2009 Convention

 

CLICK HERE for a review of the 2009 Arizona Homeschool Convention.

 

THE 26TH ANNUAL
ARIZONA HOME EDUCATOR'S CONVENTION AND CURRICULUM FAIR
"Equipping Parents to Raise a Godly Generation"

Discipling the Next Generation

July 17 and 18, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
SOUTH BUILDING
33 South Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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

Or click here to download a walking map with parking guide
for the Phoenix Convention Center area.

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, South Building Ballroom

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please visit the CONVENTION FAQ page for important information about the convention.

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.

NOTE: Jessica Hulcy will not be able to join us this year as she is recovering from a serious car accident. Jessica's son, Jordan Hulcy, will be teaching three workshops in her place.

NOTE: Ginger Plowman will be unable to join us as a featured speaker this year due to a family emergency.

INVITED SPEAKER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Click here to download the workshop schedule (pdf)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Click here for workshop descriptions (pdf)
Click here for teen program workshop descriptions (pdf)

REGISTRATION

Early registration is now closed.

After June 17th, registrations will only be accepted at the door for full price regardless of membership status.

NOTE: If you submitted your registration by the June 17 deadline and you are wondering if we've received it, please check your bank to see if your check has cleared. If it has, your registration is being processed (all early registration checks have been deposited at this time). You will be receiving a confirmation packet in the mail prior to the convention that will include your name badges.

AT-THE-DOOR REGISTRATION FEE: $60 per individual or married couple. (Please visit the FAQ page for details.)
Children ages 3 and older and teens are $10 each.
Children age 2 and younger are free.

NOTE: Volunteer positions for this year's convention have been filled.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS FREE ADMISSION PROGRAM:

The Parents of Preschoolers program is for parents whose oldest child is age 5 or younger and who have never attended the convention. We are testing this program for the 2009 convention as a means to reach the next generation of potential homeschoolers with the vision of parent-led, family-funded, relationship-based home education.

PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS FREE ADMISSION REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. No further registrations can be accepted for the 2009 convention for the Parents of Preschoolers free admission program. No free admissions will be given at the door.

Parents of Preschoolers are still invited to join us for this year's convention. They will need to register at the door and pay the admission fee.

NON-HOMESCHOOLING GRANDPARENTS:

We understand the importance of grandparents in the home education process. Non-homeschooling grandparents are always free if they come with their adult children who are registered for the convention. Grandparents who are still homeschooling one or more of their own children must register separately and pay the admission fee.

TEEN PROGRAM

The 2009 Teen Program will take place both Friday and Saturday and will feature three great speakers:

NOTE: Julie Hiramine's teen workshops on Saturday build upon one another, so teens are encouraged to plan to attend all three sessions to get the most out of them.

Parents are welcome to attend any of the teen sessions. Teens are welcome to attend any of the adult workshop sessions and to visit the exhibit hall. We expect them to conduct themselves as well-mannered young men and ladies at all times. Children under age 12 are welcome to attend the teen program if accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.

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 child care arrangements. Children and teens ages 3 and older 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 Program 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.   

CONVENTION SPECIALS

Convention attendees have the opportunity to purchase the following items at a 30% savings for $7 each instead of the regular $10 price:

AFHE TOTE BAG
DVD - EXPOSING A TROJAN HORSE

This discount is good for purchases made on-site at the convention only.

EXHIBITORS

Click here for a list of participating exhibitors (pdf)

EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS

Click here for the Exhibitor Workshop Schedule (pdf)
Click herefor Exhibitor Workshop Descriptions (pdf)

WORKSHOP RECORDINGS

Recordings of workshops from the 26th Annual Arizona Home Education Convention and Curriculum Fair are available for purchase directly from Resounding Voice.

NOTE: Dr. Voddie Baucham's sessions are only available for purchase for 30 days following the convention.

Please visit the Resounding Voice website to purchase individual CDs, the whole set of CDs, or a full set of MP3s.

www.resoundingvoice.com

NOTE: The Convention Special of $65 for the full set of MP3s was only available for on-site purchases. The full set of MP3s is $100 for post-convention purchases made online or for mail-in orders using the Audio Order Form from the convention program received by convention attendees.

PARKING

Parking is plentiful near the Phoenix Convention Center.   Most parking will cost approximately $10-$12 per day. Visit www.coppersquare.com for a map of downtown parking. Oversized vehicles can be parked in the parking garage at 5th Street and Washington, directly across the street from the Chase Field ballpark entrance.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Discount rates are available at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. 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, $114 triple occupancy, and $139 quadruple occupancy. Parking is not included and costs $16 per 24-hour period for overnight self-parking with in-out privileges.

Hyatt Regency Phoenix
602-252-1234
122 North Second Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

FOOD

Food is available for purchase from on-site concessions, the Metro Bistro, during convention hours for your convenience. In addition, fast food locations and restaurants are within walking distance. NO OUTSIDE FOOD MAY BE BROUGHT IN to the Convention Center - this includes sack lunches or snacks brought from home.

NOTE: No food or beverages, except water, are permitted in any of the workshop rooms or the ballroom.

 

  


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