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Conference Information<\/h2>\n

We have gathered much conference general information on this page to help you find the information you need so understand the conference. Don’t hesitate to contact Debbie Mason at events@nche.com if you cannot find the information you are looking for.<\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

Twin City Quarter (Benton Convention Center, Embassy Suites and Marriott), <\/strong>301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101<\/strong>—<\/strong>The Benton Conference Center is located in downtown Winston-Salem.<\/p>\n

View Map in Google Maps<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Admissions Information<\/h3>\n

Full Conference Registration<\/strong>\u2014This entitles you to attend the vendor hall, all conference and vendor workshops and keynote sessions, teen and alum activities, and the gatherings.<\/p>\n

Vendor Hall Only Registration<\/strong>\u2014This includes admission to the vendor hall, vendor workshops and the gatherings.<\/p>\n

Wristbands<\/strong> and Nametags<\/strong>\u2014Attendees registered for the full conference will wear green wristbands. Attendees registered for the vendor hall only will wear yellow wristbands. Speakers, NCHE officers and the conference team will wear green name tags. Vendors wear yellow name tags.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Individual Events<\/strong>\u2014If you are not registered for the full conference and would like to attend a workshop session, keynote, and teen and alumni activities, you can buy a ticket for $10 each to attend these. Purchase tickets at the registration table and then give them to a door monitor.<\/p>\n

Conference Happenings<\/h3>\n

All Three Days<\/h4>\n

Conference Workshops<\/strong>\u2014Conference workshops are given by speakers who have been invited to participate in our conference. The topics are usually inspirational or instructional about homeschooling and family. Those with full conference registration or a $10 ticket (per workshop) may attend.<\/p>\n

Vendor Workshops<\/strong>\u2014A vendor workshop is given by one of our vendors and usually explains their product but can also cover a variety of subjects. Anyone registered for vendor hall only or full conference may attend.<\/p>\n

Keynotes<\/strong>\u2014There are 3 keynotes, Friday 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. in Salem 2 Ballroom. A keynote session begins with a 30 minute period of general business before the keynote address by one of our featured speakers. Those with full conference registration or a $10 ticket (per keynote) may attend.<\/p>\n

Mentoring<\/strong>\u2014Experienced homeschoolers will be waiting to answer your homeschooling questions. The mentor table will be just outside the vendor hall by the main doors. The mentor table hours are 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m. on Friday, and 10:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Sensory Room<\/strong>\u2014The NCHE sensory room is a calm, low-stimulation space designed to support regulation, emotional reset, and sensory relief. The sensory room is especially intended for neurodivergent children, ages 2+, with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, anxiety, or other children with similar needs that should warrant a protected area to reset and regulate. Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times. The sensory room is in Ardmore 2 and will only be open and available to conference attendees during certain times. These house will be posted before the conference and in the conference program.<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/h4>\n

Chess Tournament<\/strong>\u2014The K-12 chess tournament is on Thursday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. in the Gallery in Benton South. Preregistration is required.<\/p>\n

Leaders\u2019 Dinner and Workshop<\/strong>\u2014NCHE hosts a special dinner just for our homeschool leaders on Thursday 6:00 p.m. in the Gaines Ballroom. Preregistration for the dinner is required. Registration for the dinner does not include conference registration. A leaders\u2019 workshop is from 4:40-5:40 p.m. This workshop is open to all.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teen and Alumni Cotillion-Style Dance<\/strong>\u2014With an emphasis on instruction, NCHE offers this dance for our teens and alumni on Thursday 7:30 p.m. Admission requires conference registration or a $10 ticket. The dance will be in the Gallery in Benton South.<\/p>\n

Regional Gatherings<\/strong>\u2014A time to meet others from your NCHE region will be Thursday evening at 7:45. Find your region in the map and the room for your regional meeting here, https:\/\/nche.com\/thrive\/regional-gatherings\/<\/a>, and in the printed program and plan to attend the meeting for your region. Here is the link for the regional map .<\/p>\n

Vendor Hall Drawing<\/strong>\u2014There will be a Win Two Drawing on Thursday evening at 7:30.
Win Two Drawing gives free conference admission for 2027 (reimbursed) and 2028. (Must be present to win.)<\/p>\n

Friday<\/h4>\n

College Fair<\/strong>\u2014Students have the opportunity to meet and talk with college representators. The college fair will be 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Friday and Piedmont 1, next to the vendor hall.<\/p>\n

Teen and Alumni Games Social<\/strong>\u2014A games social will be Friday night 7:30-9:30 p.m. NCHE will provide cards, board games and group games. Admission requires conference registration or a $10 ticket.<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/h4>\n

ASVAB\/CEP Test<\/strong>\u2014This free assessment will be given on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Gallery Ballroom. Students must preregister either online or at the ASVAB booth.<\/p>\n

Special Gatherings<\/strong>\u2014These gatherings, on Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m., are opportunities to gather with others who are in the same special circumstance. The special gatherings this year are: special needs, parents of preschoolers, dads, and multi-cultural homeschoolers. The printed program will list which room for each gathering. Just drop in and meet others!<\/p>\n

Thrive! Not-College Fair\u2014<\/strong>The Thrive! Not-College Fair connects homeschool families with options such as trade schools, apprenticeships, gap year programs, military options, and workforce training\u2014real alternatives to the traditional four-year degree. Meet program representatives, ask questions, and explore what\u2019s possible for your student\u2019s next chapter. The Not-College Fair will be on Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., located in Piedmont 1 in the Benton Convention Center. This room is next to the vendor hall.<\/p>\n

Vendor Hall Drawings<\/strong>\u2014There will be 2 drawings on Saturday afternoon.
Signature Card Drawing for $250 in cash, Saturday 1:45 p.m.
Win Two Drawing\u2014Free Conference Admission for 2027 (reimbursed) and 2028, Saturday 3:15 p.m. (Must be present to win.)<\/p>\n

Graduation<\/strong>\u2014NCHE hosts a state-wide homeschool high school graduation ceremony on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. (admission not until 4:45 p.m.) in the Winston and Salem Ballrooms. All are invited to attend.<\/p>\n

Conference Recordings Information<\/h3>\n

Audio recordings\u2014<\/strong>Audio recordings of conference workshops and keynotes will be reproduced in 2 ways: CDs and MP3s. The order forms may be found at registration or at the recording table located in the Winston Foyer.<\/p>\n

Purchasing CDs\u2014<\/strong>Recordings in CD format are available for sale only at the conference and must be picked up by the end of the conference. NCHE will not ship or mail individual CDs.<\/p>\n

Purchasing MP3s\u2014<\/strong>Recordings in MP3 format will be available for a special price at the conference and through June 4 online. These may be ordered online at the NCHE website as soon as they are available, Monday evening or Tuesday. A complete set of all recordings can be purchased on a flash drive at a reduced price and either picked up at the end of the conference or shipped. Conference discounts are available.<\/p>\n

Miscellaneous<\/h3>\n

Volunteering<\/strong><\/a>\u2014Please consider being one of our very important volunteers! If you are willing to help out, see more information on the volunteer page.<\/p>\n

Workshop Notes<\/strong>\u2014Some of the speakers prepare notes for their talks. These can be found online in May.<\/p>\n

Nursing Mothers Room<\/strong>\u2014We have set aside the Shober Boardroom (across from Gaines in Benton South) for the convenience of nursing mothers.<\/p>\n

C<\/strong>onference Help Table<\/strong>\u2014If you have questions about the conference, drop by the conference help table at the entrance of the Benton.<\/p>\n

Lost and Found<\/strong>\u2014Lost and Found is located at the registration table and at the NCHE table in the vendor hall, booth 1.<\/p>\n

Interpreting Services<\/strong>\u2014NCHE will provide interpreting services if we know far enough in advance to contract for these. The deadline that allows this time is April 27. Please email Debbie Mason, events@nche.com<\/a>, with a list of workshops that you desire interpreting for by this deadline.<\/p>\n

Hotel Reservations for Marriott and Embassy Suites<\/strong><\/a>\u2014These reservations can be made beginning October 1 of each year at 9:00 a.m. Note that the dates for the 2027 conference is May 27-29.<\/p>\n

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Conference Information We have gathered much conference general information on this page to help you find the information you need so understand the conference. Don’t hesitate to contact Debbie Mason at events@nche.com<\/a> if you cannot find the information you are looking for. Location Twin City Quarter (Benton Convention Center, Embassy Suites and Marriott), 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101–The Benton Conference Center is located in downtown Winston-Salem. View Map in Google Maps\u00a0 Admissions Information Full Conference Registration\u2014This entitles you to attend the vendor hall, all conference and vendor workshops and keynote sessions, teen and alum activities, and the gatherings. Vendor Hall Only Registration\u2014This includes admission to the vendor hall, vendor workshops and the gatherings. Wristbands and Nametags\u2014Attendees registered for the full conference will wear green wristbands. Attendees registered for the vendor hall only will wear yellow wristbands. Speakers, NCHE officers and the conference team will wear green name tags. Vendors wear yellow name tags. Tickets for Individual Events\u2014If you are not registered for the full conference and would like to attend a workshop session, keynote, and teen and alumni activities, you can buy a ticket for $10 each to attend these. Purchase tickets at the registration table and then give them to a door monitor. Conference Happenings All Three Days Conference Workshops\u2014Conference workshops are given by speakers who have been invited to participate in our conference. The topics are usually inspirational or instructional about homeschooling and family. Those with full conference registration or a $10 ticket (per workshop) may attend. Vendor Workshops\u2014A vendor workshop is given by one of our vendors and usually explains their product but can also cover a variety of subjects. Anyone registered for vendor hall only or full conference may attend. Keynotes\u2014There are 3 keynotes, Friday 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. in Salem 2 Ballroom. A keynote session begins with a 30 minute period of general business before the keynote address by one of our featured speakers. Those with full conference registration or a $10 ticket (per keynote) may attend. Mentoring\u2014Experienced homeschoolers will be waiting to answer your homeschooling questions. The mentor table will be just outside the vendor hall by the main doors. The mentor table hours are 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m. on Friday, and 10:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Sensory Room\u2014The NCHE sensory room is a calm, low-stimulation space designed to support regulation, emotional reset, and sensory relief. The sensory room is especially intended for neurodivergent children, ages 2+, with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, anxiety, or other children with similar needs that should warrant a protected area to reset and regulate. Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times. The sensory room is in Ardmore 2 and will only be open and available to conference attendees during certain times. These house will be posted before the conference and in the conference program. Thursday Chess Tournament\u2014The K-12 chess tournament is on Thursday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. in the Gallery in Benton South. Preregistration is required. Leaders\u2019 Dinner and Workshop\u2014NCHE hosts a special dinner just for our homeschool leaders on Thursday 6:00 p.m. in the Gaines Ballroom. Preregistration for the dinner is required. Registration for the dinner does not include conference registration. A leaders\u2019 workshop is from 4:40-5:40 p.m. This workshop is open to all.\u00a0 Teen and Alumni Cotillion-Style Dance\u2014With an emphasis on instruction, NCHE offers this dance for our teens and alumni on Thursday 7:30 p.m. Admission requires conference registration or a $10 ticket. The dance will be in the Gallery in Benton South. Regional Gatherings\u2014A time to meet others from your NCHE region will be Thursday evening at 7:45. Find your region in the map and the room for your regional meeting here, https:\/\/nche.com\/thrive\/regional-gatherings\/<\/a>, and in the printed program and plan to attend the meeting for your region. Here is the link for the regional map . Vendor Hall Drawing\u2014There will be a Win Two Drawing on Thursday evening at 7:30.Win Two Drawing gives free conference admission for 2027 (reimbursed) and 2028. (Must be present to win.) Friday College Fair\u2014Students have the opportunity to meet and talk with college representators. The college fair will be 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Friday and Piedmont 1, next to the vendor hall. Teen and Alumni Games Social\u2014A games social will be Friday night 7:30-9:30 p.m. NCHE will provide cards, board games and group games. Admission requires conference registration or a $10 ticket. Saturday ASVAB\/CEP Test\u2014This free assessment will be given on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Gallery Ballroom. Students must preregister either online or at the ASVAB booth. Special Gatherings\u2014These gatherings, on Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m., are opportunities to gather with others who are in the same special circumstance. The special gatherings this year are: special needs, parents of preschoolers, dads, and multi-cultural homeschoolers. The printed program will list which room for each gathering. Just drop in and meet others! Thrive! Not-College Fair\u2014The Thrive! Not-College Fair connects homeschool families with options such as trade schools, apprenticeships, gap year programs, military options, and workforce training\u2014real alternatives to the traditional four-year degree. Meet program representatives, ask questions, and explore what\u2019s possible for your student\u2019s next chapter. 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