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National Homeschool Day is an annual celebration of faith and family. Together with our friends, we invite homeschool parents and youth to join us on this special day. Our goal is to help people like you better understand how to incorporate local, faith-affirming, biblical worldview resources into your home education.
Find your nearest location below. Live a bit too far?
Stream National Homeschool Day in your own home for a private viewing.
Host a National Homeschool Day Gathering at your local church, through your homeschool co-op, on your online community, or at any location, take advantage of our on-demand streaming that allows you to set your own National Homeschool Day Gathering event schedule for February 23.
Simply register by February 23rd, 2019 for free online and we will cover group license costs ($150 value!!) for your location, private viewings in personal homes are free! Local, state, regional, and national homeschool associations are also welcome to register!
National Homeschool Day exists to equip homeschool parents with the resources they need to help their children learn about God's creation through hands-on experience and interactive resources. Our team is committed to providing the help parents need to prepare their children to know our Creator God and live a life full of faith.
Join us as we celebrate faith-filled, parent-led education.
Internationally-known homeschool leaders, each of whom are homeschool parents themselves, will be giving presentations all across the globe through simulcast. Pick a location and get a chance to hear from our speakers throughout the day. At select in-network event locations (denoted by "IAC" in the list below; denoted by blue locations on the map below), participants will have the ability to take part in special activities and hands-on learning.
Give today and help us reach more homeschool kids for Christ!
Speakers
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Israel Wayne
Family Renewal, LLC "Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview" |
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Barb & Rich Heki
Grandparents of Homeschoolers "Engaging Grandparents in Homeschooling" |
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Frequently Asked Questions
General
How can I promote National Homeschool Day? Thank you for asking! We are so glad that you are joining this global, faith-based, parent-led education revolution! You can download our digital media assets below (see, "Get Involved") and share them through e-mail, social media, and on your website. If you are a blogger, podcaster, or member of the media looking to request an interview, press release, or other opportunities, please see "Media" below so that we can best field your request. What is a "State Homeschool Friend"? A State Homeschool Friend is a local, regional, or statewide homeschool organization that has chosen to come alongside The International Association for Creation to be informed of homeschool-related events and updates from our ministry, so that they might choose to publicize and/or host events to help the homeschooling families they serve have access to homeschool-oriented, biblically-based events and resources. What is a "Global Homeschool Friend"? A Global Homeschool Friend is a local, regional, or national homeschool organization that has chosen to come alongside The International Association for Creation to be informed of homeschool-related events and updates from our ministry, so that they might choose to publicize and/or host events to help the homeschooling families they serve have access to homeschool-oriented, biblically-based events and resources. What are National Homeschool Day Gatherings? National Homeschool Day Gatherings are times of fellowship with family and friends to celebrate faith-based, parent-led education. You can register here! Where are National Homeschool Day Gatherings? There are public and private gatherings across the world. You can find public gatherings to the right of this FAQ and the corresponding map of locations directly below that. You can register your location today! What locations offer special activities hands-on learning? While any event partner location can opt to offer special activities and hands-on learning at their location, we designate locations that are within the IAC Network specifically as such. Do I need to RSVP for a National Homeschool Gathering? You are not required to RSVP, but you may use our "RSVP Today!" function below your selected location, to the right, in order to help coordinators and hosts know how many participants to expect. How do I sign up to participate in National Homeschool Day? To sign up your National Homeschool Day Gathering to stream our speakers, you can REGISTER ONLINE HERE! You may register to stream National Homeschool Day for personal use or for your entire group. What do I receive when registering as a location for National Homeschool Day? Once you register as a participating location you will receive support from our Home Office in coordinating your event, digital marketing materials to help promote your event, and free giveaways for your participants, as well as access to all of our speakers' talks, so REGISTER ONLINE NOW! NOTE: You may register to stream National Homeschool Day for personal use or for your entire group. How much does it cost to participate in National Homeschool Day? Participation in National Homeschool Day is free for those streaming sessions for personal use. Local churches, homeschool co-ops, online communities, and others within the United States of America can request a group license to stream the event; we will cover your group's license costs in full, if you register for National Homeschool Day 2019. Group license fees will be covered (a $150 value!!) for all locations. So you will want to REGISTER NOW! What speakers did you choose for National Homeschool Day? We chose speakers for National Homeschool Day who are leaders in the homeschool community in the United States of America that have homeschooled their own children successfully and who unapologetically hold to a biblical worldview. What sponsors did you choose for National Homeschool Day? We chose sponsors for National Homeschool Day who are associated with our speakers, and trusted homeschool brands within the United States. International Participants I live outside the United States of America, is National Homeschool Day available for me and my group to participate in? Yes! National Homeschool Day is an event that is available to any location (in any time zone) with the appropriate internet connection (we recommend an internet connection speed of at least 10 mpbs for reliable streaming). Wherever you are, you can stream our encouraging speakers and join us in being encouraged in the Lord! Plus, we are waiving all streaming license costs for every one of our international participants! So, stream on! Local Event Coordinators & Hosts Where can I host a National Homeschool Gathering? You can host a National Homeschool Gathering in your home, at your local church, through your community's homeschool co-op, or with your favorite online group. Depending on where you host, a group license may be required. Is National Homeschool Day for both parents and youth? National Homeschool Day speakers are definitely kid-friendly! We understand that young ones may not be able to sit through an entire 45-minute session, but teens might enjoy the topics. At current, we have some locations who have chosen to only invite parents, while others are inviting the entire family but providing childcare, and still others are splitting the day into morning sessions and afternoon sessions, and grouping family-themes and parent-themes accordingly. How should I prepare to host my National Homeschool Gathering? You are free to set your own local schedule as each talk is prerecorded and you will be able to stream each session on-demand. If you need assistance, we invite you to call us at Home Office: 407-512-0638 or e-mail us: contact@associationforcreation.org, so that we can help you know how to best host your local National Homeschool Gathering. What will my local event schedule look like on February 23? On average, National Homeschool Day will last for approximately seven hours. This time includes streaming each talk (each are about 45-minutes in length), as well as providing a time (we suggest 15 minutes) for fellowship and discussion in between each session, plus a half hour break for lunch. As all sessions are pre-recorded, you can stream on-demand throughout February 23 on your own schedule. How do I access the simulcast? You will access the simulcast via web links that we provide through your e-mail, this will enable you to access the on-demand videos from our server. How long will the simulcast be available for streaming? The simulcast will be available from February 23, 2019 at 12:00 AM (UTC +12) until February 23, 2019 at 11:59 PM (UTC -11). National Homeschool Day Facebook Party What is The National Homeschool Day Facebook Party? The National Homeschool Day Facebook Party is a chance for you to meet our speakers, engage in discussion, and get great freebies. When is The National Homeschool Day Facebook Party? The National Homeschool Day Facebook Party is on January 28th, 2019 from 5:00 PM Eastern Time until 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Where do I attend The National Homeschool Day Facebook Party? You can attend The National Homeschool Day Facebook Party online through our parent ministry's Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/AssociationForCreation/ National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag What is the National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag? The National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag is a way for us to thank hosts and participants with great freebies, discounts, and giveaways from our sponsors and vendor partners. How can I participate in the National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag? You can participate in the National Homeschool Virtual Swag Bag by making a product or coupon available. You can learn more details below under "Virtual Swag Bags" or request product placement now. Submission deadline for product placement requests is February 20th, 2019. How do I access my National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag? Access to your National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag will be available after the event. Your host location's team member will provide you with details on how to explore what is in your swag bag. We know it will bless you! And we can't wait to celebrate with you! State Homeschool FriendsWe are blessed to work with many state and regional homeschool associations along with local homeschool groups throughout the United States of America.
Green = Homeschool Friends (list of organizations in each state coming soon!) 
We are adding more local, regional and state organizations regularly.
Become a State Homeschool Friend for National Homeschool Day now by calling: 407-512-0638
Global Homeschool FriendsWe are blessed to work with many national and regional homeschool associations along with local homeschool groups from around the world.
Green = Homeschool Friends (list of organizations in each nation coming soon!) 
We are adding more local, regional and national organizations regularly.
Become a Global Homeschool Friend for National Homeschool Day now by e-mailing us: contact@associationforcreation.org
MediaIf you are a member of the media and would like to request any of the following to help tell the story of National Homeschool Day, please contact us: contact@associationforcreation.org.
Potential Media Activities: -Official National Homeschool Day press releases -Special speaker interviews -Home Office or local expert spokesperson interviews -On-location TV broadcast/science education demo on National Homeschool Day (designated locations) -Live radio remote feed from an IAC Network Location on National Homeschool Day (designated locations) -Live blogging opportunities at participating IAC Network locations on National Homeschool Day -Live podcasting opportunities at participating IAC Network locations on National Homeschool Day |
Date & TimeFebruary 23rd, 2019
This event is available as a prerecorded simulcast that will be accessible on February 23, 2019 across all time zones and is able to fit any schedule. Each participating location will be free to set their own schedule for their National Homeschool Day Gathering. SponsorsMaster Books
The Old Schoolhouse Foundation for American Christian Education Schoolhouse Rocked CreationHappened.org Homeschool Dad Media Is Genesis History? Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network The International Association for Creation More DetailsYou can call Home Office: 407-512-0638
You can e-mail Home Office: contact@associationforcreation.org Public GatheringsRegister now so that your church or co-op can participate in the online simulcast during National Homeschool Day! Register by February 1st, 2019 and we will cover the streaming license costs for your local church, homeschool co-op, or online community!
Alpha Omega Institute [IAC]-
Grand Junction, CO RSVP Today! Tel: 970-523-9943 Web: www.discovercreation.org Full STEAM Homeschool Group - Daytona Beach/Port Orange, FL RSVP Today! Creation Happened - Tampa/Odessa, FL RSVP Today! The 4:12 Center - Alpharetta/Cumming, GA RSVP Today! Northwest Science Museum [IAC] - Boise, ID RSVP Today! Telephone: 208-972-6288 Web: www.northwestsciencemuseum.com New Location Coming Soon! - Wichita, KS RSVP Today! Details Coming Soon! Classical Conversations of Paris - Lexington/Paris, KY RSVP Today! The Family Vision Library [IAC] - St. Louis/St. Peters, MO RSVP Today! Tel: 636-447-6900 Web: www.thefamilyvision.org Akron Fossils & Science Center [IAC] - Cleveland/Copley, OH RSVP Today! Tel: 330-665-3466 Web: www.akronfossils.com River Comm. Church Homeschool Group - Sioux City/Dell Rapids, SD RSVP Today! West River Christian Homeschoolers - Rapid City/Piedomont, SD RSVP Today! Utah Christian Homeschool Association - Salt Lake City/Taylorsville, UT RSVP Today! Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA RSVP Today! Web: www.fphrc.com Creation Science Centre [IAC] - Montreal/Ottawa/Cornwall, CAN RSVP Today! Tel: 343-885-9633 Web: www.creationsciencecentre.ca LemonHass.com, Homeschooling en Español - San Francisco de Campeche , MEX RSVP Today! Tel: +52 981 129 7001 Web: www.LemonHass.com More locations coming soon!+52 981 129 7001 Map of Public GatheringsWe are blessed to work with so many leaders across the United States of America and around the world to make public gatherings available to homeschool families during National Homeschool Day.
Blue = In-Network Event Location Red = Event Partner Location Get InvolvedYou can download the following files below to help spread the word about National Homeschool Day. Feel free to share on your social media, blog, e-mail, and print them as handouts.
Virtual Swag BagsWe are excited to work with many great vendors to provide high-quality products to attendees of National Homeschool Day. If you are interested in placing a product in our National Homeschool Day Swag Bag, please request product placement, here.
Access to our virtual swag bag from National Homeschool Day will be available after the event to all guests who are part of a gathering, please see your host location's team member for additional details on how to explore what's in your virtual swag bag. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Submissions for the National Homeschool Day Virtual Swag Bag will only be accepted before February 20th, 2019. | ||||||||||||||||||||||