Summer 2023 Parent Workshops
As a central hub and social network for the homeschooling community, part of SFLHRC’s mission is to offer workshops for parents that cover issues relevant to homeschooling families. These online workshops, which will take place during the summer of 2023, are for:
- parents who are THINKING about homeschooling
- parents who are NEW to homeschooling, and
- parents who are seasoned homeschoolers (but find themselves needing a little bit of motivation, reassurance or simply a refresher!)
All parents MUST register via Omella in order to attend; click the button below to sign up:
These workshops will take place across several Sunday evenings from late June to mid-August, and will be virtually hosted on Zoom.
Additional details for each of the workshops are posted below:
ONLINE Parent Workshop: How to Homeschool High School (June 4, 2023 – 6:45PM-8:45PM)
The days of sitting around the kitchen table all day to homeschool are long gone—at least for homeschooled high school students.
Numerous options are now available to broaden their exposure to new subject matter, provide a group learning environment for specific subjects, or get a jump on their college education.
During this two-hour parent workshop, we will cover areas including:
- Florida’s High School Requirements
- How to Keep a Transcript
- Dual Enrollment or not?!?
- PSAT, SAT, and ACT Testing
- How to make your student “attractive” to colleges.
It is best to submit any specific questions about this topic to Eva at least one week PRIOR to the event. Please send these to her at: eva@sflhrc.com
When: Sunday, June 4, 2023
Time: 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom. Registered participants will be emailed a link one week prior to the event.
Cost: $15.00
How do I register? Click here to be taken to our Omella registration form.
ONLINE Parent Workshop: Florida Homeschooling Laws (June 25, 2023 – 6:45PM-8:45PM)
Are you thinking about homeschooling?
Are you confused and/or interested in learning about more about Florida’s Homeschooling Laws?
If you have questions about:
- Reasons for parents to choose homeschooling?
- Legal requirements for homeschooling in Florida?
- Various homeschooling approaches?
- Various homeschooling curriculum?
AND …. - Various homeschooling metrics and statistics?
If any of these questions resonate with you, then join us on Sunday, June 25!
It is best to submit any specific questions about this topic to Eva at least one week PRIOR to the event. Please send these to her at: eva@sflhrc.com
When: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Time: 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom. Registered participants will be emailed a link one week prior to the event.
Cost: $15.00
How do I register? Click here to be taken to our Omella registration form.
ONLINE Parent Workshop: Planning Ahead with AP & Honors Classes (July 9, 2023 – 6:45PM-8:45PM)
Are your teens interested in truly challenging themselves prior to college?
If so, AP and HONORS classes are the way to go!
There are numerous reasons that students should challenge themselves in AP classes. Do you know them?
In this two-hour workshop, Jonathan Meola will address the following questions:
- Why students should challenge themselves
- How to take AP classes as a homeschooler
- How to register for AP exams as a homeschooler
- How to prepare for the AP Exams
- Why this will keep your child competitive for college admissions
If you are planning ahead for AP and Honors courses, join us on July 9th!
It is best to submit any specific questions about this topic to Jonathan at least one week PRIOR to the event. Please send these to him at: jonathan@sflhrc.com
When: Sunday, July 9, 2023
Time: 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom. Registered participants will be emailed a link one week prior to the event.
Cost: $15.00
How do I register? Click here to be taken to our Omella registration form.
ONLINE Parent Workshop: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Homeschooling (July 30, 2023 – 6:45PM-8:45PM)
The recent adoption of AI (artificial intelligence) tools such as OpenAI and ChatGPT by the general public has had a significant impact on homeschool education in the United States.
While there are benefits to be found with utilizing certain aspects of AI in education, there are several strong arguments to be made as to why parents, students, and educators alike should not rely on AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as a substitute for their own hands-on involvement in secondary and homeschool education.
Join Jonathan Meola, former information & technology architect (and current homeschool educator) as he explores both positive and negative aspects of this new technology.
It is best to submit any specific questions about this topic to Jonathan at least one week PRIOR to the event. Please send these to him at: jonathan@sflhrc.com
When: Sunday, July 30, 2023
Time: 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom. Registered participants will be emailed a link one week prior to the event.
Cost: $15.00
How do I register? Click here to be taken to our Omella registration form.
ONLINE Parent Workshop: Homeschooling 101 (August 13, 2023 – 6:45PM-8:45PM)
Are you considering homeschooling?
Do you have specific concerns?
This parent workshop will be a overview of various topics and options, including but not limited to:
- Why people homeschool
- Statistics about homeschooling
- Overview of Florida Laws
- Homeschooling Approaches
- Homeschooling Curriculum
- Answering Your Questions
It is best to submit any specific questions for Eva at least one week PRIOR to the event. Please send these to her at: eva@sflhrc.com
When: Sunday, August 13, 2023
Time: 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom. Registered participants will be emailed a link one week prior to the event.
Cost: $15.00
How do I register? Click here to be taken to our Omella registration form.
NOTE: All workshops will be conducted online via ZOOM. To register for the workshops, please click here; our Omella registration page will open in a new browser tab.
If you have session-specific questions you would like us to address in advance, please feel free to email them to us at eva@sflhrc.com and jonathan@sflhrc.com at least ONE week prior to the specific workshop event.
Thanks – we are looking forward to seeing you!