Gather with homeschooling families from across Central Ohio for a FANTASTIC FREE event:
10th Annual
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR
FRIDAY MARCH 7, 2025
Excellence In Community Co-op
310 Everette Ave., Newark OH 43055
Doors open at 5pm Exhibitor Hall 5-8pm
Training Sessions 6pm and 7pm.
FREE Tickets available online!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1247664531199?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hear from dynamic speakers, Be encouraged by other homeschooling families and enter to win wonderful door prizes!
Debby Gerth of Ohio Homeschooling Parents
Homeschooling 101
Topic: Permission to Homeschool? Embrace Your Freedom in Home Education
Do you wonder if you're doing this homeschooling thing all wrong? Are you struggling to meet standards and expectations? Are you almost certain you are failing your child? Do all of your relatives tell you how disadvantaged your child will be?
Don't miss this informative and enlightening session. You CAN homeschool, but it might look a little bit different than what you are expecting, and that is a VERY good thing!
Debby is a homeschooling mother of three, advocate, encourager, and co-learner homeschool mom. She is also the co-chair of Ohio Homeschooling Parents, a state-wide home education and advocacy group of over 17,000 parent educators.
Dr. Kelli Sears of Mindscapes, LLC.
Understanding the Jon Peterson Scholarship for your struggling learner
Unpacking Assessments and Portfolio Reviews
Dr. Kelli Sears is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), dually licensed by the Ohio Boards of Psychology and Education. She earned her PhD in School Psychology from The Ohio State University.
She has provided school psychological services to students in grades PreK-12 in public, private, charter and home school settings.
Dr. Sears has significant experience in the diagnosis and treatment of educationally related disabilities across categories of qualification, with a professional focus on Emotional Disturbance, Trauma, and Autism.
“Don’t judge people for where they are at, for you have no idea how far they have come to get there.”
– Dr. Kelli Sears
Sarah Harper of Have Books, Will Travel
Come learn about how you can take your family vacation to the next level while making memories that last a lifetime
Discover Literature- Based Travel
Aaron Greene
Finding Scholarships for Homeschoolers and Career Planning
Aaron shares his experience in finding college scholarships for homeschooling families by focusing in on each student's giftings, abilities, and passions. Come and learn how you can save THOUSANDS off of your student's college tuition!
Nicole Thompson , COTC
Understanding College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses through Central Ohio Technical College. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options to college-ready students, at no cost to students and families.
Learn how the College Credit Plus and Concurrent Enrollment can benefit your students. Important dates and application information will be covered in this session as well as the Two-Year Transfer Guarantee and the ability to complete many classes online, from the comfort of your own home.
Casey Green of Civil Air Patrol Licking County Composite Squadron
Incorporating STEM into your homeschool (And How to Get Free STEM Kits through Civil Air Patrol)
and
The Sky Is Literally the Limit - Unlocking the Vast Opportunities for Kids in Civil Air Patrol
Casey is a homeschooling mom of five. Her kids range in age from 7 – 18, so she understands the challenges homeschooling parents face at every level. She is also a Senior Member of the Civil Air Patrol, Licking County Composite Squadron. She functions as Aerospace Education Officer for her local squadron, at Everett Park in Newark. Part of her responsibilities includes educating the public about Aerospace Education & STEM. Casey is passionate about enriching children’s education and providing educators and homeschooling parents with tools to spark an interest in children’s minds regarding science.
Topic: Ask Anything About Homeschooling!
Veteran Homeschooling Parent Panel - Lyndsay Mueller, Christy Huy, and Gina Robichaux
We are wrapping up with a Q&A session!
Are you struggling in a particular area? Do you wish you could talk to someone who has been homeschooling for a while? Get some advice from level-headed homeschooling moms from all walks of life.
We will discuss family, curriculum, life balance, and all things homeschool related! This is a fun and relaxed way to wrap up a GREAT NIGHT!
American Heritage Girls
Central Ohio Technical College
Christian Home Educators of Ohio
Excellence in Learning Community Co-op
Girl Scouts of Central Ohio
Licking County Historical Society
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
Interested in becoming a vendor
You've come to the right place. Please use to reach out to Jessica Dermer at jessica@excellenceinlearning.org or Christy Huy at christy@excellenceinlearning.org.
Schedule of Sessions Offered
6:00 pm
Homeschooling 101 - perfect for those in their first year or two of homeschooling - Debby Gerth
Homeschooling Panel - ASK ANYTHING about homeschooling - Veteran Homeschooling Moms.
Discover Literature-Based Travel- Sarah Harper- Have Books Will Travel
7:00 pm
Permission to Homeschool - Embrace your Freedom in Home Education - Debby Gerth
Homeschooling Panel - ASK ANYTHING about homeschooling - Veteran Homeschooling Moms.
Potential Speakers (will keep you updated)
Finding Scholarships for Homeschoolers and Career Planning- Aaron Greene
Understanding the Jon Peterson Scholarship for your struggling learner - Dr. Kelli Sears, Mindscapes, LLC.
Unpacking Assessments and Portfolio Reviews - Dr. Kelli Sears, Mindscapes LLC
Door Prizes
*There is no purchase nessesary to enter to win door prizes, ELCC board members are ineligible to win.
**Winner must be present at the event to enter & win, door prize drawings will be held at 7:30pm EST in the vendor hall and winners posted on the Excellence in Learning Community Co-op Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ELCChomeschool
***All door prizes have been generously donated and donors are not affiliate marketing partners of Excellence in Learning Community Co-op.
