9:15 AM
Creative Writing Workshop
Learn creative methods for teaching children in Grades 3-8 how to write. Presented by Karen Newell of Learn for Your Life Publishing.
9:15 AM
Pocono Area Gifted Homeschoolers Seminar
Brief overview of the benefits of intellectual peer interaction for gifted students and details about the current group. Presented by Sandra Pyrtherch, Founder.
10:15 AM
Getting Started: Information for New Homeschoolers
Basic information on beginning home-educating your child and how to comply with the Pennsylvania Homeschool Law. Presensted by Dr. Howard Richman of PA Homeschoolers.
11:15
C.D.E./Anytime Learning
Informal workshop focusing on two extraordinary educational delivery systems: An "In Class" learning component that doesn't even resemble a traditional classroom and "Anytime Learning," a vast assortment of programs made available to the student any place, any time. Presented by Ed Stankus of C.D.E. Training. A Gift Basket (valued at over $500.00) will be given away during this workshop!
AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
12:15 PM
High School At Home: An Introduction to the PHAA Diploma Program
Find out how the program works and how to comply with its requirements. Presented by Dr. Howard Richman of PA Homeschoolers.
12:15 PM
100% Mommy, 100% Teacher
Learn tips and tricks to help make your day run more smoothly with a baby, toddler or preschooler running around while you are trying to work with your older children. Presented by Susan Kemmerer of Schoolhouse Publishing (and homeschooling mother of nine!).
1:00 PM
Performance by the North Pocono Bible Baptist Family Orchestra
The 24-piece Orchestra will perform a variety of favorite hymns. William Schutt, Director; James Hargett, Assistant Director.
1:45 PM
Discover Your Child's Performance Level for Maximizing Learning Potential Using A.C.E.
Christian education, goal-setting and why to enroll your children in Lighthouse Christian Academy. Presented by Bryan Chenille, Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.).
1:45 PM
Cyberschool Options for Homeschool Families
Examine the choices parents have regarding selection of Cyber options for their children. Examples of the varied formats will be presented. Presented by Dr. Ronald Hall of PA Cyber Charter School.
2:45 PM
PA Tuition Account Program (T.A.P.)
Workshop providing information about the financial aspect of saving for higher education, ways to save for college and how the T.A.P. plan works. Presented by Dodi Schneider of the PA Tuition Account Program (T.A.P.).
Continuous Internet Demonstration in Main Exhibit Hall
You and your child will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on interactive demonstration of KidsVoyage Online. KidsVoyage Online is a complete educational tool, including educational "gadgets", a multmedia talking/spelling/searching/story-building Web Browser, and patented methods that will propel your child to excel at spelling and reading, learn fascinating information and more!
On hand will be Steve Siegel, Founder, and Laura Reisler, Certified Speech and Language Therapist, to answer any questions you may have.