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2019 MÂCHÉ Convention
April 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am - April 13, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
2019 MÂCHÉ Convention
April 11-13, 2019 ~ RiverCentre, St. Paul MN
Home education has changed over the years. What was once a "pioneer" movement to disciple and train our children in Godliness has mainstreamed into something that more closely resembles public school at home. Though academics are very important, there is so much more to home education than that. The very heart of home education can easily be replaced with good things, without retaining the best things.
The 2019 MÂCHÉ Convention is actually three events combined into one weekend. Each is a distinctly different event with a different focus; attendees should register separately for each event that they intend to attend. You will learn more about them below.
Our Convention Theme is "Giving All Diligence." Our superb speakers and informative exhibitors (many of them new) will energize you with your endeavors and will offer you significant insight on building Godly character in your children ... and in yourselves. Won't you join us this year! (Registration begins January 1, 2019.)
"Giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are in you and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Second Peter 1:5-8)
“Every year we look forward to going to MACHE Convention. It is one of the highlights of our year! We wish others would see the benefits and come. There are far too many that are not connected well with others on this journey, and may become discouraged. Each year is a refreshing time, and we love to be challenged and connect with others that are on a similar path with their family.” ~Michelle
“The MACHE conference has been so helpful over the years. About 8 years ago, my husband and I attended our first one, feeling a God-placed burden on our hearts to homeschool and not having a clue how to get started. Our call to homeschool was affirmed through that first conference. We realized we were not alone as we saw thousands of other homeschool parents. We took classes that gave us the tools to get started. Today we still attend the conference. The encouragement and resources provided every year can help even experienced homeschool families. Thanks MACHE for a job well done!!” ~Jenny
“Our 1st conference — gave us the confidence and encouragement we needed to get started on our home education journey with our family!!! Thank you for taking the time to organize this conference; it was vital to us, and my husband and I had a great time together!” ~Natalie
“I am always so-o-o-o-o encouraged and uplifted after going to MACHE!!!! It's as if the Lord directs me to what I most need to hear from each speaker I choose to attend!!! Already planning next year's event!” ~Carolyn
“We have been attending the Mache conference for 10 years. This year's conference not only gave us the information we needed to homeschool through high school but also encouraged and challenged us in our spiritual journey as individuals and family leaders as well. Thank you Mache for being faithful in supporting our families on our homeschool journeys.” ~Amanda
“My husband and I look forward to attending the MACHE Conference together every year. It helps us refocus on our homeschooling goals and find new solutions for areas we'd like to improve in our family and our homeschool. We are always encouraged by the speakers and in seeing all the other homeschooling families represented there! It helps us realize that we are not alone!” ~Wendy
“Each year the MACHE conference brings encouragement, refreshment, and reinvigoration to the homeschooling family. We are inspired by great speakers and encouraged by seeing the greater homeschooling community brought together. It is a blessing to be a part of a great organization with a noble vision for educating our children in a Christ-centered environment — HOME. This year we were able to share the experience with a couple of our daughters. They were inspired and amazed by the whole conference. Thank you for all your hard work at making the conference happen every year! We know it is no small feat.” ~Jason & Rebecca
Three events in one Convention weekend!
THURSDAY SESSIONS ...............
Taking that first step into home education can be quite unnerving! Teaching anything past the basic reading, 'writing, and 'arithmetic can be rather intimidating, to say the least! Working with struggling learners can be totally exhausting because of the enormous amount of energy that is constantly required. Let us encourage you in these three important topics - beginning, high school, and struggling learners. (Thursday, April 11)
LEADERSHIP FORUM .................
Leaders of homeschool support groups and co-ops face unique challenges. Not only are they homeschooling their own children and keeping their homes running smoothly, but they are also leading a group of families, which means planning, scheduling, organizing, communicating, and making decisions. This event is intended to be an enjoyable and instructional time for leaders. Your whole board is welcome to attend! (Thursday, April 11)
CONFERENCE .............................
Our objective as home educating parents is to prepare faithful generations for Godly leadership. Each child is distinctively created; each family is unique. In the turbulent milieu of our present-day society, it is imperative that we train our children ... and ourselves ... to demonstrate the character of Jesus Christ through faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. (Friday / Saturday, April 12-13)
CONFERENCE "Extras" ...............
CONFERENCE registrants are also able to attend MÂCHÉ's Exhibit Hall, Used Curricula Sale, Mentors' Booth, Silent Auction, Keynote Sessions, Student Preludes, Young Entrepreneurs, Special Sessions, Teen Track, and much more.
THURSDAY SESSIONS
ONLINE
Non-member (husband/wife)
January 1-31 : $40
February 1-March 15 : $50
March 16-April 11 : $70
Member (husband/wife) - 20% discount
January 1-31 : $32
February 1-March 15 : $40
March 16-April 11 : $56
Grandparent(s)
January 1-31 : FREE
February 1-March 15 : FREE
March 16-April 11 : FREE
Student/Child
January 1-31 : $10
February 1-March 15 : $10
March 16-April 11 : $15
MAIL-IN
Non-member (husband/wife)
January 1-March 15 : $50
Member (husband/wife) - 20% discount
January 1-March 15 : $40
Grandparent(s)
January 1-March 15 : FREE
Student/child
January 1-March 15 : $10
LEADERSHIP FORUM
Non-member Leaders (each Individual)
January 1-March 30 : $35 (includes luncheon)
April 1-April 10 : $35 (does not include luncheon)
Member Leaders (each Individual)
January 1-March 30 : $28 (includes luncheon)
April 1-April 10 : $28 (does not include luncheon)
CONFERENCE & CURRICULUM FAIR
ONLINE
Non-member (husband/wife)
January 1-31 : $80
February 1-March 15 : $90
March 16-April 13 : $110
Member (husband/wife) - 20% discount
January 1-31 : $64
February 1-March 15 : $72
March 16-April 13 : $88
Grandparent(s)
January 1-31 : FREE
February 1-March 15 : FREE
March 16-April 13 : FREE
Student/Child (Ages 18 months to 18 years) *
January 1-31 : $30
February 1-March 15 : $30
March 16-April 13 : $40
Infant (Ages 0-18 months)
January 1-31 : FREE
February 1-March 15 : FREE
March 16-April 13 : FREE
Teen Track 1 (Ages 13-19) - The Marvelous Expedition
January 1-31 : $125 (includes supply kit)
February 1-March 15 : $125 (includes supply kit)
March 16-April 13 : Available until sold out...
Teen Track 2 (Ages 13-19) - Tough Questions Teen Ask
January 1-31 : $40
February 1-March 15 : $40
March 16-April 13 : $50
MAIL-IN **
Non-member (husband/wife)
January 1-March 15 : $90
Member (husband/wife) - 20% discount
January 1-March 15 : $72
Grandparent(s)
January 1-March 15 : FREE
Student/Child (Ages 18 months to 18 years) *
January 1-March 15 : $40
Infant (Ages 0-18 months)
January 1-March 15 : FREE
Teen Track 1 (Ages 13-19) - The Marvelous Expedition
January 1-March 15 : $125 (Includes supply kit)
Teen Track 2 (Ages 13-19) - Tough Questions Teens Ask
January 1-March 15 : $40
* One who is not attending either of the two teen tracks.
** After March 15, you will need to register online or onsite.
Accelerated Christian Education
Ambassador College of Bible & Ministry
Associated Speech & Language Specialists, LLC
Associated Free Lutheran Bible School
Bethlehem College and Seminary
BJU Press/HomeWorks by Precept
Brain Balance Achievement Center of Woodbury
Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability
Geology by Northwest Treasures
HEPPNER'S LEGACY Homeshool Resources
Institute for Excellence in Writing
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
JUGHEADS Youth Juggling Co., LLC
La Clase Divertida (The FUN Class!)
Making It Clear
Mary Katie Inc.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
National Christian Forensics and Communications Association
Patriotic Heritage Honor Guard
PowerHouse Educational Resources
RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning
ShillerLearning: Montessori at Home
The Kingdom Series/Perfect Praise Publishing
The Medical Transcription Service
The Wilderness Fellowship Ministries
Trinity Bible College & Graduate School
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
- CHILDREN AND INFANTS
The MÂCHÉ Convention weekend is designed primarily for support and encouragement for parents. Many home educating parents use this weekend as an annual getaway as a couple. However, we understand that some parents desire to bring their children and as long as the children are not distracting to attendees in workshops, and stay with their parents at all times, we welcome them. That said, be aware that there are no supervised activities for children under 13 years of age. As a courtesy, we would suggest that small children sit on parents’ laps or on the floor until the workshop begins, then they can take seats if any are still available.
- GRANDPARENTS
Grandparents are a vital part of your children’s home education and are invited to attend the convention to learn as much as they can about home education. Grandparents who are not home educating their own children may attend the conference at no charge with their registered children. Register grandparents on your registration form. Their name tags will be in the same envelope as yours.
- MISSIONARIES
Missionaries who are on deputation and have never attended a MÂCHÉ conference may attend as MÂCHÉ’s guests at no charge. Send an official prayer card (or newsletter) and a letter of request to attend the conference (include email and phone number) to Missionary Conference Registration, PO Box 32308, Fridley, MN 55432 or email to executive.director@mache.org. Letters must be received no later than March 15, 2018. Each missionary will receive a phone call and email confirmation after the information has been reviewed.
- PASTORS
Pastors who are not home educating their own children and have never attended a MÂCHÉ conference may attend at no charge. Using official church stationery (including email and phone number), send a written request to attend the MÂCHÉ conference. Mail to Pastor Conference Registration, PO Box 32308, Fridley, MN 55432 or email to executive.director@mache.org. Letters must be received no later than March 16, 2018. Each pastor will be contacted by MÂCHÉ after his information has been received.
- VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPS
MÂCHÉ is pleased to provide registration credit to adults and students who are 16 years of age or older and are willing to serve at least six hours during the conference. Volunteers receive a $64 credit toward their husband/wife conference registration fee ($32 credit toward their husband/wife Thursday Sessions fee; $30 credit toward their student registration fee). This credit amount is the equivalent of the “early bird” member registration fee. Volunteer early so that we will know how to plan.
PREPARE FOR THE CONFERENCE
- HANDOUTS
To find the handouts for the 2019 MÂCHÉ workshops (excluding exhibitor workshops), click “Workshop Schedule,” find the appropriate session and then the appropriate workshop, then click “Handout” located below the workshop description. Handouts are available online only, April 1 through May 31. Remember to download and print the handouts of the workshops you want to attend ahead of time and bring them with you to the conference. Workshop handouts will NOT be available in the workshop sessions.
- SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you need an ASL interpreter, please inform MÂCHÉ when you register online and no later than March 16. After March 16, if you request an interpreter, you will need to join the scheduled interpreters for the workshops already assigned.
If you need a wheelchair, please inform MÂCHÉ when you register online and no later than March 16. This will allow us enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
If you are unable to carry your child or items during the convention weekend due to a medical condition and need to use your rolled cart, please inform MÂCHÉ when registering online so necessary arrangements can be made to facilitate your rolled cart usage.
- VENUE INFORMATION
You will find a variety of maps showing how to get around Saint Paul, Minnesota, including parking, hotels, skyways, and more at https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/discover-saint-paul/getting-here/maps/.
EXPERIENCE THE CONFERENCE
- ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS
We are very appreciative of our advertisers and sponsors who help defray our convention costs. Please make a special effort to patronize the businesses that placed ads in our program booklet or sponsored part of the conference event and thank them for supporting home education in Minnesota.
- AUDIO RECORDINGS
MÂCHÉ workshops will be audio-recorded and available for purchase as MP3 downloads or Audio CDs. Audio CD disks will be mailed within two weeks. MP3 downloads will be available shortly after the convention is over. PLEASE NOTE: MP3 Downloads will remain in your account for six months or two download attempts, whichever comes first. Once they expire, they will no longer be available to you and you will need to purchase them again. ALSO, because of special security measures implemented by Apple, Inc. Corporation, MP3 downloads need to be downloaded to a Mac or PC first and then synced to Apple devices using iTunes. Following the convention, all audios may be purchased from the MÂCHÉ Online Store. No personal audio/video recording devices are allowed onsite for the purpose of recording the workshops.
- COAT/BOOK CHECK
There is a nominal fee to store your coats and purchases in a safe place while you attend the conference. Carts, strollers, or roller luggage need to be stored in “Coat/Book Check” and may be used to hold your belongings while you attend workshops or do more shopping. Rolled carts and strollers cannot be used on the convention premises.
- CONFERENCE HOURS
Registration, used curriculum, and the exhibit hall doors open at 8:00 AM and close at 5:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. PLEASE NOTE: the Friday Evening Keynote Session begins at 6:30 PM and is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
- EXHIBIT HALL PROTOCOL
We are thankful for each exhibitor in our exhibit hall and hope that you will take time to say a special thank you to them for coming! Many of the homeschool exhibitors in our hall are experts in their field and are willing to take extra time to explain their various products for you in great depth. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge and information.
When an exhibitor takes the time and effort to explain a product or give you some sage advice and you decide to buy the product, we strongly encourage you to buy your product from that person instead of making your purchase elsewhere to save a little money. Not only does this help preserve an atmosphere of trust and sharing, it also encourages the return of knowledgeable, well-established exhibitors to our annual conference.
MÂCHÉ does not offer “Exhibit Hall Only” passes. Only registered attendees wearing their own name tags may enter the exhibit hall.
It is a good idea to bring plenty of cash with you, as several exhibitors who have delightful home education products do not accept credit cards.
- FULL WORKSHOPS
When workshop rooms are full, MÂCHÉ must close the doors and not let anyone else enter the room. If you see a sign posted “Full” outside of a workshop room, please find another workshop where there is still plenty of room. If we allow more people in a room than it’s posted limit, the fire marshal will close the entire convention down. Plan to arrive early to the session you are most interested in attending. We ask that you do not save seats, as a courtesy to others who took the effort to arrive early like you did.
- NAME TAGS
Your name tags will be available for pick up when you arrive at the convention. Name tags are the admittance “tickets” to the convention and must be worn at all times and by the person whose name is printed on it. If lost or forgotten, replacement name tags are $5.
SAINT PAUL HOST HOTELS
MÂCHÉ has negotiated reduced rates with the following Saint Paul hotels for the 2019 MÂCHÉ Convention. To receive the reduced rates, you must specify that you are attending the MÂCHÉ convention. Ask for a confirmation number. A lodging tax will be added to each of the guaranteed rates.
When you call to make a reservation and the desk attendant is not able to answer the phone right away, your call may be transferred to their national office. The national offices may not be aware of the arrangements that the hotels have made with MÂCHÉ. Try calling again until you can talk to someone in the St. Paul hotel who is familiar with the MÂCHÉ convention special rates.
- BEST WESTERN PLUS CAPITOL RIDGE
161 Saint Anthony Avenue
Saint Paul, Mn 55103
Guaranteed conference rate of $119.00 (2 queen) through March 23.
Reservations 1-651-227-8711; mention MÂCHÉ.
Complimentary breakfast, wifi, and shuttle to RiverCentre. Parking is $10.00 per night for overnight guests in the secured parking lot. Accommodates large vehicles/SUV’s.
- DOUBLETREE - SAINT PAUL EAST
2201 Burns Avenue
Saint Paul, Mn 55119
Guaranteed conference rate of $119.00 (King or 2 queen) through March 11.
Reservations 1-651-731-2220; mention MÂCHÉ.
Complimentary wifi, and shuttle to the RiverCentre by appointment at front desk. No breakfast included, unless you are a Hilton Honors member (Gold and Diamond tiers). Free parking
- HAMPTON INN
200 7th Street West
Saint Paul, Mn 55102
Guaranteed conference rate of $129.00 (King or 2 queen) through March 20.
Reservations 1-651-224-7400; mention MÂCHÉ.
Complimentary breakfast and wifi. Valet parking $18/day with unlimited in/out privileges and accommodates up to 7ft vehicles. There is also an area to park trailers.
- HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN
175 7th Street
Saint Paul, Mn 55102
Guaranteed conference rate of $130 per night through March 10.
Reservations made with this link: MACHE Conference or call 651-225-1515 and mention MÂCHÉ.
Complimentary wifi. No breakfast included. Parking is $15/night.
- HYATT PLACE
180 Kellogg Blvd. E.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Guaranteed conference rate of $139.00 (King or 2 queen) through April 11.
Reservations call 1-888-493-8847; use the code G-ACHE. ("G-ACHE" is correct.) In addition, you can book online using this link: https://stpaul.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?corp_id=G-ACHE
Complimentary breakfast, and wifi. Parking is underground secured valet parking: $22/night with unlimited in/out access OR public ramp across the street for $9.00-$13.00 overnight parking.
A list of Silent Auction donations is at the bottom of this article. Scroll down and see what will be up for bid during the 2019 MACHE Convention.
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Join us for the 2019 MÂCHÉ Silent Auction!
Enjoy bidding on beautiful and beneficial items such as baby blankets, new curriculum, school supplies, gift baskets, restaurant coupons, Science Museum and Children’s Museum tickets, bed and breakfast get-aways, musical instruments, and more ... all donated by homeschoolers, exhibitors, and local businesses.
Registered conference attendees will have a chance to bid on these items and services, with the highest bidders taking them home. All proceeds will go toward supporting MÂCHÉ's various ministries to Minnesota's homeschoolers.
- WHEN: Friday, April 12, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday, April 13, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm.
- WHERE: In the exhibit hall during the annual MÂCHÉ conference
- WHAT: Services and new items donated to MÂCHÉ for the purpose of raising money for various MÂCHÉ ministries. Donations might include free hotel night stays, restaurant gift cards, crafts, gift baskets, curriculum and books, services that would interest home educators, free admission to historical sights around the state, and more.
- WHO: MÂCHÉ members, exhibitors, and area businesses who would like to donate items and services for conference attendees to bid on. Any conference attendee may bid on the donated items and services.
- WHY: Proceeds from the sale of the donated items will be given to MÂCHÉ for the purpose of helping expand its ministry to Minnesota homeschoolers. Donors will not receive any money from their donation, except advertising in the conference program booklet and/or on the MÂCHÉ website.
- DONATIONS: Anyone with an item or service they would like to donate should email a photo and/or short description, the approximate value, and the donor's contact information (name, address, phone, email). Donations should be at least a $20 value. MÂCHÉ reserves the right to accept or reject any item without explanation. If you are interested in donating to the MÂCHÉ Silent Auction, please email silent.auction@mache.org.
- WHAT TO EXPECT: The donor should bring his or her donation to the exhibit hall on Thursday afternoon or evening and ready to be displayed. Advertising material no larger than 8"x11" may be placed beside the donation. In order to have your name listed in the conference program booklet, you should contact MÂCHÉ by March 1. (Donations received after March 1 will be listed on the MÂCHÉ website a few weeks before the conference.) Conference attendees will bid on the items or services. The highest bids on each item at 1:30 pm Saturday afternoon will win. Winners will be announced at 3:00 pm in the MÂCHÉ exhibit hall, at which time they should pay for their items or services and take them home. Any items not bid on or forgotten, will be donated to MÂCHÉ. You must be present to claim your item.
Join in the fun ... and encourage other home educating families throughout Minnesota!
Items Up for Bid:
- Saddle Up Mini Reading Bundle
Circle C Adventures
- Basket of Goodies
Brain Balance Achievement Center
- $50 Gift Certificates (2)
H.I.S. Training Center
www.facebook.com/homeschoolbks
- Family 5-Pack of Tickets to Elisha: Pursuit of the Holy One
Reign Dance Theater
- Book: The Eighth Ransom
Given Hoffman
- Basket of Goodies from Thirty One Gifts
Karen Soencksen
- Timber Sweet Basket of Maple Syrup Products
Jerry and Molli Uphoven, MÂCHÉ Board Members
Basket from Timber Sweet of Grand Rapids
TimberSweet via Facebook
- ½ Scholarship for Summer Leadership Program
LEAD – A Project of Minnesota Family Institute
- A Seat in the SAT Prep Genius Course
HSLDA Online Academy
- A God’s Glory Subscription Box
God’s Glory Box
- Music CD’s:
How Great Thou Art
Don’t You Want To Go There
Lord I Only Wait on You
The Kingery Family Singers
- Books/DVD Sets:
The New Answers 4 Book Set
The New Answers 3 DVD Set
Body of Evidence 8 DVD Set
Book: Gospel Reset by Ken Ham
Answers in Genesis
- Embroidered Sweatshirt & Blanket
The Bourman Family
CM2 Embroidery
- Book: Into the Mountains I Look
Madisen Bourman – Felicitous Day Books
https://felicitousdayblog.
- 1st & 2nd Books of the Kingdom Valley Fables Series
Autographed Copies
Passion Flower Studios
- Books:
Man Up: What the Bible Says About Being a Man
How to Disciple Men: 45 Proven Strategies from Experts for Ministry to Men
Christian Service Brigade
- The Homeschool Life Planner & Mug
Kris Cox
- 1st Full Season of Brinkman Adventures
Brinkman Adventures
https://brinkmanadventures.com
- 6 Month Certificate to Covenant Eyes
Covenant Eyes
- Books:
Doodling Dragons: An ABC Book of Sounds
Uncovering the Logic of English
Logic of English
- Book: LAUNCH
Jeannie Burlowski
- Special Needs Academic Advising Package &
Essentials Academic Advising Package
True North Homeschool Academy
https://
- God of The Word vs. the god of This World
2 Volume Workbook Set
Lynn Madison/ God of the Word
- Books by Eric Lady:
Wrestling Prayer
When God Writes Your Life Story
The Bravehearted Gospel
Bravehearted Christian / Ellerslie Ministries
- Family Pass to Lake Itasca Family Music Festival
Ken Berge
- Set of 4 Museum Admission and Omnitheater Film Tickets
Science Museum of Minnesota
- Sterling Silver Necklace & Sterling Silver Earrings
Grace & Heart Jewelry / Kristin Genser
- Basket of Soap Products
Erica, Abundant Hope Soap
- Coffee
Brandon Wollman, Wollman Coffee Roasters
- Book/Coaching Session:
Book: Find Your Fit
Free Coaching Session
Karen Eilers, Professional Career & College Coaching
Motivated Careers
- Island of the Blue Dolphin Literature Guide (2)
Beth Mora, Here to Help Learning
- Norwex Cleaning Products Basket
Melissa Tomas, Norwex Independent Sales Consultant
- Basket of School Supplies
Rainbow Resource Center
- 1 Month of Free Music Lessons
Spark Music Studio
- Large Waterfall Pictures
Jim Walter, Photographer
MÂCHÉ Board Member
- Promo Code for Printed Apparel of Choice
Lost At Home Shirts
- Books:
High School Essay Intensive
Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization
Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons
Outmatched: Medieval History Card Game
Institute for Excellence in Writing
- Quart of Maple Syrup
Wilderness Fellowship Ministries
- Book: Finding Change by Sarah Maxwell
The Maxwell Family/ Titus Two Ministries
- Week-long, Morning JUGHEADS Juggling Camp (3)
JUGHEADS Youth Juggling Company, LLC
- Photo Session & 11x14 Canvas Portrait
Artist, Bjorn Meisner
- 1st Semester of Chem Explained.com
Chem Explained
- Film Camp Curriculum Set (6)
Crystal Creek Media
- Books:
Agate Bay on Lake Superior by Gary Leeper
Minnesota North Shore Scenic Drive by Gary Leeper
Jim and Julie Walter, MÂCHÉ Board Members
- 4 Journey Forth Novels
BJU Press/Homeworks
- Gift Card
- Mauve Riverside Relaxed Tee, Size L
Inherit Clothing Company
- Fraction Kit
Right Start Math
- Pampered Chef Stir Fry Skillet, Mix ‘n Chop & Cookbook Set
Cheryl Lawson
Pampered Chef
- Coding Foundations, Computer Programming Curriculum
Alex Leone, Teacher, Software Developer, Problem Solver
- Book: The Geology of Yellowstone, A Biblical Guide by Patrick Nurre
Northwest Treasures
www.northwestrockandfossil.com
- Book: Homeschool Bravelyby Jamie Erickson
The Unlikely Homeschool, Jamie Erickson
- Book: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit: A Guide to Family Bible Time by Kris Cox and Kris Hage
- Dance Classes & Ballet Book
Northeast Dance Center
- 2019 Worldview Academy Leadership Camp Scholarship
Worldview Academy
- Family Game Night Basket
- Art Supplies Basket
MÂCHÉ Board
- War of the Realm Series By Chuck Black
Perfect Praise Publishing
- HIU Shirt, Hat & Backpack
Hope International University
- 1 Hour Trail-ride for 4
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
https://www.ironwoodsprings.
- And More Added Daily
2019 MÂCHÉ Convention Speakers!
Mark Beck is a homeschool graduate with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. He met his wife BriAnn at college and married her just in time to tag along with each other to Cameroon, Africa, where they taught missionary kids for a year and a half with Wycliffe Bible Translators. In 2013, a few years after returning to Minnesota, Mark founded Josiah’s Gift, a ministry of memorizing the Word of God and bringing it to life through powerful recitations. So far, he has memorized over thirteen books of the Bible and speaks at camps, churches, conferences, and in living rooms, sharing God’s Word and training others to take it to heart. His four children (age 8 on down) love to memorize along with him and call his recitations “Bible Stories from Daddy’s Heart.” Memorization in their household is a full-contact sport and frequently involves swords, tutus, and hanging upside down off the furniture.
- Square Pegs and Round Holes: An Effective and Powerful Alternative to Rote Memorization
- Phylacteries, (Baby) Gates, and a Quiver Full of Arrows: How to Integrate Bible Memorization into the Chaos of Your Family Life
Nancy Bjorkman began as the ultimate homeschool skeptic. But now, after 20+ years teaching her own four children, she has become the “go-to lady” for many and a champion of the cause. She is a certified teacher and has spoken at homeschool conferences in over 10 states where she is known for her enthusiasm, energy, and encouragement. Having graduated all of her children, Nancy finds it exciting to have graduated herself to being a mentor for other homeschool families. Though she stays busy as a bookstore owner, mentor, and speaker, her favorite times are spent with her growing family (grandkids - yeah!). She and her husband own HEPPNER’S LEGACY, a homeschool store in Elk River, Minnesota, where they delight in ministering to the unique needs of families year round, and where parents say, “Come for the books. Stay for the therapy.™”
- Meal Management in an Age of Fast Food
- Math Outside the Book
- Time and Home Management: Managing Life and Home while Homeschooling
Chuck Black was born and raised in Williston, North Dakota. He entered the United States Air Force and traveled throughout the U.S. and to foreign countries as a tactical communications engineer. He was then accepted into pilot training and eventually flew F-16 fighters. Chuck is the inventor/co-inventor on twelve patents for products that are distributed and sold nationally and internationally. Chuck and his wife, Andrea, have homeschooled for the past twenty-five years. In addition to writing on various websites and e-newsletters, Chuck is the author of sixteen books which comprise The Kingdom Series, The Knights of Arrethtrae series, The Wars of the Realm trilogy, and Call to Arms: The Guts and Glory of Courageous Fatherhood. His book Kingdom’s Dawn (of The Kingdom Series) received Homeschool.com’s “Voted #1” award and was on CBA’s top ten best sellers list twice in 2008 for all Christian Youth Literature. Chuck’s passion is to inspire people of all ages to follow the Lord with zeal and to equip parents, pastors, and youth leaders to accomplish the same.
- Practical Apologetics for Teens
- Dealing with Doubt: Bullet-proofing Your Armor
- The Battle Within: Understanding the Raging War Between Spirit & Flesh and How to Live in Victory
- Escapism: How to Avoid the Enemy's Snares
- Defending Your Faith: Building on the Cornerstone of Jesus Christ
- Waiting for God to Speak
Dr. Lainna Callentine is an author, speaker, missionary pediatrician, founder of Sciexperience, homeschool mother, and teacher who has taught all levels from elementary to post graduates. She holds a master’s in education and received her B.A. from Northwestern University where she studied in the School of Education majoring in Human Development and Social Policy while competing on a full athletic scholarship in basketball. She completed her M.D. and residency training in pediatrics. She serves as a missionary doctor for uninsured children in the Chicago suburbs. As well as providing consultation to Focus on the Family as a member of the Physician Resource Council in which she contributes to the many ministries at Focus. Dr. Callentine continues to have wonderment for the beauty of God's creation in the human body. She is the author of an exciting book series and hands-on curriculum for children showcasing the human body called God’s Wondrous Machine. Follow Dr. Callentine at www.sciexperience.com and https://www.facebook.com/Sciexperience/.
- The EYES: Window into the Soul
- The Electrifying NERVOUS SYSTEM Interactive Workshop
- The Breathtaking RESPIRATORY Interactive Workshop
- The Complex CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Hands-on Workshop
- Life Lessons from Courtside
- Diagnosis 101
Kris Cox and her husband, Bruce, homeschooled their four children for 17 years, finishing their homeschool journey when their youngest graduated in 2011. Kris' passion for encouraging and helping homeschool parents led her to become a homeschool consultant in 2012. Along with consulting, Kris writes a homeschool blog (http://www.krismcox.com) and speaks on various homeschool topics for homeschool groups. She also leads a support group for new homeschoolers each school year. Kris served as the phone responder for MÂCHÉ from June 2013 to December 2016 and currently co-presents the Homeschool Workshops put on by MÂCHÉ in cooperation with various support groups throughout the state. In all these endeavors, Kris strongly encourages seeking God for guidance in every decision and struggle, believing that the key to successful homeschooling is depending on Him. Her heart’s desire is to serve the Lord by supporting and encouraging homeschool parents, giving them the tools they need to be successful in educating their children.
- Homeschooling: Starting Off Right
- Choosing Curriculum to Fit Your Family
- Planning and Scheduling: Managing Your Home and Homeschool Well
- Understanding Your Child's Learning Style
- Raising Children Who Love to Learn
- What If My Child Doesn't Want to Go to College? (Presented with Kris Hage)
Steve Donofrio has a passion for protecting and helping others. After his military service which included deployment to Iraq and Kuwait for the first Gulf war, he entered full time youth ministry, part-time security, and protection practitioner. In 2000 with his wife Heidi and one year old son Malachi, they moved to Japan to serve as missionaries. They served two years in full time ministry and then Steve started his full time security management, protection, and fitness business. They lived in Japan fourteen years as "tent makers." Malachi was educated part-time in the Japanese school system, then homeschooled. Steve is a motivational speaker specializing in self-protection, personal and workplace harmony, and fitness. He has consulted and taught in schools, colleges, and companies throughout Japan. He has a Masters Degree in Security Management, is the lead author of the book Mama Manual (a book for mothers about family and personal protection), and is a regular contributing author for Japan's leading professional security journal, Security Research Magazine. His original content has been seen on local, regional, and national media platforms throughout Japan. He has a style of speaking and training best described as “edutainement," a unique blend of solid, practical education from a subject-matter expert ... combined with an original entertaining approach.
- Wise Escapes for Women: A Seminar on Personal Protection and Crime Prevention
- Raising Safe-minded Children: A Character and Principles-based Approach to Raising Safe Children
Jamie Erickson, founder and popular education blogger at The Unlikely Homeschool, holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education with an emphasis in public speaking and oral interpretation of literature. When she’s not curating memories, hoarding vintage books, or playing ringmaster to her own live-in circus of five, she can be found encouraging and equipping parents all across the globe who find themselves in the everyday trenches of homeschooling. She is a contributing author to How We Teach, The Big Book of Homeschooling Ideas, and The Big Book of Homeschooling Ideas Volume 2, three collaborative books put together by iHomeschool Network. Her first book, Homeschool Bravely, is set to be released by Moody Publishers in April 2019. In addition to speaking and writing, Jamie loves talking faith and family over a cup of Starbuck’s finest, collecting calories around a table full of friends, and taking grueling hikes with her formerly-homeschooled husband, Dain (because alas, calories don’t display very nicely on a shelf like other collections).
- It's Homeschool, NOT School-at-home
- Homeschooling When You Are One Crazy Day Away from Crisis
- Un-harried Homeschooling: Scheduling 101
Frederic Gray is enthusiastic about helping and empowering families. As the founder of the Fathers of Faith & Daughters of Excellence Retreat, he has spoken for homeschooling groups, state and local conventions, family camps, and retreats across the country. As a marriage coach, Frederic provides teaching and support to couples through his Magnetic Marriage seminars hosted by churches and private groups across the country. He lives to help people create dynamic personal and family relationships with God as the center. Frederic and his wife, Heather, are the homeschool parents of six beautiful children.
- The Gideon Factor: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Homeschooled Children
- How to Love Your Homeschooling Wife Like Christ Loved the Church
- Why God Has a Special Place in His Heart for Homeschooling Moms
- Why Every Homeschooled Daughter Needs Her Dad
- A Dad's Duty: Balancing Teaching and Discipline (Guidance and Boundaries)
Kris Hage and her husband, Marty, have eight children and a brand-new granddaughter. They have been home educating for more than 25 years, having graduated all but one of their children, who is a sophomore in the Hage homeschool. Kris has been active with her children in local homeschool co-ops for many years. After her three oldest daughters had graduated from homeschool high school, they taught alongside Kris in co-op preschool and kindergarten classes. She is currently on the board of the co-op her youngest daughter attends. Through writing and speaking, Kris loves to share all God has taught her over the years, encouraging younger home educators to raise their children in God’s ways. Putting her love of writing to use, Kris writes an article on character training three times a year for The Paper MÂCHÉ magazine. She also serves MÂCHÉ as the Volunteer Coordinator for the annual MÂCHÉ Convention. When she is not teaching her daughter, Kris enjoys studying Greek in God’s Word, participating in outdoor activities with her family, and editing her older daughter’s latest novel. She is the author of the Character Companion, a workbook accompanying the Miller Family Books by Green Pastures Press.
- What If My Child Doesn't Want to Go to College? (Presented with Kris Cox)
Given Hoffman is a homeschool graduate, a Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Craftsman, a weekly blogger on practical Christianity, and an alumni of Ellerslie Missions Society. She compiled the book, The Voices of the Pioneers: Homeschooling in Minnesota, and is the author of the new teen suspense novel, The Eighth Ransom, and the flash fiction stories: “FBI Apprehends Mole” and “Mrs. Fanny Delmor.” As a teen suspense novelist, Given writes not just to entertain but to exhort the vast community of significant, influential, and expressive young people of today to do and be more than what the world expects of them. If you want to know more about Given, visit her website at givenhoffman.com.
- How to Make Writing Fun Using Flash Fiction
- Help! My Child Wants to Be a Fiction Writer, but I Don't Want Him to End Up a Starving Artist. What Do I Do?
Adam Hultstrand lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with his wife of 22 years and their four children. He holds a master of divinity degree and he pastored a multi-cultural church for eight years. After pastoring, he earned a state certification in structural family therapy and worked as an in-home, family-based therapist, counseling families whose children were at risk of being placed out of the home. Adam is currently serving as the director of ministry outreach with Knights of the Twenty-first Century (K21) where he loves coaching pastors and men’s ministry leaders while traveling the country speaking about a variety of contemporary manhood issues.
- Mentoring Boys into Manhood
Jake MacAulay is a homeschooling father of four and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute on the Constitution (IOTC), an educational outreach and curriculum that presents the founders’ Biblical view of law and government. IOTC’s U.S. Constitution Course accommodates the required high school Civics and U.S. Government credits. Along with thousands of graduates in all 50 states, students acquire a full understanding of the Biblical principles on which America’s founding documents are based. Jake is an ordained minister and former syndicated talk show host who has spoken to audiences nation-wide and has established the American Club, a constitutional study group in public and private schools. Jake has been seen on Yahoo News, Fox News, The Blaze, AP, CBS, NBC, The Weekly Standard, and more…
- Religion and Our Founding Fathers
- The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- The War on the Constitution: Why Youth Should Care
James Mason joined HSLDA to lead the litigation team in 2001 and has represented homeschooling families in a wide range of challenging situations. In addition to serving as HSLDA’s Vice President of Litigation and Development and penning many of the most popular articles in HSLDA’s Home School Court Report magazine, Jim serves as the president of ParentalRights.org. Before coming to HSLDA, Jim represented numerous right-to-life groups in campaign finance cases and clerked for an appellate court in Oregon. He graduated with highest honors from Regent University School of Law in 1996. Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on active duty in Operation Desert Storm. Jim and his wife Debbie live in Winchester, Virginia. They have seven children and one granddaughter. The Masons have homeschooled all of their children: six have graduated and one is still being taught at home. In his spare time, Jim is an avid birdwatcher, waffle connoisseur, and abstract art fan.
- State of the Homeschooling Nation Address
- Why We Need a Parental Rights Amendment
- The Prodigal Son, the Forgiving Father, and the Power of Beholding
Beth Mora is the wife to one, mother to eight, ‘Nana to one, and a Homeschool Purple Heart recipient for multiple moments where she thought she wasn’t making a difference in her children’s lives. Beth is indebted and salutes the homeschooling vets in her life that carried her through and simply desires to return the blessing. Beth pulls from her past experiences as a Certified Rehabilitation RN, homeschool mom, co-op leader and teacher, Marriage Ministry Director, Women’s Ministry Programer, Children’s Ministry Leader, Drama Team Member, creator and author of Here to Help Learning’s Writing Program for grades 1-6, and most presently, “Mrs. Mora,” the on-camera teacher for Here to Help Learning’s filmed instruction. She loves blogging at Home to Home and Peak Performance. Everything she does, whether laughable or heart gripping, is done to honor One, without apology. God’s grace is the salve that has healed her own life and God’s grace is what she offers liberally to others.
- The Road to Homeschool Co-op Utopia
- Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers (Presented with Forrest Mora)
- Embracing Marketing Shifts in the Homeschool Community (Presented with Forrest Mora)
- The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Writers
- Moving On to the Next Writing Level
- The Science of Learning and How It Should Change What You Do on Monday
- Educational Life Hacks for Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyspraxia
- Keeping Your "SmartCookie" Challenged
Forrest Mora is a husband, dad of eight children, business owner, landscape contractor, and the C.F.H. or “Chief Financial Husband” of HereToHelpLearning.com. Forrest gets down to the nuts and bolts with men by encouraging them to embrace their role as servant leaders of their homes. Forthright and humorous, he shares God’s word with clarity and practicality. For the last 20 years, he has served in leadership roles in marriage ministry, men’s ministry, and in the financial ministry at his church. His heart is to provide encouragement to Christian men to serve the Lord by living with no regrets, providing leadership to their families, and finding true fulfillment in their marriages, families, and personal lives.
- Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers (Presented with Beth Mora)
- Embracing Marketing Shifts in the Homeschool Community (Presented with Beth Mora)
- An Equipment Operators Guide to Keeping Your Family Out of the Shop
Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, is a leader in the special education homeschooling community and a frequent writer and speaker on special education homeschooling issues. Peggy is the former THSC (Texas Home School Coalition) Special Needs Team Lead, MÂCHÉ (Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators) Special Needs Coordinator, and MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Area Coordinator for MN, ND and SD. She is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors and trained as a Precept Bible Study leader. Peggy's homeschool journey started when her oldest child was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Now with 16 years of homeschooling under her belt, she thanks God for all the experiences He has given her so she can use them to encourage other special needs homeschooling parents. Peggy and her husband Doug live in Conroe, Texas, where they still homeschool the youngest of their three children.
- The Essentials of Special Education Homeschooling
- Customizing Your Curriculum
- How to Write an IEP and Then Use It Effectively in Your Homeschool
- Homeschool Special Education with Cheap Online Resources
- Homeschooling Special Education High School
- Life Skills & Transition Planning for Homeschool Special Education
- Homeschooling Students with Profound Learning Issues
- Shedding Light on Depression
Woody Robertson is a first generation homeschool graduate who is passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody for long, you’re sure to hear words like, “live life to the fullest,” “purposeful living,” or “world-changer;” and he’s helped young adults successfully navigate life decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a state university! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woody’s information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivational and practical information attendees can put into practice immediately. Attend his sessions and be prepared to get knocked outside of your box! As a member of the Lumerit Unbound team, Woody lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife Gina, the girl of his dreams!
- How to Homeschool High School
- Navigating Your Student's Future: 3 Keys to Life Preparation
- Dual Credit on Steroids: A Radical Approach to the Junior and Senior Years
- 8 Practical Steps to Life after High School: Training Starts Now
- Raising an Adult, not a Child: A Solution for the Peter Pan Epidemic
- Study Like a Genius: Unlocking Your Brain
- Motivating Guys to Take Ownership of Their Education
Megan Scheibner is a writer, blogger, and popular conference speaker. A trained Biblical counselor, she earned her degree in Communications in 1984 and she’s currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling. Megan is the homeschooling mother of eight beautiful children - four boys and four girls - as well as the grandmother of six gorgeous grandchildren. She has been married for 33 years to her college sweetheart, Steve. Together they have co-authored Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Pro-Active Parent. She is also the author of a series of discipleship books for mothers and many devotional Bible studies. She authored In My Seat, the story of Steve’s 9/11 experience as one of the involved airplane’s pilots, that has captivated millions on YouTube. Her newest homeschooling book, An A-Z Guide For Character-Healthy Homeschooling, provides encouragement and practical tips gained through her 20 plus years of homeschooling experience. She is a popular speaker, guest on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, and TV personality on the Glenn Beck TV Show. Megan and her husband Steve share a strong desire to equip today’s parents to raise the next generation of character healthy leaders. In her spare time, she loves to run and play tennis. Megan enjoys writing, cooking, feeding teenagers, reading, and everything pertaining to the Boston Red Sox.
- KEYNOTE: Marriage, Communication, and Friendship (Presented with Steve Scheibner)
- Battling with Behavior? (Presented with Steve Scheibner)
- The A to Z of a Character Healthy Homeschool
- The Disciple-making Mom
- Homeschooling with Simplicity and Sincerity
- The Wise Wife
- The Toddler Toolbox
Dr. Steve Scheibner has an earned Bachelors degree, two earned Masters degrees, and an earned Doctorate degree. Upon graduation from college, he joined the U.S. Navy and was commissioned and trained as a pilot. He married his college sweetheart, Megan, and they began a life together that has included eight children and fifteen moves. Steve was deployed three times in four years as a pilot flying the P3 Orion. When he left active military duty, he was hired by American Airlines. Steve remained active in the Navy Reserve, where he was asked to design and teach a course in Navy Core Values. The course has found broad acceptance and Steve is a highly sought after trainer and motivational speaker. Steve and Megan have developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent. Steve is also the author of several books and studies. Steve and Megan have been guests on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson and The Glenn Beck TV Show. In his spare time, Steve sleeps, watches the Red Sox, and drives his children to sports practice … all while attending weekly meetings of Overachiever’s Anonymous. In 2011, Steve retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and is currently a First Officer for American Airlines. He recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Topsham, Maine, to become the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders.
- KEYNOTE: Living on Borrowed Time: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent
- KEYNOTE: Marriage, Communication, and Friendship (Presented with Megan Scheibner)
- Teaching Teens to Take the Initiative
- Battling with Behavior? (Presented with Megan Scheibner)
- Training Young Men to Be Gentlemen in a Feminist Culture
- 2ML (Second Mile Leadership for Men)
TEEN TRACK #1
The Marvelous Expedition
Teacher: Dr. Lainna Callentine (Sciexperience)
Fee: $125 (Covers lab supplies)
Maximum student attendees: 200
This interactive hands-on workshop will catapult you through an expedition of the fascinating and complex world of the human body. Examine how the eyes and the brain cooperate and dissect an actual sheep brain. Travel through the lungs and heart and marvel at the life-sustaining processes of respiratory and circulatory systems as they maintain the other vital organs in the body. Dr. Lainna Callentine will be your tour guide on this marvelous expedition through the human body.
- The EYES: Window into the Soul (Lab)
- The Electrifying NERVOUS SYSTEM Interactive Workshop (Lab)
- The Breathtaking RESPIRATORY Interactive Workshop (Lab)
- The Complex CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Hands-on Workshop (Lab)
- Life Lessons from Court Side
- Diagnosis 101
The first four workshops include dissection labs. Every participant will dissect their own specimens of a brain, eyeball, lung, and heart. All supplies for the labs are included in the fee. Participants will have the opportunity to document the laboratory hours for their high school transcripts. “Diagnosis 101” is a fun, investigative three hour workshop. Read more about the workshops at the bottom of this page.
NOTE: There are no refunds for Teen Track #1.
If a student registers for this track then finds that he cannot attend, the supply kit (which was included in his fee) is still his and he can have a friend or family member pick up the supply kit and bring it home to him. He will then be able to do the dissections at home, but there will be no documentation of laboratory hours for a transcript from Sciexperience.
Each registered student will need to check-in at the table at the back of the Teen Track #1 room in order to verify that he/she attended all of the dissection labs.
NOTE: Registration for Teen Track #1 closes when the maximum number of students is reached in order for us to have time to assemble the dissection kits.
Dissection labs begin Friday morning of the conference at 9:00am, but will follow the parents’ workshop schedule the remainder of the weekend.
Space is limited. Register Early!
TEEN TRACK #1: WORKSHOPS
Teacher: Dr. Lianna Callentine
Room: Ballroom G
- EARLY SESSION: The EYES: Window into the Soul
(Dissection Lab) They say the eyes are the window to the soul. In this interactive workshop you will peer into a real eye. Learn how the eye and brain cooperate in amazing teamwork. Each participant will receive a certificate for lab hour documentation. In addition, each student will take home a science kit to continue their exploration at home (Included in the workshop registration fee).
- SESSION 1: The Electrifying NERVOUS SYSTEM Interactive Workshop
(Dissection Lab) Thinking, crying, breathing, running, skipping, singing, smiling, itching, sneezing, and your beating heart — all of these activities have one thing in common, your brain. Tipping the scales at a mere 3 pounds, it is the integral organ of your body. This interactive engaging workshop will pick your brain and transport you into the fascinating and complex world of brain anatomy and physiology. See an actual brain dissection. Dr. Callentine brings the brain to life drawing you into the world of neuroscience as only a doctor can. Each participant will receive a certificate for lab hour documentation. In addition, each student will take home a science kit to continue to pick their brains at home (Included in the workshop registration fee.)
- SESSION 2: The Breathtaking RESPIRATORY Interactive Workshop
(Dissection Lab) Inhale. Exhale. The life-sustaining process of breathing is vital to the maintenance of all organs in the body. Embark on a voyage with Dr. Callentine, your tour guide, through the lungs. In this interactive hands-on lab, you will observe a lung dissection and see live demonstrations on lung functions.
- SESSION 3: The Complex CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Hands-on Workshop
(Dissection Lab) Our heart beats passionately. It never stops. It never rests. It works around the clock, day and night. We will journey into a whole new dimension. First, we will take a historical excursion through the pages of time and see how our knowledge of the circulatory system has expanded. We will learn all about blood, where it comes from, and how clots develop. Next, we will wade through the life-giving fluid that courses through the highways of your body. We will enter the atrium of the heart and peer into the heart’s many rooms. Witness the wonderful cooperation of our heart with our lungs. Peer into the chambers of a real heart and hold this amazing muscle in your hands.
- SESSION 4: Life Lessons from Courtside
As a former collegiate athlete, there are many lessons I received on the athletic field that transfer over to life lessons. It is through life’s struggles, successes, and failures that we gain wisdom, deepen our relationships, and grow in our faith.
- SESSIONS 5-6: Diagnosis 101
The Hippocratic Oath is the vow a doctor makes when he/she enters the field of medicine. An excerpt taken from this oath states: “I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures which are required, avoiding those twin traps of over treatment and therapeutic nihilism. I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon’s knife or the chemist’s drug.” Do you have what it takes to be a doctor? Walk through a medical case scenario in which you will apply your investigative skills to manage your patients. Learn about a disease that affects more than 38 million Americans. In this hands-on lab investigation, you will study causes of the disease, take a medical history, perform an exam, perform standard diagnostic tests, and develop a treatment plan for your patients. This is a three hour workshop.
TEEN TRACK #2
Tough Questions Teens Ask
Teacher: Chuck Black (The Kingdom Series)
Fee: $40
Maximum student attendees: 300
Popular author and speaker, Chuck Black, will be presenting a series of six workshops dealing with the tough questions that today's teens face daily, from “How do I know that the Bible is true?” to “Why do my parents always bug me about being on my iPhone too much?”
Topics covered are relevant to Christian teens in today’s world. For more information about the Teen Track #2 workshop descriptions, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Topic titles are:
- Practical Apologetics for Teens
- Dealing with Doubt: Bullet-proofing Your Armor
- The Battle Within: Understanding the Raging War between Spirit and Flesh and How to Live in Victory
- Escapism: How to Avoid the Enemy’s Snares
- Defending your Faith: Building on the Cornerstone of Jesus Christ
- Waiting for God to Speak
Students will leave this track with their faith challenged, but stronger; with answers to the tough questions they ask themselves; and with the wisdom and courage to stand alone in tough situations.
Students who choose this teen track option should plan to attend all six workshops. It will follow the same schedule as their parents’ schedule.
Space is limited. Register Early!
TEEN TRACK #2: WORKSHOPS
Teacher: Chuck Black
Room: Ballroom H
- SESSION 1: Practical Apologetics for Teens
The deception of the Enemy in our modern world seems overwhelming at times, especially for young people. Is there scientific evidence for God? Does faith deny logic and reason? Chuck tackles these challenging questions and offers solid answers through practical apologetics. Equip yourself using the synergy between scripture, science, technology, logic and reason to stand against the onslaught of deception the world will throw at you.
- SESSION 2: Dealing with Doubt: Bullet-Proofing Your Armor
At fourteen years old I faced an episode of doubt in my life that lasted for fourteen years. Because of it I could not claim God’s Word as infallible nor witness boldly to anyone seeking answers about Jesus Christ. God preserved my faith through it all, but much was lost to those years lived in flimsy faith. It doesn’t have to be so for Christian teens today. Teens can learn how to equip, prepare, and launch as soldiers of faith into the world, fully capable of standing against the spiritual attacks and waves of doubt that they will often face. Discover how to face doubt and overcome one of the Enemy's most disarming tactics. Learn a few basic principles on how to overcome and live a faith-filled life for the King!
- SESSION 3: The Battle Within: Understanding the Raging War Between Spirit and Flesh, and How to Live in Victory
One of the most confusing issues a teen will face is the war within between their spirit and their flesh. This war and its consequences are personal and will determine a teen's effectiveness as a believer. Understanding the biblical basis for this battle is paramount for living a victorious, joyful and faith-filled life. Teens will discover the power of the Spirit that lives within and cause the Enemy and his minions to tremble.
- SESSION 4: Escapism: How to Avoid the Enemy's Snares
In today’s technology culture, the enemy’s lure of our young people’s minds to escape into an artificial world is great. As the line between reality and simulation blurs, the stronghold of escapism becomes more and more powerful. Apathy and self-indulgence are two destructive consequences that lead to broken relationships, broken homes, and broken hearts. Teens can learn practical ways to help keep from getting caught in the dangerous snare of escapism.
- SESSION 5: Defending Your Faith: Building on the Cornerstone of Jesus Christ
Being ready to give an answer to anyone that asks of the hope that lies within you sounds easier than it is, especially when someone asks some really tough questions like "If Daniel went to heaven then why did Jesus have to die on the cross?" and, "If Daniel didn't need Jesus then why do I?" This session will give teens solid answers that will build their own faith and give them confidence as they fulfill their obligation to share the truth of Jesus Christ with this world. The primary Scripture reference for this session is Luke 16.
- SESSION 6: Waiting for God to Speak
There are times when it seems as if God is silent...as if our prayers for direction and guidance are bouncing off the ceiling. How do we as servants of the Most High decide the ‘whats’ and ‘whens’ during these times? What does God expect of us and what does scripture say about how to move on? Chuck discusses the lessons he’s learned about what to do while waiting for God to speak.
Used Curriculum Sale
Have you graduated your last child from high school and want to clear out those old textbooks, notebooks, and such?
Are you organizing those overstuffed bookshelves full of old books, curriculum, and homeschool supplies which you don’t need any more?
Are you looking ahead to what curriculum items you will need to order for next year...and trying to figure out where you’re going to put them?
Are you wanting great deals for great books and supplies - gently used, but still in good condition?
Why not consider selling your unneeded curricula and supplies at MÂCHÉ’s 2019 Used Curriculum Sale held during the MÂCHÉ conference? Reserve your table(s) as an "Add-on" when you register for the conference.
Tables can be rented for $40 per table per day. You may rent tables for "Friday Only," "Saturday Only," and "Friday/Saturday." Buyers and sellers must purchase a conference registration before renting a used curriculum table.
Closer to the conference date, the used curriculum coordinator will contact you with more detailed information about move-in, location of your table(s), and other details. If you need information before then, contact the coordinator at used.curriculum@mache.org.
The deadline for reserving your table(s) is March 15, 2019.
VOLUNTEER
Give back to an organization that has encouraged and equipped Minnesota home educators in many ways over the last 35 years! Mingle with some of the best people in the world! Make new friends. Share in our ministry to home educators around the state.
If you are an adult or teen (16 years or older), come join our convention committee team as a volunteer. In exchange for serving six hours during the convention, MÂCHÉ volunteers will receive a $64 credit toward their husband/wife convention registration if working during the conference ($32 credit toward their husband/wife Thursday Sessions registration fee if working during the Thursday Sessions; or if a student, a $30 credit toward their student registration fee). This credit amount is the equivalent of the “early bird” member registration fee.
Prerequisites to serve as a volunteer are ...
- Have a current MÂCHÉ membership (through April 13, 2019).
- Have attended at least one previous MÂCHÉ conference.
MÂCHÉ will consider requests for specific areas of volunteer service, but will assign volunteers where they are needed most.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Room Host/Hostess: Two people are assigned to one workshop room for one day (three workshops) to assist speakers by helping them get set up, introducing them, opening the session with prayer, starting/ending the session on time, and helping with normal crowd control in the workshop room. When the workshop is not in session, the volunteer is free to visit the exhibit hall etc., as long as he/she is back to the room in time to greet the next speaker.
Security: Dads, young adult men, and sometimes a few moms are placed in strategic areas to help with crowd control, check for name tags (to make sure attendees are registered and are wearing their tags), report any unusual issues, and facilitate attendee safety. In emergencies, they may be called on to assist the onsite physician or peace officer as needed.
Students: Students age 16 and older will initially be assigned to help in Coat/Book Check. This job entails checking in/checking out roller luggage/strollers and items that attendees want to store during the conference, as well as keeping the location neat and organized. During slow times a student may be called upon to help in other areas like pre-registration, silent auction, exhibit hall, etc.
DRESS GUIDELINES
As a volunteer, you will be representing MÂCHÉ and the homeschool community in general. For this reason and because attendees at the conference share a wide variety of convictions about clothing, we ask that all volunteers respectfully follow a dress code. Please come dressed in business casual attire each day that you are scheduled to volunteer.
LADIES: Slacks or a skirt with a nice blouse/top (no low necklines, short skirts, or form-fitting clothing, please).
GENTLEMEN: Slacks with a button-up shirt and tie. (A tie is desired, but not required.)
If you have further questions, contact your committee coordinator.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
To begin the volunteer process, contact the MÂCHÉ Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@mache.org or call 763-717-9070. In a few days, you will be contacted by one of the committee coordinators, who will give you information about your position and instructions on how to complete your registration.
Do not register until after you receive instructions from your committee coordinator.
Thank you for being a part of our great MÂCHÉ volunteer team!
Friday, May 19, 2023
Raise Them Up, Don’t Crush Them Down
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Dr. Mark Hamby
Children need to hear the beating of our hearts rather than the beating of our voices. Listen to their words and you will discover their heart. Rules can change behavior, but not their heart. Discipline is necessary for purposeful disobedience, but irritating character flaws are transformed by truth and loving correction. As each day begins with new compassions, only then will children feel safe to admit their faults and seek help from those they love. It is love, not fear, and grace, not law, which rescues their hearts. Join Mark as he shares his experience as a shepherd and the unforgettable lesson that you don’t become a shepherd just because you own sheep.
Handouts:Engaging Early Learners
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Nancy Bjorkman
What should “school” look like for early learners? What things are developmentally appropriate for the younger ages? How do we keep our “Littles” appropriately occupied while homeschooling their siblings? This fun and informative session will provide a plethora of ideas specifically geared to engage your pre- and elementary-age children. Nancy will share resources, fun games, toddler tips, and easy activities, all designed to help parents think outside the box when it comes to “doing school.”
Handouts:Homeschooling in the Trenches with a Veteran: Tips, Tricks, Successes, and Epic Failures
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Julie Noraker
Come learn from a veteran homeschooler some great tips and tricks to use in your homeschool. We’ll be discussing things that have worked well, as well as things that have failed – epically! We’ll touch on various curriculums, personal pros/cons, learning struggles, age and gender differences, lessons learned, and where to find resources. This is an every-day, down-and-dirty workshop that will hopefully make you feel refreshed that you’re not alone – and give you ideas to incorporate into your schooling!
Handouts:Let Boys Be Boys
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Mark Hancock
Mark shares three winning strategies for leaders of boys and why this is important to the big kingdom business of Trail Life USA. Boys are like canaries in the coal mine of a culture losing its way. And they’ve stopped singing. Mark brings three simple but profound strategies that will immediately improve your ministry to and appreciation of the wonder of boys.
Handouts:The Power of Family Advocacy by Minnesotans for Health Parental Rights Foundation
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Alicia Leiviska & Angie Gallagher
In a time when all things family are under attack, does anything we do matter? Join us for a frank discussion on the state of politics in Minnesota, lessons learned this year and why it’s so vital for families to get/stay involved and support those standing in the gap.
Handouts:The View From the Back Seat: Perspectives of a Homeschool Grad
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Amy Buchmeyer, Esq.
No one understands the good, the bad, and the ugly of homeschooling like a homeschool grad. Amy saw the trials and benefits firsthand. She’ll discuss what worked (and what didn’t), and why. In the end, she is so grateful for parents who chose to homeschool her from K-12.
Handouts:Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying Brain Research to Wake Up the Smart in Your Child by LearningRx
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Richard Frieder
This workshop is ideal for parents seeking knowledge of the effects cognitive skills – visual and auditory processing, working and long-term memory, and attention skills, among others – have on learning. Attendees will receive knowledge as well as practical strategies to apply in the home or classroom as well as the opportunity for free cognitive skills testing for their children. This information is invaluable in equipping parents to be more effective in teaching each child and choosing curriculum that better meets their needs and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Handouts:Your Student’s Math Struggles Are Not Their Fault
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Gretchen Roe
Math can bring out the worst in the best of students. It can undermine our confidence at any age! In this new age of digital learning, parents are discovering that their outwardly successful students are struggling. How do you quickly evaluate math anxiety, fill gaps, and reach grade-level proficiency? This workshop will benefit any age learner but will be particularly helpful to parents of middle and high-school-level math students.
Handouts:Building Better Together by Foundation Of Character
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Carri Ann Pollard
The author of Foundations Of Character, Carri Ann Pollard, will share her journey from growing up in a single parent, non-christian, public schooling home, to becoming a Christian (as an adult), Mother, and then surprisingly a homeschooling parent. She will guide you in exploring and learning how to utilize the tools found in the family devotional Foundation Of Character. A family devotional that focuses on families growing and strengthening their faith together.
Handouts:Cover-to-Cover: Charting The Pathway to Biblical Literacy by Village Schools of the Bible
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Ryan Habbena
Biblical illiteracy is a major problem today. People think they are Biblically literate when they aren’t. Few people understand how the entire Bible fits together. And few people understand the Gospel (how to explain, proclaim it or defend it) even though it is of first importance (1 Cor.15:3-4). This workshop presents a pathway for Gospel centered Biblical literacy and Bible based worldview formation.
Handouts:Escapism: Avoiding the Snares of Media
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Chuck Black
In today’s technology culture, the enemy’s lure of our young people’s minds to escape into an artificial world is great. As the line between reality and simulation blurs, the stronghold of escapism becomes more and more powerful. Apathy and self-indulgence are two destructive consequences that lead to broken relationships, broken homes, and broken hearts. Find some practical tools you can implement to help keep your children from getting caught in the snare of escapism.
Handouts:Exceptional Kids – What’s a Parent to Do?
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Gretchen Roe
We all think our children are unique but are they exceptional? Exceptional could mean that they taught themselves to read at four or they are not reading independently at ten. How do you, as a parent, reach your differently-wired kid and help them succeed without losing your mind in the process? Join Gretchen Roe for an interactive conversation about how to sort learning differences and set expectations to make your child thrive.
Handouts:Exploring Homeschooling Methods
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Nancy Bjorkman
This engaging workshop will review several different teaching approaches found in homeschooling, and then help attendees identify resources and curricula to fit their family’s particular style. Just getting started in homeschooling? Needing to refocus and redefine what homeschooling could look like for your family? Come benefit from Nancy’s over 30 years of experience and enjoy her dynamic style.
Handouts:How to Get Your Kids Excited About Learning
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Jared Dodd
Do you have to prod your children from assignment to assignment? Do they find homeschooling to be boring or a burden? If education isn’t fun and exciting, then something needs to change. Come and learn how to turn your child from a lazy student to one of initiative, hard work, and dedication.
Handouts:Let Me Go! Resolved Conflicts and Restored Relationships
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Dr. Mark Hamby
Based on the manipulative life of Jacob, his rival relationship with his brother, the lack of relationship between his mother and father, and the many stressful marital conflicts, the stage is set for a child’s life of deception and self-deception. In this session, parents and teens will learn how their pursuit of unconditional acceptance can lead to a life of manipulation, control, and rebellion. Not realizing that grace (unconditional favor) is always free, they try to earn the right to be loved as they confuse the costly assignments that God gives for His blessing. Journey with Mark and Jacob and learn how to find unconditional acceptance in all the right places; but be prepared to fight because once you’ve found what you are looking for; you’ll need to fight for your life and the lives of those you love! This seminar is based on Mark’s two years of research for his thesis, covering sibling rivalry, marital conflict, parental insights, and the truth that unlocks God’s grace and blessing.
Handouts:Making College Affordable by Dunwoody College
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Peggy Quam
Presentation on Making College Affordable Program information on Dunwoody College of Technology
Handouts:Dealing with an Official at Your Door – a Step by Step Guide
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Amy Buchmeyer, Esq.
The moment every parent dreads: a social worker knocks on your door. What do you do? Knowing beforehand how to respond can mean the difference between quickly resolving a CPS investigation and being subjected to the difficulty of an unnecessary, potentially traumatic experience. During this talk, Amy will equip you with an easy-to-understand explanation of the 4th Amendment, preemptive strategies, and instructions for how to respond if an official shows up at your door.
Handouts:Dual Enrollment: The Perfect Transition from High School to College
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Dana Blomberg
Join this workshop and find out about:
- Our Century-Old Legacy of Dedication to the Truth of God’s Word and Discipleship
- Growing our Online Dual Enrollment programs
- Nationally and Regionally accredited
- Many Benefits of earning college credits in high school through dual enrollment online
- Dual Enrollment provides a perfect transition opportunity for students as they are trained in collegiate level courses
It is no wonder why over half of our student body is made up of homeschool graduates!
Handouts:H.E.L.P.! Hope in Educating your child with Learning Problems by RightStart Mathematics
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Kathleen Cotter Clayton
Teaching is not for the faint of heart. Mix in a child with learning challenges and you may end up becoming very discouraged and possibly ready to throw in the towel. Be encouraged, you are NOT alone. Whether your child has been diagnosed with a learning challenge or simply doesn’t ‘get’ math, RightStart Math can help. In this workshop, you will learn some teaching strategies and techniques that will help children with learning challenges.
Handouts:Public School to Homeschool: What I Wish I Had Known
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Candice Dugger
Transitioning to homeschooling can be an exciting yet intimidating journey for many families. The truth for many families is that knowing your laws and picking curriculum is only a small part of what you need to know to be successful as a family. In this workshop we will have a real conversation about what it takes to make those first few years a success.
Handouts:Simplify Your Homeschool! by Free Lutheran Bible College
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Rebecca Moan
You can simplify your life! A veteran home-educator will share practical tips on managing your daily schedule, chore chart, lesson plans and curriculum, Scripture memory, sports and music activities, and college decisions. This workshop will not give you any advice whatsoever on how to make a baby sleep through the night, how to can your own food, or how to teach Latin! However, this workshop will encourage you to sort through the unrealistic expectations and clutter in your life to find freedom in God’s unique plan for you and your family.
Handouts:The Importance of Genesis
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Jared Dodd
The foundation for the gospel and the Christian life is Genesis. The false teachings of evolution, prehistoric life, and realism are not based on solid reasoning. Science, logic, geology, and archeology support the account of God’s beginning. Unlock the power of the foundation of God’s Word. In order for your family to be successful in God’s Kingdom, they must have a Genesis Worldview.
Handouts:The School of Regrets: Getting the Education that You Missed by Memoria Press
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Dr. D.T. Sheffler
We, the Keepers of History
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Angela O’Dell
Many of us grew up despising history – or at least what was passed off as history! As the author of the heart-focused history curriculum, America’s Story and The World’s Story, Angela shares her heart and passion for teaching history in a fresh and relevant way for this generation of homeschooling parents and children. Angela’s motto is: if it’s boring, it’s not real history! The hundreds of thousands of families who tune into her immensely popular history podcast, Real Cool History for Kids (launched in July 2019), agree with her – there is nothing better than hearing amazing history stories told from a distinctly Biblical worldview perspective. Only by learning through this perspective can we understand our own true position and purpose for such a time as this.
But learning history is not all fun and games. As history marches forward, more and more libraries – public and private – are purging older, first-hand accounts of what are now considered to be antiquated and politically incorrect events throughout history. As an avid antique book collector (and rescuer), Angela has amassed an impressive library of hundreds of books dating back to the early years of our nation. Part of this session is a discussion about how we, as home educators, can and must take part in saving these accounts for future generations.
A few other topics covered in this workshop…
- Why is it important to learn history from a Biblical worldview? Isn’t history just history?
- When should I start teaching my kids history?
- Do I have to teach history in chronological order?
Call to Arms: The Guts & Glory of Courageous Fatherhood
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Chuck Black
There is a spiritual war being waged for our families. Our enemy is strong, and we are in his territory. Dad, if you don’t fight for your family, no one else will. When a soldier is in enemy territory, he is alert, focused, and purposeful about every move he makes with weapons ready. Only you stand between the enemy and your family, for God has given you the authority and the responsibility to stop him from destroying your marriage and your children. This takes courage, but your calling is noble…it is God’s call to arms. Chuck offers straight answers and practical help for dads who are looking to protect, train, equip, and launch soldiers for Jesus Christ.
Handouts:DriveSafeRideSafe’s Teen Driver Safety Parent Awareness Workshop
Workshop Room: Suite 111
By: Mike Pehl
DRIVE SAFE RIDE SAFE’S TEEN DRIVER SAFETY PARENT AWARENESS PROGRAM ~ This compelling 90 minute workshop, given by Veteran Crash Investigator and Driver Safety Expert Mike Pehl, will be well worth your time! Mike Pehl’s authentic approach to teaching driver education has proven successful for over 25 years. His background as a Crash Investigator helps him bring a unique and pragmatic view of how to crash proof your teen driver. His Defensive Driving techniques teach your son or daughter how to protect themselves and their passengers. Mike will also cover how the driving laws, both old and new will apply to your new driver. He will also go over how you as parents can help your son or daughter become the best driver possible. Those who attend this class will meet the state requirement to REDUCE the number of btw hours students need to drive with a parent from 50 to 40 hours. (We will give all folks in attendance a certificate of completion to hand with their driving log)
Handouts:Fantasy and the Reader’s Heart
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Bryan Davis
How fantasy can inspire readers in their spiritual lives, and how to discern good, moral fantasy and identify destructive fantasy. This is a helpful talk for parents, teachers, and other adults who guide children.
Handouts:Get off the Couch and into Creation
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: The Wild Brothers
The Wild Brothers have grown up chasing after adventure and discovery in some of the remotest parts of the world as missionary kids. They will be presenting some of their observations, having transitioned from the jungles to America, about the importance of kindling the spirit of adventure in a culture that is often distracted and out of touch with reality. The Wild Brothers will demonstrate that it does not take being on the far side of the world to have adventure, all you have to do is get off your couch and into your corner of creation to experience the beauty of the outdoors and learn about our creator! Workshop geared for tweens/teens, adults will enjoy it as well.
Handouts:Incorporating Music into Your Homeschool Day
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Jen Mulvihill
Many families would love to incorporate more music into their home and teaching but feel that without formal musical training they lack the skills. Jen Mulvihill’s practical yet fun approach to musical instruction will give dozens of ideas to incorporate music into your homeschool day and curriculum. If you would love to hear more singing and music in your home, this is the seminar for you!
Handouts:Medical Freedom by New Kingdom Healthcare
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Dr. Bob Zajac
Medical Freedom from a Medical Doctors Perspective
Handouts:Raising Christ-Centered Children by Opening the 10/40 Window in the Classroom
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Barry Pettyjohn
As parents, our responsibility to raise our children begins and ends with Christ. We want to introduce our children to Christ, but more so, we want to introduce our children to the character of Christ. In this workshop, we will discuss successful, Biblical methods to fulfill this responsibility.
Handouts:Teaching Independence – Ways Your Middle Schooler Can Accomplish Math, Composition, and Spelling
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Gretchen Roe
Middle schoolers are at a delicate age where they need to learn executive function, but it can be tough to launch them. Join Gretchen Roe as she offers you practical guidance in teaching time management, math word problems, compositional writing, spelling confidence, and study skills.
Handouts:Saturday, May 20, 2023
Be Brave
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Kirk Cameron
A bold and biblical recipe for creating the next generation of strong and courageous heroes to advance God’s Kingdom of truth, beauty, and goodness.
Handouts:50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Josh & Jen Mulvihill
Imagine a builder having no plan to construct a home. What would it be like if he tried to build a house without a blueprint? It would be chaos. Inevitably, there would be problems. Yet many parents attempt to raise children without a blueprint. Just like a builder needs a blueprint, parents need a good parenting plan. Part of having a plan is to understand the target we are aiming for and to have a plan to implement spiritual habits, character traits, and life skills that children need to possess in order to mature into a godly adult. In this highly popular seminar based on their book, Dr. Josh and Jen Mulvihill will help you put a discipleship plan into action to raise children to maturity in Christ and godly adulthood.
Handouts:Biblical Theology, History, and Geography: Cultivating the Matrix of the Christian Worldview by Village Schools of the Bible
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Ryan Habbena
Understanding the Christian Worldview is essential to maintaining one’s faith. Biblical faith is rooted in objective fact. There is historical, archaeological and geographical evidence that supports the accuracy and infallibility of the Bible. This workshop shows how well grounded the Christian Worldview is in the bedrock of truth.
Handouts:Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Gaming: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Candice Dugger
Did you know the highest percentage of cyberbullying is not in teenagers? Did you know the average of Gaming bullying is 9? Did you know that kids are now dealing with bullying before age 5? Bullying is not a school issue, it’s a cultural issue. It’s in our neighborhoods, churches, coops, VBS, camps, neighborhoods, workplaces and even families. You will learn ways to help protect your children from these different forms of bullying, teach them to speak up for themselves and for others, and be given resources to assist in watching for, and handling bullying.
Handouts:Communicating Effectively In A Loud World by NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Michael Leibig
The practice of respectful, articulate discourse in our society seems all but lost. It’s easy to be disheartened and frustrated, but as Christians, we are called to be salt and light in a dark and dying world! The effective communication skills needed to cut through the noise and confusion don’t come naturally to everyone. Come hear some practical tips to help your children be better listeners, thinkers, and speakers at every stage of their educational journey. Effective communication can be taught and used to help fulfill our role of ambassadors for Christ wherever the Lord calls us!
Handouts:Developing Discernment in an Age of Dystopia
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Dr. Mark Hamby
In an age of amusement, we must guard against influences that excite the senses, circumvent reason, and foster gullibility. Through the art of storytelling and the prodding of the mysterious ancient Shepherd of Ecclesiastes 12, parents will learn how to test the worthiness of stories—the collection of words that represent an author’s worldview. Discover how discernment can be developed through stories that inspire godly character that is costly, compelling, and heroic. (Rom. 5, Eccles. 3, Song. 8).
The themes of love, compassion, courage, and friendship that dystopian heroes promise as the new rule of order sound good in a story but do not work in the real world. Love without absolute truth leads to hypocrisy and eventually, oppression. Some may argue that dystopian stories demonstrate sacrificial love but their agenda behind their love is to overthrow what they see as oppressive authority. If Jesus were living on earth today, his Father’s requirements and assignments would be seen as oppressive and tyrannical. Submitting to the will of God under difficult trials demonstrates the highest degree of trust and love. Obedience to the Father’s will is the real battle and children need to be guided carefully so that they recognize that one’s fight is not against their parents or spiritual guides, but against spiritual wickedness that targets each individual with lustful corrupting influences to disobey. (Heb. 5:7, 8, KJV).
Handouts:Reading & Spelling: One Journey, Two Paths, and How They Connect
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Gretchen Roe
Does your child ace Friday’s test and then spell the same words wrong the following week? What if they have no spelling skills at all? Why does reading comprehension not lead to spelling proficiency? Come learn how neuroscience teaches us to join the paths of reading and spelling and create one seamless, literate journey and why traditional spelling methods often are frustrating and less than successful.
Handouts:Training our Daughters for True Success:
Workshop Room: Suite 111
By: Dana Blomberg
We live in a culture riddled with confusing messages. With the mantra of women in recent decades encouraging our girls to be strong and independent, why is there such a high percentage suffering from depression, burn out, marriages falling apart, etc. Are we REALLY supposed to be independent? Or perhaps something vastly different and dynamic? (Dependent—therefore STRONG) Using the plumb line of Scripture, let’s examine the beauty of dependence, and how this will fuel the success of all things He has called us to be and do in this age of confusion; as well as how to hand the baton off to our daughters.
Handouts:Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying Brain Research to Wake Up the Smart in Your Child by LearningRx
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Richard Frieder
This workshop is ideal for parents seeking knowledge of the effects cognitive skills – visual and auditory processing, working and long-term memory, and attention skills, among others – have on learning. Attendees will receive knowledge as well as practical strategies to apply in the home or classroom as well as the opportunity for free cognitive skills testing for their children. This information is invaluable in equipping parents to be more effective in teaching each child and choosing curriculum that better meets their needs and learning strengths and weaknesses.
Handouts:What Does the Future Hold for Homeschool Freedom?
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Amy Buchmeyer, Esq.
Between a worldwide pandemic and a new administration, the face of homeschooling looks dramatically different than it did even a year ago. Amy will talk through what you should expect for homeschooling freedom and why there are so many reasons for hope.
Handouts:Brave Books – Story Hour
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Kirk Cameron
Come hear Kirk Cameron read from his book “As You Grow”. There will be time for a Q&A to follow.
11:45 – 12:30 in Ballroom 1
Handouts:Adapting the Playbook for Special Needs Students – Don’t Move the Goal. Modify the Play
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Gretchen Roe
“Special needs” has become a catch-all term for children who don’t fit the “norms.” But what should you do when your child doesn’t learn like other children? Join Gretchen Roe for some practical advice on how to modify goals and expectations and then adapt your curriculum to help your atypical learner succeed.
Handouts:Helping Your Child Build and Maintain Lasting Friendships: 5 Things Every Homeschool Family Can Do
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Jen Mulvihill
Every parent desires to see their children thrive with flourishing friendships, but making meaningful connections can be difficult when homeschooling. This seminar will provide tools to help you and your child identify good friends, build relationships, and overcome common childhood friendship hurdles.
Handouts:Hero, Knight, Saint: The Development of Virtue by Memoria Press
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Dr. D.T. Sheffler
We read literature, in part, because we need to imagine virtue and valor, heroism and strength. This act of imagining both teaches us what it is to be good and attracts us by the allure and beauty of the telling. But not all admirable protagonists are the same. We meet very different archetypes in strong figures such as Theseus, chivalrous figures such as Galahad, and holy figures such as Saint Francis. In this talk, I will explain the progression from Hero to Knight to Saint, with examples from the classical literature, and I will argue that you should have all of these abundantly in your child’s curriculum.
Handouts:Homeschooling Through High School
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Nancy Bjorkman
This very popular, interactive workshop will help to answer frequently asked questions about homeschooling through the high school years. We will consider course requirements, transcripts, record keeping, curriculum choices, dual enrollment opportunities, co-ops, CLEP and other testing options, resumes, career assessments, and more. Attendees will leave with the tools necessary and the confidence needed to homeschool through high school.
Handouts:PSEO On Purpose by University of Northwestern
Workshop Room: Suite 111
By: Callie Knitt
Minnesota residents have access to the Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program that allows high school junior and senior students to take college-level courses from approved institutions. If you have a ninth, tenth, or eleventh grader, join us to explore how PSEO may fit into your homeschooling experience and your student’s educational goals. We will discuss educational planning, admissions requirements, and the many benefits of participating in this program.
Handouts:RightStart™ Middle School Math by RightStart Mathematics
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Kathleen Cotter Clayton
Prepare your middle school student for higher level math by encouraging them to think critically and creatively with the RightStart™ Math Level G. This entry level, student-lead course emphasizes the practical use of knowledge learned up to this point. This is not a typical boring worksheet curriculum, rather it is a hands-on approach with a real-life application and an emphasis and focus on understanding. This curriculum received First Place in Mary Pride’s Practical Homeschooling Reader’s Award! I Come and learn more about this innovative award-winning program.
Handouts:Start Strong & Stay The Course by Foundation Of Character
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Carri Ann Pollard
Start Strong & Stay The Course is a mini consulting session hosted by The Pollard Tribe Homeschooling Consultants and Foundation Of Character. During our workshop we focus on the 4Ws that become a compass for you and your family to successfully navigate through your homeschooling journey. Why you have chosen to homeschool, Who is all involved in your homeschooling journey, When is the best time for your tribe to be homeschooling, and discovering What are the best resources for your unique family, because no two families are the same.
Handouts:The Epic Battle between Wisdom and Folly
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Dr. Mark Hamby
Travel through Proverbs 1-9, and learn why the “fear of God” is a prerequisite to His love and how the “fear of the LORD” can turn careless children into cautious thought-full decision makers. Learning to love what God loves and hate what God hates is foundational for a child’s worldview to develop properly. As the story of Wisdom unfolds, experience the unforgettable lessons of Wisdom’s ways and Folly’s entrapments. Both Wisdom and Folly promise prosperity, prestige, protection, and pleasure. Learning how to distinguish between Folly’s false promises and Wisdom’s guiding truths will help children develop discernment to avoid false flatterers, beguiling beauty, and enticing touches, especially with their peers and the culture at large. The choreography that Solomon has created in these chapters provides an unforgettable dramatic unfolding of truth of epic proportions. One lesson among many is that when one follows Pleasure, she will bind, restrict, and addict, but when one follows Wisdom, Pleasure will follow, bringing freedom, restoration, and rewards. Through the knowledge gained in this seminar, you can lead children to the house of wisdom to enjoy the enduring benefits of favor with God and man.
Handouts:The Truth About Mental Health in our Youth Today
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Candice Dugger
It’s no secret that Mental health concerns are on the rise. Currently, 1 in 3 high schoolers say they have been struggling with their mental health. Our family has been impacted directly by this crisis in our youth and has made it a mission to help others. We will discuss mental health concerns facing Gen Z along with tools to help you identify the risks and signs. Finally we will share tools on how to help your child build skills and resources to help balance their mental health.
Handouts:Fighting Apathy: Teaching Your Teens to Care
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Chuck Black
More than ever before, raising teenagers that care about their faith is hard, especially in a culture that is quickly becoming increasingly hostile toward Christians. When a child enters those confusing years, the enemy uses dozens of weapons to rob them of their faith. Spiritual apathy is insidious and perhaps the most destructive of all. Chuck and his wife raised six children in this age of technology, learning to fight back against teen apathy and ultimately helping their children’s faith not only survive, but thrive. Chuck shares understanding and techniques to equip parents for these challenging teen years.
Handouts:Handwriting, Phonics, Spelling, Reading, & More: Equipping Students with What They Need to Succeed by The Works People
Workshop Room: Suite 113
By: Jay W. Patterson
This K-12 curriculum hits a home run every time it is sincerely tried. It is arguably the most effective language arts program out there; it’s gap-free, neurologically based and all under one umbrella. Starting with handwriting, you’ll take students all the way to grammar, composition and higher- level thinking skills. Nonreaders read. Struggling readers, spellers and writers improve. Only one set of teacher materials is needed for any number of children for any number of years. This multiple year, multiple student, emphasis is the most cost effective and academically sound curriculum you will find. Come and see why.
Handouts:HELP! I Am Running on Empty!!
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Dana Blomberg
The Term “Homeschooling Mom” means everything from preschool teacher to chemistry lab technician, from chief cook and bottle washer to Biblical Counselor and everything in between. And then there is maintaining my walk with the Lord, a healthy marriage, church involvement, piano lessons, basketball practice, laundry…how do I maintain while fulfilling several full-time jobs? Time to recalibrate! Find out how to recognize and rest upon the Help revealed in God’s Word and not only survive, but to THRIVE.
Handouts:How Music Maps The Brain by Children’s Music Academy
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Karra Buller
We will share how learning music as a language from a young age actually changes brain patterns for a child’s lifetime. We will be sharing cutting edge research in how the neuroplasticity of the brain is increased and changed with Music Education in ways that nothing else will do for the child. We will be sharing how music cross-references brain centers and increases many learning capabilities in ways nothing else does. We will also touch on how music helps those that have learning disabilities or are on the Spectrum.
Handouts:Navigating the College Journey with GCU
Workshop Room: Suite 111
By: Callie Rafferty
The process of applying to college can be daunting for everyone, but for homeschool families it can be even more rewarding if you start early and do it right. At Grand Canyon University, we have a large homeschool student population and our previous student body president was a homeschool student! In this workshop, the Homeschool Admissions team will walk you through how to start the college search process with confidence and how parents and students can prepare early for college. You will learn how to create a stellar homeschool transcript, how dual enrollment can save you much time and money on your undergraduate degree, and the different ways you can earn college credit before starting college classes.
Handouts:Raising Calm Kids in an Overstimulating World
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Angela O’Dell
The importance of teaching our kids to de-stress in this overstimulating world is so extremely important. This is an interactive workshop, which addresses both the spiritual battle being waged on our children and the physical effects of the fast-paced, technological age we live in. This workshop is, in essence, a Biblical Life Coaching session, in which Angela pulls from her training as a child development specialist and family coach to address how stress leads to anxiety, which if not addressed, turns into depression. Come and learn about how we can take practical steps in learning how to deal with it ourselves so we can equip our children.
A few of the topics covered in this workshop:
- The connection between our culture’s technological advances and adolescent depression, anxiety, and even suicide
- Helping our children understand what tech is doing to their physical brains
- Interactive discussion about building anchoring relationships
- Exploring how our high-demands, fast-paced culture creates excess stress in our brains and what we can do about it
- Tips and guidance for learning and teaching de-stressing techniques
Raising Godly Boys: The Four-Step Proven Process for Growing Boys into Godly Men
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Mark Hancock
Boys are in trouble. Hear Mark Hancock, Homeschool Dad, Mental Health Counselor, and CEO of Trail Life USA talk about proven processes for helping to pull boys out of the cultural mire that seems to want to declare them deficient. If you have a boy in your home or are leading boys, you will be equipped with an understanding and strategy to make a difference.
Handouts:Time OUT to Time IN – Teaching Effective Time Management Skills
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Gretchen Roe
Research says that students who learn to manage their academic time are more successful. How do you teach a child to stay on task when they cannot even find their way to the school table? Come and join Gretchen Roe as she shares research into why your child struggles to manage their time and effective ways you can teach them to set goals and stay on task.
Handouts:What is a Biblical Worldview, Really? by BJU Press Homeschool/HomeWorks by Precept
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Sharon Fisher
Do you know how to influence your child’s worldview day-by-day and in each homeschool subject? Your child’s behavior, worldview, and what He knows about God and the subject matter you are teaching are all connected. Let’s talk about where to really start.
Handouts:College Readiness by Crown College
Workshop Room: Suite 112
By: Emily N Cano
As parents, you want the best education for your kids. Studies show home educated students “go to and succeed at college at an equal or higher rate than the general population” (Dr. Brian D. Ray, NHERI.org). So how do you know if your child is ready for college and can succeed? This workshop will discuss different areas to assess before enrolling your child in college.
Handouts:Crafting Believable Worlds for Fiction Writers
Workshop Room: Suite 110
By: Chuck Black
Creating a good story that inspires readers is challenging. Plot and character development, dialogue, action and detail are all critical elements, but the world in which all of this takes place is the foundation for every great book. Learn the fundamentals if crafting believable worlds for your next fictional work. Chuck shares his tips and techniques to help you create a canvas upon which your story of inspiration can be written.
Handouts:Discipling Children: 8 Biblical Methods Every Parent Can Do
Workshop Room: Suite 109
By: Josh Mulvihill
Do you want to help your children grow in their walk with the Lord? The eight practices presented in this seminar are a synthesis of Josh’s Ph.D research regarding biblical principles and best practices that families across the country utilize to help children grow in spiritual maturity. You will walk away with practical tools and specific ways that you can invest in the spiritual growth of the next generation.
Handouts:How to Get Dads Involved in Homeschooling
Workshop Room: Suite 107
By: Jared Dodd
In recent years, homeschooling has become a responsibility placed solely on mothers. The Scriptures, however, give a very different recipe for success in training up children in the ways of God. In this workshop, fathers will learn not only the vision that God has for them in the area of homeschooling, but also some great ideas for being involved in their greatest calling. Dads are essential to their children’s education.
Handouts:Learn how to strengthen Learning, Processing, Attention, and Behavior through Motor Skills! BrainyAct by Kinuu
Workshop Room: Suite 114
By: Dolly Lowery and Macy Hanson
Did you know that the strongest path toward reading and handwriting development is based on strong balance, bilateral coordination, and smooth eye tracking? Recent research has shown that Sensory, Motor, and Cognitive processing is critical for learning to become easier and happen naturally for all students and those with neuro-diverse needs. While most learning today focuses on curriculum, motor skills are the foundation of every skill we learn. “We must perceive in order to move, but we must move in order to perceive”. Neuroscience gives us ways to enhance brain connectivity, which allows a child to absorb what’s being taught, so they naturally perform at a whole new level. When you address the source of brain connectivity you can transform the quality of life for your child and your entire family.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the formula for success:
~The neuroscience behind ongoing learning and development barriers
~How to strengthen brain and body connectivity to overcome barriers
~BrainyAct, a brain enhancement program in the form of an engaging and interactive game that cross-trains the brain with body movements to build connectivity
~How to add BrainyAct to the homeschool day or homeschool co-op to elevate learning and performance
~Testimonials and real-life outcomes from other homeschool families
When A + B Doesn’t Equal C
Workshop Room: Suite 108
By: Angela O’Dell
We all want our children to grow up to embrace our faith in God. This is, after all, one of the main reasons we homeschool. But what happens when our homeschooled child walks away from our families’ faith or never makes it their own? What must we parents do about it? Although this is not a fun topic to discuss or explore, the fact that we are losing a high number of our young people to the insidious pull of secular culture demands we address it where it matters most: in our homes. In this workshop, Angela addresses the much-avoided topic of unexpected outcome: when A + B ≠ C. Pulling from personal experience and the testimony of numerous other parents who have walked the road of this kind of loss, Angela brings hope and truth concerning our prodigals, to the homeschool table. This session will encourage homeschooling families at every stage of their journey.
Handouts:Working & Homeschooling How do I Make This Work
Workshop Room: Ballroom 1
By: Candice Dugger
You CAN work and homeschool your children – but this lifestyle does present a series of challenges. I’m here to encourage you by giving you some real life tips and tools on how our family can make this lifestyle work.
Handouts:The MACHE young entrepreneurs program is an opportunity for homeschooled students and graduates to have booth space at the annual convention to display, promote, and sell products they have created, built, or developed themselves or services they offer utilizing their own skills.
Qualifications:
Students who are currently being taught at home by their parents or who are homeschool graduates are invited to participate in the program. Young entrepreneurs must be between the ages of 13 and 25 years old.
Young entrepreneur businesses must be owned, managed, and operated by homeschool students or graduates only. Businesses owned and operated/directed by parents/others with only the assistance of the their students are not eligible.
Parents of young entrepreneurs who are ages 13-18 must be registered to attend the convention.
MACHE reserves the right to accept or reject a young entrepreneur application without further comment.
Booths:
Each entrepreneur is limited to one half-booth. You must receive email confirmation of approval and submit your payment before your booth is guaranteed. To have your name listed in the Convention Program Booklet, payment is due no later than March 1. If space is still available, additional applications will be accepted after March 1, but the business will not be listed in the Program Booklet due to our publication schedules.
Booths must be open and staffed during the entire time the exhibit hall is open. Set-up is on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 - 9:00pm. The exhibit hall is open Friday and Saturday, 8:00am - 5:30pm. Tear-down before 5:30pm on Saturday is not permitted.
Each half-booth is 5’ wide by 10’ deep. It includes pipe & drape, one 4’ skirted table, one chair, and a simple name sign. You are welcome to bring your own banner/signage. MACHE-issued name tags must be worn at all times by the person whose name is printed on the tag.
The cost of one half-booth is $150.
You have the option to purchase additional amenities/services not included with your booth rental (such as electricity or Internet service) through the venue ahead of time. Additional booth items such as extra chairs or carpet can be ordered ahead of time through our convention decorator. Amenities/services/items may also be ordered onsite, but they will cost more. You will be sent an exhibitor packet from the decorator one month before the convention and can order these items at that time.
Limitations:
Distribution of materials (brochures, business cards, fliers, catalogs, etc.) is limited to the confines of your booth. All booth contents must be located within your booth space.
- Promotion of public or private schools is not allowed.
- Multi-level marketing, distributorship, franchise-model businesses, or businesses where the students are reselling someone else’s products are not permitted.
- All audios or videos played in or around your booth must be low enough so as not to disrupt neighboring exhibits.
- Venue regulations prohibit the sale or distribution of food within the exhibit hall without pre-approved consent of the venue. However, you may distribute individually wrapped candies at your booth for attendees to enjoy.
All exhibitors, including young entrepreneurs, must fill out a state-required ST-19 Form which should be returned to the exhibit hall coordinator. As of this printing, Saint Paul sales tax is 7.875%.
Process:
If you would like to participate as a Young Entrepreneur in the MACHE exhibit hall, please submit your name, address, email, website (if you have one), a brief description of your product or service, and a sample or photo of your product or service to Tami at exhibits@mache.org. When your submission has been approved, you will receive instructions on how to get registered as a Young Entrepreneur.
If you would like additional information, contact Tami at exhibits@mache.org or 763-717-9070.
Details
- Start:
- April 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am
- End:
- April 13, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
- Event Category:
- Event Archives
- Event Tags:
- Beginning, Conference, Convention, curriculum, high school, Leadership Forum, special needs, struggling learner, teen track, Thursday Sessions
- Website:
- www.mache.org
Organizer
- MACHE
- Phone:
- 763-717-9070
- Email:
- info@mache.org
- Website:
- www.mache.org
Venue
- St. Paul RiverCentre
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175 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102 United States + Google Map - Phone:
- (651) 265-4800
- Website:
- http://www.rivercentre.org/