Fwd: [LymeInfo] [event] Learning Resources Fair & Homeschool Mini Conference, June 11-13

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> From: Rick Laferriere <rlaferriere@...>

> Date: May 19, 2010 3:45:20 PM EDT

> LymeInfo

> Subject: [LymeInfo] [event] Learning Resources Fair & Homeschool

> Mini Conference, June 11-13

> Reply-LymeInfo-owner

>

> From Sheila Statlender:

>

> I want to remind you of a workshop that I will be offering as part

> of a

> larger, upcoming " mini-conference " on homeschooling in Acton,

> Massachusetts: " Homeschooling with Chronic Illness. " For

> this workshop I will review some of the concepts that I presented

> at the

> recent University of New Haven conference - but because it will be

> 1 1/2

> hours long, we will have more time to interact and to explore in

> greater

> detail the nuts and bolts of how homeschooling works - focusing on the

> special challenges faced by students with chronic medical issues. I

> expect it to focus quite a bit on students with Lyme disease.

>

> 2010 Mini Conference Schedule, June 11-13, 2010

> http://www.voyagersinc.org/wiki/bin/view/Public/ConferenceSchedule

>

> We plan to have at least two teens join us who homeschooled while ill

> with Lyme, and possibly also a homeschooling mentor and pioneer

> from the

> Boston area who has accommodated a number of our students in her

> nurturing yet stimulating literature classes!

>

> If the interest is there, we may also be joined via " Skype " by a

> homeschooling adviser based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who has served a

> number of students with Lyme disease and other health/learning

> challenges, and has special expertise in developing innovative and

> creative academic programs.

>

> This presentation will be one of eight being offered throughout the

> 3-day mini-conference, all on important topics pertaining to

> homeschooling: some sessions will focus on the basics of getting

> started, others will address a variety of special needs situations.

>

> The conference is very reasonably priced: Voyagers (the sponsor)

> is asking for a donation of $10 per session, or a maximum of $25

> for the

> entire weekend. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

> Speakers are volunteering their time, and all proceeds will go to

> Voyagers, Inc., a non-profit homeschooling cooperative in Acton, MA.

>

> Donna Castle and her support group ( " Ticked Off " ) from the

> Acton/Groton/Harvard area have kindly agreed to provide a literature

> table with information regarding Lyme disease, and will be staffing

> that

> resource table for part of the weekend.

>

> Please join us for a rare opportunity to interact at a friendly,

> informative event! If you know of others who would be interested in

> this event, please feel free to pass the information along to them.

>

> REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 31 --- Walk-ins will be accepted

> on a first-come, first-served basis.

>

> Voyagers, Inc. is located in Acton, MA, close to I-495 and Route 2 in

> Massachusetts. See below for more information.

>

> Hope to see many of you there!

>

> Warmly,

> Sheila

>

> p.s. Concurrent with the workshops, Voyagers (the sponsor of the

> event)

> will be holding a resources fair, with a variety of new and gently

> used

> educational materials for sale. A chat room for folks to meet and

> network also will be available, as well as an arts and crafts room for

> younger children.

>

> Here's more information:

>

> 2010 Mini Conference Schedule, June 11-13, 2010

> http://www.voyagersinc.org/wiki/bin/view/Public/ConferenceSchedule

>

> Pre-registration is requested for the conference sessions:

> http://www.voyagersinc.org/surveyor/index.php?sid=8

>

> Walk-in registration will be accepted on a first come, first served

> basis if space permits.

> For more information, email:

> LearningResourcesFair2010@...

>