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Why bother, you ask, to keep a listing of past events? This list may be of use to those who need to contact event organizers. For example: vendors who may want to show their wares at homeschool conferences and conventions, homeschool families who want to anticipate when the next year's conference may be, webmasters who are searching for links to update their own calendars for the following year. Links here either contain outdated information, or the page could be updated with newer events. Upcoming events are always listed on each region's own page and on the Calendar of Events.

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Alabama

CHEF's America's Christian Heritage
July 7 & 8, 2006, 18th Annual Home School Convention and Curriculum Fair, Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Guest Speakers:
Diana Waring, Gary DeMar, and Dr. John Eidsmoe.

See also: Upcoming Events in Alabama

Alaska

See also: Upcoming Events in Alaska

Arizona

HENA 2008 Conference
March 1 - 2, 2008. Memorial Union on the ASU Tempe Campus. Keynote Speaker: John Taylor Gatto.

Home Schooling: A Better Education for Your Child
Thursday, May 8, 2008 7:00 p.m. Author Susanne Bain will meet with families looking into homeschooling at the Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ.

See also: Upcoming Events in Arizona

Arkansas

See also: Upcoming Events in Arkansas

California

CCHE Annual Seminar
March 18 - 19, 2005, Bayside Church, Roseville, CA. featuring Dr. John Mark Reynolds of Star Torrey Academy - BIOLA University and Hope Reynolds wife of Dr. Reynolds, an homeschooling mother.

California Homeschool Prom
Friday, April 22, 2005. Decathalon Club, Santa Clara, CA. Homeschooler ages 14-19 and their guests (same ages) are invited.

Home School Days at LegoLand
Home School Field Trip days include a resource guide and full day admission to LEGOLAND at $15 per person (limit 6 admissions). Available select Mondays: Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 and May 9, 2005. Advanced registration is required 2 weeks in advance. No special offer tickets available at front gate.

Homeschool Days at Seaworld San Diego
Home schools are invited to participate in our IFT program
on the first Monday of the month. Offered the first Monday of the month, October through May. Group rates available for 10+.

SCOPE Home Education Conference & Curriculum Fair
June 3 - 4, 2005. Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, Fair Oaks, California. Christian conference.

CHN's 2005 Family Expo
June 10 - 11, 2005. The Riverside Convention Center in Riverside. features programs for adults and teens, family events that include the children, and opportunities where parents can meet to discuss the challenges of homeschooling. $20 now, $30 later. Sign up now for the Graduation Ceremony. The deadline is March 31, 2005.

Christian Home Educators Convention
July 8 - 10, 2005. Ontario Convention Center.

HSC Conference
August 19 - 21, 2005. Radisson Hotel Sacramento. Reaffirming Our Roots. Keynote Speakers: Diane Flynn Keith, Linda Dobson, and Pam Sorooshian. Some Photos from conference.

Homeschool Outdoor Science School at Mount Hermon
February, 2006. I would like to share with you a fantastic opportunity for you and your family to attend a week of Christian Outdoor Science School at Mount Hermon, a beautiful camp and conference center located in the redwoods near Santa Cruz, California.

David Albert in Northern California
San Francisco - Friday February 24, 2006
Los Gatos/San Jose - Saturday February 25, 2006
In addition to being a Home Education Magazine columnist, David has written And the Skylark Sings with Me, Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery, Have Fun. Learn Stuff. Grow.: Homeschooling and the Curriculum of Love, and other books.

Bay Area Christian Home Educators Convention
April 21 - 22, 2006. Santa Clara Convention Center. Loads of speakers and workshops. Large vendor hall.

SCOPE Conference
June 2 - 3, 2006. Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, Fair Oaks, CA. Theme: Lead a Quiet Life.

The Link's 2006 "Kid Comfortable" Homeschool Conference
June 8 - 11, 2006.Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, CA.

XXIII Annual Christian Home Educators Convention
July 7 - 9, 2006. Exhibitor information only available at this time.

CHN's Family Expo
August 4 - 5, 2006. Ontario, CA. Homeschooling families from around the state meet to have fun and learn together.

HSC's Home=Education Conference
August 17 - 20, 2006. Radisson Hotel Sacramento, CA. HSC does not endorse any specific methodology, curriculum, or a set of beliefs, political or otherwise.

Entrepreneur Days
August 25-27, 2006  Los Angeles, CA, Learn How to Bring Dad Home & What to Teach Your Teens about Home Business.

SCOPE Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair
June 1 - 2, 2007
. Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church. Theme: Romans 12:2.

Southern California Catholic Home Educators Conference & Curriculum Fair
June 23, 2007. Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Chino Hills. The conference and fair consists of speakers, exhibitors, and a congenial Catholic atmosphere.

Christian Home Educators Convention
July 12 - 14, 2007. Long Beach Convention Center.

CHN's 2007 Family Expo
August 10-12, 2007 at the Ontario Marriott Hotel. The first 100 CHN members who reserve Marriott hotel rooms for both Friday and Saturday nights will be offered 50% off their registration for the expanded three-day Expo-it will be only $15/person.

HomeSchool Association of California Conference 2007
August 16-19, 2007
, The Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, CA. Keynotes: Mary Griffith, Cafi Cohen & Sandra Dodd.

CHEA Convention
April 11 - 12, 2008. Santa Clara Convention Center.
July 10 - 12, 2008. Long Beach Convention Center. Ken Ham, Keynote Speaker.

LINK Homeschool Conference
April 25 - 27, 2008. Renaissance Marriott Hotel, Agoura Hills. Speakers: John Taylor Gatto, Diane Flynn Keith, Dr. Mary Hood, Jim Wiltens, Andrew Pudewa, Jim Weiss and Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis. Early Registration is up to 5:00 p.m. on Feb 25, 2008.

See also: Upcoming Events in California

Colorado

Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference
June 21 - 23, 2007. Holiday Inn Denver International Airport, John Q. Hammonds Event Center, Denver. Keynote Speakers: Elizabeth Foss, Author of Real Learning: Education in the Heart of the Home. Kelly Roper, Consultant for Mother of Divine Grace, homeschool mother of 8.

See also: Upcoming Events in Colorado

Connecticut

CHN FAIR: Homeschooling In Connecticut
Saturday, June 4, 2005. Co-sponsored with Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CT. We have plans for speakers, workshops for children and adults, our annual used book donations, and various representatives from CT museums,and businesses will be invited, that offer educational opportunities for homeschoolers. Children are welcome.

2005 TEACH Convention
June 10-11, 2005. The First Cathedral, Bloomfield, CT, Speakers: Marcia and Scott Somerville, Betsy and Brian Ray. Pre-registration must be postmarked by May 28th.

See also: Upcoming Events in Connecticut

TEACH Homeschool Convention and Curriculum Fair
June 8 - 9, 2007
. The First Cathedral, Bloomfield, CT. Our speakers come prepared to communicate, encourage, and inspire parents in their commitment to the Lord, their families and to home education.

Delaware

Florida

Pinellas County's 4th Annual Jr-Sr Prom
April 23, 2004. Surfin' The Fifties (50's/60's Theme), at the beautiful Gulfport Casino Ballroom. For Juniors and Seniors.

HomeSchool Spring Prom 2004
April 30, 2004. "A Twighlight Evening on the Bay" This is a formal event for anyone in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida area, high school (9th-12th) and homeschool Alumni.

National Christian Homeschool Conference
September 3 - 5 , 2004. Orlando World Center Marriott. Not clear to me who is putting this event on. If you know, please email me.

Tampa Bay Homeschool Prom 2005
Friday, April 8, 2005.
"Night Under the Galaxy" This formal event is for homeschooled highschoolers (9th grade and up) in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida area and homeschool alumni. The Rusty Pelican, Tampa, FL.

The 2005 Jr-Sr Prom "View in Venice"
Friday, April 22, 2005. 8pm-Midnight  at the Beautiful Gulfport Casino Ballroom, Gulfport Beach, FL This Prom is for 11th & 12th grade students and their guests only. Homeschool Alumni are welcome as well!

LIFE Fest 2005
April 29 - 30, 2005, in the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa, FL. A non-vendor event, FREE and open to all, with tons of give-aways, interesting workshops, great speakers, terrific presentations focused on making learning exciting and fun. We'll also be holding our annual Book Swap.

Daytona Speedway Homeschoolers Day
January 19 - 20, 2006. $16 special package pricing. Link above is order form. Tickets must be paid for in advance. Price includes tour, a simple lunch, and other discounts. Daytona Beach, FL.

PPEA Homeschool Conference
January 28, 2006. First Baptist Pinellas Park 5495 Park Blvd Pinellas Park, FL, COST: $2 for PPEA Members (Spouse Free) $10 for Non-Members (Spouse Free)

10th Annual South Florida Homeschool Prom
Friday, April 21, 2006. Pirates of the Caribbean, The Signature Grand. Davie, FL.

The South Florida Christian Homeschool Prom A Night at Tiffany's
Friday, May 5, 2006. Broward Christian Homeschoolers, The Club at Emerald Hills, Hollywood, Florida

FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention
May 25 - 27, 2006. Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. Incredible speakers as well as an exhibit hall filled with the best available homeschool materials.

Homeschool Orientation - Getting Started & Staying on Course
August 5, 2006. Presented by The Broward Christian Homeschoolers. First Baptist Church of West Hollywood in Baptist Towers. No charge, except for lunch.

11th Annual South Florida Homeschool Prom 2007
Friday, May 4, 2007
, Presents "A Night in India", 7:00 pm ­ midnight, The Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84 Drive

Broward Christian Homeschoolers
May 18, 2007. Presents The South Florida Christian Homeschool Prom Emerald City.

HERI Convention 2007
July 12 - 14, 2007. Keynote Speakers: Todd Wilson, Familyman Ministries; Debbie Strayer, Former Editor Homeschooling Today; Valerie Bendt, Author.

2007 South-Florida Homeschool Orientation
Saturday, August 4, 2007. "Homeschooling Is So Much More". Trinity Lutheran Church, Pembroke Pines. Free. A day of encouragement, informative speakers, curriculum vendors, and door prizes! Presented by the Broward Christian Homeschoolers.

Disney World Homeschool Days
January 14 - 15, 2008 and September 13 - 19, 2008. Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Florida. See flyer for details.

Coastal Florida Curriculum Fair
February 29 - March 1, 2008. Central Assembly of God, Vero Beach. Keynote Speaker: John Stonestreet. Executive Director, Summit Ministries.

See also: Upcoming Events in Florida

Georgia

2005 Southeast Homeschool Expo
July 28-30, 2005. Cobb Galleria, Atlanta. A two-day Expo devoted entirely to the display, sale and discussion of educational materials with entire exhibit hall displays of materials by the best Christian, secular and specialty publishers.

Genesis Home Educators Scholastic Book Fair
July 28-30, 2005. Teamon Baptist Church, Griffin, GA. Come check out your favorite books. Clifford the Big Red Dog will be there everyday from 1-4pm. Everyday we will have drawings for free books, contests, free snacks for the kids & face painting. The selection of books will be for grades K-8th. We will have thousands of Scholastic Books at discounted Book Fair Prices.

GHEA's 2006 Conference
May 4 - 6, 2006. Featuring: Reb Bradley, Richard (Little Bear) Wheeler, Sharon Grimes, Jane (Backyard Scientist) Hoffman.

2006 Southeast Homeschool Expo
July 27 - 29, 2006, Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia. At perhaps no other time do homeschooling families feel a need to rejuvenate than those weeks before beginning a new school year. We'd like to suggest a perfect opportunity for lifting your spirits, renewing your vision and sharpening your teaching skills as a homeschooler.

CGCHE Curriculum Fair
June 7 - 9, 2007. Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. Cost is $ 7.00 Per Family Before May 25, 2007: $10.00 Per Family at the door. No registration cost if selling books just fee of 10% based on your total sales.

North Georgia Catholic Homeschool Conference
July 28, 2007. St. Andrews Catholic Church, on the banks of the famous Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia, the conference will give you a full day of insights, resources, fellowship, and spiritual refreshment.

Southeast Homeschool Expo
August 3 - 4, 2007. Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia. A two-day Expo devoted entirely to the display, sale and discussion of educational materials with entire exhibit hall displays of materials by the best Christian, secular and specialty publishers.

See also: Upcoming Events in Georgia

Hawaii

2005 CHOH CONFERENCE
March 18-19, 2005
, Kalihi Union Church, 2214 N. King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii

See also: Upcoming Events in Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Christian Homeschool Spring Formal 2006
Friday, April 28, 2006, 6:00 -10:00 p.m.
Trinity Christian School in Shorewood, IL. (Joliet-area)

ICHE's 2006 Annual State Convention
May 18-20, 2006, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. Keynote Speakers: Randy and Lisa Wilson.

Illinois Catholic Homeschool Conference and Vendor Fair
Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, 2006. Teaching the Truth, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL.

ICHE's 19th Annual Southern Illinois Home School Seminar & Curriculum Fair
June 2 - 3, 2006, Aldersgate Methodist Church, Marion, IL.

Northside Unschoolers Group 3rd Chicago Unschoolers Workshop
Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the Portage Park Center for the Arts. The keynote address will be given by Kathy Wentz. The purpose of Chicago Unschoolers Workshop is to provide Chicago area families with information and support for unschooling.

InHome Conference
February 23 - 24, 2007. The Sheraton Chicago Northwest, Arlington Heights. Make hotel reservations by Feb 1. 100's of children and adult workshops featuring some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and committed individuals in the homeschooling movement today.

Association of Peoria Area Christian Home Educators Convention
April 13 - 14, 2007. Featuring Keynote Speakers: Diana Waring & Steve and Annie Chapman.

WPA's Home Education Conference
May 4 - 5, 2007, Gruenhagen Conference Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Save $20 by being a WPA member and registering by April 14.

2007 ICHE Annual State Convention Information
May 24 - 26, 2007. Pheasant Run Resort. n the midst of the beautiful facility, you will meet and hear dynamic speakers with a fresh, powerful message. Christian.

See also: Upcoming Events in Illinois

Indiana

2004 Southwestern Indiana Home Educators Homeschool Conference
April 23-24, 2004. Mark Hamby, Keynote Speaker, Christian Fellowship Church, Evansville, Indiana.

Register now for the Indiana Homeschool Association Lions Football team
Contact us before July 9th if you are interested in playing football with other homeschoolers, grades 6-12 (Full JV and Varsity programs). For information, please email Jason Spink (Head Coach) at or call 317-418-0048.

SEICHE Bright Information Fair
August 19, 2004. The Dearborn County Fairgrounds

CharlotteMason Seminar
Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Bread of Life, 7510 E. County Road 100 N., Avon, IN. Inclusive, multimedia homeschool seminar presented by Penny Gardner, author of Charlotte Mason Study Guide. Get a $15 coupon if pre-registered by September 2! For more information, agenda, and registration form, visit our website.

2005 Homeschool Prom
Friday, May 06, 2005. For Indiana State Christian Homeschooled Teens, 9th through 12th Grades. Ritz Charles, Carmel, Indiana. Theme: "Tropical Nights."

Used Curriculum and Book Sale
Saturday, June 25, 2005. Aletheia Fellowship and Ministry Center, 2502 Faith Drive, Anderson, IN. Sponsored by HomeSchools United, Inc. This is a cash only event.

Apostolic Homeschool Conference
April 29, 2006, Edinburgh, Indiana. Our speakers focus on teaching parents to train up the next generation to become strong and capable Christian men and women. Early bird registration up to April 10th.

Michiana Christian Homeschool Convention
March 9 - 10, 2007. Bethel College Mishawaka, IN. This year's Main Speaker will be Dr. S.M. Davis.

Home Educators Convention
March 23 - 24, 2007. IAHE's theme for this year is "Clarifying the Vision." Keynote speaker; Kevin Swanson.

SWIHE Homeschool Convention
April 20 - 21,  2007. Christian Fellowship Church, Evansville, IN. Keynote Speaker: John Stonestreet.

See also: Upcoming Events in Indiana

Iowa

Columbus Academy's Home School Conference
April 30, 2005, at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny, IA. Our keynote speaker will be Laura Berquist.

Home Learning Resources
June 11, 2005. Dedicated to connecting Home Educators  and Teachers to Curriculum/Book/Craft Venders. Northwest Community/Senior Center, Des Moines, IA

Remembering Our Past. Protecting Our Future
June 9 - 10, 2006. Iowa's 2006 14th Annual Home Educator's Conference and Curriculum Exhibit Hall. Presented by The Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators.

NICHE Home Educators' Conference
June 8-9, 2007. "Cast the Vision" Featured Speakers:Mike Farris, Kevin Swanson, James and Stacy McDonald, Joyce Herzog, and Scott Woodruff.

See also: Upcoming Events in Iowa

Kansas

Midwest Parent Educators Conference
April 22-23, 2005. Overland Park Convention Center. Keynote speaker is Doug Phillips of Vision Forum

TPA Homeschool Conference 2005
June 3-4, 2005. Century II Expo Hall, Wichita. It will include keynote speakers, a plethora of workshops, and a full house in the Exhibitors Hall. 

See also: Upcoming Events in Kansas

Kentucky

Free Kentucky Home School Conference and Book Fair
June 11, 2005, in Harrodsburg, Ky on State Route 127(also called Danville Road). We have several speakers with our Key Note Speakers being, authors Valerie and Bruce Bendt (of Florida) Live worship and praise music with a hebraic, messianic emphasis.

See also: Upcoming Events in Kentucky

Louisiana

CHEFLA Annual Convention and Book Fair
April 22 - 23, 2005. Home Schooling: An Anchor in the Storm, SLU University Center Hammond, LA

HEF Annual Convention
July 13 - 14, 2007. Greenwell Spring Baptist Church. City not stated.

See also: Upcoming Events in Louisiana

Maine

Homeschoolers of Maine Convention 2005
April 8 & 9, 2005, Summit Conference Center, Sunday River in Bethel, Maine. From our nationally known speakers and helpful and practical workshops, to our exhibit hall and used curriculum hall, you are sure to find what will help you.

Homeschoolers of Maine presents: Getting Started in Homeschooling
June 2, 2007 at 2:00pm At the HOME Office in Hope, Maine. Are you just beginning to homeschool? Are you researching the option for your family? Plan to attend an upcoming workshop.

See also: Upcoming Events in Maine

Maryland

LDS Home Education Conference Eastern USA
September 3 - 4, 2004, Sheraton Columbia Hotel, Columbia, MD. "Education for REAL LIFE ... Putting spiritual learning first gives our secular learning purpose."

MACHE State Curriculum Fair
April 22 - 23, 2005 at the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Frederick. MACHE members attend the Fair for FREE!!

AHSG Curriculum Fair & Workshops NEW
June 14, 2005. You won't want to miss the Annual AHSG Curriculum Fair and Workshops in Arnold, Maryland.

AHSG Curriculum Fair
June 7, 2007, at Broadneck EP church in Arnold. A Christian group in Anne Arundel County.

2007 MHEA Conference
September 29, 2007.

See also: Upcoming Events in Maryland

Massachusetts

Whole Education Without Schooling Conference
Saturday, May 15, 2004, Sponsored by AHEM. West Medford Congregational Church, Medford, MA. Join Advocates for Home Education in Massachusetts for a dynamic and provocative afternoon of ideas, film and discussion, including the Massachusetts premiere of the documentary "Grown Without Schooling."

2005 New England Homeschool & Family Learning Conference
July 15 - 16, 2005. Boxborough Woods Holiday Inn. · This homeschooling conference is one of the oldest and most respected conferences in New England. Widely known as the "Boxborough" conference, it has helped families from all over the New England states, the northeast and beyond for over a decade.

The Learning In Our Own Way Conference
August 12 - 14, 2005 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Woburn, MA. Presented by Pat Farenga. Keynotes and workshops by Thomas Armstrong and John Taylor Gatto.

Home Learners' Fall Fair
Saturday, November 5, 2005, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, West Medford Congregational Church, 400 High St (Route 60), Medford. Free. For more information call 617-924-4597.

MassHOPE Christian Homeschool Convention
April 28 - 29, 2006. Worcester's own DCU Center will serve once again as the host facility for our annual convention, in the heart of the Commonwealth. And once again we will welcome top name speakers, and dozens of vendors from across the nation.

Saturday Evening Spring Social
May 6, 2006. Eat, Drink, Chat, Schmooze, and Support a Good Cause. Congregational Church of West Medford. Book swap. Dinner and dancing. Entertainment by Teenaged Homeschoolers plus a Recognition Ceremony.

A Massachusetts Home School Formal
May 13, 2006. "A Night at the Movies" theme. Acton, MA.

New England Homeschool & Family Learning Conference
July 14 - 15, 2006, Boxborough Woods Holiday Inn, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough.

Homeschoolers' Day at the Spellman Museum
Friday, December 8, 2006. Click on link for details. Tour of the gallery. History of Stamps and the Post Office. Using stamps and maps to learn geography. Arts & crafts using stamps. 235 Wellesley Street at Regis College, Weston MA. 781-768-7343.

Museum & Community Education Expo
September 28, 29 & 30, 2007. Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough, MA. Presented by the Family Resource Center. The theme of the 2007 event will be the Ed-Venture Railroad Espress with all attendees eagerly awaiting their various destinations!

AHEM Spring Social
April 12, 2008. Park Avenue Congregational Church, Arlington, MA. Graduation ceremony, meal, dancing, book sale, and silent auction.

See also: Upcoming Events in Massachusetts

Michigan

UP Home Educators Conference
April 23, 2005. Escanaba. Keynote Speaker - Terri Camp. "Early Bird" discount is available for registrations postmarked by April 9, 2005.

F.I.R.E. 2005 Hands-On Family Camp
Come to Michigan for our family vacation summer camp and enjoy a fun-filled week of hands-on projects, outdoor adventure, evening concerts, and great fellowship! August 29 - September 2, 2005.

Michigan Home Education Convention
May 4 - 5, 2007. Lansing. Keynote speaker Norm Wakefield.

See also: Upcoming Events in Michigan

Minnesota

The Heart of Homeschooling
April 16 & 17, 2004. MACHE's 19th Annual Homeschool Conference at the DECC in Duluth, MN.

Seventh-Annual Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference and Curriculum Fair
June 3 - 4, 2005. Family, Become What You Are! University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ray Guarendi Host of "The Doctor is in!" Radio Program. Featured Presenter: Holly Pierlot, Author of "A Mother's Rule of Life"

MHA 2005 Annual Conference
October 1, 2005. at the New Brighton Family Services Center (home of the Eagle's Nest) Featuring a keynote speech by renouned author and speaker David Albert. Additionally featuring Grace Llewellyn.

Catholic Home Education Conference and Curriculum Fair
June 2-3, 2006.

See also: Upcoming Events in Minnesota

Mississippi

MHEA Annual Spring Conference
May 13 - 14, 2005. Mississippi College, Clinton, MS. Keynote Speaker: Johnathan Lindvall (Family Picture).

See also: Upcoming Events in Mississippi

Missouri

FHE Conference
June 4-5, 2004.
2004 Blue Ridge Bible Church and Christian School, Kansas City, MO.

Home Educators Curriculum Book Sale
June 26, 2004 at 10 am to 1 pm at the Raymondville Park, Directly in front of the Raymondville Fair Ground on Hwy B.

Christian Home Educators Fellowship Conference & Curriculum Fair
June 21 - 22, 2005. St. Charles Convention Center.

Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
October 6 - 9, 2005. St. Louis, MO. Picture a long weekend where you and your children won't be asked "So, what curriculum do you use?"

Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo
March 30 - April 1, 2006. West County Assembly of God, Chesterfield,  MO. This event will have nationally known speakers recognized in the homeschool community.  There will also be vendors from all across the country displaying the newest and best they have to offer for learning and support for your family homeschool.

Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo
March 29 - 31 2007. West County Assembly of God, 13431 North Outer Forty Road, Chesterfield,  MO. This event will have nationally known speakers recognized in the homeschool community.

Catholic Homeschool Conference
March 31, 2007. Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis MO. Featured speaker: Holly Pierlot. Join us for a day of exciting and informative discussions designed to introduce and educate Catholic families to the endless possibilities of homeschooling.

Discovery Center of Springfield Homeschool Days
April 3 & 12, 2007. 10 am - 3 pm. Homeschoolers can register for 1/2 day or full day. Reduce Re-use & Recycle, Pollution, Water Wonders and Alternative Energy, are all part of the excitement for the day. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Check the website or call 862-9910 x 706.

SHEM Convention
April 26 - 28, 2007. The 2007 convention will be moving to our new home at the Expo Center, located in beautiful Jordan Valley Park in downtown Springfield.

CHEF Conference and Curriculum Fair NEW
June 18 - 20, 2007. St. Charles Convention Center. Keynote Speakers: Steve Clark, homeschool dad; Lorrie Flem. publisher of TEACH; Brannon Howse, founder of American Family Policy Institute and Worldview Weekend.

2007 Homeschool ALUMNI National Reunion
July 19 - 22, 2007. South East Missouri (Poplar Bluff). For HSC members only - a fundamentalist Christian organization.

Worlds of Fun Homeschool Day
Friday, August 24, 2007. Great discounts on admission tickets and a meal option. Home School Day is the perfect opportunity to experience 235 acres of the region's greatest collection of wet and dry attractions. Kansas City. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff at 816-303-5127 or by e-mail .

2008 SHEM Annual Home Educators Convention
April 24-26, 2008
. Springfield Expo Center. Keynote Speakers: Bob and Tina Farewell.

See also: Upcoming Events in Missouri

Montana

Montana State Homeschool Convention
June 24 - 25, 2005. Holiday Inn Grand Montana, Billings. Brought to you by:  Montana Home Education Events Corporation. Keynote: Dr. Jeff Myers, Associate Professor of Communication Arts at Bryan College.

2007 Montana Statewide Convention
June 15 - 16, 2007. Great Falls. Offering top
notch workshops designed to help you in your homeschooling journey. Christian perspective.

See also: Upcoming Events in Montana

Nebraska

NCHEA's 2006 Conference & Curriculum Fair
March 31 - April 1, 2006. Christian homeschooling conference. No information online other than where to email for a brochure.

Homeschool Connection Workshop
June 2, 2007. A free all day workshop for homeschoolers of children grades K-12 in the Eastern NE/Western IA areas. Topics will cover all ages & abilities of children & homeschools!

See also: Upcoming Events in Nebraska

Nevada

Nevada Homeschool Network's Annual Convention
June 24-25, 2005. Las Vegas. Keynote Speaker will be Joyce Herzog.

Southern Nevada Homeschool Convention
June 29 - 30, 2007. At the CornerStone Christian Fellowship Church, Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by NHN, along with the CHIEFS homeschool group and Eagles Co-Op.

See also: Upcoming Events in Nevada

New Hampshire

C.H.A.P.L.E.T.'s Fifth Annual Homeschool Conference
April 16, 2005, Pine Hill, New Jersey

CHENH State Homeschool Convention
May 13 -14, 2005
. Waterville Valley Resort Village. Keynote Speakers: Reb and Beverly Bradley.

ENOCH Annual Convention
Friday & Saturday, June 1 - 2, 2007. New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ. Featured speakers: Dr. Brian Ray, Jessie Wise, and Maggie Hogan.

2007 New Jersey Homeschool Prom
June 8, 2007.
Prom is open to Homeschoolers 13 and up (once again, non-homeschoolers may come as guests). Tickets are on sale and cost $75 each.

See also: Upcoming Events in New Hampshire

New Jersey

Annual NJ Spring Prom
Friday, April 15, 2005. This prom is open to all teen homeschoolers and their guests. ("Out-of-state" teen homeschoolers are welcome, too)

CHAPLET Annual Homeschool Conference
Saturday, April 16, 2005. Mater Ecclesiae Roman Catholic Church, Pine Hill, New Jersey.

ENOCH Homeschool Convention
May 20 - 21, 2005. New Jersey Convention & Expo Center. Edison, NJ. Keynote speakers: Dr. Jay Wile, Kathryn Stout, and Sharon Grimes.

NJ Homeschool Prom 2005
June 3, 2005. Wyndham Hotel, Mount Laurel, NJ. Tickets are $45. For anyone 14-19.

See also: Upcoming Events in New Jersey

New Mexico

Scouting for the Home Schooled
August 7 -13, 2005. This conference is for all who wish to learn how to use the Scouting program to enrich home-teaching programs. At the Philmont Training Center, Cimarron, New Mexico.

Christian Home School Convention
April 20-22, 2006. Presented by CAPE-NM Invited speakers include Mike and Elizabeth Smith of HSLDA, Jeff Myers of Myers Institute for Leadership & Communication, Andrew Pudewa of Institute for Excellence in Writing.

Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
September 6-11, 2006. This years speaker line-up includes: Mary (Zenmomma) Gold, Ren Allen, Kathryn Baptista, Danielle Conger, Dan Vilter, Ben Lovejoy & Sandra Dodd. Albuquerque, NM.

CAPE-NM Annual New Mexico Christian Home School Convention and Curriculum Fair
April 20 - 21, 2007 at Calvary of Albuquerque. Keynote sessions bringing up to 2000 home school parents and older children from around New Mexico together.

CAPE Convention
April 19 - 21, 2007. Calvary of Albuquerque. New children's program. No water allowed with out medical exemption requested in advance.

New Mexico Homeschool Community Swap/Sale Curriculum Faire II
Friday, May 25, 2007. Taylor Ranch Community Center. Come on in and find good deals and great members of our community and it is FREE to Enter.

Scouting for the Home Schooled
September 16 - 22, 2007. This conference is for all who wish to learn how to use the Scouting program to enrich home-teaching programs. At the Philmont Training Center, Cimarron, New Mexico.

See also: Upcoming Events in New Mexico

New York

Long Island/NYC LEAH 3rd Annual Homeschool Convention
May 13-14, 2005
. For potential, new, and veteran home educators in Dix Hills, Long Island, at the Bible Korean United Methodist Church. Registration is required. Call 516-771-7099 or email for further information.

LEAH's 21st Annual Home Education Family Convention
June 2-4, 2005. NYS Fairgrounds. Syracuse, New York. Keynote speakers: James and Stacy McDonald, Jeff Myers, Diana Waring, Rick and Marilyn Boyer, and Julie Hiramine.

LI/NYC LEAH Homeschool Convention
May 5 - 6, 2006. At the Bible Korean United Methodist Church, Dix Hills, NY. Speakers: Jay Wile from Apologia Science; Cindy Wiggers from Geography Matters; Jim Weiss the Storyteller.

AERO Conference
June 28 - July 1, 2007. Widening the Circle. Troy, NY. keynote speakers: Zoë Neill Readhead, John Taylor Gatto, Matt Hern, Joel Spring, Arnie Langberg, and Lynn Stoddard.

See also: Upcoming Events in New York

North Carolina

GIFTSNC Home Schooling Special Needs Conference and Exhibitor's Hall
April 20 - 21, 2007. Colonial Baptist Church at 6051 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC. Dr. John Pittman as our Keynote Speaker.

Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
September 5 - 9, 2007. Near Asheville at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, a full-service conference center.

See also: Upcoming Events in North Carolina

North Dakota

Christian Home Educators' Convention
March 28-29, 2003 at the Holiday Inn, Fargo. NDHSA. The keynote speaker is John Taylor Gatto, 1991 NY State Teacher of the Year.

See also: Upcoming Events in North Dakota

Ohio

Annual Prom for Homeschoolers
Friday, May 12, 2006. Held in the Cincinnati area. A Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Tickets: $45:00 a person; $80.00 a couple.

Cincinnati Homeschool Convention
March 22 - 24, 2006. A three-day Christian homeschooling event devoted to the display, discussion and sale of the very best in educational materials and curriculum. We're also excited to feature an incredible group of speakers that will instruct, inspire and encourage.

CHEO 23rd Annual Convention for 2007
June 21 - 23, 2007, Veterans Memorial Hall, Columbus, Ohio. Keynote speakers: Jonathan Lindvall, Bold Christian Living, and Todd Wilson, author of Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom and The Official Book of Home-schooling Cartoons.

Unschoolers Gathering of Ohio
August 23 - 26, 2007 in the beautiful Hockings Hills area of Ohio (1 hour S.E. of Columbus). The UGO campouts are open to all unschoolers of Ohio and nearby states, as a means for unschooling families to simply have fun, relax and share time with other unschoolers.

Family Empowerment through homeschooling
October 20, 2007. The Strongsville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Presented by the westside Homeschoolers. Featured Speakers: Ruth Radney - Interest Based Learning; Mary Nix • Maintaining our right to homeschool; Susan Ryan • Maintaining our family¨s freedoms; Valerie Bonham Moon- sharing our homeschool stories.

See also: Upcoming Events in Ohio

Oklahoma

2005 Home Educators Convention
April 29 - 30, 2005, Cox Business & Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Keynote Speakers: Gregg Harris, Diana Waring, Rick and Annette Friesen.

See also: Upcoming Events in Oklahoma

OCHEC Convention 2007
May 4 - 5, 2007. Cox Convention and Business Center at 1 Myriad Gardens, OKC. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jeff Myers; Featured Speaker: Dianne Craft. $35/person (spouse free); $7 per child 2-20 years. Includes workshops, general sessions, and exhibit hall both days.

Oregon

7th Annual LDS-OHEA Conference
May 28, 2005. Tualatin, OR

NW Curriculum Exhibition
June 25 - 26, 2005. A home school trade show, or curriculum fair. In its nineteenth year, the event is the largest home school event in Oregon. For more than a decade it's been the place for publishers of quality textbooks and literature to meet the Christian home education community.

Not Back To School Camp
Session 1, August 22-August 29, 2005. Session 2, September 1-8, 2005. Camp Myrtlewood--Bridge, Oregon. Unschoolers/homeschoolers from anywhere on this planet are invited, if they speak English and are between the ages of 13 and 18.

OHEN Homeschool Conference
May 12 - 13, 2006. Tigard High School. The conference will begin with a family dance, vendor fair, vendor workshops and Meet Your Legislator Mingle on Friday night. On Saturday the conference continues with inspiring and informational workshops for both parents and children.

Southern Oregon Regional Home School Conference
June 9 - 10, 2006. Bethel Church at Vista Pointe, Medford. Featuring a variety of great speakers and workshops to encourage and equip new and veteran home educators.  Speakers: Kevin Swanson, Christian Home Educators of Colorado; John Sleadd, Covered Bridge Family Ministries; Jennifer Steward, Steward Ship -Unit Studies; Dick Karman, OCEANetwork.

Oregon Christian Home Education Conference
August 18 & 19, 2006. Beaverton, Oregon. For two very special days in August you are invited to share with hundreds of other homeschool parents the instruction, exhortation and encouragement that will help us keep God as our vision and the Lord of our hearts.

Oregon Unschooling Chautauqua
September 11 - 15, 2006. An educational and recreational gathering lasting several days. Our Oregon Chautauqua, named after the original event in NY State, is held at an ocean retreat center near Lincoln City, Oregon.

OHEN Homeschool Conference
May 12 - 13, 2007. Learning at Home: A World of Freedom. Tigard High School. Speakers: Diane Flynn Keith, author of Carschooling, David Albert, author, Ann Lahrson Fisher, author of The Fundamentals of Homeschooling and Homeschooling in Oregon.

Homeschool Prom
May 20, 2007. Join homeschoolers throughout the state at the luxurious, historic Crown Ballroom in downtown Portland.

2007 LDS-OHEA Conference
August 11, 2007.

Oregon Christian Home Education Conference
August 17 - 18, 2007
. Beaverton. OCEANetwork has invited speakers from across the country to voice the encouragement that we as believers need.

OHEN Homeschool Conference
March 28 - 29, 2008. Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ and the Village Home Education Resource Center, 5150 SW Watson Avenue in Beaverton.

See also: Upcoming Events in Oregon

Pennsylvania

Greater Philadelphia Homeschool Science Fair
February 15, 2005
, Mendel Hall, Villanova University, Villanova, PA. for homeschoolers in grades K - 12.

York Home School Association's Teens 2005 Spring Formal
Thursday May 12, 2005. Held in York, PA. Homeschoolers state wide and beyond are welcome.

PROM 2005
May 19, 2005. For Pennsylvania Homeschoolers and Cyber Schoolers (and their guests. Prom is open to students in 9th - 12th grades.  Escorts and guests need not be enrolled in home or cyber schools. (In other words, public school students are welcome to attend.) Gibsonia, PA (northeast of Pittsburgh)

Greater Philadelphia Homeschool Science Fair
February 11, 2006. Mendel Hall, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, for homeschoolers in grades K - 12.

2006 CHAP Homeschool Convention
May 12 - 13, 2006, Friday: 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA

See also: Upcoming Events in Pennsylvania

The Enchantment Begins
May 10, 2007, Hampton Banquet Hall, Gibsonia, PA. Come and Dance to music from DJ Jimmy Mac!

CHAP Homeschool Convention
May 11 - 12, 2007. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Guest Speakers: Jessica Hulcy, co-author of KONOS Character Curriculum; Lew Sterrett, biblical principles from horseback; Kevin Swanson, author Upgrade - 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child.

Rhode Island

Home Educators Network of R.I. Conference NEW
Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Providence Public Library Auditorium, 150 Empire Street, Providence, R.I. The event is FREE and open to the anyone interested in Home Education.

2007 RIGHT Used Curriculum Sale NEW
Saturday, June 23, 2007
, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Exeter Chapel, 765 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI. Registration Deadline is June 9, so don't delay.

See also: Upcoming Events in Rhode Island

South Carolina

SC Home Educators Convention
June 16 - 17, 2006. Creating A Teachable Heart. University of South Carolina, Sumpter. Vendors, workshops, and nationally known keynote speakers. This state event offers opportunities for education, encouragement, fellowship, and curriculum shopping.

Getting Started Home Schooling Workshop
Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Presented by SCAIHS at their office, 930 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce. Free, but preregister by calling (803) 454-0427. Email address on site.

See also: Upcoming Events in South Carolina

South Dakota

2007 SECHE Conference
April 27 - 28, 2007. First Evangelical Free Church ­ Sioux Falls, SD. 2007 Theme: Freedom, Faith and Foundations. Keynote Speaker: Jamie Johnson.

See also: Upcoming Events in South Dakota

Tennessee

Bella Sera "A Beautiful Evening" 2005
Friday, May 13, 2005. All high school age home school students are invited to attend the Middle Tennessee Home School Prom.

NHE Annual Used Curriculum Sale
July 9, 2005.
Poplar Heights Baptist Church Gymnasium, Jackson, TN

HomES COOL Expo 2005
July 16, 2005. Columbia State Community College, Gymnasium building, Columbia, TN.

CSTHEA Curriculum Fair
July 22 - 23, 2005. Camp Jordan Arena, East Ridge.

Homeschooling through the LEA Deadline
August 1. Register to homeschool independently. After this date, you may be subject to a fine.

Catholic Curriculum Fair & Homeschool Conference
March 24 - 25, 2006. Learning in Motion, St. Louis Catholic Church, 203 South White Station Road, Memphis, Tennessee. Keynote Speaker Ann Anzalone.

Mid TN Home School Prom Black Tie Affair
May 12, 2006, Clark D. Baker Lodge at the YMCA Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center, Antioch, TN

Family Resource Fair
June 23 - 24, 2006. Farragut Middle School 200 West End Avenue (No city given on site, so we hope you know where this is. Might be Knoxville, TN, where SMHEA is located.) Presented by the Smokey Mountain Home Education Association.

MHEA Home Education Teaching Enrichment Weekend and Curriculum Fair
Friday and Saturday, June 8 - 9, 2007. Christ the Rock Metro Church, Memphis.

Catholic Curriculum Fair & Homeschool Conference
March 14 -15, 2008. St. Louis Catholic Church, Memphis, TN. Keynote speakers Maureen Wittmann author of For the Love of Literature and Father Chad Ripperger, FSSP, PhD.

See also: Upcoming Events in Tennessee

Texas

NTHEN Ninth Annual 2006 Winter Conference and Bookfair
January 20 - 21, 2006. Plano Centre in Plano, Texas. Educational seminars, keynote speakers, exhibits, and products available for purchase. Exhibitors include nationally acclaimed educational development companies, booksellers, subject-specific curricula companies, and educational software and online teaching companies.

1st Annual National Homeschool Golf Championship
Fort Worth, TX; April 10-11, 2006; 54 holes/metal play; team and individual trophies; banquet Mon. night; special lodging rates. Info: 888-444-5420.

Christian Homeschool Prom 2005
Friday, April 28, 2006. "Casablanca . . . there will always be Paris" Adam's Mark Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Lone Star Ballroom

SA-HERO's  Homeschool Roundup
July 29, 2006. At Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. This year's Roundup will feature nationally known, award winning, storyteller Jim Weiss who will have presentations and workshops for both children and parents. Dinosaur George will be making a return appearance as well.

The WholeHearted Mother Conference
February 23 - 24, 2007. The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas, Irving, TX. A two-day hotel conference and getaway designed especially for Christian and homeschooling mothers, now in its ninth year.

ARCH Annual Book Fair and Speakers Conference
April 20 - 21, 2007 to be held at the University of St. Thomas, Houston. Of interest to Catholic homeschool families.

SETHSA Gulf Coast Home Education Conference
June 7 - 9, 2007. Reliant Center, Houston. Used Book Sale first day, then conference.

Gulf Coast Home Education Conference
June 8, 2007. Reliant Center in Houston. Southeast Texas Home School Association. Used Book Sale: June 7, 2007.

SA-HERO's Homeschool Roundup
July 28, 2007. Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Featured speakers: Andrew Pudewa of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and Dino George.

THSC State Convention and Family Conference
August 16-18, 2007 in The Woodlands, Texas, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.

NTHEN Summer Conference and Bookfair
August 17-18, 2007 at the Plano Convention Centre. Educational seminars, keynote speakers, exhibits, and products available for purchase.

Rethinking Education
Labor Day Weekend, August 30 - September 3, 2007. Sheraton Grand Hotel in Irving, Texas. We are thrilled to bring you 3 and a half days with each of these parenting and unschool luminaries: Naomi Aldort, David Albert, Brent Cameron & Barbara Meyer, Sherri Smith.

See also: Upcoming Events in Texas

Utah

First National LDS Homeschool Association Conference
Friday, June 3, 2005. Salt Lake Community College at the Miller Campus, Sandy, UT. We invite you and your friends to join us for a day of inspiration and rejuvenation. Come be informed and entertained by our outstanding speakers, the cream of the crop, selected especially with you in mind.

LDS-HEA Conference 2005
September 10, 2005. Keynote speaker: Sister Barbara B. Smith Past-President, LDS Relief Society. Salt Palace, Salt Lake City. UT.

Utah Home Education Association 26th Annual Convention & Curriculum Fair
Saturday, June 3, 2006. For new and experienced homeschoolers as well as those who are investigating home education. Salt Palace Convention Center. Adult Keynote Speaker: Brent DeGraff. Teen Keynote Speaker: Randall Bird.

UHEA Convention & Curriculum Fair
June 23, 2007 at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT. We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker: John Taylor Gatto.

National LDS Homeschool Association Conference
Saturday, August 18, 2007 at Salt Lake Community College at the Miller Campus, Sandy, UT. Keynote Address: Walk Beside Me with Marie Gossling.

LDS Home Educators Association 16th Annual Conference
September 15, 2007 at Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT. Homeschooling by the Fire of our Faith.

UHEA Winter Symposium
Saturday, February 2, 2008. South Towne Expo Center. City unstated.

See also: Upcoming Events in Utah

Vermont

See also: Upcoming Events in Vermont

Virginia

REACH Homeschool Group 5th Homeschool Formal
Sat. April 8, 2006 - 7-11pm - Stars on Broadway, St. Luke's School in Culpeper.

Northern Virginia Home Education Conference
July 14-15, 2006. Dulles Expo & Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Keynote Speaker Debra Bell, author of The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling.

VaHomeschoolers' Homeschool Conference & Resource Fair 2006
August 25-26, 2006. Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Sponsored by VaHomeschoolers. Speakers, vendors, and activities for the whole family.

HEAV State Convention & Educational Fair
June 7 - 9, 2007
. A Journey of Discovery. Richmond Convention Center. Speakers: Doug Phillips of Vision Forum, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs of Love and Respect, Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis, and Mary Hood, the Relaxed Homeschooler.

Northern Virginia Home Education Conference
July 13 - 14, 2007
, Dulles Expo & Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia. We are planning for another great year and hope that you will place this essential event on your calendar.

VaHomeschoolers' 2007 Conference and Resource Fair
July 20 - 21, 2007. Richmond, VA. "Homeschooling: A Passport to Learning" with featured presentation "The Genius In Every Child" by keynote speaker Thomas Armstrong, internationally renowned advocate on learning and development and author of "In Their Own Way".

See also: Upcoming Events in Virginia

Washington

WHO State Convention and Curriculum Exhibition
June 16 - 17, 2006. ShowPlex Exhibition Center, Puyallup, WA.

Christian Heritage Homeschool Conference
April 12 - 14, 2007, Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, WA. Keynote speakers: James & Stacy McDonald, parents of ten, publishers of Homeschooling Today Magazine, Voddie Baucham, author of The Ever Loving Truth.

WALDSFE 2007 Conference
May 12, 2007. Thinking Outside the Box, Redmond Senior Center.

WHO Convention
June 15 - 16, 2007. At the ShowPlex Exhibition and Conference Center at the Western Washington Fairgrounds.

Inland Northwest Homeschool Winter Conference
March 28 - 29, 2008. Valley Assembly of God Church, Spokane, WA. Keynote speakers: Reb and Beverly Bradley.

Christian Heritage Homeschool Conference
April 17 - 19, 2008. Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, WA. Keynote speaker: Doug Phillips, Vision Forum.

Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference
May 2 - 3, 2008. Tukwila Community Center, Seattle, WA. Fr. John A. Hardon served as the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference's spiritual director from 1994 until 2000. He supported and encouraged Catholic home-educating families.

See also: Upcoming Events in Washington

West Virginia

Not Back To School Camp
July 23-30, 2005. Buffalo Gap Community Camp--Capon Bridge,West Virginia. Unschoolers/homeschoolers from anywhere on this planet are invited, if they speak English and are between the ages of 13 and 18.

See also: Upcoming Events in West Virginia

Wisconsin

Celebrate the Faith 2005: Conference and Book Fair
April 15 - 16, 2005. At the Archbishop Cousins Center on the south side of Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Catholic Home Educators. We are honored to have Fr. Pablo Straub as our keynote speaker and Mass celebrant. In addition, Mrs. Laura Berquist is our featured speaker on Saturday.

WPA Home Education Conference and Curriculum Fair
May 5-6, 2006. University Center, Stevens Point, WI. However you approach homeschooling, we have it covered. Whether you purchase your curriculum, create your own, or unschool, Wisconsin Parents Associaiton offers over 75 quality workshops in all subject areas, for new and experienced homeschoolers and from toddlers to teens.

Wisconsin CHEA Conference
May 18 - 20, 2006. Olympia Resort and Conference Center, Oconomowoc, WI. The sooner you register, the better place you get in the line at the Used Book Sale, as we assign Used Book Sale entrance numbers in order of how the forms come in.

Unschooling Conference
February 10, 2007, Meriter Hospital Community Learning Center, Madison, WI. Join HOME for a day to learn, celebrate and share the joy of being free of institutionalized learning! Gather with a like-minded community which supports freedom from curriculums and external authority over what and how you and your family choose to learn.

See also: Upcoming Events in Wisconsin

Celebrate the Faith 2007: Catholic Homeschool Conference and Vendor Fair
April 27 - 28, 2007. Tommy Thompson Youth Center, State Fair Grounds, West Allis, WI. Keynote speakers: Fr. Ray Gawronski, S.J., author of A Closer Walk With Christ and Holly Pierlot, author of A Mother's Rule of Life.

WPA Home Education Conference
May 4 - 5, 2007. Gruenhagen Conference Center at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Whether you purchase your curriculum, create your own, or unschool, Wisconsin Parents Association offers over 80 quality workshops in all subject areas, for new and experienced homeschoolers and from toddlers to teens.

CHEA's annual spring conference
May 31 - June 2, 2007. Keynote Speakers; Ken Ham, Marv Munyon. And, for the young people-- Buddy Davis!! More great workshops, full vendor hall, annual statewide Used Book Sale, much more!

Unschooling Conference
January 12, 2008. [New Date!] At The Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison, WI. Keynote Speaker: Manish Jain of Shikshantar: The PeoplesŤ Institute for Rethinking Development and Education, Udaipur, India. Our new conference venue offers us more space and privacy.

Wyoming

2005 Homeschoolers of Wyoming Convention
May 20-21, 2004, Laramie, Wyoming, Christian. Keynote speakers: Brian and Betsy Ray.

HOW Convention
May 18 - 19, 2007. Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas. Designed to equip all parents, home educating to educate their children with excellence by bringing together a variety of speakers, workshops, curriculums and educational materials for the entire family.

See also: Upcoming Events in Wyoming

Canada

Alberta

Home Schooling.....THE SPIRIT IS ALIVE!
January 29, 2005 and February 29, 2005. Sponsored by The Centre for Learning @ Home.

Convention 2006 - Celebrating AHEA's 20th Anniversary
April 7 - 8, 2006. Keynote Speakers: Mike & Marnie Goheen. Red Deer, Alberta.

Sexsmith 2006 Homeschool Conference
May 26 - 27, 2006
. Sponsored by Peace Region Home Education Partnership at the Peace River Bible Institute, Sexsmith, Alberta. Keynote Address: "Joy at Home"

Southern Alberta Homeschool Conference And Calgary Education Fair
May 27, 2006. The Conference, hosted by the Homeschooler's Guide magazine brings together a variety of educational resources. Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316 ­ 33 Street NE Calgary, Alberta.

Alberta Home Education Association Convention 2007
April 13 - 14, 2007. In the At the Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta No, 4847 A - 19th Street. Red Deer, AB, You will save at least $20 by pre-registering.

Alberta Home Education Association Convention 2007
April 11 - 12, 2008. The Westerner in Red Deer, Alberta. Keynote Speakers: Steve and Teri Maxwell and family, Carol Krahn.

See also: Upcoming Events in Alberta

British Columbia

See also: Upcoming Events in British Columbia

Manitoba

MACHS Conference
March 24 - 25, 2006. Join us for a dynamic conference with outstanding speakers and workshops. Our special guest keynote speaker is Zan Tyler. As usual, we have many exhibitors on hand displaying the largest single selection of home school material in the province.

MACHS Conference
March 23 - 24, 2007.

See also: Upcoming Events in Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland/Labrador

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

2006 Resource Fair
Saturday June 10, 2006. King's College, Halifax. Dorm rooms available for overnighters.

Ontario

Kitchener- Waterloo Home Education Conference
April 2, 2005. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Rd., Kitchener, Ontario. Discover new insights on effectively delivering home education as presented by recognized experts and experienced homeschooling parents.

OCHEC 11th Annual Convention
April 29, 2005. Hamilton Convention Center, Hamilton.

"Back To School" Annual Curriculum Fair
August 12, 2005. St Martin's School, Mississauga, ON. Vendors, speakers, door prizes and freebies.

African-American Homeschoolers: Family & Friends Vacation
August 2 - 7, 2006. 5 nights of camping at Rock Point Provincial Park in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada. Reserve your family's space at the campsite by making your $75 payment via PayPal by April 30, 2006.

RVHEA Annual Conference
April 20 - 21, 2007. Kanata Baptist Church, Kanata, Ontario.

See also: Upcoming Events in Ontario

Quebec

7th Annual Conference and Curriculum Fair
7e congrès annuel et exposition de matériel pédagogique
May 13 - 14, 2005. Montreal, QC. Sponsored by: Association chrétienne de parents-éducateurs du Québec/Association of Christian Parent-Educators of Quebec (ACPEQ)

See also: Upcoming Events in Quebec

Saskatchewan

Homeschooling Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, featuring SHBE President Doug Schmuland. Open to all current or potential homeschoolers. Meeting Room   George Bothwell Library, Southland Mall, Regina.

See also: Upcoming Events in Saskatchewan

Yukon

Other Places

UK

HES FES 2005
May 14 - 21, 2005. The Home Educators' Seaside Festival is the biggest gathering of home educating families in the world.

See also: Upcoming Events in UK

Australia

See also: Upcoming Events in Australia

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