The purpose of CHOH is to share information and provide support for home schooling families.
One of the major ways we accomplish this is through our annual conference.
Torn Between Two WorldviewsBill Jack
Train your students to discern worldviews and to understand their impact on every aspect of our culture. We will analyze the impact of worldviews on our culture through interviews with those who hold opposing worldviews. Great opportunity to learn practical tools to learn how to reach non-Christians and to confront the culture with the Truth.
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Simple Tools for Brain SurgeryBill Jack
Non-Christians seem to have the advantage in our culture. We, as Christians, are sometimes intimidated by or even afraid to talk with many atheists, new-agers, evolutionists and other Wizards. Too often, we fear we won’t have answers to their tough questions.
Be encouraged. Learn four killer questions that will help to destroy the Wizards’ secular thinking that is encasing the minds of friends, relatives and others. Learn to destroy the Wizards’sloppy, secular arguments without destroying the person.
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Creation-Evolution --What's the Big Deal? I Just Want to Tell People About JesusBill Jack
“Who cares whether it was 6 days or 6 million years!?!?!? Isn’t this discussion unnecessarily divisive to the Christian community? Are we not losing credibility with the scientific community and hurting the cause of Christ among non-Christians by insisting on a literal interpretation of Genesis 1-3?” Learn to respond biblically to such charges so that “no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception.” Old-earthers, progressive creationists and other Wizards come try and stump the wild-eyed, fanatical, six-day creationist.
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Follow Christ? It's Just a 'FAD!' Will it Pass the Test of Time?Bill Jack
Christian parents and teachers want their children and their students to love God. They commit to training their children to love God with all! Exactly how does that translate into our culture? What is a FAD? Learn the three characteristics Christians must have and must instill in teens if we want Christianity to be a FAD for the next generation. The Wizard’s promises become the illusion of a fad, a passing fancy; The Wiseman’s promise is the FAD that will bless the next generation.
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Counterfeit RealityBill Jack
The biggest and most enduring Counterfeit Reality of all time is most cleverly foisted upon people through film. See how moviemakers convey a secular worldview to the public…in the blink of an eye! Keep in mind Colossians 2:8, and keep focused on Bill Jack’s media examples and use of technological illusions. Otherwise, you may lose sight of True Reality.
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Artificial AuthorityBill Jack
What can evangelical Christians, evolutionists and atheists have in common? The Pharisees wanted people to observe the law, but they forgot the purpose of the law and ended up honoring God with their lips but having hearts far away from Him. Learn how to recognize the masquerade of artificial authority when it parades in culture and even marches into church.
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Hope for Weary Moms: There is a RedeemerDebra Bell
God is working redemptively through homeschooling. Here is the hope we have for our failures, weaknesses and frustrations. God is at work to make Himself known to you more deeply and fully.
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21st Century HomeschoolingDebra Bell
Welcome to the digital age. What does the future of education look like, and how can the homeschool community take advantage of this? Here's a look at free tools and free content sites online that can make your homeschool more efficient, more economical and more powerful. Harness the educational advantage of online learning and give your kids a jumpstart on their future. We will look at how Web 2.0 applications are changing the definition of education - blogs, wikis, Google applications, Skype, VoiceThreads, open courseware, YouTube, Facebook and even Twitter, when used appropriately can really help kids learn.
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Study-Smart Student StrategiesDebra Bell
The 20 Power Tools of Learning and the brain science behind them. For teens and their parents. Cut your study time in half, remember what you learn, recall it when you need it.
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Cultivating a Love for Learning in Our HomesDebra Bell
A love for learning is a blessing God has for His children-- one that is meant to enrich our lives, give us purpose and draw us into a quest to know the Creator. This workshop will give you a biblical foundation for safeguarding a child’s natural curiosity and joy of discovery; and suggest ways to approach homeschooling that keeps this important element alive and growing in your child.
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Raising an Independent LearnerDebra Bell
Do you want a lifelong learner who initiates studies on his own? Then let go of the wheel and start giving your kids responsibility for their education. Here are practical, inexpensive steps that will encourage children to pursue their own learning, and prevent parent burnout as well.
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Homeschooling TeensDebra Bell
From the perspective of a mom who raised four teens, long time high school level teacher and evaluator of numerous high school homeschool programs. The high school years are your child's resume for the future. Here's how to maximize his time, prepare him for a changing job market, get doors to open, and facilitate non-traditional learning experiences.
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Homeschool 101
(Begins at 12:15)Lora Burbage
This workshop will give you solid reasons for educating and training your children through homeschooling. You can teach your children positive socialization skills, train their character and develop an academic program to fit their needs.
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Choosing CurriculumLora Burbage
By understanding your child's learning style, determining an educational approach and deciding on objectives, you will be able to make a better decision when choosing curriculum.
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Co-opsLora Burbage
Working with other families who are homeschooling can be a huge blessing! What makes for a better working relationship in a co-op situation? What are some potential pitfalls to avoid? You can successfully put one together to meet the needs of your students. Come and get ideas to get started!
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Homeschool 101
(Begins at 10:45)Lora Burbage
This workshop will give you solid reasons for educating and training your children through homeschooling. You can teach your children positive socialization skills, train their character and develop an academic program to fit their needs.
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Choosing CurriculumLora Burbage
By understanding your child's learning style, determining an educational approach and deciding on objectives, you will be able to make a better decision when choosing curriculum.
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Special Needs PanelLisa Reeder, Lois-Lynn Deuel
Are you thinking about or already homeschooling your child with special needs? What exactly constitutes a special need (adhd, asperger's, autism, dyslexia, rare medical conditions, food allergies, learning disabilities, etc.)? Come meet some of the families represented in this group - hear about their journey into the wonderful world of homeschooling - learn a bit about their children and what makes them "special needs" - ask questions, share needs, seek encouragement.
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Classically Christian: Developing Lively, Loving, and Sharp K-6th ChildrenLindsay Pipes
Don't walk this road alone - join us! We meet monthly and we'd love to have you come!
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Saving Surface LearnersEsther Wilkison
Are any of your children surface learners? Some students just float along the surface of each subject without much comprehension. Will surface memorization of facts help a child succeed in later education and in life? How do you motivate him to go deeper? What about the struggling learner who can’t keep up? Are there ways to connect with them and connect them with learning? Discover how help each child make better use of his abilities so that he can thrive with the mind God has given him.
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Teaching the Way the Brain LearnsEsther Wilkison
If you have more than one child, you know each one learns differently. Knowing how the brain learns can help you motivate as well as teach more effectively. Knowing how the brain learns can help you overcome many challenges related to attention, comprehension, and retention.
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Transforming Your Struggling ReaderEsther Wilkison
Understanding how the brain reads can give you ideas on how to help your child in reading fluency and comprehension. Come learn nonstandard strategies that have the potential to get your child reading for life.
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TeenPact Leadership Schools: Why Citizenship MattersPeter Martin
Join Peter Martin, TeenPact CEO, to learn more about TeenPact, a program that is training youth to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend their faith and engage the culture.
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Classically Christian: Growing Strong and Salty 7th-12th GradersDianne Nowak
After a short overview of Classical Christian Education, we will delve into the unique characteristics of 7th through 12th grade students, along with how the Classical Christian approach works to equip them for life and motivate them for a life of service to Christ.
We will focus on the end product, what qualities will define our children when they graduate from our high schools, socially, academically and spiritually. We will discuss how Logic and Latin, along with other uniquely classical subjects, fit in to the big picture, guiding your child to embrace a Christian worldview and discover his or her life's mission. You will leave this workshop with a more clear understanding of Classical Christian education’s goals, along with strategy and resources for achieving those goals.
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Traditional Degree Programs, Adult Education Opportunities & Financial Aid OptionsEmma Graham/Heide San Nicolas
WBU is a regionally accredited Christian University offering Associate, Bachelor, and Master Degree programs. We offer concurrent courses for High School Juniors and Seniors at discounted costs. To aid families with college costs, we offer financial aid and scholarship support.
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How to Build Lifelong Learners with Math-U-SeeLinda Fugleberg
Come see how to teach math using a skill based, multi-sensory approach form counting to Calculus. Teach your child to understand math and build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
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Experience Excellence in WritingKaren Shimabukuro
Discover how to teach students of all ages to write stories reports and essays with style using the award-winning Excellence in Writing.
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Traditional Degree Programs, Adult Education Opportunities & Financial Aid OptionsEmma Graham/Heide San Nicolas
WBU is a regionally accredited Christian University offering Associate, Bachelor, and Master Degree programs. We offer concurrent courses for High School Juniors and Seniors at discounted costs. To aid families with college costs, we offer financial aid and scholarship support.
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Spelling You SeeLinda Fugleberg
Learn how hundreds of children have become confident, successful spellers using the methods taught in Spelling You See. There are no weekly spelling lists, no weekly spelling tests, and no time-consuming instructor preparation. Instead, a brief daily activity helps students integrate writing, reading, speaking and listening.
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A Grammar Tune-Up for ParentsDr. Wanda Phillips
In this seminar, Dr. Wanda Phillips helps parents to assess their own grammar usage. Through easy explanations and strategies, she helps parents to change any errors in their own usage.
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Managing your Time and Organizing your HomeJune Mather
The Lord gave each of us 24 hours to commit to our calling as wife and mother. But how do we get everything done? Learn some helpful tips about managing your time and organizing your home so you can keep up with the cooking, cleaning, and laundry while still teaching and discipling your children to the glory of the Lord.
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Exposing a Trojan Horse (video)
Come learn about the difference between charter schools and homeschooling.
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A Grammar Tune-Up for ParentsDr. Wanda Phillips
In this seminar, Dr. Wanda Phillips helps parents to assess their own grammar usage. Through easy explanations and strategies, she helps parents to change any errors in their own usage.
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The Truth About ADHDPatricia Kosasa
Learn how to cut through the misinformation on ADHD and find out what the research says about this not uncommon condition.
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Effective Reading Instruction: What Really WorksPatricia Kosasa
Learn the fast, effective way to teach all children how to read.
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Igniting Passion in Your Marriage While HomeschoolingMike and Kim Marquez
Examine marriage from both a biblical perspective, and from our experience from homeschooling four children. We will offer practical insight and encouragement to equip homeschooling families with the tools they need to experience victory in their marriage relationship. A strong marriage will bring balance and joy to counter the often busy demands of homeschooling. Ultimately, this will give their children a powerful living example of trusting God in their calling to love others as they love as husband and wife. What a profound and secure foundation to allow God to build your family on!
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"Building" Your FutureKen Wilson
Not every student will want to attend college. ABC Hawaii Chapter offers Apprenticeship training in five trades; Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painter, and Roofing. Employers participate as “sponsors,” agrees to train the apprentice in the individual trade while he/she earns a living and builds a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable and reliable professional.
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Igniting Passion in Your Marriage While HomeschoolingMike and Kim Marquez
Examine marriage from both a biblical perspective, and from our experience from homeschooling four children. We will offer practical insight and encouragement to equip homeschooling families with the tools they need to experience victory in their marriage relationship. A strong marriage will bring balance and joy to counter the often busy demands of homeschooling. Ultimately, this will give their children a powerful living example of trusting God in their calling to love others as they love as husband and wife. What a profound and secure foundation to allow God to build your family on!
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"Building" Your FutureKen Wilson
Not every student will want to attend college. ABC Hawaii Chapter offers Apprenticeship training in five trades; Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painter, and Roofing. Employers participate as “sponsors,” agrees to train the apprentice in the individual trade while he/she earns a living and builds a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable and reliable professional.
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Developing the EssayistKaren Shimabukuro
You can help a student move from simply reporting facts to the more sophisticated skill of using facts in order to support an opinion with several different essay models and a gradual method of building the analytical writer.
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Igniting Passion in Your Marriage While HomeschoolingMike and Kim Marquez
Examine marriage from both a biblical perspective, and from our experience from homeschooling four children. We will offer practical insight and encouragement to equip homeschooling families with the tools they need to experience victory in their marriage relationship. A strong marriage will bring balance and joy to counter the often busy demands of homeschooling. Ultimately, this will give their children a powerful living example of trusting God in their calling to love others as they love as husband and wife. What a profound and secure foundation to allow God to build your family on!
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Free College at Your FingertipsJean Burk
Are you ready to make $500 an hour? Although it sounds too good to be true, it’s possible to earn this much in scholarships for college. Author, Jean Burk, will teach you two important concepts: how to get into the college of your choice and how to find the scholarships to pay for it. You will learn methods of receiving substantial scholarships that go beyond tuition and may include room and board, graduate school, and money to study abroad! Unlock the keys to finding free college at your fingertips!
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Hypergraphia Genius, Good Notes- Good GradesJean Burk
If you are not note-taking you are not learning! How to trust the weakest pen over your strongest memory for high school and beyond. Perfect the art of writing to remember with proven techniques. Discover mind-mapping, code-words, and pop-culture referencing. Easily organize class notes to best retain valuable information for great academic success!
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Teens, Technology, and the TruthJean Burk
If your kids are awake, they are probably online. Now more than ever, parents need to be vigilant and protective of a new generation of technology that is seeking to sabotage our children and stifle their creativity. Learn secrets of the dangers that lurk in today’s devices that will lure your children away from truth and into bondage. How parents/schools can be proactive in the battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation..
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How to Ace the SATJean Burk
Test-prep Guru, Jean Burk, will share her secrets of SAT success that have helped hundreds of students raise their test scores as much as 600 points! Learn how to find shortcuts in test patterns and save time on all types of questions. Math, Writing, and Verbal sections are all covered in this once-in-a-lifetime op¬portunity. If you have kids in high school, you can’t miss this seminar about preparing them for the SAT!
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Limited Language: Limited MindJean Burk
The English language is dying! We are losing our vocabulary skills at an alarming rate, and with it, our ability to communicate effectively. The loss of lexicon creates an oversimplification of critical thought because the nuances of words allow us to bring colors and shading to thoughts and emotions. “Limited Language, Limited Mind” will teach both parents and students alike the 3 keys to learning, understand¬ing and remembering words that increase effectiveness! Learn how to amass an arsenal of fifty-cent words to articulate efficiently and accurately. Speak with eloquence, read with perspicacity, and write with erudition—all by mastering an advanced vocabulary!
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The Best Kept Secret to Free College: The PSATJean Burk
Imagine throwing away seven trash bags full of college offers! It happened to my family and it could happen to yours. How? The PSAT. Contrary to popular belief, “P” does not stand for practice. In reality the PSAT is a scholarship qualifying test, and it can write you a ticket to just about any college. Discover the 3 little-known secrets about the PSAT and 11 steps to success! Learn how to get colleges begging you to enroll and pick up the tab at the same time.
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Whatever!Bill Jack
“Whatever is the meaning of life?” “Whatever happens when one dies?” “Whatever is your highest value?”--questions that demand more than a “Whatever!” answer. The “Whatever!” answer of Secular thinking dampens and even squelches serious thought and attempts at engaged conversation in our culture. The “Whatever!” of Secularism even invades the church. Rather than be discouraged, take heart in God’s command in Deuteronomy 12:32
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Reality Check! Demolishing Ignorance and ApathyBill Jack
“Would you agree the Bible teaches…that men are superior to women…that God helps those who help themselves…that Jesus’ main message was to love one another…?” Listen and watch in amazement at the responses college students and people on the streets give when Bill Jack asks about their knowledge of Scripture. See how people love to display their ignorance. Learn how to conversationally destroy “arguments raised up against the knowledge of God.”—II Corinthians 10:5
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