We can't wait to welcome you to the
42nd Annual Arizona Home Education Convention!

July 18-19, 2025
Phoenix Convention Center

Homeschooling: possibly the most challenging work—and the most rewarding—you will ever undertake. You need refreshment and encouragement, camaraderie and connection, "nuts & bolts" and fresh ideas.

This year's AFHE Convention provides all that and more, in our annual weekend together as a statewide community. It's the Arizona home education event of the year!

Registration will open on April 14, 2025, with early-bird pricing available through April 30.

Follow us on social media and visit this page often as we release additional details throughout February and March about our speakers and workshops, special programming, registered exhibitors/vendors, registration options and deadlines, volunteer opportunities, and discount admission options.

important announcement 4.24.25
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 14 • AFHE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED • CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY and access the registration form

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REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 14 • AFHE MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED • CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY


AFHE thanks our 2025 Convention Sponsors for their generous support and investment in Arizona's homeschool community. Please visit their websites to learn more, and stop by their booths at the convention to say "Thanks!"

Meet our 2025 Keynote Speakers and Special Guest Speaker!

Heather Haupt, Keynote Speaker

Speaker, Author, Homeschool Mom& Homeschool Grad
Cultivated Learning
Read Heather's bio
Heather Haupt is a fierce believer in the power and potential of homeschooling to change lives. From her childhood years of homeschooling in Arizona back when it was really weird to educating her five with two graduates so far, she’s come full circle in living the adventure and loves to equip parents in this same path. Recognizing the brevity of childhood and the power of a parent’s influence, Heather both inspires and equips families toward intentional parenting, pursuing God, and delighting in the adventure of learning through a developmentally appropriate approach to education. She is a sought-after speaker and author of Knights-in-Training: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous and Compassionate Boys, The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks, and co-author of the GO TOGETHER  curriculum. She writes at heatherhaupt.com and cultivatedlearning.com. 

Abraham Hamilton III, Keynote Speaker

Lawyer, Bible Teacher, Host of The Hamilton Corner
afa.net
Read Abraham's bio
Abraham Hamilton, III (Abe) is a husband, father of six wonderful children, homeschool dad, lawyer, Bible teacher, and national radio and television talk show host. He serves as American Family Association’s General Counsel and host of “The Hamilton Corner” which airs Monday through Friday at 5 PM CT on the American Family Radio Network (AFR). He also hosts “The Hamilton Corner” television program, which airs Friday evenings at 8 PM CT on the National Religious Broadcasters Television Network (NRB TV). He has an undergraduate degree in New Testament Biblical Literature and a Juris Doctor degree. Abe is a Home School Legal Defense Association Board Member (HSLDA) and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Louisiana.

Special Guest Mark T. Hancock

CEO of Trail Life USA, Author
traillifeusa.com
Read Mark's bio
Mark T. Hancock began his career by founding a national advertising agency and running it for fifteen years. His conversion to Christ led him into ministry as a Youth & College Pastor, Associate Pastor, Homeless Ministry Director, and Global Events Director for an international ministry, organizing events on five continents. Mark holds two Master's degrees in the mental health counseling field and has taught at secular and Christian colleges. He has been a guest on radio and television programs including Focus on the Family, Fox Nation, Family Life Radio, The Eric Metaxas Show, and James Dobson's Family Talk Program. An award-winning writer, Mark is the author of Trail-Ready: 101 Devotions for Dads with Boys, Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die?, and Too Much Tubular, and co-author of Flight of the Falcon. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trail Life USA and lives near Greenville, SC, with his wife of over 35 years. They have two sons.


Update 4.24.25

Heidi St. John recently received a significant health diagnosis that will prevent her from traveling to be with us in July. Heidi is very disappointed not to be joining us as our keynote speaker this year, as she was eager to return to the AFHE Convention once again.

If you'd like to hear Heidi share her update (in her trademark transparent and faith-filled manner!), you can find the episode titled "When Life is Hard, God is Good | A Personal Update from Heidi St. John with Drs. Mark and Michele Sherwood" at heidistjohn.net/podcast.

All featured speaker programming has been filled for 2025.

To be considered as a featured speaker for 2026, you may contact us beginning in september 2025 by sending an inquiry to speakercare@afhe.org.

Please include your speaking topics, a speaking sample if available, and personal references.