Encouragement for the Journey
CFHE's 20th Annual Homeschool Conference
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Registration Fee:
CFHE Member: Early Bird: Postmarked or paid online by 3/19/14 $10 Non CFHE Member: Early Bird: Postmarked or paid online by 3/19/14 $13.00 After 3/19/14 and at the door: $15 Teens ages 12-18: $5 Spread the word in your homeschool circles by printing out the flyer.
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You can register online. You can pay online or mail a check.
You can register by downloading, printing, and mailing this form
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Hal and Melanie Young are parents of six boys and two girls. They have published articles with The Foundation for Economic Education, Homeschooling Today, the John Locke Foundation, Homeschool Digest, TEACH Magazine, Homeschool Enrichment, the N.C. Family Policy Council, the Heartland Institute and more. Hal and Melanie have made more than 50 media appearances in venues as wide ranging as The Jesse Lee Peterson Show and the Bob Dutko Show to Mancow’s Morning Madhouse and CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. They are sought after conference speakers who routinely draw standing room only crowds with their mix of uniquely entertaining cross-banter and practical, powerful Scriptural principles.
“Hal and Melanie Young, with their down-to-earth, humorous, and incredibly relatable teaching style, are well-loved speakers by our convention attendees. Their workshops cover a broad range of topics from encouragement and inspiration to many practical “how-to” sessions as well.” - Nancy Manos, Convention Program Coordinator, Arizona Families for Home Education
“I heard Hal and Melanie Young as they delivered the grand finale keynote for the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, and I was encouraged and inspired. I wiped a tear, sighed, knew they would be perfect for our homeschoolers here in Spokane, WA. I was thrilled when we were able to book them to fly in from the East coast to speak to us. You will not be disappointed when you hear them speak. They are real, they will make you laugh, they will make you cry, but mostly they will inspire you as you homeschool all of your children, including your girls.” - Susan Evans, CFHE board member
About Raising Real Men: “This book is a breath of fresh air…” – Tedd Tripp, Author, Pastor
“This is a book that every family should have.” – Mike Smith, HSLDA
“Hal and Melanie Young, with their down-to-earth, humorous, and incredibly relatable teaching style, are well-loved speakers by our convention attendees. Their workshops cover a broad range of topics from encouragement and inspiration to many practical “how-to” sessions as well.” - Nancy Manos, Convention Program Coordinator, Arizona Families for Home Education
“I heard Hal and Melanie Young as they delivered the grand finale keynote for the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, and I was encouraged and inspired. I wiped a tear, sighed, knew they would be perfect for our homeschoolers here in Spokane, WA. I was thrilled when we were able to book them to fly in from the East coast to speak to us. You will not be disappointed when you hear them speak. They are real, they will make you laugh, they will make you cry, but mostly they will inspire you as you homeschool all of your children, including your girls.” - Susan Evans, CFHE board member
About Raising Real Men: “This book is a breath of fresh air…” – Tedd Tripp, Author, Pastor
“This is a book that every family should have.” – Mike Smith, HSLDA
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Homeschoolers Beware: The Central Valley School District asks Homeschoolers to take new state test. Warning this is part of the Common Core agenda.
We (the Christian Homeschool Network of WA) have received numerous reports from homeschoolers in the Spokane area. Many have received a letter from the Central Valley school district inviting them to participate in the 2014 Spring Smarter Balanced assessments. The letter is dated February 13, 2014 and is addressed to: Parents of Homeschool Students.
CHN finds the actions of this school district very alarming and all homeschoolers in the state need to be aware of this situation-your school district may be next. This is a clear example of school officials not being informed of our homeschool laws and not respecting them either.
First, they are misusing the information from our DOI form to promote their agenda. The Smarter Balanced assessments are a key component to the implementation of the public school’s latest education reforms called Common Core (CCSS). The foundation of the CCSS is the statewide databases being created to track children from preschool to age 20 (CEDARS, P20).
Second, the school district is encouraging homeschoolers to take actions that would put them in danger of being out of compliance with our laws. State law requires homeschooler to use only approved tests and tests scores are to be included as part of the child’s education record.
ACTION Requested:
We (the Christian Homeschool Network of WA) have received numerous reports from homeschoolers in the Spokane area. Many have received a letter from the Central Valley school district inviting them to participate in the 2014 Spring Smarter Balanced assessments. The letter is dated February 13, 2014 and is addressed to: Parents of Homeschool Students.
CHN finds the actions of this school district very alarming and all homeschoolers in the state need to be aware of this situation-your school district may be next. This is a clear example of school officials not being informed of our homeschool laws and not respecting them either.
First, they are misusing the information from our DOI form to promote their agenda. The Smarter Balanced assessments are a key component to the implementation of the public school’s latest education reforms called Common Core (CCSS). The foundation of the CCSS is the statewide databases being created to track children from preschool to age 20 (CEDARS, P20).
Second, the school district is encouraging homeschoolers to take actions that would put them in danger of being out of compliance with our laws. State law requires homeschooler to use only approved tests and tests scores are to be included as part of the child’s education record.
ACTION Requested:
- Warn all homeschoolers you know, if they think taking the Smarter Balanced test provided by their local school will fulfill this part of the HBI law, they have been misled and will find themselves out of compliance with the law.
- If you live in the Central Valley school district write them and express your concerns with the letter they sent out, using information from your DOI form for marketing purposes and ask to be removed from their mailing lists.
Christian Family Home Educators Mission/Vision Statement
CFHE desires to give vision and support to fathers and mothers as they disciple their own children in the nurture and admonition of the LORD in order to supply godly seed to the One who ordained families for that purpose (Mal 2:15, Eph 6:1).
To accomplish this mission, CFHE will work on providing:
As the mission is fulfilled, CFHE becomes a collective testimony and voice in our communities that there are those who are diligently integrating worship, training in righteousness, education and economics into their family structures and lives.
In the midst of a decaying and destructive society, there will be many who will be encouraged to begin, or continue, to take back their families and re-establish God’s order and blessing on the home.
CFHE does not presume to know the best method for homeschooling. We will not promote one curriculum over another, nor will we evaluate or promote one program over another. Although there are a myriad of different education options available, the information we provide will be limited to homeschooling options not provided by public or private school systems. Additionally, because volunteer hours in CFHE are at a premium, those hours will be dedicated to helping those who educate at home independently and do not have other means of support.
To accomplish this mission, CFHE will work on providing:
- Information – website, newsletter, conferences, etc
- Coordination – Mom’s Night Out, field trips, etc
- Opportunities to serve others in this mission
As the mission is fulfilled, CFHE becomes a collective testimony and voice in our communities that there are those who are diligently integrating worship, training in righteousness, education and economics into their family structures and lives.
In the midst of a decaying and destructive society, there will be many who will be encouraged to begin, or continue, to take back their families and re-establish God’s order and blessing on the home.
CFHE does not presume to know the best method for homeschooling. We will not promote one curriculum over another, nor will we evaluate or promote one program over another. Although there are a myriad of different education options available, the information we provide will be limited to homeschooling options not provided by public or private school systems. Additionally, because volunteer hours in CFHE are at a premium, those hours will be dedicated to helping those who educate at home independently and do not have other means of support.
