Learning at Home Successfully

Workshop Descriptions
ANSWER PLACE EVENINGS
*Answer Place is an informal, living room conversation, Q&A format for new and experienced home educators to ask questions and be encouraged.
Discussion topics depend on who attends. Leaders are Pam and Jerry von Gohren, long-time home educators. $10 per person/married couple. See Calendar for dates and contact information.
Answer Place also travels! If you have 8-10 families in your area, we will come to you. Call 952-473-6751 for details or e-mail home-ed-pro@isd.net
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HOME EDUCATION IN THE TEEN YEARS
8 Hour workshop 		TOPICS INCLUDE:
Goal setting.
Motivation and Independence.
Graduation requirements.
Choosing materials.
Documentation.
Extra Curriculars.
Post High School Studies.
College admissions.
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SAVVY SCHOOLMARM'S INSTRUCTIONAL SECRETS
5 1/2 Hour workshop 		TOPICS INCLUDE:
Nag no more.
Reluctant vs resistant learners.
Motivational techniques that work.
(And those that don't.)
Setting realistic expectations.
Roles of praise, rewards, consequences.
Designed for parents of typical--though childish--students of all ages.
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HOME ED 101: GETTING STARTED
10 Hour Workshop 		TOPICS INCLUDE:
Pros and cons of home schooling.
School style and Choosing materials.
Recordkeeping.
Testing.
Support groups.
Teaching techniques
Socialization.
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Workshops allow an hour for lunch on your own.
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Host a workshop in your area?? e-mail home-ed-pro@isd.net for details.
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Comments from attendees of Learning at Home Successfully Workshops:
"(The workshop) really took the stress off." "Vital information from
one who's been there.".
"...so much practical information, addresses, book titles, etc."
"I have felt so alone & lost educating a high schooler and you answered
nearly every question I have had."