Free Pre-Convention Mini-Conference
Thursday, June 13, 2013
3:00 - 6:00 PM

 

You're in for a treat! We are offering two tracks for this year's pre-convention mini-conference. This free mini-conference will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Each track will run from 3:00-6:00 PM in separate workshop rooms. You choose which track you want to attend!

Track 1

Considering Homeschooling

Workshop Room 166-167
 

This is a great opportunity for those new to homeschooling or those considering homeschooling. We will present three sessions designed specifically for those who are considering educating their children at home:

    • GETTING STARTED - Linda Crosby, AFHE Board Member
    • CURRICULUM APPROACHES - Hal and Melanie Young, Convention Speakers
    • TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL HOMESCHOOLING - Nancy Manos, AFHE Board Member

  • If you know someone who is thinking about homeschooling or is new to homeschooling, please share this opportunity with them. We'd love to have them join us!

 

Track 2

Struggling Learners

Workshop Room 161-163
 

Dianne Craft, MA, CNHP, is a popular convention speaker and will be presenting three sessions for parents teaching struggling learners/special needs children. Topics include:

AUTISM, ASPERGER'S, AND SENSORY PROCESSING PROBLEMS
KIDS WHO HATE MATH
RIGHT BRAIN WRITING

Mini-Conference Workshop Descriptions

THURSDAY MINI-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Cost and Registration

This pre-convention mini-conference is free of charge. No registration required. Just come on down to the Convention Center and check in at the table in the South Building main lobby.

Attendance at this pre-convention mini-conference does not include admission to the Arizona Home Education Convention Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15.

Plan on arriving between 2:30 and 2:45 to get checked in and seated so we can start right at 3:00.

Parking

Parking is plentiful near the Phoenix Convention Center. Parking will cost approximately $10-$15 per day. Oversized vehicles can be parked in the parking garage at 5th Street and Washington, directly across from Chase Field.

Downtown Phoenix Website

Visit www.downtownphoenix.com for an interactive map with parking, restaurants, and road construction updates.

Childcare

Childcare is not provided. This pre-convention mini-conference is geared for adults and takes place during exhibitor set-up for the AFHE Home Education Convention. There is no place available for children to play or hang out during the mini-conference sessions. Nursing infants are welcome as always. For your children's safety and to allow you to glean all that you can from these mini-conference sessions, we encourage you to make childcare arrangements early. If you bring your child with you, he or she must remain with you at all times, and out of courtesy for other attendees, we ask that you step out of the workshop room if your child becomes noisy or a distraction to those around you.