Heather Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Celebrating Ten Years of Classical Education with Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise and Jim Weiss Williamsburg, Virginia May 1-2, 2009 Plan to Enjoy Specialty Workshops Story Time Luncheon for All Ages Colonial Williamsburg Panel Discussion with Speakers While staying in the luxurious Marriott Hotel Details and registration info coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oooh, I already called dh to take those days off. Can I reserve the hotel rooms now? or is there gonna be a group discount for the hotel? I'm sooooo EXCITED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 This sounds really lovely. I wish I could go, but I have to go East for something else next October and I can't afford to go East twice in 2009. Please tell Susan for me that Sherrill will be there in spirit ; ). It's been a great 10 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've just been contemplating how to arrange (God willing) my Year of Turning Forty. I have several trips in mind, including again taking the boys to Boston this spring. Now I want to include a jaunt down to Williamsburg. Thanks for the news!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootyTooty Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Woot! Right next door to me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Now this is something I would like to attend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oooh, I already called dh to take those days off. Can I reserve the hotel rooms now? or is there gonna be a group discount for the hotel? I'm sooooo EXCITED! Yes, we have group rates for hotel rooms and special rates for Colonial Williamsburg tickets. We are working to get registration and more information up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Is this the elusive brother we've heard so much about but never seen? Wow, I'd love to go to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 No, it's Jim Weiss (not Wise). Jim is the storyteller who reads the SOTW Audiobooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Is this the elusive brother we've heard so much about but never seen? Wow, I'd love to go to this! I think Jedi Bob (one of the moderators here) is SWB's brother. And Heather and Bob are married, right? :) And wouldn't I love to be able to attend this event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Okay, gotcha.... I keep hoping we'll hear more from him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'd definitely like to find out more about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 No, it's Jim Weiss (not Wise). Jim is the storyteller who reads the SOTW Audiobooks Who is even better in person than on tape, with such facial expressions and hand movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Guys, Thanks again for the suggestions. I am SO excited about this conference. I wanted to go ahead and post a tentative schedule for you...more details coming very soon along with a registration page. SWB FRIDAY 8:30-9:30 Educating Our Own Minds: How to Teach Ourselves as we Teach Our Kids Susan Wise Bauer Educating our children involves educating ourselves. And that means gaining confidence in our own intellectual abilities—rather than relying solely on “experts.†Come discover a plan for self-education in the classical tradition, including scheduling for busy adults; setting up a reading plan that involves understanding, anlyzing, and discussing literature; and mastering the skills needed for reading classic fiction and nonfiction. 9:45-10:45 Jim Weiss Topic TBA 11-12 Teaching Reading from Birth On Jessie Wise This workshop presents an overall plan for teaching reading to children. Jessie Wise outlines how you can help your child develop good language skills, starting at birth. She gives tips on how to make pre-reading instruction simple, effective, and fun. She also advises how to begin appropriate phonics instruction for children aged three, four, five and older. Jessie also gives suggestions on how to help remedial readers and how to encourage reluctant readers. 12:30-1:30 A Plan for Teaching Writing, Grades K-12 (Also titled Writing Well: A Plan for Grades 1-12) Susan Wise Bauer *An overall plan for producing good writers at home.* This workshop explains how to guide your student through a simple progression (copying, dictation, narration, summarizing, outlining, short critical essays, long critical essays, research paper) that will develop both writing and thinking skills in a systematic, stepwise manner.* Includes suggestions on how to use these writing and thinking skills in every area of the curriculum. Recommended for those teaching all K-6 students, as well as for those teaching older students who are reluctant writers. 1:45-2:45 Jessie Wise Topic TBA 3-4 A Plan for Teaching Writing: Focus on the Middle Grades Susan Wise Bauer Expanding on the principles presented in “A Plan for Teaching Writing,†this workshop offers very specific guidance in how to teach middle grade (logic-stage) students the skills of constructing an argument, outlining and writing from an outline. Includes training in outlining, writing from an outline, basic Socratic dialogue, and evaluation and grading. Essential for those teaching all 5-8 students; since written argumentation is the basis of high school writing, this seminar is also highly recommended for those teaching high school students. Students in grades 5-12 are encouraged to attend. 4:15-5 Panel Discussion: Jim Weiss, Jessie Wise, and Susan Wise Bauer. 5:30-6:30 A Plan for Teaching Writing: Focus on the High School Years Susan Wise Bauer Expanding on the principles presented in “A Plan for Teaching Writing,†this seminar covers all of the types of writing that high school students should learn before entering the freshmen year of college: response papers, summaries, and critical essays across the curriculum Attendance at “Focus on the Middle Grades†seminar is highly recommended. Students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend. 7:30-8:30 Bedtime Stories with Jim Weiss SATURDAY 8:30-9:30 What is Literary Analysis? When, Why, and How Should I Teach It? Susan Wise Bauer You know that your children should read—but what else should you be doing to teach them skills in literature? After teaching literature at the college levelfor over a decade, Susan has seen the results of many different methods. This seminar will guide you towards the most effective way to teach literature. Offers a foundational explanation of what literary analysis is, a list of skills that need to be covered, guidance in how to teach them, and resource recommendations. 9:45-10:45 A Hands-On Seminar: Teaching Reading Jessie Wise Jessie will conduct two basic reading sessions with young students, covering beginning and intermediate phonics instruction. All are welcome to observe. Parents may nominate their own young readers for the starring role (no shy children, please!); those chosen will need to be available the morning of the seminar so that Jessie can get acquainted with them. 11-12 A Hands-On Seminar: Basic Literary Criticism Susan Wise Bauer Susan will lead a selected group of students in discussion of a literary work and the construction of a response paper. All are welcome to observe. Students must register ahead of time and complete assigned reading before the seminar begins. Intended for students in grades 7-12. 12:30-1:30 Lunchtime Stories with Jim Weiss 1:45-2:45 Teaching Students to Work Independently Susan Wise Bauer A plan for helping middle and high school (logic and rhetoric-stage) students move towards independent learning. Offers step-by-step guidance for parents and students as well as troubleshooting. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged attend. 3-4 Jessie Wise If I Could Do It Over Again Description TK 4:15-5:15 Home Schooling the Second Time* Susan Wise Bauer was educated at home for almost all of her elementary and secondary school years, went on to college and graduate school, and now teaches at the university level and home schools her own four children.* As she looks back over her own ten*years of home education, she picks out those elements which were most valuable to her in her adult life, which techniques and programs she has chosen to reproduce with her own children--and which aspects of her own education were mistakes!** (And despite the mistakes, she's still doing just fine as an adult, which reassures her as she schools her own children.)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Will these be recorded for those of us that can't go? Fabulous topics! HOlly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We're working on recordings. SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We're working on recordings. SWB Thank you (since I just found this and am hosting a different type of conference those very same days.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Fantastic. I already informed my dh that we will be on vacation in Williamsburg from April 29th till May 4th and that he needed to take time off work. Actually, we were planning on driving down in February but this is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We're working on recordings. SWB Wonderful! I will pay the conference fee for these! I sure wish I could be there in person to hear you all speak to these timely topics... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Good For all of you! Bummer for us! We should be so lucky as to be able to have you over here. Beth...we should have her here, right? Maybe next year?? Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We're scheduled to be in VA in the latter half of May... so close but yet so far!! :( I will be a tape cutsomer on this one! Especially the material on writing for the upper grades and high school...that is our biggest struggle with ds#3. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Wow, these look meaty and helpful . . . and quite tempting! We're up that way in June after all of the dual enrollment/AP/SAT tests are out of the way. :tongue_smilie: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I would have so loved to step outside the "how to teach reading and writing" box and explore, as JennW in SoCal expressed so well, "how to adapt a classical education for a non-traditional student, or how to combine classical education with vocational training". It's a hugely important topic that doesn't receive enough attention. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Guys, Thanks again for the suggestions. I am SO excited about this conference. I wanted to go ahead and post a tentative schedule for you...more details coming very soon along with a registration page. We're working on recordings. SWB I know we're not supposed to shout here, but THIS LOOKS AWESOME!!! THANK YOU!!!! I'm going to give serious thought to trying to get myself down there for this conference. And if I can't, I'll be hoping the recordings work out. You are such a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzsnow Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Where will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I think this is the only homeschooling conference I have actually wanted to go to in a long time! It looks like I would actually learn something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm definitely coming. We're so close in NOVA and the grandparents are in Richmond so they will be happy to babysit. It sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We're scheduled to be in VA in the latter half of May... so close but yet so far!! :( I will be a tape cutsomer on this one! Especially the material on writing for the upper grades and high school...that is our biggest struggle with ds#3. Thanks!! We don't actually have anyone lined up to record yet, so this is still very tentative. :001_unsure: I wouldn't count on it just yet (sorry). SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Ditto! I would gladly pay for recordings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 [swoon] I am working on making it from Illinois to Williamsburg. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 So, if I were to want to work on my dh about this . . . what kind of cost estimate should I be giving him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 My mom and I are already talking about a road trip. :) When can we expect info on hotel costs, registration, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Please don't hold me to this, but the current plan is to charge $39.95 for registration--this covers you AND your spouse and any older children who are going to attend the workshops. The hotel is normally $209 per night, but the conference rate is $129. We'll let you know about any additional discounts shortly. SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 By the end of the week. Stay tuned... SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 In an anonymous, internet-guru sort of way. :D This sounds terrif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'd like to add my name to the list of those pleading for (and willing to pay through the nose for) audio for some of these. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 :iagree: Wonderful! I will pay the conference fee for these! I sure wish I could be there in person to hear you all speak to these timely topics... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just read what you have tentative. I saw about teaching your logic stage how to write. I just want to know when will you have hotel information? This one looks like a must go for me. Will you be able to get a group rate? It is in Williamsburg, VA right? I just would like to make an announcement through my own homeschool support group maybe I can get some friends to come with me. Thank you so much for this. Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Please don't hold me to this, but the current plan is to charge $39.95 for registration--this covers you AND your spouse and any older children who are going to attend the workshops. The hotel is normally $209 per night, but the conference rate is $129. We'll let you know about any additional discounts shortly. SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I would absolutely pay for recordings. Hope you can work that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well, if Colleen and Sarah are coming, then I will have to try to make that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 So when are you coming to SD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootyTooty Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Please don't hold me to this, but the current plan is to charge $39.95 for registration--this covers you AND your spouse and any older children who are going to attend the workshops. The hotel is normally $209 per night, but the conference rate is $129. We'll let you know about any additional discounts shortly. SWB Sweet!!! I'm from the area and that cost of the hotel would so be worth it. (Even though I know it is tentative ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in IL Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Wow - this looks great, Susan. I'm going to try to come as well, but if that doesn't work, I'd definitely be interested in paying for recordings if that is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ooooh, this sounds wonderful!!! If I can possibly work out coming, I will be there! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Queen Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This sounds wonderful. I'm going to have to earmark some of my homeschool funding for this. Way better than the local conference offerings. Just so you know that there are those out there desperately wanting more recordings from you. (please oh please may the recording get worked out.);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 :::groan::: I *know my kid will never remember if I miss his 2nd birthday, but it's going to take me some time to get over it. He *will remember all of the wonderful things I can bring back from this conference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 It's looking more and more like I'm not going to be coaching soccer this spring. There's too many other things on weekends that I want to do! Grandparents can watch kids on Friday and Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Please don't hold me to this, but the current plan is to charge $39.95 for registration--this covers you AND your spouse and any older children who are going to attend the workshops. The hotel is normally $209 per night, but the conference rate is $129. We'll let you know about any additional discounts shortly. SWB I got dh to watch the dc's and I'm planning on coming. Let me know ASAP the details so I can get a room!! I'm 6 hours away and I'm looking sooo forward to this. The topics are EXACTLY what I need right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Would it be too soon to book my airline tickets? I want to make sure this is a done deal but the sooner I can book, the better price I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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