Here at The Simple Scholar, we offer workshops and courses in a variety of home education topics. From time to time, we also will host live events. Some will be free registration, and some are for premium members only. The table below will reference if applicable, which members the event, workshop, or course is for.
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Upcoming online events
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LIVE MENTORING
When: Next is Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023
Time: 12pm (Pacific Time)
Cost: No additional $$!!
Who: Premium Members Only
Transcript and plan reviews are held for Premium members on the first TUESDAY of every month. We also mentor in other areas of homeschooling in these meetings. Recordings are indexed and added to the Homeschooling High School and Beyond course.
Past recorded online events
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ONLINE SUMMIT
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Click to see list of presentations
The Great Education Shake-Up Summit
When: Sep 26 - Oct 8, 2022 - Ended
Event Ended - Get LITE or PREMIUM membership for replays
Come learn from the BEST speakers about what home education really is and how you can change everything with simple steps and principles!!
LITE members have video-only replays. PREMIUM members get video access plus certificates and any downloadables that speakers offered.
What did we teach in the summit?

DIANNE KELLEY
The Great Education Shake-Up - Keynote
What happened to education and how did it get so far off track? How do we have so many kids who are "behind", and yet so many graduates who are unable to compose literate correspondence? Why do we even have grade levels? How do we teach so that kids move ahead or slow down when needed without leaving anything important out? In this keynote, you will learn how to get the answers to all of these questions and more. We are going to disassemble the proverbial "box" of education and put it back together so it works better. Kids can excel faster, and kids who are "behind" will move ahead at a pace that is comfortable for them, without feeling overwhelmed. This is much easier to implement than you think - and definitely easier than doing "school at home"!!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- HANDOUT WITH NOTES

DONNA GOFF
First Steps and New Beginnings
Are you just getting started or restarting homeschool? Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the choices? Come learn some tips to get you started on solid footing and to avoid burnout down the road.
- Learn how to begin with the end in mind and map the homeschool journey.
- Lay the foundation and create a nourishing atmosphere in the home during the pre-school years and beyond.
- Develop character, work ethic, kindle a love of learning, and prepare for future academics. The discipline of habit is the structure to build on.
- Homeschool on a shoe string!
- Momculture: a key to a vibrant home school!
- Simple strategies for families, big and small, tips on teaching several children of different ages in home school.
- Tracking Progress.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- HANDOUTs

JOHN NOTGRASS
Teaching History Outside the Box
Google Earth provides fascinating tools for exploring the world around us, including historic sites and geographic features. Not only can you go on ready-made voyages, you can also create your own tours to share with others. John Notgrass provides an introduction to using these tools with your family.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- FREE RESOURCE LINKS

NICHOLEEN PECK
The Way Out of the Expectation Trap
When does frustration hit you? Why does it come? Do you ever get angry and regret it later? Why do people get angry when they really don't want to turn into monsters or emotional wrecks? It's because of the expectation trap. Most people fall into the expectation trap on a regular basis. There is a way out, and expectations aren't bad. Find out how to turn expectations into success instead of emotional traps. This is the secret to you loving your homeschool experience and accomplishing more each day.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

Tresta neil
The Language of Numbers
Each number has a personality, a character trait. The language of numbers used to be well known and through the ages has been forgotten. After learning the patterns and characteristics of each number, we discover the usefulness of knowing this language. We will see how checking problems becomes super simple. You will discover how pneumonic can become very simple and universal. Learning and teaching math just got easier!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- FREE GIVEAWAY

HEIDI TOTTEN
Integrating Service Trips into Your Homeschool Plan
The impact that a service trip can have on your children is astonishing. My daughter started coming with me to Kenya when she was 10 years old, and now she has been 8 times, immersing herself in a different world and culture. In one trip, we can cover Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Biology, Health and Hygiene, Geography, and Horticulture. I have seen kids transform on these trips, and come home ready to serve more in their own communities. My big secret? It works for adults, too!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- Free giveaway

JENN CHERRY
The Roots of Learning
What do you see when you look at a piece of art? How do you feel when you listen to a classical piece of music or beautiful poetry? What do the words in a book do to your heart? Is it possible that art, literature, music, and poetry can lead to a deeper connection with your kids?
George Lucas said, "The sciences are the 'how' and the humanities are the 'why' - why we are here, why do we believe in the things we believe in. I don't think you can have the 'how' without the 'why'."
Homeschooling doesn't have to be complicated. If you are struggling or just starting to homeschool, go to the foundational roots of learning with the four humanities and get to the heart of your kids. Then you will see the learning and your relationship will take off!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

DIANNE KELLEY
Teaching Mastery
When people say "ditch grade levels", what does that mean? Why does it scare parents? We've been conditioned to believe that if our child is "behind" their grade level, then all hope is lost. This is not true. I'll walk you through the steps on how to teach mastery and change everything. This is effective for kids who are behind, as well as college bound kids who are ahead, and everything in between.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- HANDOUT WITH NOTES

RACHEL DEMILLE
An Introduction to Leadership Education: "TJEd"
Homeschool is more than just an alternative to mainstream offerings; it’s a seedbed of greatness, a refuge for faith, freedom and family, and the ultimate expression of allegiance to the principles and practices that will allow our children and grandchildren to live the mission they were born to fulfill. Never in history has parenting on this level been more critically important; never in history has it been more under attack. But we, and our children, were born for this.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

JOCELYN VANCE
The Recipe for a Joyful "Home" School
After homeschooling for 9 years, having babies, toddlers, miscarriages and a lot of crazy things that come along in family life, Jocelyn discovered that curriculum or even pre-designed programs weren't the key to success or even Joy in her homeschool and family life. Like most moms, she found herself searching for a magic program, a magical chore system, and a magic curriculum, until she realized that none of those things would be the solution to her problems. In this presentation, Jocelyn shares a recipe that she found made all the difference in her home and family and thus in their homeschool. She discovered 3 ingredients that she has applied and used over and over again through the years to create a joyful homeschool and family life. Join Jocelyn as she shares this tried and true recipe with you!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

LORI GABBITAS
Heart to Heart
There's no one more qualified than you to teach your child. No matter what. Your heart can be linked to theirs in a way no one else's can. This is a job best done by Mother.
A hundred years ago, educators understood that hearts must be warmed before minds can be taught. Using this pattern of learning described at The Well Educated Heart, Lori will share some helpful tips to warm hearts and encourage natural learning at home with your children as you enjoy this beautiful world together.
Come and bring a friend who might be lifted by this message. We all need to hear it regularly to remind ourselves that we CAN do this. Lori will champion and encourage you and maybe even share some ideas to help lighten your load AND see better results!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

MARY ANN JOHNSON
SPARKS - The Fire for Inspiration
This class will help you recognize what inspires and excites your child and then how to use that knowledge to share powerful love of learning moments with them. When you know how to spot SPARKS you can then use them to help your child embark on some amazing learning adventures. SPARKS are also the gateway to precious connection moments with your children. This presentation is designed to introduce you to the world of SPARKS, how to spot them and how to use them to connect with your child and inspire a love of learning.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- Free spark packet
- free chunk clock course

PENNY GARDNER
Introducing the Charlotte Mason Approach to Education
Find out who Charlotte Mason was and how she influenced education, specifically home education. We will discuss living books, narration, nature journaling, and art appreciation. Talk about homeschooling on a shoestring—you just need a library card and a few basic supplies to provide a rich Charlotte Mason-based education.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

ALTESA BAKER
Unboxing Creativity: Discovering the Curriculum Within You
This presentation draws on the power of acting as a discipline and creative teaching tool. Join Altesa in the celebration of an age old artistic expression that has so much more to offer than performances and fame, although those things are nice too!
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

MIA Sachiko GREENHILL
Encouragement for Moms
Break free from sneaky thoughts that are keeping you stuck! Encouragement for moms who feel like they are living on "repeat". An incredibly powerful session.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- Handout

DEONNA HOLLIST
Learn to Thrive, Not Just Survive
When it comes to educating your kids, most parents have an eagerness to seize the day with learning, but fail to focus on their family's health. It can feel like a constant game of survival to keep up with the family's mental, physical, and nutritional well-being. Start the path of thriving by learning about the small, but easily applicable, tools to create a healthy and happy home. If you are choosing the higher route of education as a homeschool parent, why wouldn't you want to choose the higher route for you and your children's health and well-being? Great minds and great health go hand-in-hand.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- HANDOUT

SHILOAH BAKER
Teach Your Children to be Mother Helpers
In an era of confusion in healthy roles, teaching your children self-government and personal responsibility is essential. Give yourself a mom-promotion and train up your children to naturally help and serve. Teaching children to work alongside you and also independently is essential to training future adults who thrive, who become active citizens in their nation, and who are not lazy but appreciate the value of hard work.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)

Ann Agent
Tools to Successfully Teach Reading
A foundation for education is built on learning to read, so we can read to learn. Having worked as an educational consultant for 15 yrs, while helping parents find books for their children, the two most common questions asked were "What is a good reading program to teach my child?" and "What can we do because our child is having such difficulty with reading?"
Successfully teaching a child to read can be a challenge if we do not have all the tools and information essential to bring about success. The problems with reading are not usually a weakness or learning disability of the child. Before we point blame at educators, parents, or the wrong curriculum, let's discover in this workshop the process of how the brain learns, the tools to use to take the mystery out of the teaching of reading and change it into a more holistic process.
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- Handout

DONNA GOFF
Ditch the Stress, Invite the Calm, and Become a Victory Lady
Many moms struggle to homeschool, run a home, and fill their own buckets.
Yes, you can homeschool, have a clean home, and nurture yourself, too. Learn the 7 Ways I Ditched the Stress, Invited, the Calm, and Became a Victory Lady!
Come learn how! Q & A" included
Includes:
- Certificate of completion (live only)
- FREE DOWNLOADS

DIANNE KELLEY
Closing Ceremony - Roundtable Style
Come celebrate all that you have learned in The Great Education Shake-Up Summit! Share your favorite moments, and we'll do this roundtable style - with microphones on!
- Certificate of completion (live only)
How do I access these recordings?
Unlimited access is available for Premium Members - If you are already a Premium member, just log in and you can access the summit recordings from the top navigation menu or from your member account page. If not a premium member, for a limited time you can save on the premium membership using coupon code on checkout page - click here to begin registration
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ONLINE EVENT
Featured Monthly Speaker Series
When: Each month in 2023
For: Replays are for Members Only
Each month a theme and speaker beginning in January 2023. The LIVE sessions are FREE. Replays will be available for FREE and LITE members (24 hour replay after speaker's live workshop) and Premium members (unlimited replay access).
Off Site Speaking events
The following are events that Dianne Kelley has recently spoken at or will be speaking at, as a guest or featured presenter. CLICK HERE to book Dianne at your event.
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pRE-RECORDED, ONLINE CONFERENCE
The Simple Scholar's Dianne Kelley spoke for this conference on the importance of teaching mastery and ditching grade levels. There is a video presentation as well as a separate podcast!
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LIVE, ONLINE SUMMIT
"Many Gifts: Charlotte Mason Education Summit"
The Simple Scholar's Dianne Kelley was a guest speaker at this event, her topic was "How to Transcript a Charlotte Mason Education".
FANTASTIC lineup of speakers - GO CHECK IT OUT HERE
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LIVE ONLINE SUMMIT
Experience Homeschooling Joy - Poetry Summit
Dianne Kelley spoke at this event on Dec 6, 2022, and her topic was "Teaching Poetry to Mastery". The handout is now an expanded quick guide for Premium members at The Simple Scholar.
The premium membership offers unlimited access to all The Simple Scholar courses and workshops, plus unlimited replay access to live events.