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Speaker Information for Convention Planners
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Dear Convention Planners, Thank you for visiting my speaker information page. It's an honor to be considered as a speaker for your homeschool conference, special event, or college fair. My topics include teaching literature and writing, entrepreneurship, homeschooling boys, teaching teens, and more. I approach each topic with the desire to equip, encourage, and strengthen homeschool families.
You'll find brief information here about me and the presentations I offer. Each workshop (except for the Beat-the-Clock essay workshop) is 45-55 minutes in length (unless otherwise noted), and some workshop modules can be combined to fit a theme or address specific audience needs. If you would like to hear a sample workshop, or see an outline of the content of a specific workshop, please e-mail me, and I'll be happy to provide a sample.
If I am scheduled to speak at your conference, you are welcome to use the information on this page, including speaker photo, bio, and workshop descriptions, for your convention brochures and in advance publicity materials. For pre-convention publicity, I also have articles available on request for your organization's magazine, newsletter, or convention program. I am always happy to help with the promotion of your event to my mailing list (I love to meet them in person!) and in various social media venues. Thanks again for visiting-- I look forward to hearing from you!
Janice
Speaker Bureau Listings
I'm honored to be included in the following speaker bureaus:
The National Alliance Speakers Bureau - sponsored by the National Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Speakers Bureau
Balancing the Sword Speakers Bureau
I have been speaking for over two decades, and have been a regular speaker at the HEAV statewide convention for many years. Other speaking venues have included the statewide CHAP convention in Pennsylvania, Great Homeschool Conferences in Memphis, Greenville, and Cincinnati, the NOVA (Northern Virginia Regional) Conference, the Heart for Homeschooling Conference in North Carolina (keynote), and others. |
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Biography
Janice Campbell and her husband Donald homeschooled their four sons from preschool into college. She has been writing and speaking about things that matter for over two decades. Janice is the author of the Excellence in Literature curriculum for grades 8-12, Transcripts Made Easy and Get a Jump Start on College. She is also Director of the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE).
Whether teaching high school students to love literature or teaching writers and entrepreneurs how to create multiple streams of income, Janice’s focus is on lighting lamps so that others can more easily find their way. Her website, www.Everyday-Education.com, offers inspiration, resources, and a free e-newsletter.
Workshops
Teaching Literature and Writing
Teaching Language Arts The Easy, Natural Way
Communication skills are essential for every area of life, but it’s easy to get lost in the wilderness of language arts curricula. How do you decide what to teach when? What is the best way to teach the skills most needed for college and business? Come to this workshop for an overview of the five stages of learning language arts, a look at some simple, inexpensive teaching techniques, and a suggested sequence of learning that will efficiently equip your student for a lifetime of sound communication.
Decoding the Classics: How to Read, Enjoy, and Teach Great Literature
Have you always wanted to read the classics, but didn’t know where to begin? The “Great Books” are wonderful reading, and well worth the effort it takes to understand them. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how to approach challenging reading assignments; how to use context materials to bring unfamiliar settings to life; how to discern an author's worldview, and how to help your high school students develop the kind of analytical reading skills they will need in college.
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Essay?
Writing essays is an essential high school and college skill. There's no need to be afraid of teaching this important topic! Come to this workshop and learn what you need to know in order to teach your teens to organize thoughts, develop and support a thesis, and construct a logical conclusion, all in a compelling and readable style. We'll review the parts of an essay, learn a five-step writing process, and discuss how to constructively evaluate your student's writing.
Evaluate Student Writing: You Don’t Have to Be An English Major!
Do you know what you need to know to evaluate your student’s writing skills? Can you recognize quality writing when you see it? Most professional teachers use a set of objective standards, known as a rubric, to fairly evaluate student’s written work and to pinpoint areas that need improvement. You can use this valuable tool also! Come to this workshop and learn how to recognize well-written work, and how to use a rubric to evaluate writing skills, including content, organization, style, word choice, sentence fluency, and mechanics.
Entrepreneurship
Micro-Business: Hands-On Entrepreneurship as A Learning Tool
Just because your student has reached his or her teens, there’s no reason to abandon hands-on learning. A micro-business is the perfect way to learn some real-world skills, explore a potential career interest, and even to earn money for college or other training. Your teen’s micro-business could even turn into a full-time career. You’ll learn from real-life examples how it’s possible to start a business on a shoestring and how to find the materials and resources you need to make it grow.
Multiple Streams of Income for Homeschool Families
Would you like to create a bit of extra income to finance homeschool extras, pay for college, fund a major learning trip, or just make ends meet? Many homeschool families have discovered the benefits of creating many small streams of income that not only supplement a single-income household, but also create learning experiences for the whole family. Learn how you can use your time, talent, and energy to make extra money from home, with examples of how other families are doing just that, both online and offline.
Juggling: Time Management for Entrepreneurial Homeschoolers
Have you been eyeball to eyeball with overwhelm? Do you find yourself routinely working late into the evening, sacrificing rest and recreation just to get the basics done? Join us to learn how to create routines and systems that help you work smarter, not harder, leaving more time for the people and things that matter most.
How to Become an Entrepreneurial Writer
Have you always wanted to be a writer, but hesitated because you also need to earn a living? This clear, candid overview of the writing life will help you choose the basic tools and systems you need in order to create a solid freelance career or just use your writing ability to create extra streams of income.
You will learn:
• Multiple ways to earn money by writing
• How and why to choose a niche
• How to structure your career plan
• Fast, cheap, and easy marketing tips
• How to streamline customer service
I’ve Written a Book! Now What?
You’ve just completed your manuscript. All the basics are there, but what comes next? Should you send it to a publisher? Have it edited? Look for an agent? Show it to your writing group (you do have one, don’t you?) and ask for feedback? Get it printed? Depending on your purpose and goals, there are different paths you can take, but there are certain things you must not miss. Listen to this seminar and avoid the 7 mistakes of the inexperienced author and get an Action Checklist that will help you make your book the very best it can be.
Making the Most of the Teen Years
Homeschooling Through High School
Can it possibly be a good idea to homeschool all the way through high school? Can homeschooled teens get into college? What about teaching advanced math and science? This encouraging seminar is designed to reassure parents (and teens) that it’s not only possible to homeschool through high school, but that it is a wonderful choice. Learn how other families have made it through the high school years, and how you can too!
Get a Jump Start on College: Make Those Teen Years Count! *Teen Favorite*
There’s a reason that young people used to enter university at the age of 14-16—many of them are completely ready at that age to tackle the challenging study required for college-level learning. This workshop will explore the financial, intellectual, and social advantages of earning college credit while in high school; the top three ways to earn credit; why getting a jump start on college is an automatic credibility clincher for your high school transcript; and ways you can help your teen study for college-level exams. This workshop has been described as "life-changing," and attendees have returned in later years to recount how they've saved thousands of dollars by using these "jump start" strategies.
How to Build a High-School Transcript: It’s Easier Than You Think! *Parent Favorite*
Are you worried about high school records and transcripts? Come and see exactly what records to keep and how to build a transcript. You'll learn about the three major transcript sections and see what kind of information goes into each section. Whatever kind of homeschooling you’ve done, traditional or non-, you'll find that creating a transcript is much easier than you expect!
College Level Exams: The Nitty-Gritty on How to Prepare
So you’ve signed up for an AP, CLEP, or DSST test—now what? This workshop will introduce you to some of the most useful resources available for studying for college-level exams. You’ll learn how to study efficiently using college textbooks, a timeline, and index cards and a variety of non-traditional resources.
Family-Centered Learning Lifestyle
Making Time For Things That Matter
Homeschooling isn’t just about doing school at home—it’s about making time for things that matter. Rather than just piling academic lessons onto your already overloaded life, you can create a home-centered life that nourishes the spirit and makes learning a part of everyday living. Come and learn the seven principles that will help you maintain focus and create a healthy, happy, and balanced learning lifestyle.
Caring for Our Own: Schooling from the Heart
Homeschooling is about learning—and sometimes there are lessons that don’t fit into the three R’s. What happens to school when you take in an elderly relative, experience illness, or go through an unexpected life change? I call this "crisis schooling," and in this practical, reassuring workshop, you’ll find out that learning continues, no matter what happens. If you keep your heart fixed on priorities, know when and where to find help, and how to create a loving learning environment, your family can survive and thrive, even in the tough times.
Not-So-Standardized Testing: A Different Kind of Year-End Assessment
What if year-end assessments measured more than academics? Testing shouldn't be just for students-- you can evaluate everything that affects your school year, including curriculum, teaching and learning styles. Learn how to use the SWOT Analysis and other tools to make each year the best it can be.
General Interest
Choosing Curriculum that Fits: It Can Be Done!
Whether you're just beginning to homeschool or are getting ready for another new school year, choosing curriculum can seem a bit like navigating New York City without a map. How do you make sense of all the choices, and find the best options for your family? Join us to learn four questions you need to answer before buying anything; the basic curriculum methods; two sets of foundational skills your student must learn; and ten things to remember in order to choose wisely.
Charlotte Mason, Meet Thomas Jefferson: How to Implement the Eclectic Curriculum
If your curriculum choices don't fit neatly into a standard program, perhaps you're an eclectic homeschooler. A bit of classical, a sprinkle of Thomas Jefferson, a textbook or two--all mixed with a generous dollop of Charlotte Mason principles--can you be sure the basics are covered? This helpful workshop focuses on ways to create big picture learning, get ready for college, and keep great records no matter what your daily school life looks like.
Special Convention Event
Beat-the-Clock Essay Workshop
This four-hour SAT prep writing workshop can be scheduled in conjunction with a homeschool conference (either immediately before or during the conference). This popular teen event offers hands-on help with the SAT/ACT essay, including two practice essays completed during the session, tips on what evaluators look for, a simple formula for time management, step-by-step instruction in how to approach the essay question, a 30-page handbook, and more. You can find complete details at www.essayworkshop.com.
I work with convention coordinators to make this special event a drawing card for their conference, providing detailed information for programs; promotional copy for flyers or brochures; website, e-newsletter, and blog publicity; and a 5% per student discount off the regular tuition. This discount can be offered to students if parents register for the convention also, or the organization may choose to offer the workshop at the regular tuition and keep the discount. Organizations may also choose to offer a member/non-member tuition rate, or to use the discount to include an auditing parent in the student registration. I am open to discussing other ideas, so please feel free to contact me if the Beat-the-Clock Essay Workshop is something you might like to offer your conference attendees.
Compensation
Speaker: Janice Campbell
P.O. Box 549
Ashland, Virginia 23005-3150
jceved @ comcast . net (Please remove spaces when pasting into an e-mail!)
www.Everyday-Education.com
Home school through high school with resources including transcript and diploma instruction, early college, grammar, phonics, and more! Enjoy the best homeschool resources on the web!
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