Public Speaking
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.
College Preparation
1 hour. Handouts: parent resources, course planning guide
The secrets of our success, plan a rigorous curriculum, record keeping, emphasize specialization, search for scholarships, SAT preparation, preparing high school records, documentation from outside sources, college admission process (tips on how to get a BIG scholarship, if I have time.)
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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"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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