Whether you're a new or seasoned home-schooling family, attending a home-school conference can provide resources, inspiration and motivation.
This year, Atlanta hosts a little something for everyone — from secular expos to faith-based conventions. Even if you think you know everything about teaching your children at home, these events (and their vast array of speakers, curriculum and presentations) might just breathe new life into your homeschool plan.
Liberated Minds Black Homeschool & Education Expo. July 15-17. Times to be determined. $35 per person for a single day, $65 per person for the weekend, $125 per couple for the weekend with online registration, $45 per person for a single day at the door and $90 per person for the weekend at the door. 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Ga. 30021. 678-368-8593. www.liberatedmindsexpo.com.
Designed to inspire home-schoolers in the black community, the Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Expo will give attendees the motivation and resources they need to feel confident home-schooling their children in line with their cultural heritage. Previous presenters include Living Legend and Afrikan Scholar Dr. Runoko Rashidi, Serena Muhammad from Science Creations and Marcus Kline from the Freedom Home Academy.
Southeast Homeschool Expo. July 29-30. Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15 per person with online registration, $25 per person at the door and children ages 18 and under get in free. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Ga. 30339. 800-285-6340. www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com.
This year's expo features many home-school experts, representatives from colleges and universities and a large exhibition hall with just about every home-schooling curriculum imaginable. Kids can enjoy the LEGO BuildZone, go on a scavenger hunt or climb the rock wall while parents peruse materials for their home learning environment.
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