Nakia Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've never been to the conference, and I'm wondering if it would be a good idea. This year has been soooooooo hard, and I think I might need to hear some speakers to give me some encouragement. I'm terrified of the book fair part, lol. I think I'll only $20 extra so I don't feel compelled to buy everything I see. :D If you've been to a homeschool conference, do you think hearing some speakers will help me? Encourage me? Or make it worse? :lol: We don't have any major problems. This is our 7th year, and I'm just tired. I need a breath of fresh air. Here is a list of the speakers if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've heard Carol Barnier speak, and she was interesting and entertaining. I've never heard the rest of them. I think it might be encouraging to attend the conference. But, $20?!?! That ain't gonna cut it! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I have heard good things about the NCHE conference, although I've yet to go myself. Like you, I worry that the curriculum fair would make me go overboard! I don't think going to the conference could hurt as the talks are supposed to motivate you. Maybe attending the one on Thursday - 17 Years Homeschooling and I Hardlly Even Twitch would be a good one since she may talk about handling it for the long haul? If I was feeling tired, I would be seeking out veteran homeschooling types of talks. I'm still contemplating whether or not I will go... I'm just so curious! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I personally wouldn't go, or I would be very careful of which speakers I went to. Many NCHE board members are into patriarchy and some of the speakers selected reflect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebody2k Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I have been for the past 6 years - love it. Read up on the speakers and go with the ones that interest YOU. Last year the bookfair was the smallest I've seen there - we actually left with a lot less than usual... but so fun to touch all the stuff I had been thinking about buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I used to live in Virginia (moved west five years ago), and I used to say that I went to HEAV primarily for the speakers, and NCHE primarily for the vendor hall. I don't know who is speaking at each one, but you might want to check out both of them if your goal is to hear speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Like I tell my friends with young ones who haven't been - if you are not conservative Christian, you may fel out of place. Vision Forum has always been there. I don't see any others that raise big controversy. But then there are others that don't raise controversy - Rod and Staff, Apologia, Bob Jones. I would still say most of them will be Christian in som way shape or form. If these things don't bother you, you will be fine. I actually do lean into the conservative Christian realm. I don't believe in patriarchy to the extreme some do, but I do believe Dad is the head of the household. (But you don't have to live at home until married for instance.) If you go, you can see me! I'll be there. I haven't registered yet, but I will. My oldest has a friend graduating there this year and wants to stay and see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 You should come to the one in Greenville, SC. It's bigger and it's closer. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 You should come to the one in Greenville, SC. It's bigger and it's closer. :auto: I am so jealous, Robin. I went last year, and really enjoyed that conference. This year our dd's State gymnastic meet is that weekend. Grrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafal Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I've been the past few years and I'm already registered for this year. I have never been to all 3 days because I can't really get away that long but I've always greatly enjoyed the lectures I've heard . DD #2 (age 11) loves to go with me and I usually let her pick out some of the speakers. Last year she chose talks on archaeology (the folks from Lukeion) and astronomy. It 's a special time for us. I have to say, though, the book fair wasn't as good last year. I really wanted to see the HOD table but they didn't come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 You should come to the one in Greenville, SC. It's bigger and it's closer. :auto: I looked at that one, but I think that's the weekend we are taking the girls from youth at church to Gatlinburg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I looked at that one, but I think that's the weekend we are taking the girls from youth at church to Gatlinburg. Don't these fall on the same weekend? I'm going this weekend to Spartenburg, SC. I went to Greenville last year and want to try a different one this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I used to go but stopped years ago. This is a conference for a specific kind of homeschooler. Many of the sessions are pep talks or have nothing to do with homeschooling (one notable session for teens a few years ago was about going out in downtown W-S and accosting passers-by (oh wait, I meant witnessing :tongue_smilie:). As a long-time homeschooler, I wanted to learn at the conference. I wanted sessions that went deep about education and various subject areas, and NCHE does not offer that. YMMV :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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