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Online Pre-registration: $60

At-the-Door Registration: $70

Registration check-in will be held in the foyer of Treasure Valley Baptist Church.

As we look around us we find ourselves asking, “How can it be?” 
Everywhere we turn, the world looks almost unrecognizable. 
Yet, this is our place on the world’s timeline; there never was another moment meant for us. We cannot let fear creep in and paralyze our purpose, nor can we turn and run. 

We have been called for such a time as this; called to live boldly, to stand on truth, and to make an impact on the next generation. And we are called to do it with peace in our hearts. 
We must fight for the hearts and minds of our children- preparing them to stand strong, to answer the call placed on their lives, and to cling to the ONE that gives hope and peace in the unknown places.  Come and be encouraged, learn from Biblical examples of those that have gone before us, and be reminded that He will equip us for the call, and the time, He has created us for.

Exhibitor List coming soon!

The Silent Auction Fundraiser will close at 1:20 PM on Saturday.

Are you having trouble finding the time and energy to meet the needs of your husband after a hard day of homeschooling? Maybe you’ve forgotten what his needs are. Would you like your husband to take a more active role in homeschooling? Maybe your husband refuses to be involved in training your children. Join me as we look at your role, not as a homeschooling mom, but as a homeschooling WIFE. Your husband will thank you for coming! The discussion will be led by a real husband of a homeschooling
mom.

We are raising kids in a generation where more hours a day are spent in front of a screen than are spent outside. From video games to social media, this generation is existing more virtually than they are in the real world around them, and we are seeing the damaging results in our children, families, and culture.

Join Aby Rinella as she discusses the dangers of social media on our kids; how we can step out of the virtual and back into real life; how we can cultivate real connection to thrive in the tangible world around us; and how we benefit physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from being outdoors together.

You will also learn practical tips to take your school outdoors and how to grow as a family on the adventure!

When a child struggles to learn, despite your best efforts, it’s rarely about a lack of discipline or just “trying harder.” As a homeschooler, you have the ability to look past the surface behavior and find the root cause of the struggle. In this session, you will learn: how to ask the right questions in order to collect the information you need to help your child learn; to understand what specially designed instruction means in your homeschool learning environment; how to manage your child’s learning disability and build good coping skills to help them learn successfully; how to build and track a special education plan; and, above all, you will be encouraged to have grace with yourself and your student during your educational journey.

If you have ever wondered how to design a high school course of study, evaluate the results, develop a transcript, or award a diploma, then this is the workshop for you! Linda Patchin, who has successfully graduated all four of her own kids, will cover all of these subjects and more in one quick-paced hour.

Snacks and drinks are available at the Homeschool Idaho Concession Booth. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers will be on site with a select menu. Every purchase helps support our year-round efforts to inspire, promote, and protect home education in Idaho. As a bonus, all Treasure Valley Red Robin locations are participating in the fundraiser! On June 5, 6, and 7, visit a Red Robin in the Treasure Valley and tell them you are there for the Homeschool Idaho fundraiser. 20% of your purchase will benefit HSI!

You are welcome to pack a picnic to enjoy on the TVBCC campus. Numerous restaurants are within a short drive of the convention site.

If you have students enrolled in the Children’s Program, please pick them up for lunch from 11:40 to 12:00 PM. Return your children for the afternoon portion of their program at 1:15 PM.

Students enrolled in the Teen Program will meet their parents at noon. Return at 1:15 PM for the afternoon portion of the Teen Program.

All winnings from the Silent Auction Fundraiser should be collected by 5:00 PM on Saturday.

More devotional and vulnerable in tone, Mystie discusses misconceptions about rest and approaches this needed topic in a relatable but deeply Scriptural way. This talk is a meditation on what it means that our rest is in Christ, not in our own self-care.

It’s a fact! The only thing tougher than being a homeschooling mom is…being married to a homeschooling mom! Dad, your wife needs your help. Come join me as we discuss how to support and assist our wives in the homeschooling journey. We’ll also do a lot of laughing, as I encourage men to be encouragers of their homeschooling wives.

Idaho’s homeschool laws have changed dramatically since the early days of homeschooling, but they have always led to greater freedom. Until now. Legislation in Idaho and throughout the country is changing the homeschool landscape and it isn’t all blue skies and sunshine. This class will take a quick look back at Idaho’s homeschool history to give context to recent legislation and everything out there that calls itself homeschooling (and may not be). Then we will look ahead to the threats to homeschooling that are gaining momentum throughout the country. If you ever struggled to understand Idaho’s homeschool laws or the current political climate surrounding homeschooling, this is the class for you.

Most parents feel unsure about the digital world their teens live in. This workshop explains how today’s online culture shapes young people mentally, emotionally, and socially, and provides practical, faith-informed strategies to guide them toward healthy digital habits. You’ll also discover helpful tools, resources, and strategies that make it easier to set boundaries and support your teen in managing their online life with wisdom.

Please note: this workshop room is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. 

Marriage is hard… in fact, it’s real hard! But when it is right and good, it can withstand anything. It doesn’t matter what the economy does, the status of your bank account, the condition of your home or vehicles, or what your children dish out…because when a husband and wife are right, they’re unbeatable. On the flip side, when a husband and wife feel distant or apathetic, it only takes the slightest breeze to ruffle a bunch of feathers. The truth is a mediocre marriage sucks the joy right out of life and your homeschool. The economy can swing up, your checking account can be healthy, your home and vehicles can purr like kittens, and the kids can behave like angels, and life still…stinks. That’s because marriage matters. Join Todd Wilson, The Familyman, for a time of laughter and encouragement as he shares real life stories, problems, and frustrations along with practical, simple solutions to having a marriage that can‘t be beat!

Homemaking is not a side project—it’s kingdom work. In this talk, Mystie Winckler reframes home management as a God-given vocation that forms souls, builds culture, and advances the gospel. From folding laundry to fostering hospitality, she shows that our daily work reflects the work of God and fulfills the Great Commission right where we live.

When our kids are in their upper high school years, we might begin to question whether we’ve prepared them (and ourselves!) for the next steps.  Did I teach them everything they need to know?  Will the world eat them up?  What have I missed?  We can be assured that God has a plan for the good of our children, and for His glory.   Parenting doesn’t end when our children graduate from our homeschools, and we can be encouraged by trusting in God’s faithfulness in the lives of our young adults.  Find hope for a parent’s heart as our kids leave the nest, learn to fly on their own, and soar.

If you are just getting started on your homeschool adventure then this is a great workshop for you to attend! Come with questions and leave with answers. Homeschool Idaho Board Member Melissa Nash is a homeschool mom whose two sons have both graduated. She has a wealth of information to share, so join her for an interactive hour.

Please note: this workshop room is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. 

Homeschooling is hard, parenting is hard, and marriage…well, that’s way hard. And that’s OK and even normal. Trouble is, we don’t like hard. We want easy, fast, and cheap, and at the same time we want successful results. But the truth is that good things are hard and hard things are good, and they go hand in hand. Sadly, most people don’t ever experience the good because they can’t handle the hard. They put the hard thing off, hoping it will get easier, or they avoid it all together, and all they end up with is a pile of regrets.Here’s the good news: you can handle the hard. In fact, if you’re faced with two choices, pick ‘HARD.’ During this hour, you’ll laugh with Todd as he shares how to embrace the hardness while keeping your eye on the joy and experience God’s best for you.