New to Home Schooling Program (N2HS)


Are you curious about homeschooling?
Are you considering homeschooling as a possible option for your child?
Have you made the decision to start homeschooling, but aren't sure where or how to jump in?
Have you jumped in, but still have doubts and questions?

If you've answered 'yes' to any of these questions, the BC CHEC New to Homeschooling Program (N2HS Program) is for you!

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N2HS Program Information sessions will cover such topics as:

  • the benefits of homeschooling;
  • the challenges of homeschooling;
  • homeschooling as a lifestyle choice, not just an education choice;
  • but what about socialization?
  • homeschooling in BC: legalities and choices;
  • I'm pulling my child out of school to homeschool. Where do I start?
  • methods of homeschooling for your consideration;
  • curriculum choices;
  • how to find support;

    These and other basic topics will be introduced and discussed. Participants will be given opportunity to pose their own questions to seasoned homeschoolers, who will be moderating discussions. The purpose of this program is to provide basic information and to point participants in directions where they can find answers to their questions.

    If you have specific questions you would like addressed at the N2HS program, you can make your suggestions here.

     
    • N2HS Program will take place in the Spartan Room at BC CHEC. (905 Badke Road, Kelowna, BC.) It will run concurrently with the BC CHEC Main Stream keynotes and workshops on Friday (April 27th) only.




     
    N2HS Program will run the full day on Friday, April 27, 2012.

    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Information sessions, Q&A
    1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch Break (lunch not included, but available onsite.)
    2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Talk about curriculum
    3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guided tour of Exhibit Halls

    NNote: the Exhibition halls are open until 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, and the N2HS Program registration allows full access to Exhibition Halls for the entire weekend.

     
    N2HS Program will be emceed by Doris Livingstone, Doris will also be bringing in other seasoned homeschoolers and speakers to make presentations and answer questions.

    Over the last 17 years, Doris has successfully finished homeschooling her 3 daughters from grades K-12. Five years ago, after her husband was tragically killed in an accident, she chose to finish homeschooling and graduate the girls as a single parent. Recently, she and her children moved from Vancouver Island to Kelowna, BC, to begin a new season of life and be closer to family again. Doris' children have done both Traditional and Distance Learning. Her oldest daughter is currently studying at college and the other two are working, preparing to go to school next year. Doris believes that defending homeschooling freedoms and laws in Canada today will allow for the next generation of families to enjoy the same.

     
    $25 - N2HS Program registration includes:

  • attendance at the full day New to Homeschooling Program (Friday only);
  • full access to both Exhibition Halls Friday AND Saturday (a $20 value);
  • free N2HS Program admission for your spouse (spouse may attend the N2HS PROGRAM program, but will not receive free Exhibition Hall passes);


    $20 - EARLYBIRD BONUSES (register by midnight, March 31st and receive):

  • a $5 discount;
  • AND, as a bonus, Debra Bell's "The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling" (retails at $25). Books will be distributed onsite; they will not be mailed out in case of cancellation or non- attendance.

    Click Here to Register Online

    **Note: If you would like to register for workshops on Saturday, you must complete a separate online registration form for that day.

     
    • The N2HS Program is for adults only (although nursing infants are welcome). BC CHEC is pleased to offer programs for children of all ages. If you need to bring your children with you for the day, please register them in the age-appropriate programs.

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