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Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom by Todd Wilson. Alternately sensible and hilarious, including (oh-so-familiar) anecdotes and cartoons.

The Complete Home Learning Source Book by Rebecca Rupp. The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology.

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Speakers and Workshop Presenters in Colorado

If you're looking for someone to speak at your next homeschool gathering, these veterans offer presentations on just about every topic. Educate your group members on curriculum planning, the law, dual enrollment, special education needs, setting up cooperative classes, testing vs evaluations, or what happens when your child is declared truant. Or, encourage newcomers that, yes, they CAN do this. Or re-inspire existing families (you?) who need a little mental boost this time of year.


Colorado Field Trips
A long (and growing) list of places to take the kids. Some you've probably heard of. Others .... I bet not.

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Ro828.com Blog
Updates on what's happening with the home school statute in the Colorado legislature, plus parental and family issues all across the nation.

The Sound of Learning - REMC's Blog
Cindy's (that would be me) musings, memories, mistakes, and crazy stories from her 14+ years of homeschooling. Blog Forecast: Expect scattered, occasional rants on the state of home educating today. Spotter activation will not be needed.


The Changing Nature of Support
Should we be thinking about support groups the way we always have? Or is that 'old school' thinking? Maybe we should be envisioning Support 2.0 instead? (Whatever that might entail.) I've heard support group leaders lamenting over declining volunteerism, general lack of interest and how they're running out of energy because of it. And it's not just happening here. It's nationwide. What could we, should do, can we, do about it?

Any ideas? This is posted on my blog, and I'd love to hear your comments.


Speakers and Workshop Presenters

Kerry Kantor
is a Homeschool Advocate, private school owner, and former support group leader. This is how she describes herself:

"My grand adventure ended in 2006, with the graduation of my 15 year old son from our homeschool. It is both a sad and joyous time for me. How can you just stop!? It is my sincere desire to give back to the homeschooling community that served me so well, and provide others with information and resources. I would love to see others off on their own grand adventure.

We homeschooled for approximately 18 years. My husband and I settled in Colorado in 1992, courtesy of the United States Air Force. As you can imagine, the Air Force provided us with the non-stop adventure of homeschooling in a variety of states, plus the island of Guam. My eldest daughter is now in North Dakota, and our son is at Pikes Peak Community College, both having graduated from our homeschool at age 15.

My experience includes founding the Secular Homeschool Support Group (SHSSG) in 1997. I've organized and taught cooperative classes, and given public seminars on a variety of homeschooling topics. I've also had the privilege and joy of organizing homeschool graduation ceremonies and the prom. I'm also a former Homeschool Liaison for Colorado Springs School District 11, which entailed answering questions 'from the other side of the counter' so to speak, regarding dual enrollment, transferring homeschool credits to a public school, district policy and procedures, Special Needs, virtual academies, and curriculum planning. I have also participated in sometimes unpleasant arenas, by testifying in juvenile court during truancy proceedings, and working with public school attorneys. I keep a close watch on the news, conversing with state legislators on issues that could affect homeschooling in Colorado. Presently I am the Director of the Colorado Academy of Independent Learners, which is an Independent Private School for home educators."

Email Kerry or call her at 719-749-9126.

Some of Kerry's Presentations

* The Colorado Homeschool Law
* Curriculum Planning
* Community Colleges and Homeschoolers
* Dual Enrollment
* Homeschooling Your High Schooler
* Private School at Home
* Recordkeeping and Transcripts
* Setting Up Cooperative Classes
* Special Education Services for Homeschoolers
* Testing and Evaluations
* Truancy


Treon Goossen
has been involved in the homeschool movement for over 22 years. She is a co-author of the current CO homeschool statute which was enacted in 1988. She has since monitored the state legislature to ensure that the hard won freedoms are not restricted, and is a frequent conference and support group speaker. She is the proud recipient of the Ruth Beechick Award (2002) from Christian Home Educators of Colorado and the Homeschool Liberty Award (2006) from the Home School Legal Defense Association. Contact her by email or visit her website.

Some of Treon's Presentations

* Insights into the CO homeschool statute
* Our Legal Options
* Encouragement for Parents Considering Homeschooling
* Encouragement for Seasoned Veterans.


Are you a speaker on home educating in Colorado? Contact me to be added.