Parent Presentation: Adam Meyers is the editor for Curiosity Chronicles' Snapshots of History line of world history textbooks, and is the voice of Ted in the audiobooks. In this presentation, Adam will share their perspective on how parents can best approach this subject with their learners in a way that not only helps them learn the topic, but also empowers them with the critical thinking skills necessary for navigating the nuances of history.

Parent Presentation (virtual): Humans, by nature, are driven to rank and categorize our world to make sense of the confusion we see around us. We are inclined to lift some on a pedestal so high in the clouds that we cannot reach them while trampling others below our feet in the muck and mire of human refuse. Neither of these extremes leads to relationships that bring true belonging and acceptance, and changing the words we use will only change the outward dressings. To see genuine acceptance and true belonging, we must invest instead in eye-to-eye relationships. Join Amy as she shares how we can mobilize our homeschools to push for true acceptance for all... those that identify as neurodivergent, those that have a physical disability, those with chronic health conditions, and those suffering the effects of trauma.

Parent Presentation: Meet your local educational resource: the Indiana Historical Society! Get an overview of the wide variety of free or low-cost resources available for educators, including: youth biographies, curriculum, workshops, archival research opportunities, National History Day in Indiana, scholarship opportunities, and more. Learn how to incorporate and adapt resources for your students' needs. Discover the local history stories at your fingertips and learn how you and your students can become Indiana's Storytellers.

Parent Presentation: Dyslexia Awareness is designed to help people learn what dyslexia is (including a simulation to understand what dyslexics experience!), the potential signs of dyslexia and the appropriate interventions to support dyslexic learners. Everyone can learn to read—some people just need to learn a little differently!

Parent Presentation: This presentation will overview the sensory system, varied responses to sensory input and provide the “why” behind responses shown in children. Our goal is for parents to better understand their child’s sensory system. We will explore environmental adaptations and movement strategies to support learning. This will be a fun, interactive session with opportunities to explore a variety of the tools or modifications that might be helpful across educational settings.

Parent Presentation: Dr. Hartwell presents how to spot when your Child's nervous system is dysregulated and how to correct it. A dysregulated nervous system can affect mood, behavior, sleep, digestions and other health concerns. As well as attention, learning, retention and relationship issues.

Parent Presentation: Dr. Sara Viernes-Chisler is a highly experienced dentist with a deep passion for airway dentistry. With over 30 years of experience in the dental field, her expertise in airway dentistry allows her to address dental, airway, and facial development challenges in a child’s growth and development. She recognizes the importance of a healthy upper airway and its impact on overall health, including eliminating issues such as mouth breathing, teeth grinding, and pediatric sleep apnea.

Dr. Sara’s approach to dentistry is evidence-based and her collaborative team includes pediatricians, myofunctional therapists, otolaryngologists, sleep medicine specialists, and you the parent, to establish a comprehensive care plan tailored to your child’s unique needs.

Parent Presentation: Dr. Tim Conway, a brain scientist with dyslexia himself, is also the father of two dyslexic children who managed to excel in academia without any special education or accommodations, both earning scholarships for college. He is a peer-reviewed published neuropsychologist specializing in early identification and intervention for preventing reading difficulties. Notably, Dr. Conway is also the founder of the first free dyslexia school in the USA. In this presentation you’ll learn more than the Science of Reading, there is a Science of Learning that is crucial knowledge to effectively empower children with the best possible literacy, language, spelling and even working memory/executive function skills - all of which are essential for academic success.

Parent Presentation: Executive function is a set of mental skills that we use every day to learn, work, and manage life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions. Erin will discuss common signs of executive function challenges and how to recognize these challenges in their learner. Participants will also gain insights into managing anxiety and fostering parental advocacy. Erin will provide a better understanding of how the neurodivergent brain processes information, while also offering knowledge on valuable tools and strategies that can help their learner thrive both in learning and in life.

Parent Presentation: Instilling a sense of joy and hope in our children - giving them tools to craft a sense of emotional resilience as they move from childhood into adult life - is one of the most important things we can teach our children. But we can't expect our kids to model behaviors they don't see, so working toward a more joy-filled and hopeful life is paramount when it comes to homeschooling our kids. But how do you do that day in and day out? This session provides tips, tricks, and advice for be an active participant in positive emotions.

Parent Presentation: Where do I start? How do I withdraw from public school? What are the laws? What are my options? What about socialization? How do I handle criticism? What if I need support? What if CPS/DCS shows up at my door? Parents worry enough, entertaining the idea of educating our own children introduces a slew of new fears. The good news? An answer exists for every question and concern. Everything is figure-outable! You CAN forge a firm and flexible foundation for YOUR family's home education journey. You CAN be confident in your decision. You and your children CAN thrive and be happy. Let's put those fears to rest!

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Parent Presentation: Discover a wonder-filled approach to homeschooling that nurtures the hearts and minds of both children and parents alike. In this immersive workshop, we'll embark on a journey inspired by Charlotte Mason's timeless philosophy, where nature becomes our classroom, good books ignite curiosity, and every day is filled with the beauty of learning. You'll leave inspired by ideas for creating an atmosphere of learning that resonates with joy and creativity.

Parent Presentation: Over 40 years ago, gestalt language development was discovered, after much research completed by Barry Prizant, to be a second type of natural language development. In fact, he also discovered that >84% of autistic children develop language in this manner. The hallmark distinctions of gestalt language development are scripting and delayed echolalia. However, if a child is minimally or non-speaking, they may also develop language as a gestalt language processor. This presentation will provide information regarding how to identify and then support this type of language learner as well as how it impacts how they learn.

Parent Presentation (virtual): “Collect memories, not things.” A sentiment that Kaleigh Gorman, the host of “Our Secular Homeschool Life” podcast, lives by. In May of 2023, Kaleigh, her husband, and two kids began the process of changing their lives forever. After the painstaking process of selling all of their belongings, they reduced their lives down to four carry-on suitcases and four backpacks. In 2024, they began traveling the world full time with the hopes of further progressing their children’s education through language immersion, cultural exploration, and explorative learning.

Throughout the presentation, Kaleigh will share her family’s journey, discuss the many benefits of worldschooling, and explain the ins and outs of how worldschooling is possible - and affordable!

Parent Presentation: An opportunity to discuss and ask questions about all things high school and on to college. Three seasoned homeschool moms share their experiences in curriculum, dual enrollment, CLEP, standardized tests, transcripts, nontraditional tracks and jobs. They have experience with the college search, application process and financial aid.

Parent Presentation: Discover the truth about reading - reading is not an innate skill. Whereas reading to children is very important, children do not learn to read by simply being read to by their parents and teachers. The Science of Reading research states that children must be explicitly taught the reading code to become proficient readers. Gain valuable insights into Orton-Gillingham's basic components, including the 6 essential syllable patterns and the rules for syllable division. You will walk away with basic introductory knowledge to help you become a more effective reading teacher.

Parent Presentation: Lindsey will delve into the unique challenges neurodivergent learners face in traditional classroom settings, including sensory overload, rigid conformity expectations, and a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction and assessment. Homeschooling is a transformative solution, offering unparalleled flexibility to tailor educational experiences to each learner's strengths, interests, and pace. Explore the benefits of homeschooling for neurodivergent learners, as well as practical tips for delivering a home learning program that best suits your child's unique needs.

Parent Presentation (virtual): While parents of young children are more likely to embrace a slow childhood that nurtures wonder and imagination, panic often sets in as kids grow older, and parents worry about preparing them for the world beyond school. These fears are exacerbated by learning challenges, unspoken competition among peers, and standardized assessments. Let's reset. Leslie will encourage you to prioritize the needs of each individual child and to help you find renewed freedom and passion.

Parent Presentation: The negative effects of nature deficit disorder and share some of the strategies and testimonials from our regenerative community.

Parent Presentation: The Barefoot Scholars - Hannah, Sammy, and Michelle - are three moms providing a space where myths and stereotypes of homeschooling are shattered while we share what we've learned. Join us as we discuss challenges , mistakes and how we've come to implement lessons learned throughout. Find out how our definition of a successful homeschool has changed over time and what lead to those changes. Listen as we talk about our own deschooling process, all having grown up in the public school system. Michelle was a former public school teacher, Hannah previously worked through the system, and Sammy is currently navigating life with one kid in public school and one being homeschooled. We aren’t perfect, but we hope after listening to us, you find the courage to homeschool your own kids confidently.

Parent Presentation (virtual): Worldschooling is a popular form of alternative education that relies on experiential learning and immersive activities that arise from traveling. Discover the key aspects of worldschooling, dispel rumors, and address the impact worldschoolers have on the communities in which they travel through responsible travel practices, cultural awareness, and a holistic approach. A portion of the discussion will address elevating indigenous voices and mitigating negative effects our presence poses to local cultures and economies. The Camarillo family operates Worldschooling Junction, an organization dedicated to connecting families with locally-run educational and service opportunities all over the world.

Parent Presentation: Do you wonder what math classes your child really needs? Do you know what topics need to be covered? What year should you start Algebra 1? This workshop will discuss high school math class requirements and electives as well as the best sequence. Difficulty levels, testing, retention, and total time spent per day will also be discussed. You will also be provided with ideas and resources to help you on your journey.

Parent Presentation: Riding horses provides many benefits to kids. It is a team sport with an animal and they need to learn how to listen and communicate with. They learn empathy and compassion as well as confidence and how to stand up for themselves. Riders learn to be good, kind leaders and the required grit for this sport makes them stronger in every area of life.

Parent Presentation: As a homeschooling mom of 3 I understand how busy the day can be. It's easy to let selfcare sit on the backburner while pouring into others. I will share my secret formula to prioritizing your health in an easy to follow way. I will teach you some of the benefits of daily exercise and show you how everything in life feels better when you spend a few minutes on yourself. Your health is the best investment you can make in your life.

Parent Presentation: As a grief guide specializing in children's emotional well-being within Soul Sanctuary, my mission is to provide tender support and guidance to young hearts navigating complex emotions. Through gentle storytelling, creative expression, and age-appropriate activities, I create a nurturing environment where children feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is rooted in empathy, as I help children explore their feelings, memories, and questions surrounding their feelings. Utilizing playful techniques and mindfulness exercises, I facilitate self-healing and resilience-building in a way that feels natural and comforting to young minds. Together, we embark on a voyage of healing, where every emotion is acknowledged, and every step forward is celebrated with compassion and care.

Parent Presentation: An Indiana Education Scholarship Account, administered by the Office of the Indiana Treasurer of State, provides scholarship funding to students with disabilities which they can use to access to the educational environment that best meets their learning needs. Parents of eligible students, or emancipated eligible students, may spend scholarship money on pre-approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees at private schools, curricular materials, and other expenses related to the student’s education.

Parent Presentation: This panel discussion will cover starting a homeschool co-op including details such as creating a mission statement, finding a meeting location, forming a board, and creating bylaws and handbook.

Parent Presentation: Suzy will share how family pets can positively influence children’s learning and social growth, with a special focus on animal-assisted support for neurodiverse learners. Learn actionable strategies to integrate your family’s beloved pets into homeschooling. Hear stories and scientific evidence that showcase the essential role pets play in our homes as animal-assisted support systems. ‘Companion Paws’ is designed to empower parents, educators, and caregivers with the knowledge to fully utilize the educational and emotional perks of pet ownership, enhancing your child’s whole development.

Parent Presentation: As STEM related occupations have grown exponentially over the past thirty years, women remain vastly underrepresented in the STEM workforce. In this session, we will share findings related to STEM from the newly released Indiana Girl Report, including the research findings that just 25.4% of girls in Indiana are choosing STEM as their first major compared to 41% of collegebound boys. Attend this session to learn more about how Girl Scouts of Central Indiana is utilizing the Indiana Girl Report addressing the challenge of getting more girls excited to engage in STEM related topics, and how attendees can benefit from the data shared.

Parent Presentation: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are atypical, adaptive patterns that develop with the musculature of the face and inside the mouth. These patterns can often result in a variety of disturbances which lead to problems with breathing, sleeping, or eating well. Myofunctional Therapy involves retraining the brain to use the correct muscles to breathe and swallow correctly improving sleep, oral rest posture, and swallowing efficiency.

Kid’s Workshop: Learn about different ways scientists and artists have used journals to record and grow their passion. Practice with some materials and take home lots of ideas to fill your own journal.

Kid’s Workshop: Get ready for a fast-paced, action-packed workshop where kids will race against the clock in a series of fun and silly challenges! This Minute to Win It Mania! workshop is all about collaboration, problem-solving, creative thinking, and having fun.

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Family Virtual Presentation (virtual): Chris Ferrie is an associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, where he researches and lectures on quantum physics, computation, and engineering. He is the author of over fifty children’s books about science including the popular Baby University Series which features Rocket Science, Organic Chemistry and Statistical Physics. Join Chris for a discussion of questions, answers and how to use colorful explanations to explain complex ideas.

Family Presentation: Learn about historical fiction author Chris Stevenson and his two award wining books, Drum of Destiny and Cannon of Courage. Winner of the 2016 Grateful American Book Prize, Drum of Destiny follows fictional character, twelve-year-old Gabriel Cooper, through the beginning of the American Revolution. Chris will talk about American Revolution history and how he incorporates history into books that middle-grade readers actually want to read.

Family Presentation: A brief history of the sword and fencing. A demonstration of modern fencing and an opportunity to try it out.

Family Presentation: Join first tee Indiana for all day golf simulator fun at their outdoor table.

Family Presentation: Ivy Tech has developed resources to help families navigate the road to academic success. Through dual enrollment, students can access college courses and receive guidance in personalized graduation plans, even including transcript and diploma assistance. Additionally, homeschool families are equipped with resources through various online high schools, local public school dual credit programs, Career and Technical Education pathways, CLEP testing, the LevelUp program and college placement testing. With Indiana’s Career Scholarship Accounts, students can take advantage of dual enrollment coursework with less financial burden than ever before.

Kid’s Workshop: Join the Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy in a mini ballet class for all ages (parents too!) Learn 10 reasons why every child should have the opportunity to dance and watch BTCA dancers present excerpts from a recent production.

Family Presentation: Join Jennifer to explore a wide variety of instruments, methods of learning music and check out the instrument petting zoo. Jennifer will speak about the unique learning opportunity of “How to be in a Rock Band” offered at BachToRock.

Family Presentation: Join the USAF for all day fun in their flight simulator at their outdoor table. They will also present to describe the unique pathways to service. These stories will offer the advantages of both enlistment and officership in the US Air Force and Space Force. Whether it be through active-duty enlistment, the United States Air Force Academy, or the Reserve Officer Training Corps, entrance into the active-duty Air Force will kickstart your career with unique education benefits and training options. With over 130 career options, there is bound to be one that is just right for you.

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Kid’s Workshop: We all have a story to tell. Come play with creative writing in this hands-on workshop. We'll play a writing game, do a fast write or two, and have time to share our writing with one another (optional). Creative writing is a wonderful way to help kids grow as writers. It also helps reluctant and struggling writers find their voice and practice. Participants will find this workshop to be a fun, safe, encouraging space where they are free to be themselves. Kids who both love and do not love writing are welcome.

Family Presentation: Delight your children with imagination and creativity through the magic of storytelling. Learn how to engage your children with stories in all subjects. Topics will include choosing stories, telling the story, and developing your voice as an artform. Come and find out why storytelling plays such a valuable role in your child's education. Sample stories will be shared.

Kid’s Workshop: Your child will experience an introductory martial arts lesson. They will be taught about the main tenants of martial arts which include discipline and respect. Your child will get their bodies moving and work up a sweat while they learn foundational martial arts technique. Our goal will be to inspire your child to act with courage and move with confidence not only during the clinic but as they navigate life.

Family Workshop: Join Michael for an introductory Spanish lesson. This curriculum is recommended for ages 12 and older.

Kid’s Workshop: Students will learn, in brief, the history of Chopsticks and how to use them properly. Then we will learn 16 new Japanese greetings/Kanji or Chinese characters and turn it into a game.

Family Presentation: Thinking about College? The search and admissions process doesn't have to be overwhelming! Join a college admissions rep from Ball State University to hear about exploring academic and career options, planning for college, finding the right fit, admissions, and transitions. This session is well-suited for high school students and parents. Participants will leave with insight, resources, and planning materials.

Family Presentation: Join Ultimate Ninjas for all day activities at their outdoor table!

Kid’s Workshop: Join Village Roots Collective in making oobleck, yeast reactions and DIY lava lamps.

Family Presentation: Join Wright's for all day activities at their outdoor table.