Public Speaking

Record Keeping

1 hour. Handout

In this course you will learn four record keeping strategies that homeschoolers can choose, and the strengths and weaknesses of each method. . You'll learn what things you need to keep, and why you should keep them. You'll find out what you can DO with records one you keep them; make a transcript, a reading list, and course descriptions. It provides an overview on how to write course descriptions.

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.

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. Handouts: sample transcript, comprehensive record sample

Record Keeping, why make a transcript, determining high school credit, what to include, naming courses, assigning grades, general suggestions on how to make a transcript, advantages of a homeschool transcript. How you write course descriptions or a comprehensive course records.

Grades and Credits

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

How to give grades when you don't give grades” - how homeschoolers evaluate their children, and how to translate that into something colleges will understand. Many ways of determining high school credit values.

Homeschool High School for Excellence

1 hour. Handouts: parent resources, course planning guide

The secrets of homeschool success explained! How to plan a rigorous curriculum, keep high school records, emphasize specialization, prepare for college admission exams, make a transcript, and document learning from outside sources. Planning for college should begin in middle school. You will receive a handy one-page Planning Guide to take home!

Finding a College

1 hour: Finding a college handout.

How to search for a college with college fairs, college tests, and internet searches. Why you should visit a college, and what you are looking for. Using college visits to improve your application essay. What are the basics of writing college application essays?

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: comprehensive record sample

Colleges as a business: aim low. SAT preparation, plan a rigorous curriculum, documentation from outside sources, finding a college that loves you, specialization and recommendation letters, application essay tips, going “over the top” with record keeping.

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.

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!

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Lee Binz
Email: Lee@thehomescholar.com
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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