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Creative Learning Connection>
Homeschool Conference Saturday in Tullahoma, TN
October 11, 2006
In case you are near (or like to travel!) Tullahoma, TN, I
will be one of several speakers at the Homeschool
Conference there this Saturday:
Fall 2006 Conference
WHERE: Rutledge Falls Baptist Church, 1289 Rutledge Falls
Road, Tullahoma, TN
WHEN: October 14, registration beginning at 9:00 a.m.
COST: $5 per person, $6 per couple
INFORMATION: http://www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
CONTACT: admin@heart-and-hearth.com
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9:30-12:00 noon
I’m the Mom; I Don’t Have to Know Calculus:
The Self-Teaching Method of Homeschooling
with Joanne Calderwood,
Normandy, TN
Joanne Calderwood is a former elementary school teacher who
has always homeschooled her eight children, devising a
methodology over the years that has enabled their children
to become self-teaching. She and her husband both work
full time AND run a home business. Her oldest son Nick
scored 35 out of 36 on the ACT exam after his freshman year
and his SAT score is 1520. He is currently 16 and vying for
one of six full scholarships to the college of his choice.
And her other children are not far behind! The amazing
thing is he teaches himself! So do her other children!
Learn how YOUR children can also become self-motivated,
self-teaching students utilizing the curriculum you
currently have! Avoid "Homeschool Burnout" and encourage
life-long learning with The Self-Teaching method of
education. Joanne will speak on the use of a planning
system (not necessarily hers) to motivate and encourage
parents and children alike. It is the actual short-term
goal-setting, along with a good planning system, that is
the foundation for creating the self-learning atmosphere.
She will be delighted to share with us the process,
benefits, and the ultimate results to help you and your
children enjoy educational FREEDOM in your own home school!
It's all about setting our children free to study on their
own to learn with confidence and excellence! The "How-to
Homeschool" topic is addressed from the standpoint of
working with students grades K-6 and then students grades
7-12. The subject of planning is of major importance to
beginning homeschoolers as well as “oldies.” Making
homeschooling a joy for families is her goal. This goal is
generally achieved by setting parents free to work with
their children to develop a self-learning environment. She
will also give a bit of advice concerning dealing with
"difficult" children.
Joanne’s new manual, A Self-Teaching Manual: I'm the MOM; I
Don't Have to Know Calculus is available at her table.
Caution: Your Homeschool May Never Be the Same!
About the Keynote Speaker
Joanne Calderwood has been working with children for 23
years. She graduated from Geneva College in 1985 with a
degree in Elementary Education. Since then, Joanne has
been a Youth Director, a Houseparent at a Children's Home,
a 4th Grade Teacher, and has had her own eight children.
(72 months of pregnancy, but who's counting?)
She and husband, Tim, have been married for 22 years. They
are the authors of an SAT Vocabulary Preparation Course,
and they serve many via their 8 year old home business.
Joanne enjoys sharing the secrets of raising self-teaching
learners with others and is a popular conference speaker.
The Calderwood family resides in beautiful Normandy,
Tennessee, where they homeschool their crew and try not to
disturb the neighbors.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED
1:00-2:30 PM
Parenting Many People and Personalities
with Michelle Fraley
MTHEA President and Fair Queen
Clarksville, TN
Knowing your child's uniqueness is key to success and your
sanity in parenting and home educating. This workshop will
introduce you to the commonly-accepted personality types,
learning styles, spiritual giftings, and love languages.
"Tests" will be administered so that you may know YOUR
uniqueness and those of your family members. Come join in
the fun in learning WHY each of your family members drives
you crazy!
Enjoying Teaching Teens, Not Just Surviving Them!
with Catherine Jaime
Creative Learning Connection
Madison, AL
If you are overwhelmed at the thought of teaching your
teens, are struggling with the paperwork involved, or just
want to talk to others who have gone through this, please
join us. (Cathy has graduated 7 of her 12 children at
home, and has much to share from their experiences.)
3:00-4:30 PM
3-Dimensional Education: School Out of the Box
with Catherine Jaime
Creative Learning Connection
Madison, AL
Does "school at home" seem difficult to you and/or your
students? Does the school year end with a resounding
"whew" throughout the family? Does school only consist of
school books on top of more school books? Let Catherine
Jaime, 25-year veteran and mother of 12, show you how to
add another dimension to your "educational package" - field
trips, hands-on learning, real books - are all part of the
educational experience we should want for our students.
Additional topic TBA.
About the Speakers
Michelle Fraley is the wife of Doug, the current MTHEA
president. They live in Clarksville with their six
children. They have homeschooled for 11 years and have one
GED Graduate, three Seniors, and two grade-schoolers this
year. Doug and Michelle served for ten years with the
Nashville FamilyLife Marriage Conferences and have a
passion for strengthening marriages and families.
Catherine Jaime is one of the veterans in this generation
of home educating. She and her husband began educating
their first of 12 children 24 years ago, and have since
graduated 6. Cathy has enjoyed writing and speaking about
home education for many years now. She is the owner of
Creative Learning Connection in Madison AL.
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