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2024
Delaware Home Education Convention
Hosted by Tri-State Homeschool
August 17, 2024 ~ 8:00am-5:00pm
An inaugural event
right here in Delaware
Join fellow homeschoolers in the Diamond State for:
Engaging Content
Multiple speakers, workshops, breakouts and panel discussions on a variety of homeschool topics from How to Start Homeschooling in Delaware to Finding and Choosing a Curriculum.
Wide-ranging Resources
Multiple educational resource companies, exhibitors, homeschool businesses and educational organizations, plus a used curriculum sale.
Face-to-face connections
Meet up with other homeschooling families from across Delaware and nearby states.
Schedule
A detailed schedule will be posted as speakers are confirmed.
8:00-9:00
Arrival and Registration
9:00-10:00
Keynote: How Being Taught at Home Changed My Life
Thomas J. Schmidt, Esq.
Senior Counsel, Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
Tj’s parents began homeschooling in northern Vermont in 1983 after trying for over a year to get permission from local school officials. Homeschooling enabled his family to travel to the mission field, serving for several years in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. After graduation, Tj worked in various trades until landing in law school. While in law school, Tj applied to work at HSLDA, in part because of his own family’s experience in their homeschool journey. He earned his juris doctor from Oak Brook College of Law while serving as a legal assistant at HSLDA. Now, as an HSLDA staff attorney, Tj assists members across the country with legal questions and challenges to their homeschool freedom. Tj and his wife, Susan, homeschool their nine children: Josiah, Suzanna, Ella, Makenna, Jonah, Annika, Ezra, Sadie, and Henry.
10:00-Noon
Breakout Speaker Sessions
Noon-1:30
Lunch
Noon-5:00
Exhibitor Hall Open
1:30-3:00
Panel Discussion and Breakout Speaker Sessions
3:00-5:00
Closing social
Registration
Exhibitors
If you offer a products or service that serves the needs of homeschool families and are interested in being an exhibitor in our resource fair, please review our exhibitor guidelines and submit an Exhibitor Application.
Location
808 S. Old Baltimore Pike Newark, DE 19702
Bible Fellowship Church of Newark
Free parking
FAQs
Can I attend for part of the convention?
You are free to attend as much or as little of the convention as you are able. Registration is not prorated for partial attendance.
Will child care be provided?
No, child care is not provided. The convention is oriented toward homeschool parents, although children are welcome to attend with their parents. Parents are responsible for their children throughout the convention.
Can I request a lunch to fit my dietary restrictions?
Yes, when registering see each available meal selection and select the best option for you.
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Do you accept applications for booths for vendors/clubs/organizations?
Yes, please review our exhibitor guidelines and submit an Exhibitor Application.
Can I come if I don’t live in Delaware?
Yes! While sessions on starting a homeschool will focus on Delaware’s law, the conference is open to anyone.
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Do I need to be a Tri-State member to attend?
No, the conference is open to anyone.
Will sessions be recorded?
No, recordings will not be available. Please join us in person to hear the sessions. Registration is per family so parents can attend two sessions simultaneously if desired.