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CHILL OUT 101: How to Get Started Home Schooling
This workshop will serve as a starting point as you begin your home schooling career or give you fresh ideas if you are a veteran.

Place: The home of Ruth Martin at 1345 Chandler Road, Lawrenceville, GA  30045
Date:  Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9am to 5pm

Topics:
•The Fine Art of TeachingLegal Issues
•Setting Goals and Planning •
Learning/Teaching Styles •
Choosing Curriculum •
Putting It All Together

Speaker:  Ruth Martin
Ruth began homeschooling in 1983 and graduated all three of her children from a non-accredited, non-traditional program.  All three have gone on to college and beyond.  Ruth has a Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities and has experience in both public and private school settings.  She is an Educational Consultant in private practice working with families from all school settings.  She specializes in comprehensive evaluations, learning challenges, and curriculum planning.  In 2012, she finally earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling. She also teaches classes for high school students in her home.   Space for this workshop is limited for your benefit.  If you would like to participate, please respond as quickly as possible so that you may reserve a space and a workbook.  You are considered registered after your payment has been received.   There is a 10 family minimum, so please share this information with anyone you believe would benefit from this workshop.  The preregistration fee is $50 per family.  Registration at the door is $55. Please include your name, how many attending and their names.  Please make your check out to Ruth Martin and mail it to:
Mary Ellen Haller
3343 Flat Run Drive
Bethlehem, GA   30620
Directions: HYPERLINK http://mapq.st/1G6YBih 1345 Chandler Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Lunch:  Lunch is on your own.  You are welcome to bring a lunch or visit a fast-food restaurant nearby.
Nursery:  Child Care will not be provided.  Nursing babies are welcome. For more information, Contact:  Mary Ellen Haller at me.haller@mindspring.com or call 770/277-9372.