Public Service Annoucement: Torah Homeschooling Conference


Where: Park Heights Jewish Community Center, 5700 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, 21215
What: First ever Homeschooling Conference for Orthodox families
When: Sunday, June 28, 2009

Registration begins at 8:15AM, Seminars run from 9AM to 5PM with a break for lunch


Cost: Preregistration, $15 individual/ $25 couple. Childcare available for additional cost.

Schedule as Per the Website:

8:15 am – Check in begins
9 – 10 am – General session – “Building the Connection” – Mrs. Molly Koch, parent educator and author of 27 Secrets to Raising Amazing Children

10 – 11 am:
1) “Deciding How to Homeschool – Exploring Different Approaches” - Mrs. Ahuvah Feldman
or
2) “Strengthening Your Family Through Homeschooling” - Mrs. Rifka Malka Perlman

11am – 12 pm:
1) “Creative Ways to Teach Kriyah and Ksiva” - Mrs. Adeena Pelberg
or
2) “The Myth of Socialization” - Dr. Nechama Cox

12 – 1 pm – General session – “Chanoch l’naar al pi darko – What does it mean for us?” – Rabbi Menachem Goldberger, mara d’asra of Tiferes Yisroel synagogue

1 – 2 pm – Lunch

2 – 3 pm:
1) “Yes, You Can Be Your Child’s Rebbe – Teaching Limudei Kodesh” – Rabbi Osher Werner , author of Pharoah and the Fabulous Frog Invasion
or
2) Veterans Panel (Questions will be accepted in advance for this panel discussion of experienced home educators.)

3 – 4 pm:
1) “Teaching the Multi-Age Family” - Mrs. Avivah Werner
or
2) “Homeschooling and Marriage: Stressing or Strengthening?” - Mr. Mort Fertel, author of Marriage Fitness

4 – 5 pm:
1) “Brain based learning” – Exercises for Whole Brain Integration - Mrs. Karen Zeitlin
or
2) “Maintaining Health and Spirit Under Stress” - Mrs. Rena Levin
5 – 5:15 pm – Closing

Note: The extensive library of the Center for Jewish Education contains a very large amount of Jewish teaching materials and curriculums. Be sure to make time to browse!