Schedule

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Date

Time

Session

Speaker

Title

Description

Friday
04/27/2012

2:00 PM

Check-In

Desk Opens

N/A

N/A

The 2:1 check-in desk will open Friday afternoon. You must check in before entering sessions. The check in desk will also be open Saturday morning for later arrivals.

Friday
04/27/2012

4:00 PM

General

N/A

Sponsor Speed Dating Meet and Mingle

A relaxed time of interaction and activities – you will meet sponsors and fellow attendees. Break the ice and have some fun.

Friday
04/27/2012

5:15 PM

Dinner

N/A

N/A

We Eat!

Friday
04/27/2012

6:30 PM

General

Rebecca Ingram Powell

Identity Theft: Who Am I?

Homeschooler and blogger. It’s what you do but not who you are. Our culture is quick to assign labels creating false assumptions about personal wealth and value. Fortunately, God doesn’t identify you based on performance. Learn how Rebecca discovered the blessing of our anointed identity in Jesus Christ.

Friday
04/27/2012

8:00 PM

General

N/A

Apologia Party

Join sponsor Apologia for opening night fun.

Saturday
04/28/2012

8:00 AM

Breakfast

N/A

N/A

We Eat!

Saturday
04/28/2012

9:15 AM

General

Zan Tyler

Raising the Daniel Generation

America’s statistics are tragic; many children raised in evangelical homes are not continuing their faith in adulthood. Some of the most practical training we can give our children is that of a biblical worldview. To see a cultural revival we must teach our children to think biblically about life – this will change the way you teach!

Saturday
04/28/2012

10:30 AM

Breakouts:

Choose One of These Two

Sponsor Session

Apologia

An insightful session with our sponsor Apologia

Sponsor Session

Classical Conversations

An insightful session with our sponsor Classical Conversations

Saturday
04/28/2012

11:45 AM

Breakouts:

Choose One of These Four

Angie Kauffman

Growing Your Online Reach

Do you have a desire to grow your online community, manage a group blog or multiple sites? Angie shares her community expertise

Carisa Hinson & Jolanthe Erb

Organization and Planning

Are there just not enough hours in the day? Could you use some help getting your homeschool day organized? You don’t want to miss the solutions you’ll find here.

Kendra Fletcher

Preschoolers, Preparation and Peace

It can be tough to homeschool with little ones underfoot. But there is hope! Kendra understands how to keep them entertained!

Dan Scoggins

Internet Security:
Viruses, Phishing.

Learn tips about how to keep your family and computer safe from those with ill intent.

Saturday
04/28/2012

1:00 PM

Lunch

N/A

N/A

We Eat!

Saturday
04/28/2012

2:15 PM

General

Christine Young

Blogging and PR: Connecting With Brands You Love

Wondering how to partner with brands? Christine shares her expertise on what brands are looking for, how to stand out in the crowd and managing successful campaigns.

Saturday
04/28/2012

3:30 PM

Breakouts:

Choose One of These Four

Kris Bales

Facebook and Twitter 101

Learn the basics of navigating Facebook and Twitter. Creating an account, social rules, feeds, hastags and insider tips for maximizing your reach through these outlets.

Rachael Carman

Homeschool High School

You CAN Do It!

There has never been a better time to homeschool you high schooler. All you need is a little encouragement and guidance.

Amy Lynn Andrews

Monetizing Your Site

Confused about CPM, want to know more about selling ad space? How about ebooks and affiliate programs? Join Amy as she sheds light on these topics and more!

Amy Roberts

Homeschool in Times of Stress and Crisis

In February 2008, Amy’s baby Emily went to be with the Lord. Amy continued to homeschool through this crisis and is ready to share her hard-earned knowledge about not only making it through, but eventually thriving.

Saturday
04/28/2012

4:45 PM

General

Heidi St. John

Busy Moms Guide To Time Management

Most moms struggle with homeschool and staying on top of the rest of the day. Heidi shares tips for managing homeschool, homemaking and having time for your husband!

Saturday
04/28/2012

6:00 PM

Dinner

N/A

N/A

We Eat!

Saturday
04/28/2012

7:15 PM

General

N/A

Networking and Meet-Up Time

Free time to connect with bloggers, groups and brands. Socialize and encourage one another or chat blog strategy and partnerships.

Saturday 04/28/2012

8:30 PM

General

N/A

Book Signing

Get your books signed books signed by authors Heidi, Rebecca, Rachael and Zan

Sunday
04/29/2012

8:00 AM

Breakfast

N/A

N/A

We Eat!

Sunday
04/29/2012

9:15 AM

Breakouts:

Choose One of These Four

Toni Anderson

Business Blogging: Healthy Habits for Success

If you want to grow you blog into a business here are some insider tips on habits you need to develop now and framework you should lay today for later success.

Amy Gross

Using Your Blog as a Platform

Learn how Amy used her blog to encourage many to read the Bible in 90 Days. You also can use your platform for God’s glory.

Stef Layton

Cultivating Online Community

If you have one reader or a dozen – you are part of community. Learn the benefits of cultivating relationships to strengthen readership and connect rather than collect followers.

Belinda Bullard & Kris Bales

Homeschool on a Shoestring

Do you need to stretch your homeschool dollar? Join us for frugal tips plus advice on how to customize or even write your own curriculum.

Sunday
04/29/2012

10:30 AM

General

N/A

Sponsor Focus Groups

Connect with your favorite sponsor. Learn how you can work together and encourage one another.

Sunday
04/29/2012

11:45 AM

General

Rachael Carman

Where is the JOY?

If God loves us, has called us to homeschool and desires us to have life abundantly, why are so many homeschool moms so miserable? Rachael believes it is because we have lost our focus. Come hear how to put His joy and strength back into your homeschool.

Sunday 04/29/2012

1:00 PM

General

N/A

Closing

Time to recap and wrap up our wonderful weekend together.

Sunday
04/29/2012

1:15 PM

Lunch

N/A

N/A

Savor the last of our time together with lunch.