B.E.E. LECTURE details
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Because of Eastland Church's graciousness to host,
because of our lovely local vendors, and because of the willingness of our speakers to share their information, workshop attendance is FREE. Make sure to thank these contributors! |
Thank you to our host and to our 2019 exhibitors
Eastland Church CHEK KY Saves 529 The Lexington Latin School Stratton Eyes Veritas Christian Academy Yellow Wood Success Academy The Provision School |
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10:00-10:45 AM
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1. General Topics--"The Brain-Based School Day"
Are you exhausted from struggling to homeschool? Get tools and resources to help remedy some common homeschool battles through brain based approaches! You’ll hear ideas for time management, scheduling, movement, study techniques for visual and auditory learners, how to make math fun and successful, and more! These tips are tried and true methods for making your homeschool day more productive while also strengthening cognitive skills!
Speaker: Laurie Geary, Yellow Wood Success Academy
A graduate of Asbury University, Laurie Geary began Yellow Wood Tutoring in 2013 as a way to meet the needs of students who were not thriving in a traditional academic setting. She is certified in Equipping Minds cognitive therapy program and is currently pursuing certification as an educational therapist. Her trainings as well as experience being homeschooled and teaching in a private school before starting Yellow Wood Tutoring gives her a unique perspective on educational options. She strives to help student find success in school by helping them gain skills needed through cognitive therapy and more.
Are you exhausted from struggling to homeschool? Get tools and resources to help remedy some common homeschool battles through brain based approaches! You’ll hear ideas for time management, scheduling, movement, study techniques for visual and auditory learners, how to make math fun and successful, and more! These tips are tried and true methods for making your homeschool day more productive while also strengthening cognitive skills!
Speaker: Laurie Geary, Yellow Wood Success Academy
A graduate of Asbury University, Laurie Geary began Yellow Wood Tutoring in 2013 as a way to meet the needs of students who were not thriving in a traditional academic setting. She is certified in Equipping Minds cognitive therapy program and is currently pursuing certification as an educational therapist. Her trainings as well as experience being homeschooled and teaching in a private school before starting Yellow Wood Tutoring gives her a unique perspective on educational options. She strives to help student find success in school by helping them gain skills needed through cognitive therapy and more.
2. General Topics-- "How to Pay for Your Child's Education"
This workshop will focus on different strategies on saving for education, focusing primarily on 529s, a great but underutilized resource for saving for education. This session will touch on the costs of college, financial aid, and tax-advantaged ways to save. Join us as we learn together how to pay for our children's education.
Speaker: Joseph Wilcox
Joseph Wilcox is the Institutional Relationship Manager for KY Saves 529. His keen understanding of saving for education and the KY Saves 529 plan in particular, make him a valuable resource for spreading the word about saving now, so students can have a brighter tomorrow. Joseph is a Lexington, Kentucky native who combines his financial acumen and belief in life-long learning to help Kentuckians plan and save for education.
This workshop will focus on different strategies on saving for education, focusing primarily on 529s, a great but underutilized resource for saving for education. This session will touch on the costs of college, financial aid, and tax-advantaged ways to save. Join us as we learn together how to pay for our children's education.
Speaker: Joseph Wilcox
Joseph Wilcox is the Institutional Relationship Manager for KY Saves 529. His keen understanding of saving for education and the KY Saves 529 plan in particular, make him a valuable resource for spreading the word about saving now, so students can have a brighter tomorrow. Joseph is a Lexington, Kentucky native who combines his financial acumen and belief in life-long learning to help Kentuckians plan and save for education.
3. Homeschool Track--"A Living Education for Children: The Charlotte Mason Method of Education"
Charlotte Mason (1842–1923) was a Classical British Educator who believed that all children, regardless of their background, deserve the feast of a living education. Over the course of her career, she developed a Philosophy of Education that parents and educators alike are rediscovering today. In this workshop, we will explore the timeless philosophy of Miss Mason's Method and how children in the 21st century can benefit from the cultivation of a living education.
Speaker: Shanon Pruden
Shanon Pruden has been homeschooling her two sons since 2011. Charlotte Mason's Philosophy of Education calls her heart and she seeks to share the beauty and wisdom of the method with other parents and educators however she can! She is currently pursuing a dual major in History and English through Liberty University Online. After she is finished educating her children at home, she hopes to continue teaching using the Charlotte Mason Method.
Charlotte Mason (1842–1923) was a Classical British Educator who believed that all children, regardless of their background, deserve the feast of a living education. Over the course of her career, she developed a Philosophy of Education that parents and educators alike are rediscovering today. In this workshop, we will explore the timeless philosophy of Miss Mason's Method and how children in the 21st century can benefit from the cultivation of a living education.
Speaker: Shanon Pruden
Shanon Pruden has been homeschooling her two sons since 2011. Charlotte Mason's Philosophy of Education calls her heart and she seeks to share the beauty and wisdom of the method with other parents and educators however she can! She is currently pursuing a dual major in History and English through Liberty University Online. After she is finished educating her children at home, she hopes to continue teaching using the Charlotte Mason Method.
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11:00-11:45 AM
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1. General Topics-- "A Digital World: Taming the Tech Beast"
This lecture will cover basic ways to keep keep technology in its place within your household.
Speaker: Aaron Hogue, Kentucky FCA Director
2. General Topics--"Classical Education: Training the Mind & Tuning the Heart"
Wisdom and virtue - these are two chief ends of classical education. In light of our modern progressive culture where entitlement and relativism abound, such goals can seem entirely lost to antiquity. Join me as we explore 5 habits that work together to cultivate the heart and mind for a life rooted in truth, goodness, and beauty. Consider how to intentionally create an educational framework upon the platform of humility. Habits are powerful; we must be purposed to shape them with great care.
Speaker: Melissa Speaks, Veritas Christian Academy
Melissa Speaks graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She is a former public school teacher who is now honored to have become a part of the classical renewal. She has been teaching at Veritas Christian Academy (a classical school in Lexington, Ky) for the past two years. She has witnessed a tremendous difference that this approach has already made not only in her students, but also in herself. Melissa is working toward a more complete adoption of the following principle: multum non multa (much not many).
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12:00-12:45 PM
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1. Homeschool Track--"Intro to Homeschooling"
Could homeschooling be right for your family? There are many different types of people who homeschool, and there are many different ways to homeschool your children. Come and hear about some of the different homeschooling styles, options that are available in Central KY, and legal requirements for the state of Kentucky.
Speaker: Hilary Fiskeaux, Classical Conversations
2. High School Track--"Homeschooling Into High School"
We will discuss Kentucky's high school graduation requirements, options for finding classes and extracurricular activities, three ways to earn college credit in high school (AP, CLEP, and Dual Enrollment), transcripts, standardized tests (ACT, SAT, & PSAT), awards (including Governor's Scholars), volunteer opportunities, and scholarships. For a high school timeline, visit: https://homeschoolsharp.com/high-school-timeline/
Speaker: Paula May, Lexington Latin School
3. General Topics--"Gameschooling"
Speakers: Miche Branscum & Sarah Boston
Could homeschooling be right for your family? There are many different types of people who homeschool, and there are many different ways to homeschool your children. Come and hear about some of the different homeschooling styles, options that are available in Central KY, and legal requirements for the state of Kentucky.
Speaker: Hilary Fiskeaux, Classical Conversations
2. High School Track--"Homeschooling Into High School"
We will discuss Kentucky's high school graduation requirements, options for finding classes and extracurricular activities, three ways to earn college credit in high school (AP, CLEP, and Dual Enrollment), transcripts, standardized tests (ACT, SAT, & PSAT), awards (including Governor's Scholars), volunteer opportunities, and scholarships. For a high school timeline, visit: https://homeschoolsharp.com/high-school-timeline/
Speaker: Paula May, Lexington Latin School
3. General Topics--"Gameschooling"
Speakers: Miche Branscum & Sarah Boston
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1:00-1:45 PM
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1. Homeschool Track--"Your Rights as Homeschoolers"
Speaker: Scott & Devonne Bolin, CHEK (Christian Educators of Kentucky)
Speaker: Scott & Devonne Bolin, CHEK (Christian Educators of Kentucky)
2. High School Track--"College Planning Mini Workshop: Transcripts, Essays, & More"
Speaker: Deana Ison, Independent College Counselor
Speaker: Deana Ison, Independent College Counselor
3. General Topics-- "Ignite Love in Schools"
IGNITE LOVE IN SCHOOLS will inspire teachers and parents to work and live with renewed purpose and passion. Unlike most other professional development, IGNITE LOVE feels like an individual or team retreat.
Participants will leave with simple yet powerful strategies:
*to achieve work/life balance;
*to bring more positive energy to their schools, classrooms and families;
*to tap into their dreams again!
This workshop is for everyone (Non-educators will benefit from it too). No matter where you are in your life, home, and career, IGNITE LOVE IN SCHOOLS will catapult you forward, giving you great peace and confidence to enjoy the journey as life unfolds before you.
Speaker: Joel Katte, Independent Consultant
IGNITE LOVE IN SCHOOLS will inspire teachers and parents to work and live with renewed purpose and passion. Unlike most other professional development, IGNITE LOVE feels like an individual or team retreat.
Participants will leave with simple yet powerful strategies:
*to achieve work/life balance;
*to bring more positive energy to their schools, classrooms and families;
*to tap into their dreams again!
This workshop is for everyone (Non-educators will benefit from it too). No matter where you are in your life, home, and career, IGNITE LOVE IN SCHOOLS will catapult you forward, giving you great peace and confidence to enjoy the journey as life unfolds before you.
Speaker: Joel Katte, Independent Consultant
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2:00-2:45 PM
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1. High School Track--"Dual Enrollment and Earning Credit For College"
Speakers: Melinda Lemaster, BCTC
Speakers: Melinda Lemaster, BCTC
2. Homeschool Track--"Central Kentucky Co-Ops & Extracurricular Opportunities"
Join us at we look at local opportunities for homeschoolers to be involved in area sports.
Join us at we look at local opportunities for homeschoolers to be involved in area sports.
