2025 Homeschool Winter Workshops

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Plano Event Center

2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano

Intro to Homeschool

8 a.m. - Noon

$10/person

This workshop is designed for those who are considering home education, have recently started, or just want to learn more about how homeschooling in Texas works. Learn about Texas homeschool laws, setting goals, selecting curriculum, and the various approaches to homeschooling. Then hear from parents with a range of homeschool styles in our parent panel to get a sample of the different ways Texas families homeschool. At the end, you can interact with our homeschool parent representatives to ask questions and discover local resources and programs to help you on your homeschool journey!

This workshop is designed for adults; childcare is not provided, and we do not recommend bringing young children.

Each attendee needs a ticket. An open Q&A reception with beverages and snacks will be provided at the end of the workshop.

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Part 1: Getting Started

In this session you’ll learn the 5 homeschool laws in Texas that you’ll need to start your family’s homeschool journey.

Getting off to a solid start isn’t just a “nice-to-have”... it’s essential. And as long as you’re obeying the laws of your state, then you’re doing it right. This session will show you how.

Part 2: Curriculum

Finding the right curriculum for your family can be tough… not because it's hard to find, but likely because there are SO MANY to choose from! Should you get secular versus faith-based, single subject or all-in-one, online versus textbook?

Don’t worry! This session will help you understand what types of curricula are available to you, and how to narrow it down and select the one(s) that are right for your family’s needs.

Part 3: Parent Panel

Sometimes it's hard to visualize what homeschooling might look like in your own household. Take this opportunity to hear from multiple homeschooling parents and peek behind the curtain of how current homeschooling families get things done!

Our panel, which includes families with an only child, multiple children, religious, secular, structured, and child-led approaches, will talk about where they find curriculum, how they use it, what a day in the life looks like, and much more.

Part 4: Open Q&A

Enjoy fresh baked cookies, salty snacks, and beverages while chatting with our speaker and panel participants. This is an opportunity to ask questions, get advice, and learn about local organizations and resources that support homeschoolers.

Speaker

Elan Page

Homeschool Our Way

Elan Page is a homeschool mom of two and the founder of Homeschool Our Way, whose mission is to help families of color access the freedom and fulfillment that homeschool offers.

Through a weekly podcast, the Homeschool Launch Blueprint online course, and other useful resources, Homeschool Our Way helps families start their homeschool journey with confidence and clarity.

Panel Participants

Elyse Obenhaus

SHARP Homeschoolers

Homeschooling 1 Child

Kelsey Holloway

DFW Homeschoolers Field Trip Fridays

Homeschooling 1 Child

Lindsey Cockerham

HeartSync Homeschool Hub

Homeschooling 2 Children

Bethaney Kleinheksel

Together We Homeschool

Homeschooling 4 Children

Homeschooling High School

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

$10/person

This workshop is for families planning to homeschool grades 9-12. Whether you've already started or are planning for the future, these speakers will provide a wealth of information, resources, and guidance. Hear from experienced homeschool parents, learn how to make a 4 year plan, explore various opportunities available for electives, dual-credit, and honors classes, and find out how to make a transcript. Then college staff will present about enrolling homeschool grads and getting college credits early. We'll also cover important topics like socialization for homeschool teens!

This workshop is designed for adults & teens; childcare is not provided, and we do not recommend bringing young children.

Each attendee needs a ticket. An open Q&A reception with beverages and snacks will be provided at the end of the workshop.

Purchase Tickets

Part 1: Making a 4-Year Plan for High School

Are you feeling unsure about homeschooling through high school? This session will provide you with the practical tools and guidance needed to create a personalized 4-year plan.

Gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively plan your homeschooler’s path to success.

Part 2: High School Record Keeping

Keeping accurate records as a homeschool parent is essential to your high schooler’s future. In this session, we’ll cover the key documents to track, their importance, and effective strategies for staying organized.

Discover how to confidently showcase your student’s achievements and set them up for success in college or their chosen career path.

Part 3: College Options for Homeschoolers

Many homeschooled high schoolers take advantage of dual credit programs at local colleges. Navigating the process of having high school students take college courses can sometimes be a challenge.

Learn from Collin College staff how to prepare students for admitting, enrolling, and being successful in college-level courses. Then get great college tips for homeschool grads!

Part 4: Open Q&A

Enjoy fresh baked cookies, salty snacks, and beverages while chatting with our speakers. This is an opportunity to ask questions, get advice, and learn about local organizations and resources that support homeschoolers.

Speakers

Maria Menzies & Nicole Hunter

BTDT Homeschool

Nicole and Maria, co-creators of Been There Done That Homeschool, bring over 30 years of combined secular homeschooling experience and have both homeschooled from the beginning.

Maria, a single mom, has graduated one child with an associates degree earned in high school, while her youngest is a senior following the same dual credit path. Nicole has graduated two children, both earning associates degrees in high school, with her oldest earning a bachelor’s degree with a double major, her middle currently completing a bachelors degree, and her youngest, a junior in high school, following the same dual credit path.

Speakers

Jennifer Morrow & Andrea Diaz

Collin College

Jennifer Morrow is an Admissions Specialist at Collin College. She advises and supports public and homeschool students in the application process for dual credit and early admissions.

Andrea Diaz is a College and Career Counselor at Collin College. She assists with dual credit processes, provides career counseling resources for high school students, and creates a bridge for the transition between high school and college.

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