It's that time of year again.... flowers blooming? trees ready to grow? buggies taking flight?  Not so much with that stuff yet in this part of the country, although it will be here soon enough!!  It is time however for homeschoolers to make their wishlists and gather some resources to check out, pack the kids, hubby (or wifey) and lunches and take to a convention. I found a few in New England and hope you can find one to peruse and gather some very useful information for the next year of your journey.  Have fun and stay informed!!

CHeNH homeschool convention NH

This convention takes place at the Center of New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel in Manchester NH on Memorial Day weekend (May 23 & 24).

Come for a weekend of informative workshops, encouraging speakers, helpful vendors, and a chance to share with other homeschoolers.

If you have a question about the upcoming CheNH Convention in May 2008, click here.   Also, did you know that if you volunteer, you can get a $15.00 vendor coupon, redeemable in the vendor hall?   Some of the areas needing help include registration (do you like meeting people?), vendor hall setup and policing, and runners.   To inquire and sign up, click here.

Also, please remember to tell your friends about the 2008 Convention.   Up to 40% or 50% of our annual Convention attendance is new to home education.   Since we're returning to the Center of New Hampshire this year, we have ample room for vendors and expect our numbers to increase.   Being at the Center also allows you to stay overnight at the hotel, eliminating the stress and maximizing your benefits of attending.   Staying over has become quite popular with moms and dads - a welcome retreat!   Be sure to consider sending your children to the Power Kidz program, too, while you're attending the Convention!

  MassHOPE homeschool convention MA

This great convention takes place on April 25 & 26, 2008

Our keynote speakers are Mike Farris and Kevin Swanson. Featured speakers include Diane Craft and Teresa Moon.

MIKE FARRIS has long been a leading voice for homeschool freedom as the founder and chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He is now also the chancellor of Patrick Henry College, the only college in the country with a majority of its student body comprised of homeschool graduates. He will give an inspiring presentation tracing the God given liberty with which our nation has been so richly blessed. In our Saturday morning general session he will speak on a topic of which all homeschoolers should be aware. This is a subject of vital importance whose effects could be coming to a court near you. Forces are arrayed to impose their views on the rights and well being of children in a manner to suppress the rights of parents that may have opposing views. We must not be caught unaware. The threat is real and must be confronted before it grows out of control.

KEVIN SWANSON, the son of missionaries, was homeschooled before any of us had heard of such a thing. Today he is one of the busiest speakers at homeschool conventions across the country. He will have important and inspiring message for the entire homeschool community but especially for dads. The support of dads is so important to the success of homeschooling. Mom, make every effort to get Dad to the convention. Kevin will close the convention with a general session entitled, "How Homeschooling Will Change the World."

GENERATION JOSHUA will be conducting a timely and exciting "mock election" teen track in this important election year. Your teens will learn much about the execution of a campaign and will conduct one for their own "candidates" as they take to the hustings with the zeal of youth. These are not the real candidates that you see in the news but candidates of their own. Watch out for them as you wander the halls of the convention. Interspersed throughout the program will be interesting and educational sessions on the role of Christians in the political arena and much more. Gen J has conducted these sessions to enthusiastic responses from teens at conventions throughout the country.

CHILDREN'S CONFERENCES INTERNATIONAL will once again conduct a new and engaging children's program. These have been highly successful since we started them two years ago. Your kids won't want to miss it. Don't delay your registration as space is limited for the children's program which, based on its track record, could fill up early.

Convention brochures have been mailed with a registration form. Be sure to return it, postmarked by March 31, 2008, for the preregistration discount. See you there.

 Teach Homeschool convention CT

2008 Convention Information - The 2008 TEACH convention brochure is now available for you to view. You will also be able to register! Please click here to register today!

Click here to register your graduates for the 2008 convention graduation.

***My apologies to Maine HOME homeschoolers, for missing the info on your convention which took place this past Friday and Saturday (March 7 & 8) in Rockport, ME.  Hope all went well!!!****