2011 Convention

THE 28TH ANNUAL
ARIZONA HOME EDUCATION CONVENTION AND CURRICULUM FAIR
"Not Ashamed: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World"

July 22 and 23, 2011
Phoenix Convention Center
SOUTH BUILDING
33 South Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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

REGISTRATION
Early registration has closed, but you will be able to register at the door. The cost is $60 (spouse attends free), $10 per child or teen ages 3 and older. Infants are free. You can also join AFHE or renew your AFHE membership at that time for an additional fee of $25. On-site payment options include cash, check with proper ID, and credit card (Visa or MasterCard only).

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

NEW THIS YEAR  - “CONSIDERING HOMESCHOOLING”
Free Pre-Convention Mini-Conference
Thursday, July 21, 3:00-6:00 PM
South Building, Room 160-162

If you’re new to homeschooling or know someone who is, we are pleased to present this new Considering Homeschooling mini-conference.  Free of charge.  No registration required.  Does not include convention admission. 
MINI-CONFERENCE DETAILS

GIFT FOR YOU - $250+ free curriculum and coupons
Conference attendees will receive a gift CD filled with $250+ free curriculum and coupons.

Offers & Coupons
Liberty University
A Beginning Advantage
American Opinion
Apologia
CLASS
Christian Liberty Press
Deeper Roots
See The Light
Your Story Hour  
Free Resources & Curriculum
Basic Skills
Bible Classes
Bright Ideas Press
Christian Keyboarding
College Prep Genius
Family Resources
God's World News
Jim Hodges Audio
Lifetime Books & Gifts
Maverick Books - No Greater Joy
The Old Schoolhouse
Smoothing the Way
The Learning Parent
Vison Forum
YWAM Publishing

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
                                       More Information

INVITED SPEAKERS
AFHE is proud to introduce our invited speakers for this year's Arizona Home Education Convention and Curriculum Fair!

                                      Speaker Biographies

INVITED SPEAKER WORKSHOPS

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Descriptions

WORKSHOP HANDOUTS
Please review the Workshop Schedule and print handouts for workshops that you plan to attend.   Bring them with you to the convention. We will not have hard copies of handouts available at the convention.  NOTE:  Not all workshops will have handouts.
                                       Workshop Handouts

TEEN PROGRAM
Since Ken Ham is such a tremendously popular speaker with teens and adults alike, we will not be holding a separate program for our youth at this year’s convention.  Teens are welcome to attend all of Ken Ham’s workshops as well as any of the other workshops being offered, and they are invited to spend time in the exhibit hall, too. 

EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Directory

Exhibitor Workshop Schedule

Exhibitor Workshop Descriptions

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 area is available in the Exhibit Hall for nursing, feeding, and changing.  

NOTE:  Children under age 12 must remain with an adult at all times.  

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 will be available for purchase during the convention at the Resounding Voice booth in the exhibit hall. They will also be available directly from Resounding Voice.

PARKING
Parking is plentiful near the Phoenix Convention Center. Most parking will cost approximately $10-$15 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. The Phoenix Convention Center policy is that 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.

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 pay regular admission.  Grandparents who are still homeschooling one or more of their children must register separately and pay the admission fee.