2021 Homeschool Idaho Convention Speakers

As a popular author and speaker, Zan’s passion is to encourage parents to raise children who love the Lord, understand their callings in life, and become active citizens who understand the principles of freedom that undergird our American heritage. She currently works with BJU Press Homeschool/HomeWorks by Precept. For sixteen years, Zan worked with Christian publishers to develop homeschool curriculum and resources. She considers the twenty-one-years she and her husband, Joe, spent homeschooling their own three children from kindergarten through high school to be one of the greatest privileges of her life. Zan has been married to Joe since 1977 and together they have three children and six grandchildren.
In 2015 Zan was presented with the Chris Klicka Award for her dedication and commitment to home education worldwide. The governor of South Carolina presented Zan with the Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor a civilian in her state can receive.
As a prolific author, Zan is best known for her book 7 Tools For Cultivating Your Child’s Potential. She is currently writing a new book to be released by BJU Press in the spring of 2019. You can find Zan at zantyler.com.
Zan & Joe Tyler’s Workshops
8:45 AM, Friday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Homeschooling—An Educational, Spiritual, and Family Revival Movement That Is Sweeping America
1:30 PM, Friday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Running the Homeschool Marathon: Ten Training Tips
5:00 PM, Friday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Talk with Me: How Conversation Builds Relationships and Stimulates Learning
11:00 AM, Saturday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Pulling in the Same Direction: A Family Vision for Homeschooling
3:00 PM, Saturday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Raising Children to Be Intentional Christians in a “Whatever” World

Kirk’s humor, gut-wrenching honesty, and transformation as a father enable parents to relate to his practical examples. Come learn how to get your kids to listen and stop the meltdowns while building a close, trusting relationship.
Kirk Martin’s Workshops
11:00 AM, Friday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Stress-Free Schooling: 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Child’s Brain
Your child resists, procrastinates, shuts down, or flat out refuses to do his school work. Or maybe she gives up when work gets tough. How can you jump start your child’s brain to overcome the resistance? Learn how your kids brains work and why it’s more important for your kids to manage their energy than their time. Hugely insightful, especially for kids with AD/HD or learning difficulties.
3:00 PM, Friday, 6/4
Walden Hall
“You’re Not the Boss of Me!” Motivating Strong-Willed Toddlers, Tweens & Teens
How do you motivate a child who looks right at you and doesn’t listen? What about a teenager who has shut down or defiant? Your child was born with boxing gloves on, ready to fight. Well-meaning people tell you to clamp down on and get control of your child. But you don’t want to crush his spirit or create more defiance. Instead of constantly creating power struggles, we’ll show you how to enjoy a respectful, motivated child who is confident, persistent and purposeful.
8:45 AM, Saturday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Stop the Yelling, Lecturing & Power Struggles
1:30 PM, Saturday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Dads, Discipline, & De-Escalating
5:00 PM, Saturday, 6/4
Walden Hall
Messy Marriage Stuff: 10 Things Your Spouse Desperately Wants You to Know
Convention Quick Links
Registration
Online registration is open March 15 – May 24. Reserve your spot today!
Used Curriculum Sale
Shop Idaho’s largest homeschool resale event on Thursday, June 3rd.
Exhibit Hall
Silent Auction Fundraiser
Lodging
Reserve a room by 5/13 at the Best Western Plus Peppertree Nampa Civic Center Inn for special convention pricing of $100/night.
Speakers
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Schedule
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