September 16, 2023

Connecting and Reconnecting

Come join us for a night of fellowship as we reconnect with old friends, connect with new ones and discuss some questions about homeschooling in small groups.   

October 14, 2023

Rachel Baer

Leisha Nabrosky

Bonnie Kennedy

How to Run a Field Trip; How to Start a Co-op

Are you considering organizing a field trip or starting up a co-op but don't know where to start? Maybe you plan on participating in a field trip or co-op this year? At this meeting we will hear from Rachel Baer on how to run a field trip, she will share her experience and give valuable tips on how to run a successful field trip. We will also hear from Bonnie Kennedy and Leisha Nabrotzky on how to start a co-op, they will share their experience with some things that they have learned along the way. Join us and be inspired to get something started or be a more informed participant!

November 11,2023

Diane Geerlinks

Laziness, Late bloomer or Learning Disability?

You decided to homeschool your child. The curriculum is bought, the lessons are planned, the school room is ready, and you are filled with excitement. And then…. instead of peace and harmony, you feel like you’re in a battle with your child. Is he just being stubborn? Is this a battle of the wills? You’ve heard many people say, “Don’t worry, they’ll catch up”. But, you are the parent and you wonder…will this really change?  In this workshop, Diane will share strategies, suggestions and teaching tips to launch your struggling learner on the road to success. There is HOPE!

Diane Geerlinks is passionate about helping kids learn, developing their strengths and improving their weaknesses. She has worked in the field of education for the past 35 years, teaching children of all ages and abilities in group settings and one-on-one. As a homeschool mom for 23 years, she understands the challenges that face homeschool parents. In 2009, Diane trained as an NILD Educational Therapist and has since continued to pursue her passion for learning with particular focus on the neuroplasticity of the brain and how we can improve our capacity for learning at any age. She operates GeerLINKS Educational Therapy and is Marketing Director for NILD Canada.

January 13, 2024

Patti Durston

Joy in the Journey - exploring five focused truths that bring the strengths of joy and peace to bloom in our lives despite the struggles and tensions of our journey.

Patti Durston has been married to her apologist husband, Kirk Durston for 43 years. Together they work with Power to Change Ministries where she mentors and coaches online.  She thoroughly enjoyed the many years of home educating their four sons and two daughters and this year, is resurrecting her knowledge of biology as she teaches her fourteen-year-old granddaughter.

Patti enjoys her twelve grandchildren, curling, crocheting and gardening but her greatest source of joy is studying the Word of God.  She is very active in the Women's Ministry at her church home in Elmira.

Feb 10, 2024

Rachel Rock

Online Safety

The topic for our evening is Online Safety. This will be a great

opportunity to hear practical safety tips and ask your questions!

Children aged 12 and up are welcome to attend. This would be a great way for them to learn more about using technology wisely.

Our speaker, Rachel, is a former student ministries & community outreach

director with Grandview Church. She is currently working in a wider

community setting, dealing with people of all ages in crisis situations.

She has a passion for community safety and education, and enjoys sharing knowledge from her time at Heritage Theological Seminary. Rachel is a self proclaimed cat lady and enjoys hanging out with her husband Josiah, playing drums, and going on road trips.

Mar 2, 2024

Louise House

Quest for the Best

Choosing curriculum can be a challenge at the best of times. The internet inundates us with information. Friends, acquaintances and the social media community all have suggestions for what you should do. While choice is wonderful, it can be overwhelming. What is best and how do I know if something can work for my family? How can I find something to help my struggling learner? Is expensive really better? Come and join Louise as she shares how to make the best curriculum choices for your family.

Louise and her husband Harold reside in scenic Goderich, Ontario, where they operated The Learning House,  a homeschool supply company. They home educated their four children from preschool through high school. Three of their children had learning struggles.  She counts it a privilege to minister to homeschooling families through curriculum, counseling, speaking, blogging (From House to Home) and encouragement on a one-to-one basis.

April 20, 2024

Canadian History

Canadian specific history, geography and social studies can sometimes be challenging to incorporate in homeschooling with many American curriculum choices. Join us as we hear from various KWCHEA members who will share how they have done this and what curriculum and resources they have used. If you have a Canadian history, geography or social studies curriculum or resource that you love, please bring it to share with the group!

May 4, 2024

Sabrina Adair

Setting the Stage for Success

Sabrina will be speaking on “Setting the Stage for Success” which includes understanding a child’s sensory preferences, learning needs and connection needs. This talk will go through some simple strategies that can be implemented immediately to enrich a child’s learning. Sabrina is a Christian homeschooling mom of 4 children, she is an occupational therapist in her private therapy company Enabling Adaptations.

June 8, 2024

Panel

Adult Homeschool Grads Look Back

Our panel consists of adults that were homeschooled through highschool and they will share some reflections of those days.