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Date |
Time |
Session |
Speaker |
Title |
Description |
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Friday |
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. |
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Friday |
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. |
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Friday |
5:15 PM |
Dinner |
N/A |
N/A |
We Eat! |
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Friday |
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. |
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Friday |
8:00 PM |
General |
N/A |
Apologia Party |
Join sponsor Apologia for opening night fun. |
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Saturday |
8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
N/A |
N/A |
We Eat! |
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Saturday |
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! |
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Saturday |
10:30 AM |
Breakouts: Choose One of These Two |
Sponsor Session |
Apologia |
An insightful session with our sponsor Apologia |
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Sponsor Session |
Classical Conversations |
An insightful session with our sponsor Classical Conversations | |||
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Saturday |
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 |
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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. | |||
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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! | |||
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Dan Scoggins |
Internet Security: |
Learn tips about how to keep your family and computer safe from those with ill intent. | |||
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Saturday |
1:00 PM |
Lunch |
N/A |
N/A |
We Eat! |
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Saturday |
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. |
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Saturday |
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. |
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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. | |||
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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! | |||
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Amy Roberts |
Homeschool in Times of Stress and Crisis
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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. | |||
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Saturday |
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! |
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Saturday |
6:00 PM |
Dinner |
N/A |
N/A |
We Eat! |
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Saturday |
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. |
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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 |
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Sunday |
8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
N/A |
N/A |
We Eat! |
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Sunday |
9:15 AM |
Breakouts: Choose One of These Four |
Toni Anderson |
Business Blogging: Healthy Habits for Success
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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. |
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Amy Gross |
Using Your Blog as a Platform
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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. | |||
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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. | |||
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Belinda Bullard & Kris Bales
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Homeschool on a Shoestring
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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. |
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Sunday |
10:30 AM |
General |
N/A |
Sponsor Focus Groups |
Connect with your favorite sponsor. Learn how you can work together and encourage one another. |
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Sunday |
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. |
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Sunday 04/29/2012 |
1:00 PM |
General |
N/A |
Closing |
Time to recap and wrap up our wonderful weekend together. |
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Sunday |
1:15 PM |
Lunch |
N/A |
N/A |
Savor the last of our time together with lunch. |