APACHE Homeschool Convention April 15-16, 2016

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1 27th Annual APACHE Homeschool Convention April 15-16, 2016 Run the Race...Finish What You Start 1 Corinthians 9:24 GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PEORIA,, IL Cover Art Contest Winner: Anna Cale

2 Early Registration deadline is March 19, 2016 Jay Wile learned about his love for chemistry when his dedicated parents bought him his first chemistry set. Many stink bombs and a few explosions later, he was hooked! Although he loved chemistry, he also had many other interests. For a while, he thought about becoming a concert pianist, but unfortunately, his fingers were not long enough (no kidding!). Dr. Wile's love of science is demonstrated by the many awards he has won for excellence in teaching and research. He has also presented numerous lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution. He has published 30 articles on these subjects in nationallyrecognized, peer-reviewed journals, and has 9 books to his credit, most of which belong to the award-winning "Exploring Creation with" series of junior-high and high-school science courses. Friday, April 15, :30 am 6:30 pm Registration & Vendor Hall Open 9:00-10:00 am Opening Session 10:30-11:30 am Session 1 1:00-2:00 pm Session 2 2:30-3:30 pm Session 3 4:00-5:00 pm Session 4 6:30 pm Keynote by Hal & Melanie Young Saturday, April 16, 2016 Jeff Baldwin co-founded Worldview Academy and serves as the research director for that ministry. He served for four years as the humanities chair for Providence Classical School in Spring, Texas, as the creative editor for Understanding the Times by David A. Noebel, and co-author of the Understanding the Times curriculum. Jeff has published a worldview primer for students K-5, a collection of essays, poems and short stories entitled The Twelve Trademarks of Great Literature, and an introduction to worldviews The Deadliest Monster. Currently, Jeff is producing discussion guides for Worldview Academy s website, TheGreatBooks.com. Jeff s articles have appeared in World, Teachers in Focus, and New Attitude, and have been broadcast on Charles Colson s radio program, Breakpoint. Jeff teaches nation-wide at camps and conferences. Jeff and his wife, Linda, live in Canon City, Colorado. Jean Burk, SAT Instructor and homeschooling mother, created the revolutionary College Prep Genius curriculum which has helped thousands of high school students prepare for the SAT & PSAT/NMSQT. Her expertise has been featured on FOX as a news contributor, CBS, NBC, TXA21, and The Homeschool Channel. She also serves as a frequent contributor to newspapers, magazines, educational resources, and online publications. Jean currently travels across the United States and abroad teaching students how to improve their standardized test scores and speaking to parents about how to get college for FREE! 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration & Vendor Hall Open 9:00-10:00 am Session 5 10:30-11:30 am Session 6 1:00-2:00 pm Session 7 3:00-4:00 pm Session 8 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. APACHE Subscribers get the BEST price, only $25 per couple. r k ou n a se th : Plea sponsor

3 Joe Denner is a homeschooling father of nine, pastor, and founder of Alliant Leadership ( a coaching and training organization dedicated to supporting individuals pursuing a life of purpose. Formerly an executive in the business world, Joe is a professional coach, top rated speaker, and currently serving as a pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Dover, IL. His heart is for building up and equipping families according to God s Word. He and his wife Andrea have home educated (and are still educating) their nine children, ages 22 down to 2 years. Kathie Morrissey is the mother of 8 children, wife to Alan for 37 years, and a committed homeschooling mom of 31 years. She is the founder of The Character Corner, where she loves to blog about parenting, family life, homeschooling, and life in general. Her heart s desire is to help and encourage parents to be purposeful in raising Godly children with strong Christian character, who walk in purity, and have a heart for God. Bob Niemiec and his wife have been married for 26 years and have 5 children ranging from years old. They have been homeschooling for 19 years. Bob serves as a lieutenant/ paramedic with the Schaumburg Fire Department, where he has worked for 23 years. John Calvin Young, Hal and Melanie s oldest son, studied at Oxford University and is a recent graduate of Washington & Lee University. John is a software developer and freelance writer, and is a passionate and engaging speaker. He brings real life experience to young people wondering if they can serve Christ in college. Denise Leitch is the Owner/Director of Lingua Garden, a Spanish immersion learning center. A native of Chile, she has created programs that specialize in early language acquisition for children age 1-12 and has taught bilingual education for over 10 years. Leah Nieman is a wife, mom of 2 homeschool graduates and co-founder of CurrClick.com. She s a popular speaker who encourages parents to walk with their kids through the world of social media and technology so we raise a generation of digitally responsible young adults. She shares tips on technology and social media at leahnieman.com Marcia Washburn BA, BMEd, homeschooled her five sons for nineteen years in Northeastern Colorado and served on the Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) board. Her column, Management for Moms, is a regular feature in the CHEC Update magazine. Marcia writes the Management for Life column for Home School Enrichment and has been published in many other nationally recognized periodicals including The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and Answers in Genesis. Beth Mora, author, blogger, homeschool mom, and the enthusiastic teacher on camera for Here to Help Learning s educational adventures. With her positive can-do attitude, she inspires all to rely on God s love, truth and grace. Hope Ware, a life-long Central Illinois resident, has been wife to Larry for 26 years. After a 12 year career in Christian radio, Hope became a stay-at-home Mom and has four sons, ranging in age from 18 to 7. She has been homeschooling for 14 years. Hope loves to write and speak, using a comedic edge to make serious points. Hope blogs at Angela Beddingfield James W. Ware is a homeschool graduate from Peoria. He has been a historical reenactor, historical society intern, published author, blogger, and still finds time to check Facebook! James is the oldest of four brothers. is married to Tim. They have three children and are also foster parents. She directs the educational ministries at Cedar Hills Baptist Church which include Dunlap Co-op, Central Illinois Music Camp, SPY Camp, and Leaders in Education. She has a Master s degree in educational psychology and gifted education and has homeschooled since 2004.

4 Friday Workshops Session 1 10:30-11:30 am Session 3 Hal & Melanie Young Raising Real Men-In spite of what the culture is telling us, boys and girls are different. Though the world seems intent on gender-bending and forcing our sons into a feminized mold, there s a Biblical way out, and a better way to turn wild dirt lovers into strong Christian men! Jay Wile Teaching High School at Home-Find out the subjects that make up a rigorous, collegepreparatory high school experience., in addition to helpful tips on how to help your child learn these subjects, even if you are not familiar with them. Jean Burk Free College at Your Fingertips-Are you ready to make $500 an hour? It s possible to earn this much in scholarships for college. Learn methods of receiving substantial scholarships that go beyond tuition and may include room and board, graduate school, and money to study abroad! Jeff Baldwin Worldview 101- This introductory lecture will explain the scope and significance of worldview. Beginning with the story of Patrick carrying the gospel to Ireland, we ll defines terms, emphasize the importance of taking every thought captive for Christ and identify the four categories of worldviews. Angela Beddingfield Structure Challenge-Tall buildings, short buildings, round buildings, leaning ones, tunnels, bridges, light poles. How do these buildings come together in a way that is safe and secure? Let s see if you are up to the challenge of creating your own structure. Marcia Washburn The Ideal Homeschool Mother-Women have a tendency to compare themselves unfavorably with other women, and homeschooling moms are no exception. Explore God s plan for your homeschool and why He chose you to mother your children. Let s live our lives one chapter at a time. Joe Denner Discovering & Living Your Design-Why did God fashion you like he did? What is your stewardship in this area? We will discuss a few different tools you can use to assist you in discerning your design. Hope Ware Getting Started for New Homeschoolers-Especially designed for new to or considering homeschoolers; we ll cover Why homeschool?, selecting curriculum, keeping food on the table and the house clean, scheduling, engaging younger children and more. Fathers are encouraged to attend! Session 2 1:00-2:00 pm Session 4 Melanie Young Homeschooled From the Beginning (Parents of Preschoolers)-When do you start and what do you do first? Learn to relax and introduce your little ones to the joy of learning in a gentle and realistic way that will prepare them to succeed academically. Jay Wile Reasonable Faith: The Scientific Case for Christianity-See how science provides an enormous amount of evidence for the validity of the Christian faith; pulling from such broad scientific disciplines as nuclear physics, chemistry, biology, archaeology, sociology, medicine, and historical science. Jeff Baldwin What Kind of Monster Are You?-Based on an analogy between Jekyll and Hyde and Frankenstein s monster, this lecture demonstrates the uniqueness of Christianity and the bankruptcy of political, legal, and ethical systems based on the assumption that man is basically good. Angela Beddingfield Pinterest Party (Pt. 1)-Girls and boys alike will enjoy creating a project inspired by creativity and vision. We will take everyday materials and recreate them into useful items. Recreate your materials into a masterpiece! Jean Burk How to Ace the New SAT-The College Board announced sweeping changes to the PSAT and SAT. Buzz words like Heart of Algebra and Command of Evidence are seen. This guided tour of the New SAT includes sample questions, practice suggestions and curriculum choices to help. Marcia Washburn Hands-On Math Activities Exploring math concepts by handling real things, instead of just using paper and pencil, can greatly improve understanding. Find many activities and games that can be made from readily available materials at minimal cost. Detailed handouts will be distributed. Wayne Musson Preparation of the Future-The Art of Learning-Many of today s students will find jobs that have not yet been invented, using skills not yet defined. How can a parent prepare them for such a future? Ensure they understand how to learn, think, act responsibly, and live wisely for God s glory. Joe Denner Understanding & Appreciating Personality Differences-God made each one of us different. He did it on purpose and with a purpose. These differences can be interesting, but also maddening. Discover insights that will positively change the way you look at your family and friends. Geared towards Youth 2:30-3:30 pm Hal & Melanie Young My Beloved & My Friend-We know we re in a spiritual battle, don t let your marriage be the weak point in your armor. Learn how to not only stay together, but find joy and strength in each other as you mirror the relationship of Christ and the Church. Jeff Baldwin-Charting Worldviews-A systematic comparison of Christianity with non- Christian worldviews. Provides practical instruction about the virtues that flow from a Christian worldview and the vices that flow from non-christian views. Jean Burk Building An Amazing Homeschool Transcript-There is only ONE secret ingredient to giving credibility to a homeschool transcript. Learn the differences between AP, Dual Enrollment, and CLEP courses. Also find out about the 3-Tier credit plan. Leah Nieman Guiding Our Kids Through Social Media 101: Are your kids begging to join the latest social media craze? And, you re not sure you want to deal with the security issues and risks involved? Social Media is part of their future. Prepare them to be responsible in what they share. Marcia Washburn Scheduling Your Priorities-The purpose will not be to share time-saving hints (how to shoehorn more activities into your day) but, rather, how to live in such a way that you can say as you fall into bed at night, Lord, I have finished what You called me to do this day. Kathie Morrissey Dealing With A Difficult Child-Is there a child that causes you exasperation and takes more time and energy than all your other children put together? How do you respond to the resentment and anger he stirs up in you? There IS hope and help!! Beth Mora Finding/Treating Allergies to Writing-Hear effective teaching strategies that will unlock your child s ability to write. You ll walk away with ten teaching techniques that you can immediately implement and see results on Monday! Angela Beddingfield Pinterest Party (Pt.2)-Put on your tool belt! For those who enjoy building, you ll build your own project to take home; while those who prefer to decorate will add personal touches to an already assembled project. Either way you choose, it s going to be fun! 4:00-5:00 pm Jeff Baldwin The Twelve Trademarks of Great Literature-What makes a book a great book? You ll learn about the significant role of values in literature and authors unconscious reliance on moral absolutes. In addition, Jeff will introduce his list of the top ten must read classics. Jay Wile Teaching Jr. & Sr. High Sciences at Home-Don t have the ability to teach the high school sciences at home? Dr. Wile admonishes the parent to learn the subject right along with the student. Includes study timelines for both the science-oriented and the non-science-oriented student. Marcia Washburn Home Based Eldercare: Strategies for Caregivers-Many of us will find ourselves caring for loved ones in the future. This session includes practical tips and encouragement for honoring parents through personalized legal, financial, physical, emotional, and spiritual care. Leah Nieman Learning With Technology-It s often overwhelming just keeping up with the latest terms. Just as we guide our kids to quality literature with books, so we can guide them to useful applications for technology, even technology to benefit your homeschool and family. Wayne Musson Thinking Skills are Critical in ACE - Critical thinking skills are an important part of a child s learning process; from learning their ABC s to Algebra to Physics. The ACE curriculum has activities at every level that give students the opportunity to develop skills. Denise Leitch Methodology of Adding a Foreign Language at Home-How do you begin to teach a language you don't speak? We will discuss the benefits of language learning and why you should not delay starting a second language at home. Angela Beddingfield Teaching The Gifted Learner-How do you help a child who s developmentally ahead of their age level and enrich and challenge them? What about the student who seems to never engage or pay attention. Are they thinking on subjects beyond what anyone would imagine? Identify a gifted learner and teach them in a balanced way that allows them to reach their fullest potential while still enjoying their current life stage. John Calvin Young Christ & College-Can a Christian not only be faithful to God in college, but spread his faith, too? Learn how to live like a believer in the refiner s fire of university life.

5 Session 5 9:00-10:00 am Hal & Melanie Young Shining Armor - Your Son s Battle for Purity-In a time when temptation is lurking just a click away, come hear the parents of six sons give you frank, practical advice from a Biblical context for healthy sexuality from toddler years to adulthood. Jeff Baldwin Every Homeschool is a Classical School- There s a movement within homeschooling toward classical education not surprising, since home educators already assume the three central tenets of classical education! Jay Wile The Earth: Is It Young or Old?-With detailed critiques of modern dating methods, Dr. Wile shows that science does not point to an ancient earth. His first-hand knowledge came from studying for his Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry at one of the U.S. s premiere radiometric dating laboratories. Marcia Washburn Homemade Convenience Foods-Wish you could spend more time with your family and less with your pots and pans? This practical workshop shows you how to get tasty meals on the table in fifteen minutes without using TV dinners! Recipes and techniques are included. Leah Nieman Keeping the Techie Monster at Bay-No parent intentionally plans to let technology take over their home. Yet, that s often what happens if we don t have a family plan for it. Leah will share her testimony of God s grace and mercy as He s worked in her life and through her family. Hope Ware Getting Started for New Homeschoolers Especially designed for new to or considering homeschool; we ll cover Why homeschool?, selecting curriculum, keeping food on the table and the house clean, scheduling, engaging younger children and more. Fathers are encouraged to attend! Angela Beddingfield Practical Planning-How often do we make a plan that sounds great, but when it comes to implementing it, it isn t as great as we originally thought? Come hear steps and ideas for how to make practical plans that fit the needs and patterns of our families and lifestyle. Bob Niemiec First Aid (2.5 Hour Class with no break) This American Heart Association class covers medical situations that include asthma, choking, diabetes, severe allergic reaction (epi-pen), seizures, heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding, eye and tooth injuries, and more. Certification cards will be given out at the end of the class. Session 6 10:30-11:30 am Hal & Melanie Young Dating, Courtship and All That-With the goal of preparing Christians for God-honoring marriage and parenting, we ll help navigate the confusing years of singleness. Jeff Baldwin Blind Faith-This introduction to apologetics starts by pointing out that every worldview is fundamentally religious. This lecture explores the faith required to embrace atheism while encouraging students to ask atheists and other non-christians to defend what they believe Leah Nieman Online Classes: Know What You Need-That is the key to finding the perfect online class. Are you looking for your student to have accountability to another person for one or two classes, or do you want an online school that takes the full load off you? From terminology to sorting out what you need, we ll cover it all in this session! Marcia Washburn Eight Habits for Highly Successful Homeschooling-Come hear advice and anecdotes from a veteran of nineteen years of homeschooling. Among the topics: finding support, avoiding isolation and legal troubles, and recognizing counterfeit programs. Kathy Morrissey Teaching God s Word Diligently-Hear how to use God's word all through the day, and how to teach children to love God's Word. Included will be suggestions on making Scripture memory fun and easy! Joe Denner Conflict Resolution: Two Key Ingredients-Unfortunately, conflict is an inevitable part of the human experience. Explore the realities of conflict and two of the most important factors involved in putting all parties in the best possible position to achieve an amicable outcome. Susan Smarjesse-Smart People Can Have Learning Problems-We know a person is bright, but they struggle with reading, writing, math, attention, or focus. 99% of those students are visual thinkers. Come find out the root cause and simple correction to prevent a lifetime problem. Bob Niemiec First Aid Class - (continued) Saturday Workshops Geared towards Youth Session 7 1:00-2:00 pm Melanie Young Homeschooling a Houseful-This mother of eight shares encouragement and ideas for how to raise independent learners, keep the household moving, and make sure the little ones get enough attention. Jeff Baldwin Real Life Top Ten List (Pt. 1)-Students learn that by making the right lifedecisions (like relationship with Christ, marriage, career, response to suffering, etc.) their lives can become an apologetic for the truth of Christianity. Jay Wile Vaccines: The Real Story-Using data that has been gathered from numerous sources, Dr. Wile answers such questions as: Are vaccines effective? Are vaccines safe? Do vaccines contain fetal tissue derived from abortions? Are the pharmaceutical companies manipulating the data? Marcia Washburn Beethoven Who? Family Fun With Music-Many homeschoolers have trouble fitting music into their busy school days time, expense, and lack of confidence all contribute to the problem. But you can do it and have fun! Beth Mora Finding Pieces to the Puzzle - With her background as a registered nurse, case manager and certified rehabilitation specialist (C.R.R.N.), Beth will introduce the S.O.A.P. method to help you develop an educational plan for your child with special needs. Joe Denner Reaching Your Child s Heart-. Having our children s hearts turned toward us is critical if we expect to be successful at discipleship. We ll discuss a key aspect of reaching and keeping their hearts, especially as they get into the teen years. Angela Beddingfield Business Savvy (Pt. 1)-We ll discuss ways to organize, begin, market, and operate your own business. You will have the opportunity to work through business procedures and practices as you put your hand to creating your own budget, business plan, and methods. John Calvin Young Playing In The Big Leagues-Ever wondered how the homeschool experience transfers to college? Hear hard-won practical advice and encouragement: how to win over hostile professors, prepare for finals, and manage the stress and intensity of college academics. Session 8 3:00-4:00 pm Hal & Melanie Young Homeschooling is Not Enough-Because none of it will matter if they don t follow Christ. We can t make our children serve Him, but we can make sure we aren t standing in the way! Jeff Baldwin Real Life Top Ten List (Pt. 2) Jay Wile Homeschooling The Solution to Our Educational Problem-Based on the data and his own personal experiences with homeschooled graduates in his university-level science courses, Dr. Wile is convinced that home education is the best means of educating a child in America. Jean Burk The Best Kept Secret to Free College-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. Learn how to get colleges begging you to enroll and pick up the tab at the same time. Leah Nieman You Can Work and Homeschool-For so long we ve been told homeschooling is a full time job. But, what if you re a single parent? Or, a single income isn t an option for your family? Leah shares the ups and downs of her journey of loving unconditionally and learning together as a family. Kathy Morrissey Avoiding Burnout, Achieving Balance-Homeschooling parents struggle to get everything done. It doesn't take much to throw things out of balance, so we must be aware of some of the "enemies" that lead to burnout. Angela Beddingfield Business Savvy (Pt. 2)-Meet a local business owner who will evaluate the business plans you created in the previous session. How will you market your product to him? Who knows, maybe one day you will be the successful owner of the company you begin developing today. James Ware Practical Personality: Introversion and Extraversion-Few terms have been more debated or discussed. We ll explore: What is the correct understanding of these personality traits? How can we learn with, teach to, and work with people whose personalities may be drastically different than our own?

6 Registration: Register your family online at Or use the following page and mail it with a check to: APACHE Convention Registrar 3611 E Cedar Point Dr. Chillicothe, IL You, your spouse, your children and grandparents must be submitted all together on ONE form. We are unable to make exceptions to convention policies, please do not ask for exceptions. Thank you. Pricing: Whether you attend one or both days, the price is the same. Adult* Early Registration (postmarked by March 19, 2016) Subscriber $25, Non-subscriber $50 Adult* Regular Registration (after March 19, 2016) Subscriber $35, Non-subscriber $60 Children: $10 (age 2 through young adult living at home, attending with parents) Widow/Widower: no charge Grandparents (not homeschooling, attending with their child): no charge *Spouse is FREE with an adult registration. Does not apply to family members, friend or child. Each attendee will receive a Name Badge which is your convention pass and required for admission. Please pick up name badges at the registration table and wear them at all times during the convention. *Please note*: You must register for the convention to enter the Vendor Hall. SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR ATTENDEES* ONLY! Student Photos for $30 per student which includes a selection of printed photos (1-8x10, 2-5x7, 8 wallets), and ID Cards for $5 will be offered both days. HomeSchoolWebWorks Testing in math, reading and spelling, and evaluation in visual and auditory memory. Each family will be able to select one $30 test per student. Additional testing is available online at the regular price of $45 each. Families will be able to consult with after the testing is completed. Testing is conducted by Jeanne Manning. Please sign up early if you would like to participate. Contact Wanda Burdick, Director of HomeSchoolWebWorks, at or at in order to take advantage of this offer. Saturday First Aid Class requires an extra $10 per participant fee. It is open to ages 12+ and adults. Class size limited to 40. All supplies are provided. You must attend the entire 2.5 hour class to receive a certification card from the American Heart Association. This will not be recorded. Be sure to stop by the ICHE (Illinois Christian Home Educators) booth during convention to pick up a coupon for $25 off admission to the ICHE Convention on June 2-4, 2016 *All participants in the above options must be registered and have a name badge* A limited number of Young Entrepreneur spaces are available. Half an undraped 8 table is $12. If interested, please contact the Vendor Coordinator at apache.vendors@gmail.com Volunteers: To help provide a quality convention, APACHE relies on volunteers. There are opportunities to help set up before convention, and clean up and reset rooms after convention. Would you consider giving 1-2 hours to help us? Please check I am willing to volunteer on your registration form. Thank you! Working Scholarships: APACHE offers a limited number of working scholarships, which may be earned by working 6 hours (per family) before, during or after convention. Please indicate on your registration form I want a working scholarship and pay your full registration fee. After your 6 hours are completed, you will receive a full refund. These scholarships will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Our Volunteer Coordinator will make two attempts to reach you with your assignment; if we cannot reach you, the next person on the list will be contacted. Food Options: Besides several restaurants near by, Boxed Meals are available both days; only when selected and paid for with an early registration. Friday lunch: turkey club wrap (turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato,cheese) fruit, cookie Friday dinner: sloppy joes or hotdog, fruit salad, veggies and dip, brownie Saturday lunch: walking tacos or hot dog, fruit, cookie All above meals cost $7 each and come with a water bottle. Snacks will be sold both days by the FIRST Robotics Team Robot Casserole. You are welcome to bring your own food. Food is allowed in designated eating areas, or outside weather permitting. Water bottles are allowed in all classrooms, but not in the sanctuary. Thank you for respecting the beautiful facility we are graciously allowed to use. Children of all ages are welcome to attend with their parent(s). For your child s safety, enjoyment of all attendees and vendors, and respect for Grace Presbyterian s facilities, we expect children under 12 to be supervised by an adult at all times. We request parents with infants and toddlers to sit near the exits of rooms. Children who make distracting noises even happy ones must be removed immediately. A private room for mothers and infants will be available where you can nurse and care for your baby. While young adults may enjoy and choose from any workshop; ones especially geared for youth, 12+ are labeled with MP3 Recordings: Most of the workshops will be recorded and available for purchase as follows: Complete Set purchased before convention $30 Complete Set purchased during convention $40 Complete Set purchased after convention $50 Individual workshops purchased during/after convention $5/ea. Refund Policy: In the event you cannot attend the convention after registering, you have two options. You may 1) transfer or gift your registration to another couple; or 2) submit a written request for refund to: info@apachecentralillinois.org, or APACHE Convention Registrar, 3611 E. Cedar Point Dr., Chillicothe, IL Requests received by March 19, 2016 will receive a full refund. Requests received after March 19, 2016 will receive a 50% refund.

7 Early Discount (postmarked by 3/19/16) Regular (after 3/19/16 & at the door) *Boxed Meals : Number of Meals x$7/ea. for Friday lunch = $ Please indicate the number of people interested in attending each workshop (You are not bound to these choices) Or register online at Registration Form PLEASE clearly print all names as they should appear on name badge(s) Father Mother Address Phone Name(s) of Attending Children Name(s) of Attending Grandparents APACHE Subscriber $25 $35 Non-subscriber $50 $60 Youth (age 2+) $10 $10 Widow/Widower FREE FREE Grandparents not homeschooling FREE FREE *MP3 Early Order Full Set $30 Number of Meals x$7/ea. for Friday dinner =$ Number of Meals x$7/ea. for Saturday lunch = $ *First Aid Class: Limited space available. Payment must be received to reserve seats. Saturday First Aid Classes # of attendees x $10/ea. = $ name(s) *1 Year APACHE Subscription: $25 online newsletter OR $35 mailed paper newsletter Make checks payable to APACHE. Mail form & payment to: I want a working scholarship APACHE Convention Registrar, 3611 E. Cedar Point Dr., Chillicothe, IL I am willing to Volunteer Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Raising Real Men-Young HS Beginning-Young Beloved & Friend-Young Great Lit-Baldwin Teach High School-Wile Reas.Faith-Wile Charting WV-Baldwin Teach Sciences-Wile Free College-Burk Monster Are You?-Baldwin Social Media-Nieman Learn w/ Tech-Nieman New to HS-Ware New SAT-Burk Difficult Child-Morrissey Eldercare-Washburn Structure Ch..-Beddingfield Pin. Party #1-Beddingfield Allergies to Writing-Mora Christ & College-JC Young Worldview 101 Baldwin Hands-On Math-Washburn HS Transcript-Burk Foreign Lang.-Leitch D&L Your Design-Denner Personality-Denner Schedule Priorities-Washburn Think Skills-Musson Ideal HS Mom-Washburn Prep Future-Musson Pin. Party #2-Beddingfield Gifted Learner-Beddingfield FRIDAY Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Shining Armor-Young Dating-Young HS Houseful-Young Not Enough-Young New to HS-Ware Blind Faith-Baldwin Top 10 #1-Baldwin Top 10 #2-Baldwin Classical-Baldwin Online Class-Nieman Vaccines-Wile The Solution-Wile The Earth-Wile Conf. Resolution-Denner Child s Heart-Denner PSAT-Burk Tech at Bay-Nieman 8 Habits-Washburn Beethoven-Washburn Work & HS-Nieman Conv. Foods-Washburn Smart People-Smarjesse Pieces to Puzzle-Mora Avoid Burnout-Morrissey Practical Plan-Beddingfield Word Diligently-Morrissey Big Leagues-JC Young Intro/Extro-J Ware First Aid-Niemiec Biz Savvy #1-Beddingfield Biz Savvy #2-Beddingfield SATURDAY

8 { 3611 E Cedar Point Dr. Chillicothe, IL { Hal & Melanie Young, authors of the Christian Small Publishers Association 2011 Book of the Year, Raising Real Men, are parents of six real boys and two real girls. They have homeschooled through eight high-risk pregnancies, three relocations, two decades, and 181 degrees of longitude. They served on the Board of Directors of North Carolinians for Home Education for over 14 years. Their dramatized audiobooks, such as Hero Tales from American History by Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, are gaining a following across the country, as well. Despite it all, the Youngs live in noisy familial bliss in North Carolina. Join us for Hal & Melanie s Keynote, Friday at 6:30 pm Never Give Up - The Critical Importance of Finishing What You Have Started - It s easy to get burned out, tired, and overwhelmed homeschooling and as the years pass how can we press through the opposition of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and do we know what is right? We ll look at the importance of finishing what you ve started and making it all the way to graduation. Dave Smith - Before becoming Illinois Family Institute s executive director in late 2006, David worked at IFI as a senior policy analyst for 4 years. From , David worked as an aide to a City of Chicago Alderman. During that time, he was a decency advocate for the group Citizens for Community Values of Illinois, filing 70 indecency complaints over a period of four years with the FCC against a shock jock. His efforts resulted in fines totaling $300,000 against the radio station owner. David led the 2006 Protect Marriage Illinois project, filing more than 347,000 names at the Illinois State Board of Elections. Unfortunately, county employees discredited almost 70% of the names from the Cook County jurisdiction, bringing the final count to less than the required number needed. An alumnus of the Family Research Council's Witherspoon Fellowship, Dave graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a B.A. in Political Science in He and his wife of 21 years are the parents of seven young children. Hear Dave at the Opening Session Friday at 9:00 am Ambassadors for Christ: Engaging the Culture Christian citizens have a biblical duty to engage the culture around us for the glory of the Lord. Our absence from the public square has resulted in devastating consequences for families and communities throughout the state and nation. Is it right for Christians to expect to receive God s blessings of liberty, yet give nothing in return? What lessons can we learn from Scripture about our role in the public square? The Bible is not silent about the God s instruction for cultural engagement.