Homeschool Introductory Seminars

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As more families consider the option of teaching their children at home, it is imperative that a comprehensive introduction to the how, what, why and where of home schooling be available year around. CHEC's professionally-presented introductory seminar meets this need with valuable training and information, such as...

Things to consider before beginning
Learning styles and teaching styles
Support groups
Record keeping and scheduling
Special needs children
Junior high and high school (curriculum, diplomas, transcripts)
The home school law in Colorado
How to be successful in your home school
Success of home schooling and the philosophy of home schooling
Answers to objections (socialization, etc.)
What to do to avoid burnout

The seminar includes video and overhead presentations, and is conducted by veteran home schoolers.

Each attendee will receive a syllabus with a copy of the homeschool law and other vital information.

There will be an extensive selection of curriculum and academic supplements available for your perusal and purchase, to help you get a good start on your homeschooling journey.

The seminar is priced in such a way as to make it available to everyone. The full session (from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) costs $30. A spouse or child may come for no additional charge. The Homeschooling Introductory Seminar is crucial for those seriously considering homeschooling. For more information or to register for the next seminar, please contact CHEC at 720-842-4852 or 1-877-842-CHEC or RSVP via e-mail (office@chec.org).

Our Presenters

Steve and Vicki Lewis
Steve and Vicki have been homeschooling their four children since 1986. Vicki holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Education. Since the early days of the movement, Steve and Vicki have served the homeschooling community in various ways - working as a support group leader, helping to write and revise the CHEC Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Colorado, and presenting workshops at homeschool conferences. They especially enjoy equipping new homeschoolers through the Introductory Seminars offered throughout the year.

Kevin Swanson
Homeschooled himself in the 60's and 70's, Kevin has been active in the home education from the beginning of the movement. Now a second generation homeschooler with five children, Kevin and his wife Brenda homeschool in the hinterlands of Elbert County, Colorado. Kevin serves as Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado, and speaks regularly around the country and across the world on home education. He is host of "Generations," a radio program networked across Colorado radio stations.

Marty and Judy Widmark
Marty and Judy have been home educating since 1992. They have been blessed with three children, Lindsay (23), Meredith (20), and Will (10), two of whom have graduated from home education and are pursuing varied interests. Marty and Judy are the introductory seminar coordinators for CHEC. The Widmark family continues to enjoy home education and desires to serve the homeschool community.

Tell your friends about the seminars! Scheduled dates for upcoming seminars are:

Summer 2008 Dates:
May 3, 2008 Denver Metro

July 12, 2008 Denver Metro

July 26, 2008 Grand Junction

August 2, 2008 Denver Metro

(These dates are subject to change. Please call the CHEC office at 720-842-4852 or 1-877-842-CHEC to confirm the location and time of the workshop you would like to attend.)

There will also be workshops for beginners at our conference in June. Check out the State Conference under the Events category for more information on this opportunity.

For more information on the Introductory Workshops or to RSVP, please call the CHEC office at 720-842-4852 or 1-877-842-CHEC, or RSVP via e-mail. (Please include your name, preferred seminar, and a phone number or e-mail address where you can be contacted.)