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Homeschooling has gained popularity among parents, and attending homeschool conferences is crucial for enhancing this educational journey. These events offer tailored resources, workshops, and networking opportunities. Parents can make informed decisions about curriculum and teaching methods while connecting with a supportive community. By gaining knowledge and confidence, parents can create a fulfilling homeschooling experience for their children.

Homeschool conferences offer valuable resources for parents but might not be ideal for children to attend. Firstly, the content is tailored for adults, making it less engaging for younger attendees. Secondly, children's presence can distract parents from fully participating. Thirdly, long days and lack of child-friendly activities can make the experience tiring for children. Fourthly, safety concerns and unsuitable venues can add stress. Lastly, an adults-only setting encourages more open discussions among parents. Overall, it's often better for children to stay home, allowing parents to maximize their conference experience.

A Latino-focused homeschool conference is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it allows for the exchange of culturally relevant curriculum and teaching methods, ensuring a comprehensive and meaningful education. Secondly, it fosters networking and community among Latino homeschooling families, combating feelings of isolation. Thirdly, it addresses specific challenges like language barriers and resource access. Fourthly, it provides representation and empowerment by showcasing successful Latino homeschoolers. Lastly, it promotes advocacy and awareness within the Latino community, dispelling myths about homeschooling. In summary, such a conference empowers, connects, and educates Latino homeschooling families inclusively.

Latinos Homeschooling originated in Chicago as a neighborhood meetup group. Throughout the pandemic, our community organized crucial webinars to assist parents new to homeschooling. Fortunately, we have expanded nationally and now cater to the Latino homeschooling community across the United States and parts of Canada. We provide classes, virtual gatherings, and essential webinars for parents, aiming to support Latino families engaged in home education.

The conference starts at 10am and ends at 5pm. We will break for lunch and will provide lunchtime entertainment by the Luna Blues Machine.

Latinos Homeschooling is a dedicated organization that supports Latino families in achieving academic excellence. The primary focus is on academics, with a mix of faith-based and secular organizations and curriculum providers. While our discussions do not center around faith or religion, we are open to representatives offering faith-based curriculums, as many families are seeking this option. Our goal is to provide more resources tailored to the Latino community, including bilingual materials and heritage studies. We warmly welcome families from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and we value and respect everyone's viewpoints.

We are eager to grow and organize conferences in different regions of the country. Previously, we successfully held two virtual conferences that brought our nationwide community together. Now, we are excited to host our first in-person conference and are optimistic about its success. Our plan is to welcome families to the event. While having children attend adds more responsibility, we anticipate having additional volunteers or staff to support us. We are interested in gathering feedback from our community to ensure that the conference caters to the entire Latino homeschooling community.

Chicago is a huge metropolitan area with a wealth of activities for the entire family. Please familiarize yourself with the neighborhoods, public transportation and local attactions.The conference is hosted in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood which is near downtown Chicago. There is public transportation available and hotels in downtown and near Midway airport. Please visit this site for more information:

https://visitchicago.com

We're planning a leadership conference for children and teens soon. It's crucial they appreciate education, their parents' dedication, and learn from Latino leaders. As our partnerships expand, we aim to host this next year. Stay tuned for updates!