WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2008

[Comments From Prior Attendees]

Praise Home Schoolers support group is hosting "Getting Ready for High School and Beyond", which will be facilitated by veteran home educator Barbara Mesh. This day-long workshop will cover legal issues, curriculum choices, goal setting, record keeping, establishing credits,apprenticeship and vocational training, plus getting ready for college. A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant Internet sites is included. Please bring a three ring binder in which to place the resource packet.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Teens 13 and older may attend free of charge. On the registration form please indicate the number of your teenagers who will be attending with you.

The seminar will take place in Lisa Laupert's home, 25833 Ayson Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 34983.

A covered dish lunch is being planned. Please bring a salad or dessert to share or be prepared to purchase lunch at a nearby fast food establishment.

For more information, contact:
April Crane, 941-833-5588, jtcadc@embarqmail.com or
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com

Saturday, April 26, 2008 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Pinellas Park, FL 33781

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[Directions to Grace Brethren Church]

Pinellas Parent Educators Association is hosting "Getting Ready for High School and Beyond", which will be facilitated by veteran home educator Barbara Mesh. This day-long workshop will cover legal issues, curriculum choices, goal setting, record keeping, establishing credits, apprenticeship and vocational training, plus getting ready for college.

A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included. Please bring a three ring binder in which to place the resource packet.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Teens 13 and older may attend free of charge. On the registration form please indicate the number of your teenagers who will be attending with you.

One hour will be set aside for lunch. Please bring a sack lunch or be prepared to purchase lunch at a nearby fast food establishment.

The seminar will take place at Grace Brethren Church 6300 62nd Ave. N., Pinellas Park, FL. 33781

For more information, contact:
Neoka Apple 727-381-0415, SWACDNKICK@aol.com or
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com.

Saturday, May 3, 2008 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Winter Haven, FL

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[Directions to St. John's United Methodist Church]

Home Educators Anne Eisinger and Diane Bradley are hosting "Getting Ready for High School and Beyond", which will be facilitated by veteran home educator Barbara Mesh. This day-long workshop will cover legal issues, curriculum choices, goal setting, record keeping, establishing credits,apprenticeship and vocational training, plus getting ready for college. A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included. Please bring a three ring binder in which to place the resource packet.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Teens 13 and older may attend free of charge. On the registration form please indicate the number of your teenagers who will be attending with you.

Note: A love offering will be collected the day of the workshop for St. John's United Methodist Church for the use of the facility.

St. John's United Methodist Church is located at 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL 33884

Bring a sack lunch or be prepared to purchase lunch at a nearby fast food establishment.

For more information, contact:
Anne Eisinger 863-287-5921 anne@cash4housesflorida.com or
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com

Saturday, June 14, 2008 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Lake Wales, FL

Orientation to Home Schooling

[Directions to To Mesh Home & Cypress Ridge]

This workshop covers the basics for those new to the homeschool experience and serves as encourgement for those with 1-5 years experience. Topics will include legal issues, educational approaches, curriculum choices, learning styles, record keeping, local support, goal setting and much more. A 50+ page notebook with pertinent information, suggested resources and appropriate web sties is included.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked at least 2 days before the event.

The above workshop will take place in Barbara's Home, 2030 Capps Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898. If the number of registrations exceeds 12, the workshop will be relocated to Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven.

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577 or queen.of.everything@juno.com.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:00am - 4:00 pmm Tampa, FL

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[Directions to Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church]

[Registration Form] [Directions to Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church]

Class-Source of Tampa is hosting "Getting Ready for High School and Beyond", which will be facilitated by veteran home educator Barbara Mesh. This day-long workshop will cover legal issues, curriculum choices, goal setting, record keeping, establishing credits,apprenticeship and vocational training, plus getting ready for college. A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included. Please bring a three ring binder in which to place the resource packet.

Cost is $45 per person or $55 per couple. Teens 13 and older may attend free of charge. On the registration form please indicate the number of your teenagers who will be attending with you.

Note: A light buffet breakfast will be provided; however, bring a sack lunch or be prepared to purchase lunch at a nearby fast food establishment..

The seminar will take place at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church located at 2902 W Fletcher Avenue, Tampa FL 33618

For more information, contact:
Dina Fox (813) 951-7508, director@class-source.com or
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com

Getting Ready For High School and Beyond Teen Workshop

Friday, July 25, 2008 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm • Winter Haven, FL

Designed specifically for you, the high school student and your parents. You will be encouraged to take more responsibility for your education by being an active partner with your parents, developing a creative core curriculum, and establishing your course as a team.

Home schooling through high school is a cooperative effort that takes discussion, thoroughness, and planning to achieve your goals. A resource packet will be given to each teen.

This is an interactive session between Barbara and the teens. The teens sit up front and the parents sit quietly in the back. Parents are welcome and invited to ask questions during the last 30 minutes of the workshop.

Cost is $20 per teen. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked one week before the event. Each teen must have a parent attending or be registered with another adult. Parents attend free of charge.

The workshop will take place at Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church,6230 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, 33884

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com

Getting Ready for High School and Beyond

Saturday, July 26, 2008 • 9:00am to 4:00pm • Winter Haven, FL

This workshop is essential for those considering homeschooling through high school. Topics will include curriculum choices, credits, recordkeeping, apprenticeship and vocational training, getting ready for college, and much more. A 75+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked 7 days before the event.

The above workshop will take place at Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6230 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL 33884

NOTE: If the number of registrations is less than 12, the workshop will be relocated to Barbara's home in Lake Wales.

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577 or queen.of.everything@juno.com.

[Workshop Details] [Registration Form] [Directions to The Mesh Home, Cypress Ridge & Cambridge]

Thursday, July 31, 2008 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Winter Haven, FL

Orientation To Home Schooling

[Directions to To Mesh Home & Cypress Ridge]

[Registration Form] [Directions to The Mesh Home, Cypress Ridge & Cambridge]

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked at least 2 days before the event.

The above workshop will take place at Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6230 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL 33884

NOTE: If the number of registrations is less than 12, the workshop will be relocated to Barbara's home in Lake Wales.

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577 or queen.of.everything@juno.com.

Home Education and Preschoolers
Creating a Love For Learning

Saturday, August 16 2008 • 9:00am to 4pm • Winter Haven, FL

Join Barb Mesh to discover the options of starting the education process before Kindergarten. This seminar is designed to also encourage parents getting ready to tackle the early elementary school years.

Topics covered will include becoming a member of private alternative schools (umbrella schools) verses registering under the Florida home education law, creating an encouraging learning environment, examining relaxed and traditional approaches, reviewing appropriate curriculum and activities to use at the pre school age through third grade, as well as finding support available for social and educational outlets.

Cost is $40 per person and $50 per couple. Advance registration is necessary and must be postmarked one week before the event. Please note: 10 registrations are required in order for the workshop to take place.

Each family receives a Resource Packet. Please bring a 3 ring binder in which to place your materials.

The seminar will be held at Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6230 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL 33884

NOTE: If the number of registrations is less than 12, the workshop will be relocated to Barbara's home in Lake Wales.

.For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at(863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 2007

Home Education and Preschoolers
Creating a Love For Learning
Polk County

Saturday, September 8 • 9:00am to Noon • Lakeland, FL

Join Barb Mesh and hostess Leah Kirby, to discover the options of starting the education process before Kindergarten. This seminar is designed to also encourage parents getting ready to tackle the early elementary school years.

Topics covered will include becoming a member of private alternative schools (umbrella schools)verses registering under the Florida home education law, creating an encouraging learning environment, examining relaxed and traditional approaches, reviewing appropriate curriculum and activities to use at the pre school age through third grade, as well as finding support available for social and educational outlets.

Cost is $25 per person and $30 per couple. Advance registration is necessary and must be postmarked one week before the event. Please note: 10 registrations are required in order for the workshop to take place.

Each family receives a Resource Packet. Please bring a 3 ring binder in which to place your materials.

The seminar will be held at Cambridge Study Center, 541 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801.

For more information, contact:
Leah Kirby at 863-398-2441, lkirby@cambridgestudycenter.org or
Barbara Mesh at(863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com.

[Registration Form] [Directions to Cambridge Study Center]

Orientation to Home Schooling
Polk County

Saturday, June 23 • 9:00am to 4:00pm • Lake Wales, FL
Saturday, October 13 • 9:00am to 4:00pm • Lake Wales,FL

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked at least 2 days before the event.

The above workshops will take place in Barbara's Home, 2030 Capps Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898. If the number of registrations exceeds 12, the workshop will be relocated to Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven.

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577 or queen.of.everything@juno.com.

[Workshop Details] [Registration Form] [Directions to The Mesh Home, Cypress Ridge & Cambridge]

Getting Ready for High School and Beyond
Polk County

Saturday, April 21 • 9:00am to 4:00pm • Lakeland, FL
Saturday, July 28 • 9:00am to 4:00pm • Lakeland, FL

This workshop is essential for those considering homeschooling through high school. Topics will include curriculum choices, credits, recordkeeping, apprenticeship and vocational training, getting ready for college, and much more. A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked 7 days before the event.

The above workshops will take place at First Christian Church, 541 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801. NOTE: If the number of registrations is less than 12, the workshop will be relocated to Barbara's home in Lake Wales.

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577 or queen.of.everything@juno.com.

[Workshop Details] [Registration Form] [Directions to The Mesh Home, Cypress Ridge & Cambridge]

Getting Ready For High School and Beyond Teen Workshop
Polk County

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm • Winter Haven
Friday, July 27, 2007 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm • Lakeland

Home schooling through high school is a cooperative effort that takes discussion, thoroughness, and planning to achieve your goals. A resource packet will be given to each teen.

This is an interactive session between Barbara and the teens. The teens sit up front and the parents sit quietly in the back. Parents are welcome and invited to ask questions at the end of the workshop.

Cost is $15 per teen. Advance registration is required and must be postmarked one week before the event. Each teen must have a parent attending or be registered with another adult. Parents attend free of charge.

The April 24th Teen Workshop will take place at Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven.

The July 27th Teen Workshop will take place at Cambridge Study Center in Lakeland.

For more information, contact:
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com

[Registration Form] [Directions to Cambridge Study Center]

Getting Ready for High School and Beyond
Various Locations

Monday, January 15, 2007 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Plant City, FL

Home educators Diane Goosey and Cindy Cunningham are hosting "Getting Ready for High School and Beyond" facilitated by veteran home educator Barbara Mesh. This day-long workshop will cover legal issues, curriculum choices, goal setting, record keeping, establishing credits, apprenticeship and vocational training, plus getting ready for college. A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included.

Cost is $45 per person or $55 per couple. Teens 13 and older may attend free of charge. On the registration form please indicate the number of your teens who will be attending with you.

Note: $5.00 of each workshop fee is going toward a contribution to Evangelical Presbyterian Church for use of the facility.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church is located at 1107 Charlie Griffin Road, Plant City, FL 33566.

Bring a sack lunch or be prepared to purchase lunch at a nearby fast food establishment.

For more information, contact:
Diane Goosey 813-986-0394 or 813-965-2066, dianegoosey@earthlink.net or
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com.

[Workshop Details] [Registration Form]

Saturday, March 10, 2007 • 9:00am - 4:00pm • Brooksville, FL

Home educator Lisa Steinkamp is hosting "Getting Ready for High School and Beyond", which will be facilitated by veteran home educator Barbara Mesh. This day-long workshop will cover legal issues, curriculum choices, goal setting, record keeping, establishing credits, apprenticeship and vocational training, plus getting ready for college. A 50+ page notebook with sample and blank transcript forms, suggested resources and revelant internet sites is included. Please bring a three ring binder in which to place the resource packet.

Cost is $40 per person or $50 per couple. Teens 13 and older may attend free of charge. On the registration form please indicate the number of your teenagers who will be attending with you.

Note: A love offering will be collected the day of the workshop for Bible Community Church for the use of the facility.

Bible Community Church is located at 5041 Griffin Road, Brooksville, FL 34601-7604.

Bring a sack lunch or be prepared to purchase lunch at a nearby fast food establishment.

For more information, contact:
Lisa Steinkamp 352-442-3087, csteninca@tampabay.rr.com or
Barbara Mesh at (863) 676-7577, queen.of.everything@juno.com