High School and Beyond Conference

Finishing the job in preparation for life March 27, 2010 – Denver Metro (Parker) Join us for a one-day homeschool conference specifically addressing the High School Years and Beyond! The High School and Beyond all day Seminar:
…help your child live out their calling by preparing now
…receive guidance on how to teach high school from experienced homeschool moms and dads
…plan ahead with our new college preparation and an entrepreneurial workshop
…explore mentorship and apprenticeship options through the AME program. Only $59 per family! Includes a full syllabus and resource booklet full of information. For schedule and registration information, visit HERE. (www.chec.org)

The Mom Heart Conference

The Mom Conference You...renewed! Renewing Your Mom Heart for a New Start will be held January 22 through January 23, 2010 at Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. This two-day hotel conference and getaway, designed especially for Christian mothers, is now in its 12th year of ministering to moms. When the cultural ground is shifting, there's no better time to renew your heart for a new start with God. Sally will strengthen and encourage your heart to rise to the task of raising wholehearted children for Christ at home. The conference also includes inspiring guest speakers such as Julie Hiramine and Sarah Clarkson, practical workshops, inspirational worship, a seated banquet luncheon, book tables, and more. For more information or to register online, please visit www.wholeheart.org. Sally will speak on:

--Renewing Your Habits: Learning How to Be at

Home with God

--Renewing Your Heart: Loving the Lord with All
Your Heart
--Renewing Your Home: Living as a Life-giving
Mother
--Renewing Your Hope: Longing for the Living God

Colorado Christian College Fair

Hosted by Denver Area Youth for Christ

"where your passion and your future intersect"

Come and join us in September for a FREE and open event with scores of

Christian Colleges and Universities from across the United States all under one roof!


Check out Events for more information!


Monday, September 28th

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Colorado Springs Christian High School

4825 Mallow Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907

THE BRAIN-READY READERS SEMINAR

Join Bridget Mosley and Peggy Wilber for a presentation on "Healing the Brain Glitches that Make Reading Hard" on Tuesday, September 29th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at New Life Church.
"Brain glitches" are like potholes--they slow down messages traveling along brain pathways. Everyone has "brain glitches"--even adults. Your child's brain glitches may make it difficult for him to learn to read and read well enough to compete in school. They really slow down reading and that slows down homework and schoolwork. But, your child can develop smooth, super highways that lead to stronger and faster thinking so reading is easy. Brain research shows that a child can grow brain skills and reading skills to automaticity--the speed of instant, effortless recall. Avid readers are automatic readers.

Your child isn't stupid, lazy, or bored. No way! In fact, brain glitches cause his brain to work too hard--for far too little reward. Sadly, the smarter your kid is, the faster he gives up. He thinks he can't catch-up. But he can. Even a child who struggles with dyslexia or reading disabilities has a wonderful brain that can grow these critical skills.

We'll cover your questions as well as:
* Key, basic principles on how our brains learn best.
* How to tell whether your child is on the road to becoming an avid reader, a poor reader, or is at the "fork in the road."
* What brain training is, and why it can be so helpful to kids.

Sign up at here under Support Group and HCSG Events. Deadline is: Friday, Sept 25th.

Denver Music College Fair

The Lamont School of Music is hosting its first ever Denver Music College Fair. Music colleges from around the country will be available to talk with high school students. In addition there will be workshops and concerts to enjoy. This free event is Friday, October 23th. You can call Lamont admissions at 303-871-6973 for more information.

The Legacy of Darwin ID Conference

Colorado Front Range Conference: Oct. 30-31, 2009

Douglas County Event Center, Castle Rock, CO

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his culture-shaking book, The Origin of Species. What has been the impact of a century and a half of naturalistic evolution? As even secular researchers are realizing, the effects have been devastating and far-reaching.

Shepherd Project Ministries is bringing you a revolutionary conference featuring researchers and speakers from the Discovery Institute to explore the cultural impact of Darwinism and the ground-breaking new evidence for Intelligent Design that is changing the shape of this crucial conversation.

With presentations by some of the world's foremost ID researchers and experts, this conference will equip Christians to understand the issues and be able to speak effectively into a culture that is foundering in the sea of meaninglessness that is Darwin's most lasting legacy. 

Homeschool Introductory Seminars

As more families consider the option of teaching their children at home, it is imperative that a comprehensive introduction to the how, what, why and where of home schooling be available year around. CHEC's professionally-presented introductory seminar meets this need with valuable training and information, such as...

-Things to consider before beginning
-Learning styles and teaching styles
-Support groups
-Record keeping and scheduling
-Special needs children
-Junior high and high school (curriculum, diplomas, transcripts)
-The home school law in Colorado
-How to be successful in your home school
-Success of home schooling and the philosophy of home schooling
-Answers to objections (socialization, etc.)
-What to do to avoid burnout

The seminar includes video and overhead presentations, and is conducted by veteran home schoolers.

Each attendee will receive a syllabus with a copy of the homeschool law and other vital information.

There will be an extensive selection of curriculum and academic supplements available for your perusal and purchase, to help you get a good start on your homeschooling journey.

The seminar is priced in such a way as to make it available to everyone. The full session (from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) costs $30. A spouse or child may come for no additional charge. The Homeschooling Introductory Seminar is crucial for those seriously considering homeschooling. To register for the next seminar, please download the Registration Form and mail with payment to CHEC, 10431 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134

Our Presenters

Nancy Casterline

Nancy has been homeschooling her children since 1979. She holds a Bachelor's Degree In Psychology. Nancy was part of the team that wrote and revised the CHEC Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Colorado, contributing to the Special Needs section. Along with Kevin Lundberg, Nancy was instrumental in making the Introductory Seminars a reality. Nancy is mother to 3 girls and 3 boys, 5 of whom are graduates, grandmother to 3 with the fourth on the way(2009). Her heart is to educate and encourage beginning homeschoolers and those who have accepted the challenge to homeschool their children with special needs. Over the years Nancy has counseled and encouraged 100's of families to both begin and continue their homeschool journey. Presently Nancy is part of the team called the "office staff".

Steve and Vicki Lewis
Steve and Vicki have been homeschooling their four children since 1986. Vicki holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Education. Since the early days of the movement, Steve and Vicki have served the homeschooling community in various ways - working as a support group leader, helping to write and revise the CHEC Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Colorado, and presenting workshops at homeschool conferences. They especially enjoy equipping new homeschoolers through the Introductory Seminars offered throughout the year.

Kevin Swanson
Homeschooled himself in the 60's and 70's, Kevin has been active in the home education from the beginning of the movement. Now a second generation homeschooler with five children, Kevin and his wife Brenda homeschool in the hinterlands of Elbert County, Colorado. Kevin serves as Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado, and speaks regularly around the country and across the world on home education. He is host of "Generations," a radio program networked across Colorado radio stations.

Marty and Judy Widmark
Marty and Judy have been home educating since 1992. They have been blessed with three children, Lindsay (23), Meredith (20), and Will (10), two of whom have graduated from home education and are both married and expecting Marty & Judy's first grandchildren this spring. The Widmark family continues to enjoy home education and desires to serve the homeschool community.

Todd and Kim Storrie

Todd and Kim Storrie, parents of ten more “chapters,” began formally educating their children at home in 1991. Their oldest three, daughters, have “graduated” and are currently pursuing their own business adventures and interests, as well as helping to run their home and assist in teaching their younger siblings. They also serve within their church and community. The remainder of our “book” continue to be discipled at home. Todd and Kim have served as volunteers with CHEC in various capacities over the past 14 years.

Scott and Andie Davidson

Scott and Andie have been homeschooling since 2004. They have been blessed with six children and hope for many more! The Davidson family is new to the Parker area and Scott is serving as the CHEC Events Coordinator. They enjoy spending time together as a family, building relationships with other believers and have a heart to help other families dig deeper into God's Word to better glorify Him in their home life.

Tell your friends about the seminars! Scheduled dates for upcoming seminars are:

Upcoming Dates:

September 19 - Denver Metro

November 14th - Denver Metro

January 9th - Denver Metro

(These dates are subject to change. Please call the CHEC office at 720-842-4852 or 1-877-842-CHEC to confirm the location and time of the workshop you would like to attend.)

Locations: (subject to change, so please call and confirm location.)

Denver Metro:

Grace Baptist Church

10431 South Parker Road, Parker, CO 80134 (Back side of strip mall that faces Parker Road, i.e. the second driveway on the right, once you are on Plaza.)

Colorado Springs:

New Life Church

New Life Drive (off of Voyager Parkway and CO 83)

Colorado Springs, CO 80921

719-594-6602 (New Life Church)

There will also be workshops for beginners at our conference in June. Check out the State Conference under the Events category for more information on this opportunity.

Free Seminar with Dr. Marshall Foster

Free Educational Seminar with Dr. Marshall Foster, September 12, 2009

Dr. Marshall Foster is the president of World History Institute which is dedicated to uncovering the unchanging truths and lessons of history. U.S. Ministries at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, Colorado, presents “Hope for our Time, the Victory of Christianity through the Ages – Untold Stories of Triumph over Terror.” Information is available here. You can RSVP for this event by contacting Keri Brehm at kbrehm@chcc.org or 303-325-8382. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the programs of the World History Institute.

Finishing the Job in Preparation for Life

$59 per Family
October 3, 2009 – Denver Metro (Parker)

Join us for a one-day homeschool conference specifically
addressing the High School Years and Beyond!

The High School and Beyond all day Seminar:
…help your child live out their calling by preparing now
…receive guidance on how to teach high school from
experienced homeschool moms and dads
…plan ahead with our new college preparation and an
entrepreneurial workshop
…explore mentorship and apprenticeship options through
the AME program.

Includes a full syllabus and resource booklet chockfull of
information. Register here or call 1-877-842-2432.