Homeschool 101 Enrichment Day-Live Experts- Free!

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Alton, Mo. – Alton is hosting a Homeschooling 101 Enrichment Day. Nationwide, homeschooling is seeing tremendous growth in the last few years. As Alton sees many new-to-homeschooling families, the local homeschool group is assembling experts to go over the basics of schooling at home. Residents in Alton and the surrounding communities are excited to have a live, in-person homeschool basics workshop in Alton Assembly of God Church.

Who Can Attend?

The public is invited. Homeschool families are encouraged to attend. Those who may homeschool in the future, even grandparents or relatives, are invited to come. This event is FREE! Although the laws discussed will refer to Missouri, those in Arkansas can attend, too. This is a Christian event. However, non-believers do homeschool and can come and learn from these experts. families from other homeschool groups, like West Plains or Mountain View, can attend this event. It is meant to encourage those who homeschool, as well as teach the attendees the laws of Missouri.

Who Is Speaking?

There are four experts lined up to speak. Orilla Crider is an HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Assoc) expert. She will go over the homeschooling laws in Missouri. Cari Rogers represents SE Missouri in the FHE (Families for Home Education). Her topics include ‘What homeschooling Is and Isn’t,’ and ‘Finding your why.’ The groups will then separate between dads and moms. Christy Richardson will lead the women in “Mom’s Messy Masterpiece,” ‘Permission to Change Directions’,’ Submission to Our Husbands Isn’t Popular, and ‘Self-care For The Homeschool Mom.’ Shane Richardson will speak on “A Father’s Role And Goal.” A free lunch will be provided. During this lunch, the speakers will answer questions during a planned Q & A.

During this time, the homeschooled teens are hosting a high-impact one-day VBS using the Answers in Genesis program.

When Is This?

This takes place Saturday, January 28, 2023, between 9-1.a

Where Is This?

The Alton Assembly of God is hosting the event. The parents will be upstairs in the sanctuary; the children will be in the fellowship hall.

What Else?

This is FREE! No cost to hear live, in-person speakers. Free lunch, although a donation box will be set out. Families are encouraged to come, get encouraged.

The Assembly of God Church allows the homeschool groups to set up tables with displays of various curricula. Parents can see all that is available and how it will be used.

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