Scott and/or DiAnna Brannan conduct workshops at no charge to support groups.

Please contact us at chnow@msn.com to schedule a workshop.

To support our efforts non-tax deductible donations will be accepted.

Note: CHN is a political non-profit 501 c 4 organization, non-profit organization may donate to CHN, within certain limitations.

Topics:

Homeschooling for Today and Tomorrow!

This workshop is designed to be an overview of the homeschool movement to inspire the new to seasoned homeschool family. We suggest this workshop for all audiences and is a great opportunity to introduce CHN to your group, provide necessary information on issues affecting the homeschool movement, and inspire all who attend.

Time: 60 minutes (include extra time for Q and A)

Overview: CHN will share our vision as an organization. We will discuss the homeschool movement, where we have been, where we are going, and what we need to do to preserve our homeschool freedoms for our children and our children’s children.

We will discuss some of the current issues that are affecting homeschool freedoms- what you need to know, and what you can do. We maintain a presence in Olympia through volunteer lobbying and advocacy efforts, and organize an annual Homeschool Day at the Capital Day event. We will give you an update on past legislative sessions, and what is in store for the future.

Our desire is to create a spirit of unity among homeschoolers. In order to achieve this homeschoolers need to be informed on the issues and not allow lack of information to hinder our being like-minded. We need to stand together to protect our God-given freedom to independently homeschool.

Speakers: Scott and DiAnna Brannan founders of the Christian Homeschool Network.

Note: This workshop can be condensed to fit a 30 minute time slot if needed.

Handouts: None needed for this workshop.

The Homeschool Law Simply Explained

Want to inform/update your group on the homeschool law? CHN has designed this workshop to cover the basics of the homeschool law. Suggested for all audiences-new or currently homeschooling.

Time: 30 minutes

Overview: This workshop covers the basics of the homeschool law and answers many of the questions that come up to new or seasoned homeschoolers. We will attempt to cover the most common questions and give you the answers you need. The best way to protect our freedoms is to know our rights under the law!

NOTE: Due to recent changes in the Running Start law, many homeschoolers may have questions regarding these changes. We requested the legislature amend the law and successfully lobbied for its passage. Afterwards, we worked with OSPI and WHO for proper implementation of the amended law. If you would like us to add a brief discussion on the changes to the Running Start program, we would be glad to do so, please allow at least 15 minutes of extra time for an overview.

Speaker: DiAnna Brannan, co-founder of the Christian Homeschool Network.

Handouts: TBA

What’s all the Fuss? Independent Homeschooling versus Public School- at-Home programs.

So what is the difference between independent homeschooling and public school-at-home programs? What is a virtual school? What is an Alt. Ed. program? Why should I care? This workshop will answer these questions and much more. Suggested for all audiences, including those currently enrolled in public school-at-home programs.

Time: 60 minutes (includes time for Q and A)

Topic: Are you currently in a public school-at-home program? Come hear the facts on the difference between these educational options. We will give a brief overview of the pros and cons of these programs. We will also discuss the pit-falls, and confusion created by them.

We have designed this workshop to be informational to all attendees. It is our hope that by having the facts attendees will be able to make decisions that are more informed and to evaluate what is best for their family. Our desire is to create a spirit of unity among homeschoolers, and to strengthen the homeschool movement. In order to achieve this homeschoolers must be informed on the facts and not allow lack of information to hinder our being like-minded.

Speakers: Scott and/or DiAnna Brannan, founders of the Christian Homeschool Network.

Handouts: TBA

How to Be a Citizen Activist.

This workshop will cover the basics on how to get involved with the legislative process. Attendees will learn how to be involved and informed citizens

NOTE: This workshop is appropriate for youth ages 12 and up.

Time: 60 minutes (time allowed for Q and A)

Topic: Geared for the beginner, you will learn how the legislative process works, how to get information on legislation, how to contact the legislature, and what to do when you make contact.

This workshop is taught by volunteer lobbyist, DiAnna Brannan of CHN. DiAnna has successfully worked on stopping, influencing and passing legislation. She will review some of these bills and share the results. CHN maintains a presence in Olympia through volunteer lobbyist and advocacy efforts, and organizes an annual Homeschool Day at the Capital event. We will give you an update on past legislative sessions, and what is in store for the future.

Speaker: DiAnna Brannan, co-founder and volunteer lobbyist for CHN.

Handouts: CHN will provide workshop handouts.

How a Bill Becomes Law

So how does a bill become law? Who’s who in the legislature? What is a committee, what happens at a hearing? What can I do and when? This workshop will answer these questions and more. Geared for youth ages 12 and up, and also interested adults.

Time: 60 minutes

Topic: This workshop goes over the basics of the legislative process. Geared for the beginner and youth ages 12 and up. We will go over the basics of the legislative process, how to read a bill, and review some examples of homeschool legislation. This workshop is interactive, and the presenter will ask and answer questions before moving on to the next topic.

Speaker: DiAnna Brannan co-founder and volunteer lobbyist for CHN.

Handouts

Education Reform and the Plan for Homeschooling

Time: 60 minutes (extra time included for Q and A).

This workshop will cover the basics of the radical education reforms sweeping our nation, that are known as outcome-based, performance-based, standards-based, or Goals 2000. CHN will discuss the alternative learning programs and the dangers of these programs. This workshop will encourage, inform, and challenge homeschoolers to understand what they need to know to avoid the pitfalls of this system and continue with the awesome God-given vision of independent homeschooling.

This workshop is geared to be informative and is appropriate for those enrolled in alternative learning programs. CHN will also give a brief update of the changes made in the 2005 legislative session, which should be very informative to those currently using these programs.

Speakers: Scott and DiAnna Brannan founders of CHN.

Handouts: None needed for this workshop.

We understand that each group has unique needs. We are willing to combine or modify our workshops to meet the special needs of your group. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

Thank you for the privilege and honor of serving the wonderful homeschool community. We pray that we will be faithful to do the Lord’s will and be a blessing to your group.

By His grace and for His glory!

Scott and DiAnna Brannan

Christian Homeschool Network

Biography Information:

Scott and DiAnna Brannan have been happily married twenty-two years. They have two teenage children, whom are totally homeschooled. The Brannan’s have served in several capacities within the homeschool community. They have served on the board of their state homeschool organization, as a conference coordinator and as legislative liaisons. They also serve on the board of a homeschool cooperative, which they help found and currently teach classes. They are founders of the Christian Homeschool Network of Washington (www.chnow.org). CHN’s mission is to communicate legislative and local issues that effect homeschooling in the state of Washington.

DiAnna and her husband Scott have been happily married for twenty-two years. They have two children and reside in Kent, Washington. They have served in several capacities within the homeschool community. Currently they serve on the board of a homeschool cooperative, where they both teach. They also serve as legislative liaisons for their state homeschool group. They are founders of the Christian Homeschool Network of Washington (www.chnow.org). CHN’s mission is to communicate legislative and local issues that affect homeschooling in the state of Washington.

Workshop Logistics:

1. You may cut and paste the workshop/biography information for use in your newsletter, flyer or e-mails to advertise the workshop. We would appreciate reviewing the final product before distribution.

2. Please include the following on any advertisement of a CHN workshop:

Preserving Homeschool Freedoms for Today and Tomorrow!

Christian Homeschool Network

www.chnow.org

3. CHN does not charge a speaker fee for workshops, as a result we would appreciate the inviting organization make copies of requested/ suggested handouts for attendees prior to the workshop. See workshop for suggested handout information.

4. CHN has put together a packet for homeschool group leaders, please request a packet prior to the workshop.

5. Please provide presenter with emergency contact information, estimated number of attendees, directions and address of meeting location, and any other relative information needed prior to the workshop.

6. Presenter requirements:

-an overheard projector and screen.

-podium or table for speaker’s usage

7. Presenter will bring a table to display CHN handouts and other material.

8. If the workshop is taped, we request that the CHN presenter be provided a complimentary copy of the taping at the end of the workshop or mail a copy to:

CHN

10638 SE 236th St

Kent, WA 98031