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Gulf Coast Home Educators Conference

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Exhibitors Attending the 2008 Gulf Coast Home Educator's Conference:
A Beka Academy This a DVD program designed for homeschoolers in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.
(800)874-3592
www.abekaacademy.org

A Beka Book Christian based curriculum for nursery through 12th grade.
(877)223-5226
www.abeka.org

A Journey Through Learning We sell unit studies, Copywork, and games that correlate to the unit studies.
(318)798-9754
www.ajourneythroughlearning.com

ABC The Key ABC The Key is an exciting animated DVD curriculum that teaches accelerated phonics, writing, spelling, and articulate pronunciation of the English Language. ABC The Key will assist home educators as they provide a firm language arts foundation for their children in a fun and effective way.
(888)984-3539
www.abcthekey.com

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) This is a complete Christian and individualized homeschool curriculum for grades K through 12.
(615)612-5200
www.aceministries.com

Accountable Kids Accountable Kids is a unique parenting program that helps children develop accountability, responsibility, respect, and confidence in the home. It is a back-to-basics system that helps strengthen relationships and build a foundation for success. The Accountable Kids book and kit provide everything parents need to maximize efforts and bring structure and harmony into the home.
(928)643-6737
www.accountablekids.com

Alpha Omega We provide the following curriculums Switched On Schoolhouse, LifePac, Horizons and AOA.
(800)622-3070
www.aop.com

American Robotics Academy We teach about the aspects of robots.
(281)599-7626
www.roboticsacademy.com

Art Instruction Schools We teach about the aspects of art.
(612)362-5075
www.artinstructionschools.edu

Arts Attack We offer award-winning DVD-based art curriculum (8 age levels) including art print kits and art supply kits.
(888)310-Arts
www.homeschoolart.com

BackPack Evangelism We provide evangelism, discipleship, scripture memory resources for students, adults, small groups, mission trips, and one-on-one discipleship .
(281)477-6780
www.backpackevangelism.com

Bellissima! Modesty Boutique “Dressing with discretion and a flair for fashion.” We work hard to find clothing that meet high standards, yet we are intentional in keeping our prices affordable. We want to help you proclaim a message that says, “I am a chaste, modest woman/girl who desires Christ’s beauty to shine through me.”
(832)692-9046
www.bellissimamodestyboutique.com

Bethlehem Harvest (cottage table) We are a family business supplying equipment and supplies to bread bakers. We sell the Bosch Mixer, The Nutrimill Grain Mill, and an assortment of whole grains and baking supplies. We also teach bread-baking classes.
(281)797-8932
www.bethlehemharvest.com

Bible Story Songs, Inc. We provide music cd’s and sheet music that tell the stories of the Bible in song.
(972)252-2159
www.biblestorysongs.com

Biblical Discipleship Ministries We provide information dealing with the evolution/creation debate and discipleship in the family.
(972)771-0568
www.biblicaldiscipleship.com

Bob Jones University We have promotional materials to inform teens and their parents about the opportunities available for college education at BJU.
(864)242-5100, ext. 4214
www.bju.edu

Bob Jones University Press BJU Press provides education materials and services.
(800)845-5731
www.bjupress.com

Bright Minds by Marcia We are a division of The Critical Thinking Company and provide comprehensive educational materials for every grade level. Our books and software will boost your child's or student's confidence during test preparation and ensure the highest performance on any assessment test they may take.
(832)453-1559

CIRCE Institute The CIRCE Institute exists to promote and support Christian classical education in the school and at home. CIRCE’s ministries include an annual Christian classical education conference, The Lost Tools of Writing program, workshops and consulting. We also produce and distribute recordings of past conferences.
(704)786-9684
www.circeinstitute.org

Championship Chess We provide chess workbooks and DVD’s created by educators to teach chess incrementally and easily. Chess puzzle answers provided after each activity. Other products we provide are chessboards, pieces and bags; demonstration boards and clocks.
(770)939-4596
www.championshipchess.net

Christian Liberty Academy School System We provide flexible, full service homeschool programs for Kindergarten through 12th grades.
Due to an unforeseen emergency, the Christian Liberty rep has had to cancel; they will not be present at this year's conference.
(847)259-4444
www.homeschools.org

Christian Liberty Press We provide Christ-centered textbooks for grades K through 12. Families can order curriculum kits or individual books. We also offer independent achievement testing service.
Due to an unforeseen emergency, the Christian Liberty rep has had to cancel; they will not be present at this year's conference.
(847)259-4444
www.christianlibertypress.com

Classical Conversations Classical Conversations provides tutorials and seminars for students employing a Christian world view. Classical Conversations provides a complete curriculum, college prep, parent Practicum workshops, for free, Academic records.net, standardized testing, classical conversationsbooks.com, Classical Education resources and curriculum.
(910)687-0288
www.classicalconversations.com

College of Biblical Studies We offer Biblical Literature. You can finish your degree, earn a Bachelor of Science Degree or an Associate of Biblical Studies.
www.cbshouston.edu

College Plus! We specialize in helping homeschool students gain their accredited bachelors degree by the time they graduate from high school.
(830)885-5432
www.collegeplus.org

D.I.V.E./Digital Interactive Video Education Digital Interactive Video Education publishes interactive video CD-ROMs that teach math and science from a distinctively Christian worldview by a Ph. D. level instructor. The award winning DIVE Into Math series teaches every lesson in each Saxon Math textbook for $50 per title. The CLEP Professor series teaches every concept on the College Level Examination Program exams which allows students to earn college credit for high school courses. The Exchange of Truth is a new book by Dr. Shormann exposing the fallacy of evolution.
(936)372-9216
www.diveintomath.com

Discovery Toys Discovery Toys products are developed and tested by child psychiatrists, therapists, and teachers. All of our products are specifically designed using the 3 basic learning styles: Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic. Our products are the perfect complement to homeschooling curriculums because they span several developmental years.
(713)589-4230
www.devoted.to/toys

Diverse Cultures Homeschool Society We offer exposure and cultivates children to the wonderful differences in our cultures through Robotics, Piano, Junior Achievement, 4-H, P-E, and other classes.
(832)282-5422
www.thefellowshipofseekers.org/DCHS.html

Doorposts We provide Bible-based character training and parenting help.
(888)433-4749
www.doorposts.net

Drills, Skills & More We offer a selection of titles providing the tools needed to complete your curriculum. All titles provide a fun and simple way to accomplish a task. Many titles, used in combination, provide useful ideas for the unit study approach to education. All titles have been screened for content to exclude evolution, immorality, humanism, and witchcraft.
(210)680-5388
www.drills-skills.com

Driver Ed in a Box, LLC Driver Ed in a Box is a parent taught driver education program that comes with both the textbook and interactive CD. It provides both parent and student with appropriate tools to teach and learn the techniques of collision free driving.
(800)562-6405
www.teendriveamerica.com

Edu-Track Homeschool We provide software for the following lesson planning, record keeping, transcrips, report cards, forms, awards, certificates, student data tracking, etc.
(417)429-0256
www.saus@edu-track.net

English for Life – The Madsen Method We offer an English Language curriculum that shows the way to teach like our forefathers.
(406)933-8810
www.madsenmethod.com

ETA Sigma Alpha National Homeschool Honor Society The purpose of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among home school students. To achieve this purpose, Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society shall provide opportunities for the development of leadership and service. Eta Sigma Alpha shall encourage the development of an intellectual climate that will stimulate the exchange of ideas and ideals, foster scholarship, and promote academic excellence. Eta Sigma Alpha shall also advocate homeschooling as a viable and successful educational methodology and act as a liaison for homeschooling to the general public, colleges/universities, and the media.
(281)992-0472
www.homeeducationpartnership.com

Excellence in Writing We provide curriculum for writing, including literature, grammar, and spelling helps.
(800)746-5764
www.excellenceinwriting.com

Franklin Covey The time management and organizational experts at Franklin Covey can help you and your student(s) prioritize your tasks and get more done each day. The Franklin Covey Educational Planning Systems include the Premier agendas, Major Plan Wire-bound Planning Systems, Educator Planner and our 7 Habits for Teens product line. Come visit our booth.
(713)527-9494
www.franklincovey.com

Global Martial Arts Jimmy Holmes with Global Martial Arts has been training, teaching, and competing in martial arts for over 15 years. We offer mixed martial arts of Brazillian Jui Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do to homeschoolers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(281)251-5088
www.globalmartialartsonline.com

Good Steward Books We provide the following: Book & Bible, FOTF, B & H Publishing, Your Story Hour, Chapter Book, etc.
(937)349-6677
www.goodstewardbooks.com

Grace Community Church We were a church, founded by homeschool families, with homeschooler at heart.
(936)672-0231
www.gracecommunity.org

Grace Family Church We are a family integrated church.
(281)702-6957
www.gracefamliyinfo.org

Gravitas Publications/Real Science-4-Kids We provide a Science curricula that was written by a homeschool mom who also has a PhD in Chemistry.
(505)266-2761
www.gravitaspublications.com

Greathall Productions We bring to life for children the greatest stories from classic literature and history.
(800)477-6234
www.greathall.com/aboutus.html

HEP Bookstore We offer a wide selection of homeschool curriculum and products as well as classes for homeschoolers.
(281)922-0472
www.hepbookstore.com

Handle on the Arts We provide Fine Arts curriculum for elementary homeschool, including art, music, architecture, and drama.
(940)206-4376
www.handleonthearts.com

Hands Uplifted ASL – American Sign Language counts as a foreign language. Texas graduation criteria recommend students to have 2 years of foreign language credits.
(832)867-3999
www.handsuplifted.com

Healthy Homes, LLC Healthy Homes LLC is a publishing company. Our products include a homeschool nutrition curriculum for elementary through secondary students. “Nutrition 101: Choose Life!”
(832)298-1242
www.healthyhomesllc.com

Heaven Sent Homeschool Choirs We offer a Christian music education program designed to enrich and develop your child’s natural talent with a solid musical experience. Music fundamentals, performance and music ministry ooportunites are the primary focus of the choirs. HSHC is open to grades 1 -12.
(281)635-2365
www.heavensentchoirs.org

Hempstead Bible Fellowship We are a family oriented church.
(281)787-2827
www.hempteadbiblefellowship.org

Hendrick-Long Publishing We are a 40 year old Texas History publisher, now in its second generation. While it originated as a textbook publisher, it has run on supplemental materials and trade books about Texas and the southwest since the late 1980’s. We feature children’s and young adult books about Texas and adult interest books about the southwest, featuring cookbooks, gardening books and field guides.
(832)912-7323
www.hendricklongpublishing.com

Heritage Family Baptist Church We are a family integrated church plant in Tomball. We encourage homeschooling and support homeschooling in all that we do. Our pastor, Bro. Matt, speaks to homeschool support groups and offers many workshops to help homeschooling.
(866)550-4322
www.heritagefamilybaptist.org

HIS Classes HIS Classes is an association of teachers and professionals which offers college prep courses for area homeschool students.
(713)560-3766
www.hisclasses.org

His Hill Bible School We are a one year Bible School for high school graduates.
(830)995-3388
www.hishill.org

Holy Cow Science We provide hands-on-science experiments. Home educators get hands on materials and do not have to gather together all of the materials.
(361)548-1031
www.holycowscience.com

Homeschool How-To’s We offer practical help for homeschoolers. 101 homeschool how-to’s (booklets, e-books, audio cd’s, and dvd’s) keyboarding courses for teaching yourself how to touch type and how to play the piano.
(970)958-1809
www.homeschoolhowtos.com

Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
(540)338-5600
www.hslda.org

Houston Baptist University (HBU) We are a 4 year private liberal arts Christian University.
(281)649-3211
www.hbu.edu

Houston Gem and Mineral Society We provide an educator’s and youth field trip to our annual show that contains an earth science lesson. We also make and give out rock and mineral sets to groups.
(713)273-1426
www.hgms.org

Innovative Science Lab Solutions We offer high school level lab science courses designed to prepare homeschoolers for higher level college science courses. Website will offer listings of high school level free downloadables to help teach difficult science concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy
(832)330-5305
www.innovativesciencels.com

Instruments of Praise Homeschool Bands & Orchestras We are a homeschool band and orchestra.
(281)252-0885
www.instrumentsofpraise.org

Jefferson Software TAFFIE, Texas homeschool resources & website, homeschool discounts for theaters, field trips, computer classes, robotics resources & website.
(281)288-3265
www.jsoft.com

Joyful Sound! Homeschool Choir We have been serving homeschool families in the Houston area since 1993. the choir is known for its excellence in performance and is afforded many opportunities to minister each year. The choir is well known across Houston and the nation as ambassadors of the homeschool community. Our ministry offers, for our members, choirs, vocal ensembles, show choirs, dance ensembles, and individualized competition.
www.joyfulsoundchoir.org

Juice Plus + Whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and grains, juiced to deliver condensed plant based nutrition.
(281)775-9004
www.drdavies.biz

NEW! K12 Our mission since the beginning has been to provide any child the curriculum and tools to maximize success in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstance.
(866)512-6463
www.k12.com
Booth: #T 16

Keystone National High School Keystone National High School offers flexible, home-based high school courses for homeschool students looking to go to college or start a career after high school. Learn more about our accredited curriculum including Honors & AP courses, foreign languages, and others. Upon completion you will earn a high school diploma.
(503)731-5427
www.keystonehighschool.com

Lamplighter Publishing We provide character building literature from previous centuries.
(570)585-1314
www.lamplighterpublishing.com

Larry Galvin, author We provide a series of mystery/adventure books that promotes both critical thinking and reading fun utilizing math skills for children ages 8 to 13.
(832)816-1938
www.masontriomathmysteries.com

Little Giant Steps We provide math and reading supplements, neuro-developmental activities and services.
(972)758-1260
www.littlegiantsteps.com

Lone Star College Lone Star College System consists of five colleges, including CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball, six centers and Lone Star College-University Center. With more than 49,200 students in credit classes last fall, LSCS is the third largest community college system in Texas. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
(832)813-6558
www.LoneStar.edu

Mad Science We offer families a large selection of educational and entertaining activities for kids ages 3 - 12, fom Birthday Parties and Special Events to After-School programs.
(713)663-7623
www.madscience.org

Mannatech
(832)496-1413
www.mannapages.com

Master’s Academy of Fine Arts We offer a full fine arts school designed specifically for homeschooled children ages 5-18, meeting just one day per week, children are exposed to the arts from a historical perspective.
(770)466-8248
www.mafa.net

Math-U-See We provide a complete, hands-on curriculum for math, grades K-12. This program was developed by a home-educator.
(972)-238-5247
www.mathusee.com

My Father’s World We provides complete multi-sensory, Bible-based, multi-aged, low-prep curricula for preschool through high school including: phonics, literature, science, geography, art, music, chronological history, Bible, foreign language, and character development – organized in a unit style approach with daily lesson plans.
(573)426-4600
www.mfwbooks.com

New American School
(formerly Gateway Prep)
We offer curriculum, learning systems, SAT/ACT prep, college counseling, adult education and motivation training.
(281)341-7743
www.newamericanschool.com

No Greater Joy/Above Rubies
(C.B. Enterprises)
We carry two books from our company; a companion DVD on Biblical Stewardship and are distributors of No Greater Joy and Above Rubies materials.
(830)336-2850
www.radicaldebtelimination.com

Notgrass Company We publish world history, American history and government for high school; an art and Bible study series for all ages; drawing instruction; a homeschool record-keeping book; a library skills curriculum; and books for children and families.
(800)211-8793
www.notgrass.com

NutriTech We offer nutrition curriculum and other educational tools for the health of homeschool families.
(936)438-8829
www.nutritech.org

OneVine, Inc. We offer Bible teaching curriculum and resources; Bible reference books, pamphlets and charts, devotional books, Bible story photo’s and cd’s; homemade greeting cards; framed art with scriptures; homeschooling resources.
(615)557-6105
www.onevine.com

P.A.C.E.S. We are an educational organization providing home educating parents with the tools they need. PACES, Inc. facilitates tutoring, testing, evaluating, curriculum consultation, scheduling, speaking and workshops for home educating individuals and groups .We also provides a one day per week classical school-type setting for home educated students.
(832)256-0069
www.pacesinfo.org

P.R.E.P. We offer outside classes to homeschoolers.
(713)303-1400
www.whheprep.org

Quality Time Resources, L.L.C. We provide educational board and card games that increase children’s academic and social achievement and bring families together for quality time.
(520)465-8992
www.qualitytimeresources.com

Razzle Dazzle Learning Company Language Arts materials that are student directed so the child can be independent learner. The books cover grammar parts of speech, editing, punctuation, and much more. There is also creative writing and expository writing. The materials are geared for 4th to 8th grade skill levels.
(512)263-5997
www.rdlco.com

RightStart Mathematics by Activities for Learning, Inc. We provide math curriculum for Kindergarten through Middle School.
(701)782-2000
www.rightstartmath.com

Ring of Fire Ring of Fire is a family owned company that produces complete Earth Science units of study for homeschool students in Pre-K through High School. Every lesson includes information, Quiz and a hands-on activity.
(503)394-2100
www.sciencekitsforkids.com

Rod and Staff
Christian Education Ministries
We offer full curriculum and storybooks.
(254)337-0504
www.christianeducationministries.com

SKS – Smart Kids Software Inc. We provide educational software.
(281)922-7517
www.smartkidssoftware.com

Savannah College of Art & Design We are a College that offers classes for careers in art and design fields.
(800) 869-7223
www.scad.edu

Saxon Homeschool We provide Math curriculum for grades K – 12th and Phonics curriculum for grades K – 2nd.
(512)795-3215
www.saxonhomeschool.com

Sonlight Curriculum Sonlight’s comprehensive curriculum includes Bible, History, Literature, Language Arts, Science, Math and Electives PLUS complete lesson plans, study guides with comprehensive notes for parents and activity sheets for students. Our literature rich curriculum encourages Pre-K through High School age children to develop a lasting love for learning.
(303)730-6292
www.sonlight.com

Spell to Write and Read Spell to Write and Read is a language arts curriculum for spelling, reading, and handwriting based on Orton-Gillingham phonograms and spelling dictation.
(281)376-9229
www.bhibooks.com

Tae Kwon Do Young Brothers offers classes in the art of Tae Kwon Do for members of the entire family, from tots through adults. Students in all belts are welcome.
(713)666-6665
www.youngbrotherstaekwondohouston.com

Tapestry of Grace, Lampstand Press Tapestry of Grace is an award winning, Classical, integrated study covering world history, writing, literature, geography, bible, government, art and hands on learning for grades K-MOM.
(800)705-7487
www.lampstandpress.com

Teach 4 Mastery We offer the Scaredy Cat Reading System, Hands on Essay Program which is designed for middle to high school students and Scribble 2 Scribe designed to introduce beginning handwriting concepts.
(800)745-8212
www.teach4mastery.com

Teacher Stamp Company Homeschool teaching motivational & grading rubber stamps. TSC® design metal templates for paper art & craft projects.
(713)723-0050
www.teacherstamp.com

Teaching Textbooks We offer math products (4thgrades through Pre-Calculus) designed for homeschoolers. Each textbooks contains step-by-step audiovisual solutions to everyone of the thousands of assigned problems. Our products have been chosen as the best homeschool math curriculum by the industry’s most respected product reviewers, including Sonlight and Timberdoodle just to name a few.
(866)867-6284
www.teachingtextbooks.com

TeenPact Leadership School TeenPact’s mission is to turn students into statesman. Each Spring TeenPact offers an exciting, hands-on 4-day educational program for teens and a 1-day program for 8-12 years olds at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. TeenPact offers comprehensive leadership experiences throughout the U.S. that not only draw students closer to God, but also train them to impact their world for Jesus Christ.
(888)343-1776
www.teenpact.com

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) THSC serves and protects Texas home school families by helping its members if they have problems with government officials related to their right to teach their children at home - including written or verbal intervention and, when necessary, legal assistance. We also maintain ongoing relationships with Texas elected officials and other pro-family organizations to promote home school freedoms.
(806)744-4441
www.thsc.org

Texas Tech Division of Outreach and Distance Education We are a division of Texas Tech University that offers a high school program for homeschoolers.
(806)742-7200
www.ode.ttu.edu

The Children's Museum of Houston
(713)522-1138
www.cmhouston.org

The Grammar Key We offer English books and cd’s that cover the instruction of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
(800)480-0539
www.grammarkey.com

The Health Museum We provide unique, hands-on, interactive classes and exclusive programs for homeschoolers.
(713)521-1515
www.thehealthmuseum.org

The Homeschool Doctor
(Institute for Accelerated Learning)
We create and produce our own super-math accelerated learning programs designed specifically for homeschool families and their specific needs.
(214)341-7779
www.jonesgeniuses.com

The Homeschool Store We are a general homeschool curriculum and supply store.
(713)683-8894
www.thehomeschoolstore.com

The Incredible Medical School We provide science education medical products, anatomy DVDs, reading the EKG DVDs, laceration and suturing DVDs and anatomy models.
(979)345-3236
www.theincrediblemedicalschool.com

United States Air Force Academy
(832)527-5258
www.academyadmissions.com

VideoText Interactive Homeschool Math We provide multisensory math programs covering all essential concepts, with supporting course notes, work-texts, solutions manuals, progress texts, instructor’s guide, and a free toll-free help line.
(800)ALGEBRA
www.videotext.com

Vision Forum Our mission is to rebuild the Christian culture in the family. Each of our products, books, toys, audio, video, costume, etc is useful to parents to promote biblical ideals.
(931)729-6063
www.visionforum.com

West Houston Thunder (cottage table) We are a Junior High through High School Homeschool Baseball Program.
fieldsofgrace@netzero.com

Witherspoon Seminary Our goal at John Witherspoon Seminary is to participate in fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). We plan to offer three programs: the Witherspoon College undergraduate program for men, the Bradstreet College program for women and the Charles Haddon Spurgeon graduate school of theology for men.
(281)252-0426
www.witherspoonsem.org

Wonder Number Learning System Wonder Number is a unique color-coded 100’s board that identifies factors, primes, and squares. This makes it easy for students to play math games and learn math concepts. One system works for the whole family.
(805)320-2146
www.wondernumber.com