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2008 Convention
THE 25TH ANNUAL
ARIZONA HOME EDUCATOR'S CONVENTION AND CURRICULUM FAIR
"Equipping Parents to Raise a Godly Generation"
25 Years - Homeschooling Works
July 18 and 19, 2008
Phoenix Convention Center
** In the new West Building, South Lobby **
SW Corner of 3rd Street and Monroe
Here is a link to a map of the Convention Center and surrounding
area:
Click
here for CONVENTION CENTER WALKING MAP
2008 CONVENTION REVIEW
Click here to read a review of the 25th Annual Home Educator's Convention.
GENERAL SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION: Opens at 8:00 AM each day
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 9:00-10:30 AM each day
EXHIBIT HALL: Open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM both days
Jr High Graduate Recognition Ceremony - Friday, 7:30-9:00 PM, in the Ballroom on the 3rd floor.
Special video viewing - Join us in the ballroom (3rd floor) during the lunch hour (12:00 PM) for a special viewing of the compelling new video Exposing a Trojan Horse. Exposing a Trojan Horse interviews leaders of Christian state homeschool organizations, researchers, and parents to uncover the hidden costs of parents participating in government-funded programs for home educators. This powerful DVD exposes the dangers of government-funded programs such as virtual schools. A number of copies of this DVD will be available for purchase at the registration counter for $10 each.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please visit the CONVENTION FAQ page for important information about the convention.
AFHE TOTE BAGS
AFHE tote bags will be available for purchase at registration for $10 each.
Click here for more information and a picture
INVITED SPEAKERS
AFHE is proud to introduce our invited speakers for this year's Home Education Convention and Curriculum Fair!
(Please click on each speaker's name for more information about them)
INVITED SPEAKER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Click here for the workshop schedule (pdf)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Click here for the invited speaker workshop descriptions (pdf)
REGISTRATION
Early registrations must be postmarked no later than June 18. After June 18th, registrations will only be accepted at the door for full price regardless of membership status.
NOTE: Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, this year's convention brochure, which was mailed out in April, experienced problems in the mailing process which caused the registration form to separate from the rest of the brochure for a number of people.
You may view a pdf version of the full-color brochure
Click here to view the outside of the brochure (pdf)
Click here to view the inside of the brochure (pdf)
TEEN TRACK
The 2008 Teen Track will take place both Friday and Saturday and will feature Dean Ornter, Wonders of Science.
CHILDREN
Childcare will not be available at the convention. We love children and want to include them whenever possible. However, this conference is geared toward parent/teacher enrichment and learning. Start early to make arrangements for childcare. Children and teens will be charged an admission fee of $10 each. There is no admission fee for infants. A mother's room is available for nursing, feeding, and changing.
NOTE: Children under age 12 must remain with an adult at all times. Children under age 12 are welcome to attend the Teen Track if they are accompanied by an adult. The Phoenix Convention Center is a public facility and the homeschool conference is an event open to the public. AFHE does not have procedures or staff to oversee the care of unattended children.
EXHIBITORS
Click here for a list of the participating vendors (as of 7/9/08) pdf
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS
Click here for exhibitor workshop descriptions (pdf)
WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
Recordings of speaker workshops may be purchased at the convention - go to the Resounding Voice booth in the exhibit hall to purchase CDs or MP3s (booth #110).
Recordings may also be purchased following the convention through the Resounding Voice web site www.resoundingvoice.com
Please note workshops by Marilyn Rockett and Shelley Noonan are only available for purchase at the convention and will not be available for purchase through the Resounding Voice web site. In addition, workshops by Scott and Marcia Somerville will not be available for purchase either at the convention or afterwards.
Click here to view the Audio Order Form for use at the convention. This form will be available in the convention program attendees will receive at check-in.
PARKING
Parking is plentiful near the Phoenix Convention Center. Most parking will cost approximately $5 to $10 per day.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Discount rates are available at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix which is located across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center. To receive the group rate, mention Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE). Reservations must be made no later than June 26th and rooms are limited. $89 single/double occupancy. Parking not included.
Hyatt Regency Phoenix
602-252-1234 or 1-800-233-1234
FOOD
A concession stand will be open for your convenience during convention hours. Fast food and restaurants are located within walking distance of the convention center. Food obtained outside the Phoenix Convention Center may not be brought in.
EMERGENCY PHONE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
Friday ... 602-262-6225
Saturday ... 602-262-7271
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