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DESCRIPTION:Why Attend?\nWhen you live an hour away from your closest homes
 chool friend\, and a CHEC event is hours farther\, teaching your children 
 at home can feel like an isolating experience.\nThese Mini-Conferences exi
 st to change that.\nWhether you’re new to homeschooling or have been doi
 ng it for years\, you’ll leave this day encouraged\, better equipped\, a
 nd connected to other families in your area who share your commitment to h
 ome education.\nYou’re not meant to homeschool alone – and after atten
 ding a Mini-Conference\, you won’t feel like you are.\nWhat to Expect\nE
 ach Mini-Conference includes:\n\nEncouraging sessions from CHEC leadership
 \nPractical homeschool breakout sessions to choose from\nQ&amp\;A opportun
 ities with experienced homeschool parents\nPanel discussions on relevant h
 omeschooling topics\nUpdates on homeschool freedom in Colorado and nationw
 ide\nBox lunches to pre-order or bring your own (varies by location)\nFell
 owship with CHEC staff and local homeschool families\nOn-site Used Curricu
 lum Sale (varies by location)\nNo childcare – bring a quiet activity for
  your child(ren)\n\nMore than anything\, these gatherings are an opportuni
 ty to find much-needed encouragement and connection with other homeschool 
 families.\nYou’re not a “lone ranger homeschooler.” You’re part o
 f a statewide community that spans every corner of Colorado.\n7:30am:  S
 et Up\n8:30am:  Check-in Opens\n9:00-9:15am:  Welcome\n9:15-10:15am: 
  General Session: Homeschool Vision &amp\; Philosophy: Kevin Swanson\n10:
 15-11:05am:  Balance Doesn’t Exist: Better Does: Brandee Gillham\n11:1
 5am-12:00pm: Break Out Sessions:\n\nLessons from the Rearview Mirror: Hom
 eschooling the Elementary Years: Brandee Gillham\nEyes on the Road Ahead: 
 Navigating the Middle &amp\; High School Years: Kashia Davis\n\n12:00-1:00
 pm  Lunch Break (We encourage to pack a lunch so you can stay and enjoy 
 fellowship)\n1:00-2:00pm  Q&amp\;A Veteran Panel\n2:10-2:20pm  National
  and Statewide Legislative Update Videos\n2:20-3:00pm  Raising Warriors:
  Brandee Gillham
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LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Leadville
SUMMARY:Christian Home Educators of Colorado
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