When my husband and I first discussed the possibility of homeschooling the Princess, we agreed we would re-evaluate her progress each year in order to determine if we would continue homeschooling her or find a charter school for her to attend.
The agreement is that when she has her annual evaluation, (which is performed by a board certified teacher and required in our state) if it is determined that she has progressed at or above where her same-grade peers have, then we will continue to homeschool the following year. If her evaluation shows she is below where she should be, then we will consider finding a public charter school.
Unfortunately, with all the chaos of searching for a house and finally moving, daily lessons have taken a back seat. Education is a priority in our household, yet somehow a structured day has still slipped away from us.
In an effort to re-fuel my passion for homeschooling and get back on track, I went searching for a local homeschool support group. During my search, I came across an announcement for a homeschool convention.
Now, the FPEA (Florida Parent-Educators Association) hosts an annual convention in Kissime. I am a current member of FPEA and we have been considering attending this convention in May. It is a HUGE convention, which unfortunately comes at a price. We get reduced admission because we are members, but we would still have to pay for travel, a hotel for a couple of nights and our meals. I would like to go, but we will have to see how the finances pan out first.
In the meantime, I am super excited that I found out about a Homeschool convention right in my own city!
The Tampa Bay Homeschool Convention takes place TODAY, Saturday February 5, 2011. The Keynote address is at 8:30am with the exhibit hall opening at 9am with over 50 vendors.
What is truly exciting to me about this convention is that it is nearby, only minutes from where I live and it is inexpensive! Tickets are only $5 per person (Children 12 and under are FREE) at the door and all homeschooling families, as well as those considering homeschooling, are welcome. For more information you can visit the official site.
I am hoping that this convention will not only get me excited about homeschooling again, but also afford me the opportunity to connect with other local homeschooling families.
But that is just one mom's opinion.
Are you going to attend this convention?
Let me know your thoughts!
