Join us for the 38th Annual AFHE Home Education Convention!

Each year AFHE invites a great line-up of invigorating speakers to present two days of workshops covering a broad range of topics that will address your interests and needs! AFHE works with speakers who have a message of hope and encouragement with plenty of practical ideas and insight to help you as you teach, nurture, and guide your children. Our desire is for you to be refreshed, re-energized, strengthened, inspired, and full of fresh ideas for the year ahead.

You’ll find it helpful to review the workshop schedule ahead of time to get an idea of what’s being offered and to help plan which sessions you’d like to attend. Scroll down to view the schedule of events and learn more about this year’s speakers and other programming being offered in 2022.

We look forward to a refreshing weekend together with the greater Arizona homeschool community.

July 15-16, 2022
Phoenix Convention Center, South Building
33 S. Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Thursday events

DAILY SCHEDULE

WORKSHOPS

SPEAKERS

friday night family event

Convention Sponsors

AFHE is very grateful to these sponsors for their support of Arizona's homeschooling community
and their partnership as we present our 2022 Convention!

Their involvement helps AFHE serve homeschool families all year long and allows us to augment your convention options and experience.

Pre-Convention Events, Thursday, July 14

Phoenix Convention Center South Building
33 South Third Street, Phoenix AZ 85004

Mini-Conference for New Homeschoolers

If you are new to homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling, you are invited to join us for a FREE mini-conference the day before the AFHE Convention. Our team will present three sessions designed specifically for those who are considering educating their children at home or are just getting started.

Tell your friends who are considering making the switch to homeschooling!
Thursday, July 14, 2022
2:00-5:00 PM
FREE! No advance registration required.
READ HERE ABOUT THE SESSION TOPICS.

Seminar Addressing Special Needs Homeschooling

AFHE presents a three-hour seminar focused on assisting parents who are at the beginning of the special needs homeschool journey. You will hear from AFHE Convention speakers who are homeschooling their own children with special needs, who can shed light on the realities and great potential of this journey!

Bring a friend, spouse, relative, or support person to learn along with you!
Thursday, July 14, 2022
2:00-5:00 PM
FREE! No advance registration required.
READ HERE ABOUT THE SESSION TOPICS.

Full day of Training for the High School Years

Do you need a day to really focus on homeschooling high school, but you want to attend other convention workshops, too? Are you looking ahead at the high school years and want to know what's involved?

We've got you! This full day training course is just what you need! Add this ticketed event to your convention registration at a significant discount, or register for just the one-day course. Pricing is on our Registration page.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets available on Registration page.
READ ABOUT THE SESSIONS OFFERED IN THIS COURSE.

Special Information about Thursday's Pre-Convention Events

CONVENTION ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED

Attendance at these pre-convention events does not include admission to the AFHE Convention Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 2022. On-site registration for the Convention will be open Thursday from 2:30-5:30 PM for those who wish to register while you're at the Phoenix Convention Center.

For those who pre-register for the Convention and attend any of the Thursday events, we will have a pre-registration counter open where you can pick up your convention name badges, welcome bag (one per family), and convention program—and skip the check-in lines Friday morning!

FIRST-TIME CONVENTION ATTENDEES may be eligible for a discount on admission. Read the details at our Registration page.

CHILDREN

These mini-conferences and the daylong training course are geared for adults and take place during exhibitor set-up for the AFHE Homeschool Convention. For your child's safety and to allow you to gain the full benefit of these mini-conference sessions, we encourage you to make childcare arrangements, if possible.

Childcare is not provided. Nursing infants are always welcome.

If you bring your child to the Convention Center, he or she must remain with you at all times. As a courtesy to other attendees, we ask that you step out of the workshop room if your child becomes noisy or a distraction to those around you.

EXHIBIT HALL NOT OPEN THURSDAY

The Thursday programming takes place during exhibitor move-in, so the exhibit hall will not be open for shopping on Thursday.

Convention registration is required for exhibit hall entry.
Exhibit Hall hours for registered Convention attendees:
Friday 10:00AM-6:30PM, Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM

RECORDINGS

Recordings of the Thursday mini-conferences and daylong training course will be available for purchase. Take advantage of the on-site purchase price on Thursday or during the Convention, or visit the Resounding Voice website following the Convention at store.resoundingvoice.com.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking is plentiful near the Phoenix Convention Center. Parking downtown costs approximately $15 per day.
Visit dtphx.org for an interactive map with parking, restaurants, and road construction updates.

Parking garages closest to the South Building of the Phoenix Convention Center:
JEFFERSON STREET GARAGE | 333 E Jefferson Street, Phoenix
EAST GARAGE | 602 E Washington St, Phoenix

You're going to have a great day at this course focused on getting YOU ready for this exciting stage of the homeschooling journey! Come prepared to take notes, ask questions, and grow!
Here's a preview of what the day will hold:

Check-in opens at 8:00 AM in the main lobby of the South Building. Pick up your prepaid ticket or purchase admission when you arrive.
Welcome and announcements at 9:00 AM.
Five motivating, information-packed, and instructive sessions from outstanding speakers.
Door prizes! ... and Q&A with parents who are there to encourage you!
Reasons galore to realize you can do this!
Event ends at 4:00 PM.

Sessions Currently Scheduled
LaNissir James, High School Consultant from HSLDA will present:

Building on a Sure Foundation: Mission & Methods - For some families, high school at home is just around the corner. Other families bring teens home for all or part of high school years. This seminar builds a foundation to show the big picture for high school, explains important building blocks along the way, and provides resources you can draw from to meet the challenge.
Developing a Plan for High School: Sample Four-Year Plans - What plan would suit your high school student? What subjects do you teach and when? Do you follow a basic high school plan, a general college prep plan, or a rigorous college prep plan? This seminar will help organize your thoughts and lay the groundwork for a viable four-year plan. You’ll learn about high school credits, simplifying grading, and the fundamentals of recordkeeping – transcripts, extracurriculars, and diplomas.
High School Transcript Clinic: Practical Help and Tips - Creating a high school transcript is a vital part of maintaining your teen’s high school records. In this interactive, practical seminar, you’ll create a transcript that can be used as a pattern when designing your own. The session will guide you through the essentials of transcripts, how to evaluate credit, steps to simplify grading, and how to calculate grade point averages (GPAs).

Kathryn Graunke, "graduated" homeschool mom, support group leader, and STEM team coach, will present:

College Bound - Want to settle those fears about preparing your student for college? This seminar, customized for Arizona families, will provide you with the information and structure you need for creating a college-prep high school plan for your unique student. Kathryn will also address special topics for you to consider such as course selection, dual enrollment, NCAA, and transfer to universities.
You're Also the Guidance Counselor—Congratulations! - There are so many options for high school and beyond—how do I know what my child needs? It seems daunting, but this is an opportunity for significant communication and collaboration with your maturing student! This seminar will explore topics such as course choices (core subjects and elective), the benefits of eclectic schooling, how homeschoolers earn high school science credits, and career planning. You'll be excited by the possibilities stretching before your student in the high school years, and ready to help him or her get excited, too.

Daily Convention Schedule (Friday & Saturday)

7:30 AM
8:30-8:45 AM
8:45-10:10 AM
10:10-10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
10:45-11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
12:15-1:15 PM
1:00 PM
1:30-2:30 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
4:30-5:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30-8:00 PM

Friday, July 15
Registration opens
Corporate worship
Morning Keynote Session
Q&A with Keynote Speaker
Exhibit Hall open hours
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Lunch Break and Shopping
Lunchtime Exhibitor Workshops
Generation Joshua Teen Program resumes
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Afternoon Keynote Session
Exhibit Hall closes
Friday Night Family Event (Ballroom) - Purchase tickets through Registration online or onsite

7:30 AM
8:30-8:45 AM
8:45-10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:30-11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
12:30 PM
1:00-2:00 PM
2:30-3:30 PM
4:00-5:00 PM
5:45-6:15 PM
6:00 PM

Saturday, July 16
Registration opens
Corporate worship
Morning Keynote Session
Exhibit Hall open hours
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Lunch Break and Shopping
Lunchtime Exhibitor Workshops
Generation Joshua Teen Program resumes
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Featured Workshops & Exhibitor Workshops
Buy It Here! Prize Drawing
Exhibit Hall closes

Friday, July 15
7:30 AM - Registration opens
8:30-8:45 AM - Corporate worship (Ballroom)
8:50-10:10 AM - Morning Keynote Session
10:10-10:30 - Q&A with Dr. George Barna
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Exhibit Hall open hours
10:45-11:45 AM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM - Lunch Break and Shopping
12:15-1:15 PM - Lunchtime Exhibitor Workshops
12:45 PM - *Generation Joshua Teen Program resumes*
1:30-2:30 PM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
3:00-4:00 PM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
4:30 PM - Afternoon Keynote Session (no Featured Workshops)
6:30 PM - Exhibit Hall closes
6:30-8:00 PM - Friday Night Family Event (Ballroom) - Purchase tickets through Registration online or onsite

Saturday, July 16
7:30 AM - Registration opens
8:30-8:45 AM - Corporate worship (Ballroom)
8:50-10:00 AM - Morning Keynote Session
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Exhibit Hall open hours
10:30-11:30 AM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break and Shopping
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Lunchtime Exhibitor Workshops
12:30 PM - *Generation Joshua Teen Program resumes*
1:00-2:00 PM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
2:30-3:30 PM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
4:00-5:00 PM - Featured Workshops and Exhibitor Workshops
5:45-6:15 PM - Buy It Here! Prize Drawing
6:00 PM - Exhibit Hall closes

Workshops & Programming

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Download the Featured Workshop schedule

Exhibitor Workshop schedule available HERE.

HANDS-ON TUTORIALS

These sessions give you the opportunity to learn a new skill or try out a new teaching method—by becoming the student! You'll go home with the experience and the actual tools or items needed to implement what you learn. Purchase tickets for these tutorial sessions with your convention registration or onsite (depending on availability).

View the DESCRIPTIONS of these sessions.
Space is limited; ticket required to attend.

WORKSHOP HANDOUTS

Some workshops have accompanying handouts or resource pages which our speakers provide for you to download and print (if you choose) to bring along to the sessions you are attending.

Available here in June.

CHRISTIAN TEEN PROGRAMS

This year we are thrilled to present two options specifically for teen attendees! See Registration page for pricing and scheduling details.

Lenspiration Photography will offer a one-day photography class for teens (age 14+). Any camera, any skill level. Come on Friday to four interactive, in-depth sessions where you will learn practical photography skills to use and enjoy right away. Young people interested in photography as a hobby or as a career will be inspired and equipped to advance their craft.
Generation Joshua presents iAdvocate Westminster, a two-day intensive simulation that allows students to take on characters and roles and learn by doing. iAdvocate Westminster is a crash course in the parliamentary system used by many countries. This program is novel, fast-paced, and provides a unique perspective through which students will gain a fresh understanding of our own American system of government.

coming to this year's arizona home education convention...

A musical and storytelling experience presented by bestselling children's author S.D. Smith, featuring songs and a never-before-published story from his best-selling Green Ember series! Tickets may only be purchased by AFHE Convention attendees through the registration process. See the Registration page for details!

S.D. Smith will be with us throughout the convention, presenting two workshop sessions and meeting Green Ember friends at his booth in the exhibit hall.

Visit our Member Benefits page to learn about S.D. Smith's Green Writer program which coaches students through the process of writing "a generous, engaging, excellent short work of fiction" — AFHE members get an enrollment discount!
#RabbitsWithSwords #RabbitsWithWords

Convention Sponsors

Please visit their websites to learn how these companies and organizations serve and support your homeschool and family.

Recordings

Speaker Inquiries

RESOUNDING VOICE - WORKSHOP RECORDINGS
ONSITE CONVENTION SPECIAL: (price TBA) FULL SET MP3
Enjoy the AFHE Convention all year long! Purchase a full-set MP3 of the workshop recordings on-site July 15-16 for just (price TBA).

THREE DAY POST-CONVENTION SPECIAL ONLINE
Sunday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Purchase the full-set MP3 recordings for just (price TBA)
store.resoundingvoice.com

Note: Workshops taught by a few speakers will be available for purchase
on-site only. A list will be published prior to Convention. All others can be purchased following the Convention on the Resounding Voice website.

EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS: The full-set MP3 recording includes exhibitor workshops from those vendors who have granted permission. This includes many, but not all of the exhibitor workshops. Also available for individual purchase on-site and following.

Speaker Inquiries

Speaking at the AFHE Convention is by invitation. We seek to engage speakers whose content and message fit AFHE’s philosophy, vision, and mission, and do not conflict with the AFHE Board of Directors’ biblical worldview.

As part of our careful speaker selection process, we will review speaker packets that are sent to us. Speaker packets are reviewed in August/ September for the following year’s AFHE Convention and selections are finalized before the end of the year. If we are interested in having you speak, we would contact you most likely in October or November.

Speaker packets should include biographical information, workshop titles and descriptions, and a recording or two of the speaker teaching for our review. Due to the high number of inquiries we receive, we are only able to follow up with those whom we invite to speak.

AFHE Convention
Attn: Speaker Coordinator
P.O. Box 2035
Chandler, AZ 85244
Email: speakercare@afhe.org

Join us for the 38th Annual AFHE Home Education Convention!

Convention Sponsors

AFHE is very grateful to these sponsors for their support of Arizona's homeschooling community
and their partnership as we present our 2022 Convention!

Their involvement helps AFHE serve homeschool families all year long and allows us to augment your convention options and experience.

Pre-Convention Events, Thursday, July 14