Posted in January 2006
This free Teleconference is hosted by Homeschool.com and you are invited to listen in and speak to some of the top authors and homeschooling experts in the country. Be prepared to take pages of notes! The complete schedule is below so all you have to do is dial the Conference Call number and enter the passcode.
Conference Call Number: 1-507-726-3500
Passcode: 62359#
The Teleconference is free, but normal long distance charges do apply. Inexpensive calling cards are available at: www.callingcards.com.
NOTE: If you would like us to let you know about future Teleconferences, please give us your name and email address at: http://www.homeschool.com/registration/
NOTE: If you would like to order CD recordings of these and past Teleconference interviews for $8 each, please place your order at: http://www.Homeschool.com/PreOrder.
To help you with the time conversions, the Teleconference starts at:
11:00 Pacific Time
12:00 Mountain Time
1:00 Central Time
2:00 Eastern Time
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Monday, January 16th
11:00 – 12:00 PST
"Is There a Book in You?" with Dan Poynter
Dan is the leading authority on self-publishing. Today he will lead us step-by-step through the book writing-publishing process. He can help you turn your thoughts into books. His book The Self-Publishing Manual is available at Amazon.com.
12:00 – 1:00 PST
"Memory Joggers: Memory Tips For Math" with Donnalyn Yates
Donnalyn is a popular speaker at homeschooling conferences and the author of several books on how to memorize information for instant recall, especially for Math. In this interview she'll be giving you some excellent tips, including how to help your children memorize their multiplication and division facts quickly and easily. Her eBook "Successful Memory Techniques for Math" is available FREE to Homeschool.com members by emailing donnalyn@memoryjoggers.com.
Tuesday, January 17th
11:00 – 12:00 PST
"Eragon!" with Christopher Paolini
Christopher is the homeschooled teen sensation who wrote the best-selling books Eragon and Eldest. (Eragon is also soon to be a major motion picture). Christopher began writing Eragon when he was 15 years old. His story is quite fascinating and you'll want to have your teens on the call. His personal FREE newsletter is available at: www.alagaesia.com. If you have a question you would like us to ask, please send it to Rebecca@Homeschool.com.
12:00 – 1:00 PST
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families" with Dr. Stephen Covey.
Dr. Covey was recognized as Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans. He is the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Dr. Covey would like to speak with you directly on this call so that he can take your personal questions and we can chat back and forth. We know you will want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to speak with this kind, generous and inspiring man.
1:00 – 2:00 PST
"Give Your Child a Thomas Jefferson Education" with Oliver DeMille
Oliver DeMille is the President of George Wythe College and the author of "A Thomas Jefferson Education." This book has been widely read in many homeschool circles and is available at www.gwc.edu. The Suggested Reading List in the book (one for adults and one for children) is worth more than the price of the book. Dr. DeMille and his wife have eight children.
Wednesday, January 18th
11:00 – 12:00 PST
"Get the REAL Skinny on Fat" with Matthew Bennett
Described in a People Magazine article as "The Helpful Hunk," Matthew Bennett explains his life's primary goal as "having a permanent positive effect on as many people's lives as possible." In this interview we'll be talking about our nation's skyrocketing obesity rates, acknowledging the reasons for our weight-gain epidemic, and recognizing that the truth will set us free (or at the very least, loosen our pants). You can learn more about Matthew and his mission at: www.Fatmatt.com.
12:00 – 1:00 PST
"The Self-Teaching Method of Homeschooling" with Joanne Calderwood
Joanne has eight children and she and her husband both work full time AND run a home business. Her oldest son Nick scored a 35 out of 36 on the ACT exam after his freshman year and his SAT score is 1520. He is currently 16, and he is vying for one of 6 full scholarships to the college of his choice. He has been personally invited to visit every Ivy League school in the nation, not to mention all manner of other Universities. And her other children are not far behind! In this interview, Joanne will tell you how YOUR children can also become self-teaching, and in a relatively short time.
1:00-2:00 PST
"Does Your Child Have a Hidden Reading Problem?" with Pat Wyman
Pat is known as America's Most Trusted Learning Expert. She is a best-selling author, reading specialist and founder of www.howtolearn.com. In this interview we will be talking about why traditional vision screenings may miss the very skills your child needs to become an excellent reader; and, how vision therapy exercises can improve reading, learning, and even athletic abilities. Take the FREE Eye Q Reading Inventory at www.howtolearn.com/ireadisucceed.html to find out how the world looks through your child's eyes.
Thursday, January 19th
11:00 – 12:00 PST
"The Success Principles for Parents and Children" with Jack Canfield
Jack is the author of The Success Principles and is the founder and co-creator of the New York Times #1 best-selling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul, what Time magazine calls "the publishing phenomenon of the decade." His background includes a BA from Harvard University and he is one of America's leading experts on peak performance. In this interview he'll share success strategies that can help you and your children be the very best that you can be.
12:00-1:00 PST
"Goal-Getter Experience" with Lynn Rose
Lynn is the creator of the "Goal-Getter Experience," a series of live teleconference calls that help you achieve your #1 goal within six weeks! She will be giving you the core foundation of this system on the call, working with you on getting clear on what your goal is, and leading you through a process to follow to make sure that you make it happen. Especially great to have your teens on the line as knowing this information from a young age is a priceless gift. If you have to miss the live call, you can download a free audio recording of her giving you a visioning process for your goals at: www.lynnrose.com/free-gifts.htm.
Your Host for these calls: Rebecca Kochenderfer
Rebecca is the Senior Editor and Co-Founder of Homeschool.com. She is also co-author of Homeschooling for Success. Rebecca lives in Auburn, California with her husband and three children. She has been homeschooling for over 14 years.












