
Reservations: 1-800-331-3131
Direct Hotel Phone: 631- 475-9500
Code: LEA
Rate: $109.00 for a one bedroom or a studio.

Courtyard by Marriott, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Telephone: 631-612-5000
Code: LEAS
Rate: $119.00 Deluxe King rooms

Be sure to mention that you are calling about the LEAH conference room block (see codes referenced above)

Contact hartmansix@optonline.net if you have specific questions about this.

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