New to Homeschooling or Want to Learn How to Homeschool?
Homeschooling for Excellence 101
Thursday, July 31, 2025 – 10 AM to 4 PM
Location
Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
Many parents considering or just beginning to homeschool would like to have personalized help. Homeschooling for Excellence 101 is a one-day conference where homeschool parents can get individualized answers for their own personal situations from other seasoned homeschooling parents. Parents will learn how to homeschool! Topics included but not limited to:
- Where do I begin?
- What materials should I choose? There are so many!
- How can I encourage my child to learn?
- How will I fill my child’s time – will he be lonely?
The homeschool lifestyle is so much more than just ABC’s and 123’s. It includes a lifestyle that encourages learning all the time and 
learning together. Bringing frantic, fragmented family lives back together can seem inviting and at the same time mystifying. Not knowing what to do throws parents into a whirl of confusion and concern. Each parent is uniquely qualified to educate their own child. The Homeschooling for 
Excellence Workshops are designed with extra time and personalized attention for your unique situation. In a friendly and encouraging small group environment, top notch, enthusiastic homeschool parents will share their wisdom and pass along lots of information on how you can make the best decisions for educating your own child. Learn how to homeschool!
IMPORTANT!
Homeschooling for Excellence 101 registration automatically includes registration for the Southeast Homeschool Expo so you can return on Friday and Saturday for the Southeast Homeschool Expo and additional workshops for NO additional charge!
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Speakers
Amber O’Neal Johnston
Jennifer Henn
Schedule
Each Session, you decide which one of two options you want to attend. If you aren’t interested in one, you can move to the other. It’s that easy!
Strong Foundations: What Every New Homeschooler Needs to Know
Jennifer Henn
Room 104
Considering homeschooling? In this foundational session, Jennifer Henn, a 19-year homeschool veteran, shows you what makes homeschooling uniquely powerful for child development. You’ll discover how to care for your child’s intellectual growth, physical wellness, and academic progress. Jennifer shares the key factors that help homeschool families persevere, while acknowledging that successful homeschooling looks different for every family. Whether you’re planning for early learners, middle schoolers, or high school students, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of the primary goals for each stage. Lastly, she’ll provide an understanding of legal requirements.
Rhythm & Routine: Structuring Your Homeschool Year and Day
Amber O’Neal Johnston
Room 105
Flexibility is one of the biggest perks of homeschooling, but without a plan, it can quickly turn into overwhelm. This session will help you find the sweet spot between structure and freedom by exploring different ways to schedule your homeschool year and organize your days. Whether you prefer detailed plans or a more relaxed approach, you’ll gain practical tools to create a rhythm that brings peace, consistency, and confidence to your homeschool journey.
Lunch (on your own).
Core Curriculum Confidence: Math, Language Arts & Beyond
Jennifer Henn
Room 104
With the abundance of curriculum available, choosing where to begin feels overwhelming. Since math and language arts are essential foundation subjects, Jennifer demystifies the selection process for you. She begins by explaining the differences between various math and language curricula so you can make an informed choice for your child. Each participant receives a comparison sheet of math and language curricula. The second half covers curriculum approaches for social studies, history, and science. The session concludes with an overview of valuable homeschooling resources.
Demystifying Standardized Testing for Georgia Homeschoolers
Amber O’Neal Johnston
Room 105
Standardized testing is a legal requirement for homeschoolers in Georgia, but many families aren’t sure where to begin. In this session, we’ll break down what the law says, explore the pros and cons of testing, and walk through practical details like how to choose a test, where to find it, and what to do with the results. You’ll gain the confidence to approach testing as a useful tool—not a source of stress—in your homeschool journey.
Beyond Compliance: Building Relationships that Last
Jennifer Henn
Room 104
Homeschooling is parenting on steroids! Twenty-four/seven, you’re home with your kids. Some people don’t homeschool because they’re afraid they’d fight with their kids all day. Jennifer is often asked how she got her three children to do their required schoolwork and chores while maintaining peace in the home. Her parenting advice has been published in Focus on the Family magazine multiple times, and in this final session, she explains how she developed a great relationship with her three children that has lasted into adulthood. She’ll end by discussing what social skills your children need to become well-adjusted adults. Jennifer is happy to dispel the myth that homeschooled children lack social skills.
Sparking Curiosity and Delight: Balancing Academic Requirements with Passion-Driven Learning in Your Homeschool
Amber O’Neal Johnston
Room 105
What if your home atmosphere could ignite your children’s natural curiosity and bring joy to their academic journey? In this session, we’ll explore how to support your kids’ academic growth while embracing their unique passions and interests. Join us as we dive into practical strategies for creating a learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm thrive. Discover how to encourage deep dives into topics that make your children come alive, while still meeting academic goals. Whether it’s building projects, exploring new hobbies, or pursuing niche interests, this session will help you find ways to integrate their passions into your homeschool days. You’ll leave inspired to reimagine your homeschool as a space that nurtures not just academic growth, but also the heart and imagination of your children
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