SEA Homeschoolers
Online Conference Series
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SEA Homeschoolers hosts 4 live online conferences a year with presentations for secular homeschooling parents and educators, live Q&A with speakers and vendors, and special all-ages sessions for the whole family. The goal of these conferences is to support and inspire homeschoolers around the world as they handcraft a journey through learning that meets their unique needs.
Homeschooling Support & Inspiration
We’ll have sessions on a variety of topics to support and inspire veteran homeschoolers, new homeschoolers, people considering homeschooling, and educators in other settings who are looking for innovative academic ideas.
2024 Conferences Brought To You FREE By Outschool!
Like SEA, Outschool is a company that truly cares about the homeschool community. One of the ways they support homeschooling families and give back to the community is through sponsoring The SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference Series. We hope you’ll join us for Outschool’s Live Virtual Vendor Booth at each event!
Register now to attend live sessions and have access to recordings to watch our conference online at your convenience.
The Secular Homeschool Conference
2024 Live Events
March 16-17, June 7-9, August 9-11, November 2-3
August Conference Schedule
Day 1 - Friday, August 9th
- 12:25pm ET/9:25am PT: Opening Remarks – SEA Homeschoolers
- 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT: Homeschooling 101 – Blair Lee
- 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT: Outschool 101
- 2:40pm ET/11:40am PT: Developmentally Appropriate & Academically Rich Preschool and Kindergarten – Kat Hutcheson
- 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT: Closing Remarks – SEA Homeschoolers
Day 2 - Saturday, August 10th
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- 11:55pm ET/8:55am PT: Opening Remarks – SEA Homeschoolers
- 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT: Prioritizing Inclusive Homeschool Spaces – Joshua Jernigan
- 12:50pm ET/9:50am PT: Unlocking Learning and Community: The Benefits of Virtual Homeschool Co-ops and Pods – Join Outschool for a discussion about the benefits and social components of virtual co-ops and pods! We’ll explore how these flexible options benefit families in rural areas, those seeking secular, inclusive environments, working parents, worldschoolers, and so many more. These options provide diverse educational opportunities that can range from multi-disciplinary exploration to outsourcing high school credits. Learn how virtual co-ops offer a modern twist on the pen pal friendships of our grandparents’ era, fostering deep connections that make the world feel like a much smaller place. If you’re seeking a broader community for your child, this session will explore the immense benefits of going virtual.
- 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT: What Cognitive Science Tells Us About How Learning Best Happens – Blair Lee, M.S.
- 3:00pm EST/12:00pm PST: Rock by Rock – Rock by Rock helps homeschool families bring project-based learning to life. Our library of fully planned projects blend ELA, science, art and life habits in real-world projects kids love. Empower your students to learn, grow, and make the world a better place one rock at a time.
- 3:40pm ET/12:40pm PT: Teaching Math: Strategies for Inspiring Your Child – Javi Bernatas
- 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT: Closing Remarks – SEA Homeschoolers
Day 3 - Sunday, August 11th
- 11:55pm ET/8:55am PT: Opening Remarks – SEA Homeschoolers
- 12:00pm ET/9:00am PT: Finding Balance While Homeschooling: Navigating Parenthood and More While Providing a Journey through Learning – Blair Lee, M.S.
- 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT: Prisma’s Parent-Coach Program for Homeschoolers
- 1:40pm ET/10:40am PT: Building Transitional Skills: What your middle schooler needs to know to succeed in high school and your high schooler needs to know to succeed in college – Amy Sharony, Ph.D.
- 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT: This is Homeschooling – In this special session we will debut the new YouTube series from the SEA Homeschoolers Organization non-profit, This is Homeschooling. We will follow the screening of the first episode with a live Q&A with series host Blair Lee.
- 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT: Closing Remarks – SEA Homeschoolers
Interested In Contributing To The SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference Series?
If you’d like to speak at the conference, please fill out a Speaker Application
Sponsor and Vendor information is available here.
Please email community@seahomeschoolers.com with any questions.
Check out our Homeschooling 101 Page!
Are you new to homeschooling? Looking for homeschooling resources? SEA has curated a wealth of resources for you on our Homeschooling 101 page! We’re here to provide you with the information, resources, and support you need to craft the homeschooling experience you’ve been dreaming of.
SEA Homeschooling - Inspiration, Help, Resources, & Support
Whether you’re new to homeschooling or have been homeschooling for years, we’re here to support you and provide you with the resources you need to succeed! One way we do so is through our conference series, but we also have a wealth of other resources, including masterclasses, a free homeschoolers magazine, SEA book store, and more. Plus, our Facebook group is more than 100,000 families strong, and we’re confident that you’ll be able to connect with other homeschoolers who share your values! Join our secular homeschooling community today!