Upcoming Events!

In addition to offering my FREE weekly (by appointment only) consultations where I help families one-on-one I am offering several workshops and opportunities for more general support in the next few months. You are invited to attend one or all.  All of the listed workshops are located in McHenry County, are FREE, and are open to anyone with questions at any level.  

NEXT WEDNESDAY, July 29th 

Homeschool Roadmap

Homeschooling is a lot like going on a road trip. Some of us like to just get in the car with a destination in mind and have fun finding loads of cool things to see and places to eat and stay along the way. Other folks plan out every mile and every stop with two weeks of hotel reservations made in advance or they hire a guide to do that for them. It doesn't matter how you travel as long as you have a fun and successful time. We will discuss the law, resources, and lot of the options on the homeschooling road and help you figure out which options will work for your unique situation. 

7 - 9pm at the Johnsburg Public Library (one block east of the traffic circle no matter what your GPS tells you!)

no registration required

Ideal for the new homeschooler or one who is frustrated or confused with the sheer abundance of choices available today. 

(I will offer another of these at the Johnsburg Library in August if there is enough interest.)

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Huntley Public Library

Part I is 5:00-6:15 p.m.      

Everything You Wished You Knew About Homeschooling In Northern Illinois, But Were Afraid to Ask.  

Covered topics will include the many options available in education today, current legal information affecting home educators in our local area, and much more.  

**6:15-6:30 p.m.

Snack break (snack provided)

 Part II - 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Homeschooling for Cheapskates

Homeschooling doesn’t need to be expensive.  In fact, many find that it is virtually free!  Join us for a discussion about how to homeschool using free materials and resources available on the internet, at the library, and in your community.  For adults.  Please share the information with others who would be interested.  Everyone is welcome! 

Registration required.  Call the Children’s Desk at 847-669-5386 ext. 26 to register for Part I, Part II, or both.

Tuesday, September 8th

11 - 2 pm

Homeschool Expo - no presentations but a lot of different resources available to you during that time

Park Place in Crystal Lake (CL Park District) 

Saturday, September 19th

10 am - 4 pm

Used Curriculum Flea Market (10-1:00) and 

Eat, Meet and Greet with Q&A (1:15-3:00)

Illinois HOUSE Fall Meeting (3-4:00) open to all homeschoolers. Loads of information!  

If you want to sell INDOORS at the Flea Market you DO need to register. It is recommended that you register for the outdoor spaces as well - but is not required. 

For full details and to register to sell please visit   https://sites.google.com/site/hrcopenhouse/

The folks at ARC are working to develop a non-common core college placement test as an alternative to private schools who are not teaching CCSS. This would be an alternative to the ACT and SAT.

Already we have over 800 colleges and universities that do not require or use the SAT or ACT. (For a list please visit fairtest.org ).

I am not finding a web page for it this group though. If anyone finds it please let me know!

Google's 4 Week Internet Camp starts Monday!

Google has brought together Khan Academy, National Geographic, National Parks, and NASA to launch Camp Google: a free, four-week online camp for kids 7-10, filled with fun science activities and exploration. Talk about an awesome collaboration! Wow.

Every Monday camp kicks off with a live adventure that you can access right from the Camp Googlesite. The adventures begins July 13th with Ocean Week. Your kids will head deep into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to explore. Later this summer, they can join a live hike up an active volcano with a Park Ranger and a jam session with a music star. Everyone is welcome and you can jump in anytime.