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Homeschooling: Discovering How and Why It Works – Dr Jay L. Wile

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 4:30PM

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Homeschooling: Discovering How and Why It Works – Dr Jay L. Wile

Dr. Wile became involved in the homeschooling movement because of the excellent homeschool graduates he encountered while he was on the faculty at Ball State University. Over the years, he has followed the academic and professional literature to see how others have evaluated homeschooled students, and the results are clear: homeschooling works very well. On average, homeschooled students are academically superior to their peers, they are more likely to be involved in their community than their peers, and they are more likely to be enjoying life than their peers. They also have some very encouraging things to say when they are asked to evaluate homeschooling. In this talk, Dr. Wile reviews some of the studies that demonstrate these facts, and he also speculates on why homeschooling works so well. In addition, he shares some words of encouragement and advice from homeschool graduates.

Dr. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry, both from the University of Rochester. He has won several awards for excellence in teaching and is an internationally-known speaker, having presented lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution in several different countries.
He is best known for his award-winning K-12 science textbooks designed specifically for the home school, which have been translated into Korean, Chinese, and Afrikaans. Dr. Wile and his wife of more than 35 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her until she graduated high school. Dawn is a Butler University graduate and owns a specialty shipping company (Paws Logistics) with her husband, James. You can learn about Dr. Wile’s curriculum at http://www.bereanbuilders.com.

Building a Biblical Worldview – Dr Jay L. Wile

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 10:30AM

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Building a Biblical Worldview – Dr Jay L. Wile

This is not your standard “Biblical worldview” talk! In fact, Dr. Wile doesn’t think that a Biblical worldview is built with courses and books about worldviews. In Dr. Wile’s opinion, a Biblical worldview is built by studying the Scriptures seriously and studying the academic subjects that relate to Christianity seriously. Thus, he suggests that a student truly needs to build his or her own worldview, rather than being taught what worldview he or she should have. This leads to a Biblical worldview that might be slightly different from his or her parents’ worldview, but it will be one that the student will be more likely to believe throughout the rest of his or her life.

Dr. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry, both from the University of Rochester. He has won several awards for excellence in teaching and is an internationally-known speaker, having presented lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution in several different countries.
He is best known for his award-winning K-12 science textbooks designed specifically for the home school, which have been translated into Korean, Chinese, and Afrikaans. Dr. Wile and his wife of more than 35 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her until she graduated high school. Dawn is a Butler University graduate and owns a specialty shipping company (Paws Logistics) with her husband, James. You can learn about Dr. Wile’s curriculum at http://www.bereanbuilders.com.

Why Homeschool THROUGH High School – Dr Jay L. Wile

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 9AM

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Why Homeschool THROUGH High School – Dr Jay L. Wile

Homeschooling parents are often faced with a difficult decision when their children reach high school age. Typically, the parents feel they are just not able to teach the more demanding courses that are required at the high school level. As a result, many parents feel that they must send their children to school for a proper high school education. In this seminar, Dr. Jay L. Wile, a former teacher at both the university and high school levels, will explain why such a decision is not in the best interest of the student.

Using data gathered from many different sources, including his own experiences, Dr. Wile demonstrates that homeschooled students are better academically prepared and better socialized than their publicly- or privately-schooled counterparts. These facts allow Dr. Wile to make a compelling case that the best thing for a homeschooled student is to stay in
homeschool, regardless of the parent’s academic abilities.

Dr. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry, both from the University of Rochester. He has won several awards for excellence in teaching and is an internationally-known speaker, having presented lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution in several different countries.
He is best known for his award-winning K-12 science textbooks designed specifically for the home school, which have been translated into Korean, Chinese, and Afrikaans. Dr. Wile and his wife of more than 35 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her until she graduated high school. Dawn is a Butler University graduate and owns a specialty shipping company (Paws Logistics) with her husband, James. You can learn about Dr. Wile’s curriculum at http://www.bereanbuilders.com.

Ten Tips to Improve Your Homeschool Year – Dr Jay L. Wile

Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 7PM

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Ten Tips to Improve Your Homeschool Year – Dr Jay L. Wile

Dr. Jay L. Wile has been working with homeschoolers for more than 20 years. As a result, he has been able to learn from the pros. He also homeschooled his daughter from the time she was adopted until she graduated high school. Blending his personal experience with the things he has learned from veteran homeschoolers, Dr. Wile discusses ten things you can do to make your homeschool year more enjoyable and effective. Whether you are a new homeschooler or an experienced one, this talk will help you make the most of your homeschool year!

Dr. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry, both from the University of Rochester. He has won several awards for excellence in teaching and is an internationally-known speaker, having presented lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution in several different countries.
He is best known for his award-winning K-12 science textbooks designed specifically for the home school, which have been translated into Korean, Chinese, and Afrikaans. Dr. Wile and his wife of more than 35 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her until she graduated high school. Dawn is a Butler University graduate and owns a specialty shipping company (Paws Logistics) with her husband, James. You can learn about Dr. Wile’s curriculum at http://www.bereanbuilders.com.

Teaching Science at Home – Dr Jay L. Wile

Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 4:15PM

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Teaching Science at Home – Dr Jay L. Wile

If there is one subject that most homeschooling parents feel inadequate at teaching, it is science. Most parents don’t know how science should be covered throughout a student’s schooling, and many don’t think they know science well enough to teach it. In this seminar, Dr. Wile gives you an overview of how to teach science at home from the earliest years through high school. He stresses the differences between elementary and high school science and how to use the middle school years to bridge the two. He also surveys the curricula available to homeschooling parents and makes recommendations.

Dr. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry, both from the University of Rochester. He has won several awards for excellence in teaching and is an internationally-known speaker, having presented lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution in several different countries.
He is best known for his award-winning K-12 science textbooks designed specifically for the home school, which have been translated into Korean, Chinese, and Afrikaans. Dr. Wile and his wife of more than 35 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her until she graduated high school. Dawn is a Butler University graduate and owns a specialty shipping company (Paws Logistics) with her husband, James. You can learn about Dr. Wile’s curriculum at http://www.bereanbuilders.com.

Our Story – Dr Jay L. Wile

Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 1PM

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Our Story – Dr Jay L. Wile

Dr. Jay L. Wile discusses the circumstances around which he and his wife adopted their daughter, Dawn, and began homeschooling her. As the main person in charge of Dawn’s home education, Dr. Wile shares the things that he did to encourage critical thinking, research skills, and study skills in Dawn. He also discusses what he saw as the major benefits of home education for Dawn. He then shares Dawn’s own evaluation of her homeschooling experience, including what she thought was better than her public school education as well as what she thought was worse.

Dr. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry, both from the University of Rochester. He has won several awards for excellence in teaching and is an internationally-known speaker, having presented lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution in several different countries.
He is best known for his award-winning K-12 science textbooks designed specifically for the home school, which have been translated into Korean, Chinese, and Afrikaans. Dr. Wile and his wife of more than 35 years, Kathleen, homeschooled their daughter, Dawn, from the time they adopted her until she graduated high school. Dawn is a Butler University graduate and owns a specialty shipping company (Paws Logistics) with her husband, James. You can learn about Dr. Wile’s curriculum at http://www.bereanbuilders.com.

Man of Prayer

Man of Prayer – Standing in the Gap, Leading into Battle, Engaging Spiritual Warfare – Kevin Swanson

A workshop entirely focused on spiritual battle, and the critical element of prayer. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and against powers. . . Fathers/husbands do not realize how effective prayer can be for equipping, encouraging, defending, and upholding their families (and especially, their wives) in the struggle. Homeschooling isn’t easy, and there is spiritual opposition for the moms in the trenches. 

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Come What May: Preparing the Next Generation of Daniels and Esthers

Come What May: Preparing the Next Generation of Daniels and Esthers – Kevin Swanson

Considering that the next generation will be facing a less than friendly world, how can we prepare our sons and daughters to be fathers and mothers (husbands and wives) first, but ready with the faith to take on whatever may come.

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Repairing the Breaches – Healthy Family

Repairing the Breaches: Restoring and Maintaining Healthy Family Relationships – Kevin Swanson

Jesus come to a broken world, and that is nowhere more real than what we find in family life. By God’s grace and Jesus’s redemption, we can repair the relationships that are broken in our homes.  How does this happen?

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Homeschooling or Family Discipleship

Homeschooling or Family Discipleship: Catching the Bigger Vision – Kevin Swanson

The bigger vision of relationships, discipleship, the development of character and faith, and doing life together in the family is much more fulfilling and attractive than merely transferring the school into the home and calling it homeschooling. This is especially helpful as a basic introduction to the homeschool ethos for the new homeschoolers, and a vision refresher for the regulars.

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Homeschooling Post Public School

In 2009, Stacy and her husband Ryan made the decision to pull their three oldest kids out of public and private school and bring them home for the remainder of their education.  Stacy and eldest daughter Ariana team up in this session to let you in on what precipitated the difficult decision to pull kids out of school, what happened after and how they wouldn’t change things for the world!  If you are considering home education, have recently pulled kids out of school or even just generally new to homeschooling, come and hear as they share their story and allow time for questions!  You will be encouraged!

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Role of Fathers

Unfortunately homeschooling is usually done during the day when dad is at work and so it becomes ‘mom’s job’.  This doesn’t have to be the case!  The fathers in this session have found ways to include themselves in their children’s education.  Being a support to the main teacher can  be tricky, figuring out who does what even trickier.  Come and see how these dad’s juggle all their roles; including that of a homeschooling father.

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Before You Begin

Starting to home educate can be overwhelming. Whether you are on the fence about home education, just starting off or need to review the basics, this workshop is for you. Join us as a panel of home educators share their ‘how-to’s’ about getting started. Come see how different doesn’t mean wrong. Ask the questions you need answers to like “Am I qualified? How do I prepare? Where can I go for help? What should I avoid? What does Manitoba law require?” This is a free session open to the public. Plan to come and be inspired to start to home educate your way.

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Guiding With Grace: How to Shepherd Your Children Through Trials and Suffering

This is a practical application seminar for parents with challenging homeschool circumstances. As the mother of two children with learning challenges – Dyslexia and severe delays induced medically – this session is born out of experiencing God’s leading and wisdom in the trenches.

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Getting Started: Important Things to Know as You Begin Your Homeschool Adventure

You’d like to home educate, but you have so many questions. Is it legal, sensible or even possible? What about planning, curriculum, teaching methods, and registering? How do I deal with skeptical friends and relatives? And what results can I expect – will my children be properly educated, successful and happy?  We address all these questions, and many more.

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Homeschooling Through High School

Many home educating families don’t continue on through the high school years.  Concerns over college and university admissions, forgone social opportunities, and a possible inability to teach challenging subjects (like chemistry!) dissuade many families. However, homeschooling the high school years can be the most rewarding of all for both students and parents.  Find out how to overcome the challenges and enjoy this special season in your child’s life.

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