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Home Education Conference
May 7 & 8, 2010
Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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Remarks from general sessions — read the transcripts

This information is from WPA's previous conference. Our 28th Annual Home Education Conference will be held on May 6-7, 2011, at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Beginning Homeschooling

Remember that these lists are only suggestions. We strongly recommend that you review the entire list of workshops to find the ones that suit you best.

F-3 Develop or Supplement Your Curriculum Using Unit Studies Based on Holidays and Special Days

Janet Ozsvath

What do Green Eggs Day, Telephone Day, Passover, and St. Patrick’s Day have in common? They’re March days that can easily become the basis for fun-filled unit studies for your family. How to use free and inexpensive resources from the library, Internet, etc. Vary length of units from several hours to a whole month. Supplement your favorite curriculum or build your whole curriculum on this approach. Learn practical ideas that can make your school day a holiday!

F-10 How to Begin Homeschooling

Tomi Fay Forbes

Choosing an approach and planning your homeschool. Complying with the law, including filling out the required form PI-1206 to send to the DPI.

A-10 Making the Transition from Conventional Schooling to Homeschooling

Anne Strauss

Making the decision to homeschool. Taking a break from school work so you and your child(ren) have time to rest and adjust. Choosing an approach to homeschooling and then making adjustments as you learn more. Meeting needs for socializing, new friends, and support. Telling others you are homeschooling and, in necessary, dealing with their criticism.

B-11 Record Keeping Made Manageable and Meaningful

Sarah Gilbert

An overview of the purpose and benefits of documenting your homeschooling experiences and activities. Finding a method that suits you and meets your needs. Ideas for simple records that save time yet are meaningful and retrievable for portfolios, credentials, college applications, etc.

D-12 Introduction to Wisconsin’s Homeschooling Law

Joe King

What the law requires and how to comply. Other Wisconsin laws (such as truancy laws) which also affect homeschoolers. How to protect the homeschooling law from change. How to avoid legal difficulty.

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To help you choose workshops, click on a category that interests you and look over the list. Remember that these lists are only suggestions. We strongly recommend that you review the entire list of workshops to find the ones that suit you best.

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