Current Schedule
      Saturday, July 14: In the Evendale area of Cincinnati, 10400 Reading Road. Family Christian Stores is graciously sponsoring this workshop! More information will be posted here as it becomes available. Registration is $10/family or $5/half-day. Workshop will be 9a-4p. Attendees receive a packet of information and a gift certificate to Family Christian Store. To register, stop by Family Christian Store at Evendale and fill out a registration card.

Saturday, August 4: In the Eastgate area of Cincinnati, Mt. Carmel Church. Family Christian Stores is graciously sponsoring this workshop for the 2nd year in a row! More information will be posted here as it becomes available.      

Michael and Susan host two workshops of their own during the year in Highland and Brown Counties. They also set aside time to participate in other workshops. They participate in Christian-based and eclectic home education workshops. For current information on upcoming events, please click here!

What Happens at a Home Ed Workshop?
      Just about anything can happen! A Home Education Workshop might be scheduled to fill just a few hours, or an entire day, or more! It all depends on what type of audience is being addressed. A typical Home Education Workshop is open to the public, and thus contains mainly basic information. However, there may also be specific "electives" during the workshop that meet more specialized needs.
      To see a sample of a Home Education Workshop agenda, please click here!

How Can I Host a Home Ed Workshop?
      Some workshop topics can be offered to the general audience (e.g., Ohio Regulations, Assessment Options). Some may be of interest only to select few in the group (e.g., Educating Teenagers, Going to College). Scheduled topics should take into account three factors:

1. Who will be invited?
         If the workshop is for those who are already part of an established homeschool group, a workshop on "Getting Started" probably isn't a good idea. However, if the workshop is open to the public, some "square one" type workshops are a must.
2. Who is available to present the material?
         We are! This is what we do! We are willing to help with any part of your Home Ed Workshop. Or, if you would simply like to see one in your area but don't have the time to put one together, we may be able to host a workshop in your area. Please contact us for more information about co-hosting a Home Education Workshop.
         Potential presenters may come from many sources! Some homeschoolers can present material concerning how they have handled certain situations. Area educational organizations (libraries, etc.) are generally willing to provide someone to speak about the services they offer.
3. Does the facility have the space to accomodate this?
         If your facility is one large room, plan for a general workshop with no electives. However, if you have access to several smaller rooms, you may wish to offer a few specific electives, giving your attendees an opportunity to attend one or two of them.
         If space and tables are available, consider the possibility of inviting vendors to set up a display. This can draw more people to your workshop, and give you more outlets for your advertising. Renting table space is an enticing means of offsetting cost, but will likely deter many vendors since they don't usually make a lot of money at these workshops.
         Costs vary. Several items may incur expenses.
         If a packet of information is provided to each (pre-registered) attendee, the cost of these packets should be determined well beforehand. If the cost is to be offset, there should be a fee charged to those who receive the packet, or a cash sponsorship could be obtained through local businesses in exchange for advertising in the packet.
         You may be charged a rental fee for the use of a facility. This can be offset by charging general admission to the workshop, or by charging vendors for display space. Keep in mind that the more expense you place on others, the less likely they will be to participate. Likewise, local businesses may be willing to give cash sponsorships to offset rental costs in exchange for advertising considerations.
         Consider giving a gift to those who volunteer to be presenters at your workshop, especially if you are going to make a profit from the workshop. Without them, you couldn't have a workshop, so they deserve a share of the proceeds. If you are not planning on making a profit from the workshop, your presenters should be informed of this when they are asked to participate.
   

Meet Michael and Susan
      Click here for our bio and a short history of how we got started in Home Education Workshops.