talantine Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I am considering going to the RFWP convention at Valley Forge but can only go Saturday. It will be a 2.5 hour drive. I am new to HS and wonder if it is worth the drive for a day? Thanks, Tammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorax Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm driving six and my SIL who is a school teacher is flying out to go with me, but that is for both days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 It's a six HOUR flight for me but if I could afford it, I'd definitely be there. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 We're taking the 4 hour drive...leaving before dawn Friday morning. It will be worth it to me, since I'm diving head-long into MCT for 3 children this year. It is a far, far different approach than I've ever used, and I want to "do it" right :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) I'm making the 3 hour drive :) (but don't let that scare you away from attending! :lol:) Edited May 25, 2011 by Jumping In Puddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talantine Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Okay - so 2.5 hours is not so far. I am trying to see if I can get there on Friday but it is my kids last day of Public School and I feel like they should be able to say their goodbyes. They get dismissed at 9:30 am so after the goodbyes I could head down and be there by 1pm. Now if I can find someone to watch the kids... I am looking forward to learning more and meeting more homeschoolers. Tammie Edited May 25, 2011 by talantine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Please come! It will be my first time meeting like-minded homeschoolers (I've met some really nice homeschoolers here but well...). I think I want to meet people almost as much as I want to hear the speakers and see books/curricula in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in SEVA Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm driving 5.5 hours also (hey Wendy, we are meeting in the middle :D ). It is worth it to me, but we use most of SWB's & MCT's materials. I have heard them both speak, but never together. And I have only heard MCT speak to a group of school administrators not to homeschoolers, so I am looking forward to hearing him with this different audience! The best part about going to these types of events is seeing several years worth of our curriculum all at once. It wasn't until I saw all of the MCT grammar books laying side by side that I could wrap my mind around the big picutre of MCTLA. Similarly, it wasn't until I saw WWE in person that I was able to see it was so much more than just copywork and narration. So yes, for me it is worth the drive. If someone wasn't using MCT or WTM materials or philosophy though, I'm not sure it would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabelneri Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am so excited to hear how that convention goes! I heard MCT talk at a gifted school to parents & teachers, and he was great. The talk was geared towards school folks, though... I'm curious to hear how he thinks about using his material in a homeschool setting. I'd agree that it's definitely worth the 2.5 hour drive -- I'm so glad the OP is going! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I so wish they would tape his talks and make them available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I am considering going to the RFWP convention at Valley Forge but can only go Saturday. It will be a 2.5 hour drive. I am new to HS and wonder if it is worth the drive for a day?Thanks, Tammie Tammie, did you see the schedule of talks I posted? That might help you determine if it's good for you to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenoraddict Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I've been to a SWB conference before, and if I had to, I'd walk to this one (thankfully, it's only an hour's drive) to hear her and MCT in the same day. If it wasn't these 2, I'd say no...but it IS these 2, so my answer to your question is a resounding YES! If you can stay overnight somewhere in VF on Friday, that would make Saturday morning a little easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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