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Event
The Art of Homeschooling
The Art of Homeschooling
With Veteran Homeschool Moms, Mentors, & Activists:
Barbara Phillips and Diane Flynn Keith*
Plus Special Q&A Session with
Homeschool Graduate, Rachel Phillips!
Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 P.M.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall
2124 Brewster Avenue (at Lowell Street)
Redwood City, CA 94062
Are you interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Have you just begun your journey? Are you currently un/homeschooling and need some inspiration? Join us for a fun, informative, and thought-provoking conversation at this all-inclusive, non-sectarian event. Here's what you'll learn:
*Get the Basics - Find out the Legal Ways to Homeschool/Unschool in California including enrollment in public school/charter school program and establishing a private school (filing the Private School Affidavit)
*How to Hack An Education - Where to Find Curricula and Educational Resources and Opportunities both traditional and unconventional for all grades, ages, interests, and ability levels
*Where to Find Community - How to Get Connected with Other Un/Homeschoolers for Support and Socialization including co-op classes, field trips, and social events
*How Homeschoolers & Unschoolers Get Into College - with or without doing high school curricula
*How People Successfully Homeschool and Unschool Their Kids (what a day in a life without traditional schooling looks like)
Through personal stories, you'll get answers to all of your questions or concerns including un/homeschooling children with learning differences, gifted kids, teens, and children of multiple ages, and more!
BONUS: SPECIAL Q&A SESSION with HOMESCHOOL GRADUATE, RACHEL PHILLIPS!
At the end of our main presentation, you'll have an opportunity to meet a real, live homeschool graduate and ask her questions about her homeschool experiences. Rachel Phillips was homeschooled from second grade through high school, going on to earn a bachelor's degree from Skidmore College. She lives in Pacifica and has worked for the past 12 years with her mom, Barbara Phillips, teaching homeschooled and dyslexic children. In addition to her work as a tutor, Rachel is an avid photographer, her work being published and exhibited nationally. Learn more at RachelPhillipsPhotography.com
Please arrive early, as we will begin the meeting promptly at 9:00 AM. Doors open at 8:30 AM.
This event will be held in the "Social Hall" at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The entrance to the Social Hall is on Lowell Street. The facility is located in a well-maintained residential neighborhood. There is plenty of free street parking around the building.
This event is for adults only. Please do not bring children or babes-in-arms, no exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please bring any beverages or snacks needed for your own comfort during the presentation.
Space is limited. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.
There is a small registration fee to defray expenses including room rental and hand-outs. Advanced Registration is $25 per person; Registration at the door (if seating is available) is $30 per person.
Sorry, no refunds. If you register and are unable to attend for any reason, you are welcome to transfer your registration to someone else. We will also be happy to email the handout (pdf) to anyone who registers and is unable to attend on the day of the event. Simply contact us after the event and request the handout.
Can't wait to see you there!
Please help us get the word out by passing this information along to anyone who may be interested!
Thank you!
*About the Presenters:
Barbara Phillips is a veteran homeschool mom and activist, California credentialed teacher (Montessori certified), and a Reading Tutor and Coach who specializes in helping children with special needs. She has been mentoring un/homeschool families through workshops and presentations for over 20 years. Barbara un/homeschooled her daughter, Rachel, from second grade through high school.
Diane Flynn Keith is a veteran un/homeschool mom and mentor, editor of Homefires.com, author of the books "Carschooling" and "Papa's Pearls." Diane is a popular speaker at homeschool conferences throughout the U.S., and is featured in the new homeschool film, "Class Dismissed." Her oldest son was un/homeschooled from second grade through high school, and her youngest son was un/homeschooled from K-12.
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LocationUnitarian Fellowship Hall (View)
2124 Brewster Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 14 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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