Public Speaking

Homeschool Convention SpeakerThank you for your interest in my public speaking topics.  I would love to speak to your support group or convention.  For conventions, here is what I ask:

  • One exhibitor booth
  • Your standard per-workshop honorarium
  • Meals during the convention
  • Travel and lodging expenses for my husband and me

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 Homeschool High School 


Making the Grades

1 hour. Handout

Those of you who know me will recognize that I'm not a big fan of tests, and I prefer to estimate grades without complicated systems.  But I recognize that many homeschool moms would like some definitive help to create grades the right way.  I'm going to attempt to give you both the freedom to avoid tests and the confidence to grade with tests so that you will feel confident with either choice you make.  You will want to print out this GPA conversion chart prior to the start of this webinar:

Topics include:

  •   steps in evaluating
  •   grading without tests
  •   grading with tests
  •   how schools grade
  •   how great schools grade
  •   how great teachers grade
  •   how other teachers grade
  •   grading papers
  •   tracking grades
  •   determining class grade
  •   percents, grade point, and letter grades
  •   real learning and values affect college grades
***Thank you.  It is always good to be reminded of how subjective grading is in the school system.***Thank you. Really appreciate your conversational way of presenting the material - also it was very eye opening and interesting.***Very reassuring. My daughter doesn't do well on written tests but can explain concepts well so it is good to know that testing isn't the only way to grade.***Every time I hear you speak, I receive some valuable nugget of information that I need!  love your sense of humor, humlity & gracious manner of speaking!  Thank you for holding so many mothers' hands and cheering us on through the adventure of high school transcripting!!!***I thought it was very helpful, especially your information on how great schools and teachers graded.  (I had never thought about checking into that!)  It was freeing to see all the things other than just tests that they include in the grades.***Loved it.  It lowered my anxiety about grading and helped me not be such a perfectionist about it.  I'm just so worried about submitting transcripts to colleges and having them reject them.

 

 

Planning High School Courses 

1 hour. Handout

Plan your high school courses so you are prepared for anything!  This course will explain what core classes to cover every year, and what classes are required for college graduation.   Learn how to plan for English, Math, Social Studies, Science,  Foreign Language, Physical Education,  Fine Arts, and electives like Religion, Technology, Occupational Education, or delight-directed learning.  We will discuss how to get the core classes covered within four years, and ideas for planning your homeschool week.  You will use what you know about your students and their learning styles and consider the subjects that colleges want to see.

***THANK YOU for helping me feel so much more confident in beginning this home schooling high school  journey with my children.***Loved it!  Was much like our conversation this afternoon but it can never hurt to hear things more than once :)***Thank you.  I think the Lord has really  ordained this as a ministry to us moms who sometimes feel very alone out here!  You were very encouraging I am finally feeling like I can really do high school w/my boys (my eldest is 13 now)  I am a REACH member and sat in on your pres. Monday night.  One of our very best meetings this year!***I thought it was fantastic!  It's like havng my own private Homeschool tutor!  It was very encouraging Lee and loved they way you arranged your slides.  Very intuitive. ***Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!***You answered questions that had come up.  You are awesome as always!***Well done! It flowed very well, great information.

 

 

"One Hour Transcript" Hands-on Workshop"

1 hour.  Handouts:  Planning Guide, Transcript Template

Get a rough draft of your high school transcript completed within an hour!  This is a fast-moving class, so make sure you have paper and pencil handy!  For best results, you should already know a little bit about grades and credits, so it's best to take this after the "Making a Transcript"  or "Grades and Credits"  class. Parents of junior high children will enjoy the practice, and parents of high school students will get a great start on their transcript.  I will only ask you questions that you can answer! 

***As I look at my daughter's transcript I can actually say "Wow, I did that!" (with the help of Lee, of course.) ***It's so comforting to listen to your voice. Thanks for setting this up in such an easy-to-follow manner and explaining it step-by-step. You are a blessing! Just keep doing what you're doing. I know the Lord has you in a much-needed ministry.***Very helpful, no-nonsense. I felt like every minute of it was valuable to me in what I needed to learn.***You made it very easy for someone just starting out to get a rough draft done quickly and easily.***I thought it was great. I am a visual and it really helps when someone shows me examples of what I can do.***This webinar was very clear and well planned.***Again, thank you for all you do. I have confidence that not only will we be able to homeschool high school but that I will have a great looking transcript to show to colleges when the time comes.***Wonderful! I like how you went through things quickly so we didn't have time to overthink and overanalyze! :-)***Your program and webinars have done so much to help take away the anxiety (read paralysis!) that I have had regarding translating my daughter's homeschool experience into an accurate transcript for our college applications!  Thank you so much!***Very friendly approach for a lot of information.  Easy to understand.  I will sleep better tonight...thanks.***

 

The Best High School Guidance Counselor

1 hour. Handout

Learn what a guidance counselor does - and why parents are the best high school guidance counselors.  Learn to educate with flexibility, plan classes, arrange tests, find a college, and guide the college application process.  Find out the key ingredient that will ensure your success.  Determine the steps that will help you achieve the four tasks of high school; think about college, prepare for college, find a college, and apply to college.  Receive a handy one-page handout that you can use every year to evaluate your progress and assist your advising.

**Lots of useful information **Clear communication **Very practical, good sense of humor, organized **Easy step by step directions to help us succeed **Tons of practical info **Good handout **I REALLY enjoyed your talk at College Fair this year.  It was exactly what my son needed to hear.

 

Christian Homeschool Success in High School

1 hour. Handout

What does the Bible say about homeschooling?  How can Christians draw on their faith to succeed in high school?  How should Christians conduct their homeschool if they are thinking about college?  In this talk, Lee discusses all these questions as well as covers all the homeschool high school basics.  Learn to prepare and not panic about high school.  You are your child's best teacher, even for the tough high school subjects.  

 

High School Record Keeping

1 hour. Handout

In this course you will learn four record keeping strategies, and the strengths and weaknesses of each method. Learn what to keep, and why to keep it. Discover what you can DO with your homeschool records, from making a transcript, to creating a reading list, and writing course descriptions.  Learn how record keeping can save you time, money, and frustration when you are preparing your child for college admission.

 

 

 

**Very practical. Among the most helpful and encouraging classes. **Excellent presentation, easy to follow; appreciated handout. ** Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences. This was extremely helpful for this “question mark” mom. **Yeah, Lee! Thank you, come back again!  **delightful- as always  **Very helpful. ** Thanks for giving the parents of high schoolers more confidence to keep homeschooling. **Excellent!  Lots of good and useful info! **Very clear teaching, excellent speaker. ** Great- very encouraging. **Very complete and well spoken. **So practical! Thank you tons!

 

How to Afford Christian College

1 hour. Handout

Learn the concrete strategies that will help you afford a Christian college. Learn Biblical principles and promises related to the cost of college. Learn to "seek first the Kingdom" - and then seek a Christian college. You will learn where to look for scholarships, both big and small. Find out how you can save money feel confident as you look at the cost of college. Miracles happen every day, they can happen for you, too!


College Scholarships for High School Credit

1 hour. Handouts: College Scholarship Parent Resources

Find - Filter - Format - Follow through - File

How to find private scholarships and filter out the scholarships that won't help you. Learn to format them into an easy-to-use notebook. Hear tips that will encourage your student to follow through with the applications. I'll teach you how to file them into your homeschool transcript. You'll learn the benefits of winning AND non-winning applications, and I'll provide tips on other ways to afford college.

***Thanks for being so practical, positive, and encouraging. You're a blessing and a delight!***This is such a creative way to motivate students to do scholarship essays. It assures that we're getting them done in a timely way, while actually giving them credit for all of the hard work that goes in to preparing them. It's a great concept. Something I will put into practice right away. (I have a rising high school senior, with two siblings coming behind).***Thank you!  I am so thankful that you are sharing this information.  I am ready to dig in!***Very informative.***I really do not know anything at all about scholarships so it is nice that you put all the info together. I also like when you do a visual presentation.***This was fabulous information. I have always been told that there is a lot of scholarship money "out there" but I never had any idea how to locate it. I am so excited.***

 


High School Testing

1 hour. Handouts: test comparison chart

High school level tests: SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, PLAN, SAT II. College level tests: CLEP, AP (Compass if there is time.) The emphasis is on the advantages of homeschooling in high school tests.



Making a Transcript

1 hour. Handout: sample transcript

Transcripts are a hassle, so why bother?  Because they are the love language of colleges and a key to college admission and scholarships!   Homeschoolers have the advantage, because parents can create transcripts that represent the whole student and demonstrate their unique strengths.  Parents are perfectly capable of creating winning transcripts that capture delight directed learning, while incorporating grades, credits values, and course titles. Come learn the “why and how” of making a transcript!

 

 
 
** Awesome! Great practical tips I can use immediately. Fun class too- great sense of humor. ** Thank you for helping all of us homeschooling moms behind you! ** Very, very helpful.  Thank you! ** Very helpful! ** Very practical! Thanks!  ** You do a great job. Thank you! ** Thank you. Very good. **Knowledge and experience was well displayed- Appreciate every nugget that she shared.
 

"Turning Transcripts into Course Descriptions"

1 hour. Handout

This webinar is for Gold Care Club members only.  I'll spend some time discussing transcripts and incorporating delight-directed learning.  Then I'll show you how to quickly convert your transcript into a list of course descriptions.   We will have plenty of time for questions, so you can ask questions about your own transcript!

***You help keep me sane :)***Loved it!  Loved the visuals and tie to the tools and templates on the website***It was very informative and helpful.  I love the sticky note strategy idea***Thanks for your practical, sensible advice. It's taken a lot of worry out of the college application process!***The webinar was extremely helpful. I am one of those people that is immobilized with regard to course descriptions. that was freeing and I am going to get started now. thank you***Thanks for the encouragement! I was ready to quit homeschooling yesterday!***This was very helpful.  I was very intimidated by course descriptions and now I feel I can jump in and get started. :)

 

"What's Next?"  Options After Homeschool High School

This webinar will help you plan your course of action after high school.  You will learn about:

  •   CLEP
  •   Community College
  •   Online classes
  •   Working
  •   Regular college
  •   College Plus
  •   Gap Year

Get prepared to discuss the post high school options with your high school student.

***This was great. Very informative. ***Thanks again.  You just keep building my confidence.  At least until college is really close for my son. Hahaha***My son sat with me during your webinar and he thought that it was very well presented and the information useful. We have been looking into CollegePlus and CLEP so this was timely. He is currently a junior, so we both need to read your "9 Keys to a Successful Junior Year".***I have just recently begun  planning for high school and I have been so grateful for my Gold Care Club membership!   I have to say that it has been so worth it!  I have been able to take in small amounts of information at a time, at my own rate.  It has enabled me to wrap my brain around one concept at a time, and has removed the frantic feeling I was having.  Thank you so much!***Again very informative. I learned quite a few things I did not know.***Our family is very thankful for this.***I love your webinars!!***Very helpful!  Thank you for highlighting the College Plus Program!***My son sat in on one of Woody's sessions and was incredibly inspired!!!***My 18 yr old son has just decided he wants to go to community college in the fall and we are trying to decide if that is the best option for him.  This was just what I needed.  I've been busy trying to pull all the options together in one place to discuss with him so your timing could not have been better.  I had never heard of the College Plus option.  Thanks for introducing it.***

 

 

High School Grades and Credits

1 hour. Handouts: determining high school credits, evaluation vocabulary

This course will answer the common homeschool lament, "How can I give grades when I don't give tests?”  Learn how you are already evaluating your children, and how you can translate that information into words and numbers colleges understand.  You will learn “grouch-free” ways to determine high school grades, and find freedom in grading criteria and grading scales.  Come and learn the many ways of determining high school credits and discover how to make mommy-grades and kitchen credits easy for colleges to understand!
 
**Everything Lee has to say is informative, helpful, and interesting, **A Godsend, **Excellent speaker, **Please repeat this workshop next year, **Thank you so much, **She was fabulous, **Extremely helpful & well done, **Lots of good info and good speaker, **Thank you for this helpful seminar.  I feel better prepared for high school, **Excellent.  Thanks.  It was exactly what I needed to learn, **Good speaker. Very knowledgeable, **Lee Binz is great! Thanks, **Thank you for NOT scaring me to death, that I am not going to be able to produce a transcript.  You made it so much simpler than I thought….I can do this, **Excellent, clear, very informative, and pleasant to listen to, **Great info, easy to understand, good sense of humor, stress reliever!


Homeschool High School for Excellence


1 hour. Handouts: parent resources, course planning guide

The secrets of homeschool success in high school explained!   Drawing from her experience in raising two “home scholars,” Lee will demonstrate why you don’t need to be afraid to homeschool high school, and the keys you will need to ensure success.  Learn how prepare your child for college with academics, admission tests, and extra-curricular activities, while emphasizing their unique specialization.  You will learn how to prepare your students for college admissions and academics so you are ready, no matter what life or the colleges throw at you!

 ** Wealth of information delivered in an engaging way.  Well organized.  I loved your pace and flow. It kept my attention and provided lots of useful particulars.  ** Fabulous! Extremely worthwhile. **Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise! ** Very good. ** Thank you for talking through records needed. **Thank you!  Thank you! Thank you! I’m beginning to feel like I can do this! ** Great job, thanks! ** Wonderful info! ** I like your smile and cheerful attitude. ** Great class- so informative! Can I take you home? ** Delightful, encouraging. **Great info, thank you!
 

Finding a College


1 hour: Finding a college handout.

FIND A COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY that will love your student almost as much as you do! Topics include finding colleges to visit, comparing college statistics, getting to know colleges, visiting colleges, evaluating colleges and applying to colleges.





Homeschooling College

1 hour. Handouts: CLEP, AP, resource list

Why homeschool college, the pros and cons of community college, CLEP exams, and AP exams.



Getting the BIG Scholarships


1 hour: Handouts include a comprehensive record sample

Learn an expert's secrets for positioning your student towards GETTING BIG merit-based SCHOLARSHIPS. Learn how to plan a rigorous curriculum, prepare for the SAT and ACT, search for private scholarships, impress the colleges, and save money by homeschooling college.





Preparing to Homeschool High School

3 hours. Handouts: multiple handouts in a folder for each family

Do not be afraid, subjects and materials, planning lessons, how to assign grades, record keeping, high school tests, socialization and specialization, independent homeschooling, plan to succeed in college.

** "Wealth of information delivered in an engaging way.  Well organized.  I loved your pace and flow. It kept my attention and provided lots of useful particulars.**Fabulous! Extremely worthwhile.**Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’m beginning to feel like I can do this!**Great class- so informative! Can I take you home?**Delightful, encouraging.**Thanks for leaving time for Q & A.**Excellent presentation, easy to follow; appreciated handout.**Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences. This was extremely helpful for this “question mark” mom.**Thanks for  giving the parents of high schoolers more confidence to keep homeschooling.**Excellent!  Lots of good and useful info!**Very clear teaching, excellent speaker.**Great- very encouraging.**Very complete and well spoken.**So practical! Thank you tons!**Very practical. Among the most helpful and encouraging classes.**Thank you for helping all of us hs-ing moms behind you!**Very, very helpful.  Thank you!**Very practical! Thanks!**You do a great job. Thank you!**Knowledge and experience was well displayed- Appreciate every nugget that she shared.**Awesome! Great practical tips I can use immediately. Fun class too- great sense of humor.



Gifted Education

1 hour. Handout: Gifted Education resources and strategies

Homeschooling is a challenge, especially when students are academically gifted. Lee discusses the challenges of homeschooling gifted children, elementary through high school. You will learn strategies that will help you plan, as you balance their social and academic needs. Don't be afraid to homeschool your gifted children, as they will thrive in the freedom that only homeschooling can provide!

 

**This is the first time I’ve ever heard anything about homeschooling gifted kids and it was so encouraging. It just validated things I’ve already done and gave me new ideas to use.  Thank you. **Thank you very much for helping me to understand my child and not be stressed.**# Lee was very, very encouraging.  Thank you!! **Good practical and encouraging info.

 

Getting the Most Out of Your Homeschool this Summer!


Do you homeschool during the summer?  I know our family always tried to take a "serious break" during the summer months.  Still, there was some educational stuff we still did.  This webinar will give you ideas on what options you have available for your homeschool this summer. We will cover:

  • Daily review topics
  • Delight directed learning
  • Capturing credits
  • Homeschooling college
  • Planning ahead for college applications
  • Transcripts
  • Course descriptions
  • Application essays


Learn how a small investment of time each day this summer can pay big rewards next year!

***It was great as usual. I felt like Lee was talking specifically to me as I had these issues.***Very helpful.  A lot of information.  I can apply/use this information right away.***I am very thankful for your help.  I feel like I am on track.  Your encouragement keeps me going.***If you weren't here to hold our hands I don't know what we'd do!***Interesting and fun.  This helped me feel grounded and on the right track, which is so affirming!  Several good ideas I hadn't thought of.***Thanks  Lee.  This will help me schedule this summer first and then keep only the necessary!    Summer is not a good time to feel overwhelmed... that's what I need a break from!  Nice webinar.***Thank you so much!  I have been a little overwhelmed with family matters lately but these webinars helps me to get my thoughts recalibrated and I'm  now focused again.***Very thorough in answering all of my unasked questions. I was wondering about having taken a break too soon with my boys.  I am at peace now.***The webinar was full of useful information.  THANKS!!!***Thank you! I had no intention of homeschooling through high school. My goal was to get my 4 children through 8th grade and send them off to high school. God had a different plan in mind for our family. After much prayer we found you. We are getting ready to start high school next year with our oldest daughter, I would not even be able to attempt this without your tools and support.***Loved it!***It was very helpful to hear about the importance of the reading list and the Clep info.***

 

 

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Lee Binz Speaker Bio

Lee Binz and her husband Matt operate The HomeScholar (www.TheHomeScholar.com).  Their mission is "helping parents homeschool high school."  Lee and Matt homeschooled their two children independently for eight years, from elementary through high school graduation. Both boys earned full-tuition scholarships to their first choice university.  Lee is now a homeschool consultant working with parents across the country and overseas. Lee has three core beliefs about homeschooling: homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment; every child deserves a college-prep education whether or not they choose to go to college; and parents are capable of providing a superior education to their children. Lee does not judge your homeschool or evaluate your children. Instead, she comes alongside to help and encourage parents homeschooling high school.

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Public speaking "Your presentation was great!!  Even though we’ve gotten one son into college, I gained quite a bit of new information from your presentation that I will be able to use for our younger kids.  Your sample transcript and explanation of it were very helpful (especially since it was for a chess player!).  The comparison of the tests was a lot of new information for me, and your comparison chart is very handy.  The HomeScholar Planning Guide is great because it has just about everything (classes, tests, etc.) on one easy-to-use page!  Real live samples, like the sample Course Description and Grades and Credits Resource sheet, really clarify things and give homeschoolers a starting point in creating their own, which is very helpful!  The “Record Keeping” section of your presentation was very good too!  I’m a Cubbie, and have a pretty good handle on record keeping, but I liked your helpful hints.  This topic and the way you presented it would be extremely useful for parents new to homeschooling high school.  I enjoyed your engaging manner of speaking, and was impressed by your knowledge and insights.  Basically, everything was excellent, and the freebies and raffles added that extra special touch! Thank you so much for coming to Vancouver to share with us!  God bless you!"

~Donna in Washington
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"Hi Lee! I really enjoyed it when you came to speak during the H.O.M.E. meeting a couple of months ago. I felt a little calmer (my daughter is starting 9th Grade this year) after hearing your take on things. Thanks for all of your info and encouragement!!!"

- Annie in Washington
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"I just heard you speak at the Homeschool College Fair and you were so inspiring and informative! Thanks,"

- Maureen in Washington


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"The Homeschool College Fair was a phenomenal success! Your seminars were very successful and well attended! We had resoundingly positive feedback from our attendees. Thank you again for your participation!"

- Tracy from the PNW Homeschool College Fair


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"I just wanted to let you know that Ben (and I) really enjoyed your talk at the homeschool college fair. I wish that we could have stayed for the last one as well. We are all curious as to which school was "college A". Also, let your husband know that I really liked his write up on the Incredibles."

- Sharon in Washington


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"I really enjoyed your presentation last Thursday for the At Home in Seattle group. It was informative, encouraging and even entertaining! You speak so well, and make homeschooling through high school sound so easy to do! I feel more confident and empowered after every time I hear you speak, and as my 8th grade son and I begin to prepare for high school and college, I'm actually looking forward to it now! Thanks for all you're doing to support homeschoolers in WA and beyond,"

- Jill in Seattle


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"Thank you so much for speaking to our group last week. Your presentation was so informative and we all walked away with useful tools for assigning high school grades and credits. Your professionalism, combined with your personal warmth and experience, put everyone at ease and gave each of us confidence to continue homeschooling through high school. We can't wait to have you come back! Thanks again,"

- Carie Fagan, "At Home in Seattle" Homeschool Group


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"Lee Binz spoke on high school level testing and did a great job! I was very impressed with her speaking abilities. I have know Lee for years and she recently started a home business where she helps [create] transcripts for high schoolers. I highly recommend her. I'm sure she would love to speak to your group.”

- Donna from Burien HSA


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"Thank you for your time yesterday evening. Your presentation on what we, as parents, can do to assist our children as they prepare to apply for universities was truly helpful to my family. Though my family has a college strategy, I wanted to attend your talk to hopefully find security that our plan is leading our sons in the directions they've requested. Not only did I find that reassurance in your words and demeanor, but I also came home with several gems of knowledge to make our family’s journey more prolific when it reaches the formal education stage. Your support of fellow homeschooling families is greatly appreciated. Thank you, again.”

- Homeschool mother of two, in Seattle

 

 
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