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Lancaster, Pennsylvania

JULY 21 :: Monday

8:00 AM
Announcements/Singing | Stan Deen

8:15 AM Plenary Session
The Family: The Educator of Children | Voddie Baucham
For years the state has assumed responsibility for the education of our children. God doesn’t see it that way, and neither should we. Voddie Baucham, author of Family Driven Faith, will articulate in this plenary session the very important truth that the buck stops with the family, and they are the best equipped for the job.

9:15 AM
Memory Period in the Classroom and at Home | Julie Etter
In the grammar stage you always hear people talking about memory work, but when you get to the end of the day, it seems like that is what is always getting squeezed. Learn how to not only get it all accomplished, but how to create a memorable experience as well.

Techniques for Teaching Dialectic and Rhetoric Students | Bruce Etter
Most of education today treats all students like they never left the grammar stage. But they do. Dialectic and rhetoric students have changing interests and different means of learning and being motivated. So go with the grain. Learn some teaching techniques from a master teacher who will help you find your way.

Classical Christian Education 101 | Marlin Detweiler
You may have read Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning or Dorothy Sayers’ essay, or maybe you have just heard the words classical Christian education and are wondering what this is all about. Whatever your status, this seminar will serve as ground-breaking or refreshing. Come learn the basics about classical Christian education and how it works at school and at home.

10:30 AM
Please Don't Tell Me I Need to Teach Latin: Effective Ways at Home and School | Chris Perrin
If you are afraid of teaching Latin or just want to become a better teacher, come and learn. Latin is the core discipline to the grammar stage. Learn how to get beyond just teaching Latin vocabulary, to giving your children the key to mastering language by an effective study of Latin.

Principles for Teaching Science in the Dialectic and Rhetoric Stages
Students who have built math and language mastery in grammar school are ready to fly in science during secondary school. Learn the principles to keep in mind in order to give them their wings.

Pros and Cons of Educational Models: Schools, Homeschools, Hybrids | Marlin Detweiler
Look at the different educational models, homeschooling, co-ops, university models, online education and schools. See the benefits and deficits in each.

11:30 AM
Lunch

1:00 PM
All Grammar Age Children Can Love Math | Deb Chapin
One of the most common statements we hear from parents is, “I am not good at math, and my child takes after me.” Learn how to keep this generational math phobia from happening. Taught by a teacher who makes children love math. Learn how to make them love it from the start.

Teaching Logic, Part I | Graham Dennis
The first of a two-part workshop of the what and how of logic. Most of us have studied little or no logic. Since it is the core discipline in the second stage of the Trivium, we must grasp its content and importance. Logic is the key to teaching thinking. And it’s really quit simple. Come and find out before your dialectic students do.

Homeschool Journey: The Aroma of Your Home | Julie Etter
It may seem strange asking the question, “What is the aroma of your home?” But, every family has its own individual style and way of life. Learn how to make homeschooling more than just a segment of your day. This is sure to make your life easier and more abundant.

2:15 PM
The Distracted Child | Laurie Detweiler
Is one of your students or one of your children driving you crazy because they just can’t seem to pay attention—and worse—they just don’t seem to care. Learn techniques to help your child stay focused. You wouldn’t want to be the teacher who gave up on the next Thomas Edison, would you?

Correcting Missing Math Concepts in Algebra and Above | Dale Siegenthaler
The key to math is building one concept upon a previously mastered one. Many students have difficulties resulting from failure to master past concepts before moving beyond them, particularly in upper-level math courses. Learn how to identify what’s missing and how to apply the tools and techniques for fixing it.

Greasing the Skids | Marlin Detweiler
No one is great at everything. Children are no different. God gifts each of us differently. One resulting philosophy in guiding children is to “grease the skids” of their interests. The results can be impressive, and the diversity, even in one family, can be startling.

3:30 PM
Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs: Why They Matter | Deb Chapin
So your child can identify a noun, verb, adjective, adverb and more. What difference does this make when compared to other children who do not encounter grammar until their junior high years? Learn why all this matters.

Teaching Logic, Part II | Graham Dennis
Come learn the second part of a two-part workshop on this important discipline. Or feel free to start with this one if you couldn’t make the first one. Either way, you’ll benefit from an advanced, more specific, and more in-depth tackling of this topic.

The Importance of Dad in Education | Voddie Baucham
Homeschools tend to be run by mothers. Schools tend to be a mother’s domain, too. Yet Deuteronomy 6 and Ephesians 6 clearly admonish fathers to take the lead in the education of their children. Recommended for fathers who take this seriously already, fathers who don’t, mothers who need their husbands’ help (even if they don’t think they do), and administrators and teachers who realize they are working in loco parentis.

7:00 PM
Family Driven Faith | Voddie Baucham
This evening talk is for the broader Lancaster community and free to teacher training registrants. Voddie Baucham, in his witty and hard-hitting style, will winsomely and boldly drive home the fact that faith in Jesus Christ is best developed at home.

JULY 22 :: Tuesday

8:00 AM
Announcements/Singing | Stan Deen

8:15 AM Plenary Session
Recovering the Family Unit | Voddie Baucham
One doesn’t have to look very far in our culture to see that the family as a healthy and functioning unit is in dire straits. Divorce, day care and busyness have nearly destroyed this God-ordained institution we call the family. Come hear very practical ways we can avoid this trap for our own families.

9:15 AM
Give the Love of Reading from the Start (K-2) | Sharon Strawbridge
Do you remember who your first grade teacher was? If you do, there’s a reason. Generally, we remember those teachers who caused us to love learning. Learn how to make memories and cause children to be lifelong readers.

ABCs of Omnibus | Ty Fischer
We use the term Omnibus (which means “all-encompassing”) for our Great Books Course. Covering history, theology and literature, learn that teaching it can be as simple as ABC—if you have a plan. The Great Books are great, and now they’re not so tough.

Making Literature Come Alive (2-6) | Emily Fischer
Learn how to make any book a living wonder for children. From hands-on activities to comprehension techniques, learn principles that can be used for all literature.

10:30 AM
The Efficient Classroom | Deb Chapin
There always seems to be one teacher in every school who just has it all together. Whenever you enter this teacher’s classroom, the children are always orderly and seem to be enjoying learning. Learn from one of the best how to make the most of your day.

Shaping Worldview: Teaching Critical Thinking to Children | Voddie Baucham
It is a formidable task to train children to think rightly about God and their fellow man, yet very important. Their presuppositions and worldview must be shaped. Learn some key ideas and essential tools for how to do this at home and in the classroom.

11:30 AM
Lunch

1:00 PM
Raising a Writer | Pixie Lichtenstein
Writing is not a skill that just happens because you want it to. That’s why there are only so many books that make it to the bestseller’s list. Learn how to inspire your children to the art of writing.

Rhetoric in the 21st Century, Part I | Chris Perrin
As education is recovered and improved through the recovery of the lost tools of learning, we find it hard to get our arms around the importance and tools of rhetoric. Many have made the mistake of trying to go back to that which worked in ancient times without considering the context of the present. Dr. Perrin is uniquely qualified to address this timely topic.

Teaching Through Drama | Stan Deen
When you see a seminar on drama, you might think it is just about how to put on a play. Well, it’s about that and more. Learn how to use drama in your classroom to make learning more interesting for your students. Drama is a very underused tool in education, especially when considering its effectiveness.

2:15 PM
Effective Bible and History in the Classroom | Henriquez, Sidney
Learn the most effective methods for teaching the Veritas Press History and Bible curriculum in the classroom. Get answers to questions such as, how do you get the children to memorize the chronology? Do you use all the resources, and if so, how? How should the projects be selected and used?

Rhetoric in the 21st Century, Part II | Chris Perrin
Building on Part I of this two-part talk, go even deeper into the topic. You will come away seeing anew how rhetoric and the ability to teach students to express themselves both righteously and effectively is the capstone to a classical Christian education.

Effective Bible and History at Home | Laurie Detweiler
Learn how to use the Veritas Press History and Bible curriculum at home. Learn techniques that will help you not only get it all done, but make it your children’s favorite subject. Also learn how to teach multiple ages together and get the most out of all of them.

3:30 PM
Beauty in the Grammar Stage: Music, Art and Poetry | Leslie Bustard
Appreciating that which is beautiful is closely connected to living a life of gratitude toward God. And we all must do it. Starting as early as possible and using music, art and poetry, young students need to love beauty. Here you will learn some tips and practices that will go a very long way to that end.

The Great Books and Young Teens | Graham Dennis
The Great Books, like the Bible, are filled with difficult portions and sometimes the dark and sinful side of man. They have also served as a great inspiration and important tool in the lives of those that have gone before us. Learn how to teach the Great Books to dialectic students as they make their first move toward adulthood.

Preventing Burnout in the Homeschool | Pixie Lichtenstein
How many times have you felt like you just could not do another day of homeschooling, not because you didn’t love it, but because you were just plain worn out? Learn from a veteran homeschooling mom ways to prevent this.

JULY 23 :: Wednesday

8:00 AM
Announcements/Singing | Stan Deen

8:15 AM Plenary Session
Creative Teaching | Laurie Detweiler
Are there some people you know who just seem to make even the most difficult and boring concepts come alive so the students can’t wait to do more? Come learn how to turn learning into the most fun thing you could ever do.

9:15 AM
Teaching the Bible in Kindergarten & First Grades | Julie Etter
Children’s first introduction to formally studying the Bible should be something that creates a lifetime love and desire for more. Learn how to experience the joy of seeing little ones enjoy delving into God’s Word for the first time.

Reflections of a Classically Educated Kid | Jameson with Marlin Detweiler
Jameson Detweiler, the eldest of Marlin and Laurie’s four boys, was educated classically from second grade through 12th. He has now completed four years of college. Hear his insights and thoughts of how classical Christian education has benefited him.

Omnibus: Teaching Dante | Ty Fischer
The ABCs are one thing, but this is where the rubber hits the road. Learn how to teach a book in Omnibus. Using portions of Dante’s famous trilogy, one of the Omnibus editors will lead you through how to teach a particular book, keeping a balanced emphasis on history, theology and literature.

10:30 AM
Teaching Music
What does it mean to teach music in a classical Christian environment? Come to understand the reason why all children need to learn to sing.

Writing and Enjoying It | Graham Dennis
Some students naturally enjoy writing—others don’t. Yet, a student’s ability to express himself through the written word is hardly optional. Learn some tricks and keys to getting all young ones to write well and enjoy doing it.

Art and Music—The Necessity of Beauty | Ned Bustard
Beauty isn’t just in the eyes of the beholder—there are some critical elements that unify all that is beautiful. Teaching older students to appreciate it is critical, as it is a direct reflection on what we think of God the Creator. Helpful ideas and a wise approach are just a couple of the tools with which you’ll leave this workshop.

11:30 AM
Lunch

1:00 PM
Spelling Can Be Difficult: Effective Tools to Use | Kathy Arrick
Sometimes it seems as if some children are born with the ability to spell, but no matter what you do, other children cannot master the task. Learn tools to help all children become better at spelling.

Executing Electives: Thinking Outside the Box | Marlin Detweiler
If you have millions of dollars and all the time in the world, you will not need this workshop. But if you struggle for ideas, time, money and means of implementation, you will benefit. Creative solutions can overcome vast limitations.

Do I Need to Know That? and the Delight of Learning | Stan Deen
Learning should be a delight that we enjoy for its own sake. So how do we keep children from constantly asking the question, “Do I need to know that for the test?” From one of the most talented teachers we know, learn how to cause your children to learn for the sake of learning.

2:15 PM
Homeschool Breakout | Laurie Detweiler/Leslie Bustard
Gather with other homeschooling families and share ideas with one another. Also have questions answered by veteran homeschoolers.

Secondary School Breakout | Marlin Detweiler
A time for teachers, administrators, and board members of schools to meet and come together to discuss and share ideas that resulted in success and failures for the benefit of others.

Grammar School Breakout | Kathy Arrick
Gather with other grammar school teachers, administrators and board members and share ideas with one another. Also have questions answered by veterans.

3:30 PM Plenary Session
Classical Christian Education: A Trajectory for the Future | Marlin Detweiler
With the God-given institution of the family as key, learn of the hopes and possibilities that the future might hold as God blesses our faithfulness and efforts to raise a Godly and learned generation.