REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR JANUARY TDC!
Lodestar/EFL is now offering HOMESCHOOL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT CLASSES.(TDCs)
TDCs are designed for:
ALL homeschooling Parents
ALL levels of experience
Small interactive groups with your needs in mind
Encouragement and equipping you as a teacher for your children
Focused time with Cheryl and the Lodestar team to help train, support, equip, and encourage you as a homeschooling teacher.
VERY practical and applicable to your homeschooling life.
What will we do at a TDC?
At a TDC, we will discuss, demonstrate, and provide practical advice on a variety of topics of importance to you as a homeschooling teacher
At a TDC, you will have the opportunity to hear teaching strategies, ideas, and methods on subjects and areas of interest to you.
At a TDC, there will be time to explore issues generally and specifically about handling your homeschooling as a teacher and mom.
How often are TDCs offered?
At the present, TDCs are only offered twice a year – at the beginning of the Spring and Fall semesters.
How will you know what topics are most important to ME for a TDC?
Registrants can go online and set the actual agenda by “voting” and telling us exactly which topics you want to talk about and prioritizing them. We will organize the TDC according to what you say.(Sample topics at the bottom of this page.)
What size are TDCs?
TDCs are intentionally small. Our limit is 12 attendees each. As circumstances allow, our desire is to arrange TDCs for families with increasingly similar focuses and
interests.
When can I register for my own TDC?
Now! Go straight to our registration site. Learn more. Reserve your place!
Remember - registration will be limited. No more than 12 attendees in any TDC. And so spots are on a first come basis.
Questions? Let us know.
A few sample topics for TDCs:
(These are just a few ideas – remember you get to help set the agenda for your TDC!)
How to teach beginning reading
How to get away from worksheets
How to balance older and younger children at the same time
Help setting up a realistic schedule
How to focus on relationships and cover information too
How to make Jesus the focus and center of all we do
How do we include Dad in the homeschooling process
How to develop a love of learning
What are clues that they are ready to read, write, study math…
How can I have accountability
Discussing grading, scheduling, curriculum
How do I deal with distractions that slow us down
How to make science more engaging and interesting
How do we increase academics and keep interest through jr and sr high
Where do I get ideas to reinforce learning through good reading
Activities for spiritual development and learning
How do we “get it all done”?
How do we teach geography/history
How do I learn their learning style
How do we get it all in in High school
How do you teach language arts – grammar, writing, spelling, vocabulary…
What math curriculum should I use
How do you teach besides “read the chapter and answer the questions”?
How can we blend all that we study together
How do you balance studies and great opportunities outside of studies
How do you teach respect
How do you teach writing
Would you please tell me it’s ok NOT to get it ALL done ALL perfectly ALL the time!
How do we get them to take ownership their own education
How do I teach boys differently from girls
How do you answer criticism from friends and family
What should we really be doing with our little ones under 6
What about “struggling learners”
Preparation for college
How do we develop character and work ethic
How do I have something “leftover” for my husband at night
With all that is on me, how do I reduce my stress level
How to use games and fun as education
