CHEO Home Educators High School Symposium
College and Career Fair (open to the public)Saturday, October 10, 2026
A Special Thanks to our Wonderful Sponsors!
The Details
The high school experience for home educators is both exciting and daunting at the same time! This annual event is an extraordinary blessing for families as they learn how to plan for course credits, transcripts, and numerous options for post-secondary tracks that meet the unique needs of their students.
This year we are excited to host this wonderful event at Faith Bible Church in Cincinnati, Ohio! This beautiful location offers us more room for participants, workshops, vendors, teen track, and more. The workshop leaders offer years of expertise as they help guide parents in planning for these important years.
2026 CHEO High School Symposium
Schedule
8:30 – 9:00am Participants Arrive and Sign In
9:00 – 9:30am Homeschooling Through High School – You’ve Got This!
(LaNissir James – HSLDA Educational Specialist)
9:30 – 10:15am Developing a Plan for High School (Course Credits)
(LaNissir James – HSLDA Educational Specialist)
10:15 – 10:45am Beyond Academics: A Curriculum Guide to Calling and Career
(Shellie Doub – Educational Strategist, Blue Sky Coaching, LLC)
10:45 – 11:30am Ohio’s College Credit Plus ~ Ready, Set, Succeed
(Wendy Ng – Dual Enrollment Specialist, Cedarville University)
11:30 – 12:30pm LUNCH (local restaurant options)
12:30 – 1:15pm – Split Session
Option A: Special Needs ~ Navigating High School and Beyond
(Staci Morgan – IAHE Special Needs Homeschool Liaison)
Option B: Understanding College Savings & Financial Planning for the Future
(Casey Hull – CRPC Financial Advisor w/ Edward Jones)
1:15 – 2:00pm – Split Session
Option A: Construction Workforce Opportunities
(Stanley Warrenhuffman – Ohio Valley Assoc. Builders & Contractors)
Option B: Military Service Routes for Homeschool Graduates – Pathways to Serve
(David C Fry – TSgt, USAF Air Force / Space Force Enlisted Accessions Recruitor)
2:00 – 3:00pm High School Transcript Clinic Practical Help and Tips
(LaNissir James – HSLDA Educational Specialist)
3:00 – 5:00pm College & Career Fair (on site)
The College and Career Fair is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Simultaneous to the workshops for parents we are providing important opportunities for teens:
ASVAB Assessment:
Students in grades 10-12 will be able to take the ASVAB assessment. This is a career aptitude assessment administered with a follow up session for test interpretation. It is a fantastic tool to help students understand various occupational tracks best suited for them.
(Pre-Registration is Required)
ACT Prep:
Students in grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to be given specific guidance and strategies for mastering the ACT assessment subtests. This session is professionally conducted by Class 101. (Pre-Registration is Required)
ACT Prep Schedule – Click Here
General Teen Sessions:
Logic Games Session: The ability to think logically is a critical component of adulthood. Competence in thoughtful reasoning can be taught and practiced. In this session, students will hone their critical thinking skills as they participate in fun and diversified activities. This morning session is for students ages 12-17.
Building Executive Function Skills Interactive Session: Students will practice “executive function” skills as they work together to solve problems in an adventure-based simulation. The simulation, “Homeward Bound: Picnic Panic” will focus on puzzle, performance, decision-making, building, and math challenges for each group to get from “picnic to home.” This afternoon session is for students ages 12-17.
(Pre-Registration is Required)
This day-long event will be followed by a free College and Career Fair in the afternoon.
In this relaxed setting parents and students will have the opportunity to interact with representatives who can answer questions and provide guidance for this “next step” in the educational journey.
Workshop
Date: October 10, 2026
Place: Faith Bible Church
Cincinnati, OH
Registration is required.
Workshop Pricing
Main Parent Workshop Sessions:
Members: $25 / family
Non-members: $40 / family
Student Workshop Session:
Act Prep: $50 / student
General Teen: $15 / student
ASVAB (Career Assessment) Free
College & Career Fair
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Place: Faith Bible Church
Cincinnati, OH
No guest registration for the Fair. This is free/open to the public.
Faith Bible Church
8130 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Participant Registration
Exhibitor Registration
Countdown
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this unique event dedicated to all
parents and students moving toward post graduation studies!
We hope this Workshop and Fair will help to answer your all your college-related questions!
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