Publishers of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine to host a series of workshops
Gena and Paul Suarez, publishers of The Old Homeschool magazine, are
already beginning to fill in their speaking calendar for 2007. Here are
some areas of the country that they will be in:
early January - New England??
mid-January - Wisconsin and Minnesota
early February - Texas or surrounding areas
mid-Feb to March 1st - Chicago area
March - Washington, California, and Oregon; WEST COAST - other area states, too!
April - South Carolina
May - Michigan
June - PA
When they make a trip to speak somewhere, they'd like to make the most
of their time and meet with several groups in that state. Their
presentations are given FREE of charge, but if a "love offering" can be
taken to deflect some of the travelling costs, that is always welcome!
Here are the topics that they are ready to discuss:
~ Presentation Topics ~
Homeschooling Is Not An Option
Paul freely discusses various data and facts about what's going on in
today's public schools, why a Christian child should not take part in
them, and offers a general message to the church. He encourages
homeschooling parents where they are at, right now. They are making a
difference! Moms and Dads, when you look into your children's eyes, you
are seeing your grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Paul
discusses this long-term perspective for the Christian homeschool
family. If you are thinking about putting your child into the public
school system, come hear Paul first. Very biblically based with a
challenge to the parents at the end.
The Well-Integrated Homeschool
Gena goes over the numerous ways to achieve a relaxed mindset while
homeschooling; it should never be a chore! A laid back, joyful
homeschool is a realistic, long-lasting homeschool. Long term is the
goal, and she encourages families to stick with their commitment to
home educate their children all the way through. Gena, after sharing a
brief, panoramic view of the history of both compulsory and private
education (parent-based vs. institutional- enforced) offers some
compelling strategies to encourage families to "lighten up" and help
their children enjoy learning as much as life itself.
Note: Both presentations contain sensitive content, as Paul and Gena
share a little on what's happening inside today's public schools.
Please be aware that while children are welcome (Paul and Gena's own
kids will be present), parents should be aware that these issues will
be mentioned (homosexual agenda is just one issue). Also, Paul and Gena
don't charge a fee to speak to homeschool groups, but they appreciate
any gifts that might help to offset their travel and production costs.
Each presentation is an hour long. You can schedule either one or both
of them to speak, but they would request a 15 minute break in between
presentations. They will want to have a table available so that they
can set up magazines and homeschooling books to sell, but there isn't
any pressure to buy. It will just be a wonderful time of encouragement
and information that will help to affirm each person's descion to
homeschool!
Writing for Magazines
Another workshop Gena gives is for aspiring magazine writers. Do you
have what it takes to write for periodicals? It may be a whole lot
simpler than you think. Gena's talk goes over good (and bad!) query
letters, ways to get an editor's attention, controversy in writing
(sometimes a magazine is looking for JUST that!), selling -without
overselling- yourself, and so much more. Gena is available afterwards
for a Q and A as well as hearing article pitches for publication. This
talk is one hour long and goes over ways to become published in
homeschooling magazines - and beyond. Take the information and apply it
across the board.
If you would like to have Gena and Paul come speak to your homeschool group, just email Kris Price - kprice@theoldhomesc hoolhouse. com and I'll see what we can arrange.
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