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2010 Convention
THE 27TH ANNUAL
ARIZONA HOME EDUCATORS' CONVENTION AND CURRICULUM FAIR
"Children ... Gifts from God"
July 23 and 24, 2010
Phoenix Convention Center
SOUTH BUILDING
33 South Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Video of Governor Brewer addressing
homeschoolers at the convention
Video (.wmv) Video (.mov)
Visit www.DowntownPhoenix.com for an interactive map
with parking, restaurants, and road construction updates.
Download a walking map with parking guide
for the Phoenix Convention Center area.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Convention
NEW THIS YEAR - Handouts are being posted online for attendees to print and bring with them. We will not have hard copies available at the convention. Please review the workshop schedule to decide which workshops you're planning to attend, then download and print the handouts for those sessions and bring them with you to the convention.
NOTE: Not all workshops have handouts.
Workshop Handouts
Exhibitor Workshop Handouts
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 Arizona Home Educators' Convention and Curriculum Fair!
Michael Farris
Carol Barnier
Zan & Joe Tyler
Andrew Pudewa
Dianne Craft
Jim Weiss
Mike Snavely
Jim & Karen StobaughDavid Quine
Adam Andrews
David Hazell
Mitzi Wisely
Thom Flavin
Clare Willis
Travis Turner
Colene Lewis/Heather Haupt
INVITED SPEAKER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
WORKSHOP HANDOUTS
Please review the Workshop Schedule and print handouts for workshops that you plan to attend. Bring them with you to the convention.
NOTE: Not all workshops have handouts available.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Workshop Descriptions (pdf)
Teen Program Workshop Descriptions (pdf)
EXHIBITORS
List of Exhibitors
Exhibitor Workshop Schedule
Exhibitor Workshop Descriptions
Exhibitor Workshop Handouts
TEEN PROGRAM
The Teen Program will take place both Friday and Saturday and will feature two great speakers:
Mike Snavely
Jim Weiss
Teen Program Speaker Biographies
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.
WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
Recordings of workshops from the Arizona Home Education Convention and Curriculum Fair are available for purchase directly from Resounding Voice.
The Convention Special for a full set of MP3s is only available for on-site purchases during the convention. The post-convention price for the full set of MP3s is $100 for purchases made online or by mail 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 per day. Visit www.DowntownPhoenix.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 29 and rooms are limited. $91 single/double occupancy, $116 triple occupancy, and $141 quadruple occupancy. Parking is not included and costs $19 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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