FREE ADMISSION -2012 Southeast Homeschool Expo – July 26-28th, 2012

2012 Southeast Homeschool Expo – July 26-28th, 2012 - Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta GA Get a FREE Admission to the SOUTHEAST HOMESCHOOL EXPO! One of the largest homeschooling events in the country! Located right in North Atlanta! Don't miss out on this RARE opportunity to get an FREE Individual or Husband & Wife admission! FREE Admission Coupon Code Details: Hurry! This coupon expires 11:59 PM on 1/13/12. OFFER ONLY VALID FOR EXHIBIT HALL AND REGULAR WORKSHOPS. OFFER DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO HOMESCHOOLING FOR EXCELLENCE 101, WORLDVIEW TEEN TRACK, OR KIDSZONE WHICH CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. DISCOUNT CANNOT BE APPLIED TOWARDS HS101. NO CASH VALUE. OFFER CANNOT BE APPLIED TO PREVIOUS PURCHASES. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SUBJECT TO EARLY CLOSURE OF COUPON OFFER. For a Free Individual Expo ticket (Exhibit Hall & Workshops Only – July 27-28th): 1. Go to <http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=31> http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=31 < <http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=31> http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=31> 2. Enter the coupon code January2012 in the "Enter Promotional/Discount Code:" field (below price, above personal information) on the registration form. 3. Please do not register children under age 18. Children under age 18 are free to attend the Expo with registered parents. For a Free Husband & Wife ticket (Exhibit Hall & Workshops Only – July 27-28th): 1. Go to: <http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=32> http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=32 < <http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=32> http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/other-events-registration?ee=32> 2. Enter the coupon code January2012 in the "Enter Promotional/Discount Code:" field (below price, above personal information) on the registration form. 3. Please do not register children under age 18. Children under age 18 are free to attend the Expo with registered parents. Hi Everyone! We're writing to give you advance notice about 2012 – and bringing you, BIG CHANGES to the Southeast Homeschool Expo! Dinah Zike is Coming! LOCATION! The Cobb Galleria Center. A family friendly convention center with Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Mall attached! DATES! July 26-28, 2012 - Hear what's new in homeschooling! Attend informative and inspiring educational workshops, get new ideas, purchase learning materials and curriculum. Make connections with other homeschool families at a convenient, relaxed time of the year. Remember, homeschoolers who attend conventions are better connected and have more success in homeschooling. Featuring DINAH ZIKE – Don't miss this opportunity to hear the one and only DINAH! She's the originator of foldables and is the most encouraging educator you will ever meet. Regardless of the way you homeschool, students of all ages will have more fun and learn more easily when you apply Dinah's homeschooling secrets. Learn more about all our speakers… We're a BIG homeschool family ourselves, and we're dedicated to helping and encouraging homeschool families through a large scale impactful, once a year event. Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, the Homeschool Expo has something for parents of all age's children. Learn more… Learn HOW to Homeschool –Workshops and Panel Discussions for Dads and Moms – Early Childhood Education – Difficult to Teach Children – Better and More Interesting Learning – Educating for the Future Technology – Graduation and Beyond College Fair and more! KidsZone – Ages 4-12 can attend this optional child sized learning conference. Teen Track – Ages 13-18 participate with other homeschool teens in a once a year variety of teen focused workshops from worldviews to education to working. Trying to Encourage a Friend to Homeschool? – Bring them along with you to Homeschooling for Excellence 101. This not just for novices, homeschool seminar before the Expo opens is a place where parents can explore, learn, and get their questions answered without any pressure to join in. If you already homeschool and attend with your friend, we guarantee you won't be bored. Even seasoned homeschoolers enjoy and learn much need info on this special day. For more information please see SoutheastHomeschoolExpo.com! < <http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/> http://www.southeasthomeschoolexpo.com/>

COBB COUNTY PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Cobb County Private Schools :. Atlanta Classical Christian Academy Address: 3110 Sports Avenue S.E. Smyrna, 30080 Telephone: (770) 874-8885 www.atlantaclassicalchristian.org Enrollment: 44 | Grades: K-12 Carmen Adventist School Address: 1330 North Cobb Pkwy. Marietta, 30062 Telephone: (770) 424-0606 Web: Enrollment: 57 | Grades: K-12 Cobb County Christian School Address: 545 Lorene Dr. Marietta, 30060 Telephone: (770) 434-1320 Web: Enrollment: 57 | Grades: PK-12 Covenant Christian School Address: 3130 Atlanta Rd. Smyrna, 30080 Telephone: (770) 435-1596 Web: Enrollment: 102 | Grades: PK-11 Covered Bridge Academy Address: 488 Hurt Rd. Smyrna, 30082 Telephone: (770) 801-8292 Web: Enrollment: 74 | Grades: 1-6 Cumberland Christian Academy Address: 2356 Clay Rd. Austell, 30106 Telephone: (770) 819-6443 Web: Enrollment: 468 | Grades: PK-12 Dominion Christian High School Address: 4607 Burnt Hickory Rd. Marietta, 30064 Telephone: (770) 578-8150 Web: Enrollment: 194 | Grades: 9-12 East Cobb Christian School Address: 4616 Roswell Rd., NE Marietta, 30062 Telephone: (770) 565-0881 Web: Enrollment: 104 | Grades: K-8 Eastside Christian School Address: 2450 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, 30068 Telephone: (770) 971-2332 Web: Enrollment: 645 | Grades: K-8 Faith Lutheran School Address: 2111 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, 30068 Telephone: (770) 973-8921 Web: Enrollment: 119 | Grades: K-8 Fellowship Christian High School Address: 480 W. Crossville Rd. Marietta, 30075 Telephone: (770) 993-1650 Web: Enrollment: 71 | Grades: 9-12 First Baptist Christian School Address: 2958 North Main St. Kennesaw, 30144 Telephone: (770) 422-3254 Web: Enrollment: 80 | Grades: 1-5 Furtah Preparatory School Address: 5496 Highway 92 Acworth, 30102 Telephone: (678) 574-6488 Web: www.furtahprep.org Enrollment: 73 | Grades: K-12 In His Image Christian Academy Address: 630 Kurt Dr. Marietta, 30008 Telephone: (770) 434-3340 Web: Enrollment: 17 | Grades: K-12 LaFayette Academy Address: 2417 Canton Rd. Marietta, 30066 Telephone: (770) 429-9136 Web: Enrollment: 38 | Grades: K-12 Mt. Paran Christian School Address: 1700 Allgood Rd. Marietta, 30062 Telephone: (770) 578-0182 Web: Enrollment: 636 | Grades: 1-12 Noonday Baptist Academy Address: 4121 Canton Rd. Marietta, 30066 Telephone: (770) 926-8891 Web: Enrollment: 49 | Grades: K-2 North Cobb Christian School Address: 4500 Lakeview Dr. Kennesaw, 30144 Telephone: (770) 975-0252 Web: Enrollment: | Grades: PK-12 Pathways Academy (The) Address: 2147 Post Oak Tritt Rd. Marietta, 30062 Telephone: (770) 973-5588 Web: Enrollment: 30 | Grades: 1-5 Porter School, Inc., The Address: 1200 Indian Hills Pkwy., NE Marietta, 30068 Telephone: (770) 509-1292 Web: Enrollment: 28 | Grades: 1-3 Roswell Street Baptist Christian School Address: 774 Roswell St. Marietta, 30060 Telephone: (770) 424-9824 Web: Enrollment: 207 | Grades: K-5 Seeds of Faith Christian Academy Address: 1255 Veterans Mem. Hwy. Mableton, 30126 Telephone: (770) 944-1305 Web: Enrollment: 93 | Grades: PK-5 Shiloh Hills Christian School Address: 75 Hawkins Store Rd. Kennesaw, 30144 Telephone: (770) 926-7729 Web: Enrollment: 496 | Grades: PK-12 Shreiner Academy Address: 1340 Terrell Mill Rd. Marietta, 30067 Telephone: (770) 953-1340 Web: Enrollment: 175 | Grades: PK-8 South Cobb Children’s Enrichment Ctr. Address: 5541 Austell Rd., SW Austell, 30106 Telephone: (770) 944-9427 Web: Enrollment: 14 | Grades: * St. Joseph School Address: 81 Lacy St. Marietta, 30060 Telephone: (770) 428-3328 Web: Enrollment: 6 | Grades: K-8 Swift School (The) Address: 2663 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, 30062 Telephone: (770) 579-6377 Web: Enrollment: 20 | Grades: * TLC Christian School Address: 4052 Hiram Lithia Springs Powder Sprgs., 30127 Telephone: (770) 943-2484 Web: Enrollment: 176 | Grades: PK-12 Walker School (The) Address: 700 Cobb Parkway N. Marietta, 30062 Telephone: (770) 427-2689 Web: Enrollment: 760 | Grades: PK-12 Youth Christian School Address: 4967 Brownsville Rd. Powder Sprgs., 30127 Telephone: (770) 943-1394 Web: Enrollment: 252 | Grades: PK-12                                   CONSULT WITH ME! EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING                                             CALL US NOW @ 877.294.8463                                                www.consultingwithme.com

Defying the Odds Featured at DeKalb Co. Public Library

As I've discussed before "Defying the Odds" is a documentary that is very close to my heart. While working as as Education Project Manger at Georgia Public Broadcasting I was heavily involved in developing the Education Resource Guide for Teachers. Fresh out of graduate school with a master's degree in Guidance and School Counseling, I was able to include many counseling activites into the resource guide that regular classroom teachers can use with their students after viewing the documentary.
I am elated to see that this awesome documentary developed by Pamela Roberts and the Educators Resource Guide being viewed and used by many.

Here's the latest Update on "Defying the Odds"

The DeKalb County Library System featured Defying the Odds this fall with screenings of the documentary at branch libraries throughout the system. The culminating activity of the series was a presentation by Pamela Roberts, producer of the award winning documentary. Pam and Videographer, Wayne Baumgardner, talked about their experiences following five students who were part of a larger group promised a college education by Merrill Lynch if these students graduated from High School.
The documentary begins when the students are in the 10th grade and follows them through to their senior year in High School. The students, families and student mentor, Dr. Barbara Whitaker, all contribute to the stories.Laura Hauser, in the DeKalb County Public Library Literary Services program, organized the Defying the Odds series. She introduced the program, shared clips from the documentary then invited the audience to participate in an informal discussion of reactions to factors that that all students face as they journey towards a goal of high school graduation. Family support, parent-school relationships and access to technology were some of the main points of conversation.Defying the Odds first aired in 2002 and was awarded the National CINE Golden Eagle, The Best of Television (Society of Professional Journalists and first place for documentaries in The Green Eye Shade award. Producer Roberts provided a 2008 update on the lives of the 5 students featured in the documentary.

GPB Education's Barbara O'Brien joined the discussion to share the Resource Guide for Educators. This companion document provides the Defying the Odds themes, risk factors for students, strategies for working with at-risk youth, models for making good decisions and much more.

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Is An Online Education A Good Choice For You?

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There are some people who scoff at the idea of online education; however, the reality is that for those who are looking to save money while pursuing their degree an online education is a great option. Likewise, if you are someone who has a hectic schedule, someone who is busy with family and with work, you just may find that the flexibility of an online education makes it an extremely appealing choice.
It is important to note that an online education is not necessarily the best option for everyone. Those who do their best learning while listening to a professor as well as those who have found that they are in a better position to learn when they are able to talk with classmates and to work together on projects and who find that they get more out a the dialog in the classroom may want to explore options other than those that are available online.
However, the reality is that, for many people, an online education creates a number of great opportunities:
• With an online education, those students who are already full time employees will find that they are able to study at their own pace. If as one semester takes place you have a number of projects that are taking place simultaneously, you may want to take only one or two courses; during slow periods at work, you'll find that you are able to focus on your education more.
• With an online education, those students who are not comfortable speaking up in class but who want to participate will be able to do so. For some individuals, the benefit of an online education is that they are able to think out their responses before contributing to the conversation and, as a result, they are able to interact with others more than they would feel comfortable doing in a conventional classroom.
• With an online education, those students who have families will discover that they are in a position to still head home at the end of the day to sit down to dinner with their families and to help the kids with homework. Because an online education involves courses that can be fit into any schedule, those who have families often find that they do not need to sacrifice time with their kids in order to pursue a degree.
Because an online education allows students to focus on their lives as well as on learning, many students discover that they are able to learn even more. For them, an online education creates the opportunity to advance their education, to earn a degree and – ultimately – to move their career forward with far less of a sacrifice than scheduling time in the classroom.
Now that online education has become quite common, what many people discover is that they are able to find reputable schools, to compare programs and to find the courses and programs that will help to get them to where they want to be. A wide variety schools offer online programs; if an online education appeals to you, you will want to pursue finding the right program and taking action.

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