Spread the Word
Share events, inspiration, and resources to support homeschoolers
Help Get the Word Out!
The annual convention is a life-changing event…and a treasure trove of information, help, and inspiration for homeschooling parents, whether they are new or just beginning.
Did You Know?
Just snag some text below that fits your purpose (we call it “swipe copy”) and share on your social media pages, homeschool groups, and emails. There’s even a full-page flyer you can download and print out!
Share Graphics
Choose the graphic you like, download the image, and add to your web page or post. Be sure to link back to https://heav.org/convention!
Convention Logo
Convention Signature
Add our convention signature to your email signature–an easy and effortless way to let people know about the convention!
In G-mail:
- Click on “settings” in the upper right-hand corner.
- On the “General” tab, scroll halfway down till you see the “signature” window.
- In the center of the toolbar above it, you’ll see an “insert image” icon.
- Click on that, then use this URL for the graphic
- You should see the signature immediately.
- You may need to resize it. Be sure to hold the shift key down when resizing so the image doesn’t distort.
- You can also insert your name, phone number, or any other text.
- Save changes.
In Outlook:
- Save the attached graphic to your desktop.
- In Outlook, click on Tool>Options
- Choose the “Mail Format” tab
- Click on the “Signature” button (towards the bottom)
- Create a new signature.
- Click on the “picture” icon on the right.
- Insert the signature from your desktop.
- Save changes
Convention Flyer
Share with Friends
Here are some easy ways to share about the convention:
- Post on to your local community calendar, newspaper, and web communities
- Chat up the convention with your online community.
- Add a signature to your e-mail messages with a link to the convention page.
- Place announcements in your local support group newsletters and on your blog.
- Hand out magazines. (We’ll send you as many as you want.)
- Put magazines or flyers in your libraries, local bookstores, churches, grocery stores, doctors’ offices, etc.
- Call your local radio stations–especially the ones you listen to, to see about PSAs, interviews–ANYTHING they can do to help get the word out. Interviews with speakers prior to convention may be arranged; please contact publicity@heav.org for details.
- Ask your pastor to make an announcement about the convention.
- Have an idea we haven’t mentioned? Please let us know! We are always looking for great ideas.
CONVENTION DESCRIPTIONS
Here are descriptions for posting on websites, blogs, Yahoo groups, e-mails, or other outlets. Please choose whichever description best fits your outlet. More resources are being added all the time, so be sure to check back regularly.
First-Time Parents of Just Preschoolers – 100 Words
Thinking of homeschooling your preschooler? Learn all your options at the 40th Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention, Gather: Strength in Community at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on June 8-10, 2023. First-time parents of just preschoolers can attend the whole convention FREE! Get info on every imaginable parenting topic from getting started to college. Get a first-hand look at curricula and educational tools from a HUGE selection of exhibitors, visit the Used Curriculum Sale, and much more–all as our guest! Learn more at heav.org/convention/parents-of-preschoolers-attend-free/
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Get a boost of inspiration—or just find out what you need to know–for your homeschool adventure! The 40th Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention, “Gather: Strength in Community,” is an experience like no other. Keynote speakers Kirk Cameron and SD Smith head a speaker line-up that will inspire you with topics on every imaginable parenting topic.
Whether you’re looking for ideas for getting started, homeschooling high school, transitioning from public school, practical how-tos, or homeschool vision—you’ll find all of that and more! There is something for everyone—veteran homeschooler and just-thinking-about-it parents alike.
STEM and media tracks, a College & Career Fair, interactive camps and labs, an all-day Special Needs Conference for parents of children who need extra help, and more all offer unique learning for the whole family! First-time parents of just preschoolers attend free. FREE How-to-Begin-Homeschooling Workshops on Thursday. Join us for a refreshing weekend together with the Virginia homeschool community! heav.org/convention.
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Homeschooling, or considering it? Set yourself—and your homeschool—free! Get the encouragement, energy, and connection you need at the 40th Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention, “Gather: Strength in Community.” Keynote speakers Kirk Cameron and SD Smith join a speaker line-up that offers something for everyone—veteran homeschooler and just-thinking-about-it parents alike—with topics on every imaginable parenting topic. STEM and media tracks, interactive camps and labs, and an all-day Special-Needs Conference offer unique experiential learning for the whole family! First-time parents of just preschoolers attend the entire convention free. FREE How-to-Begin-Homeschooling Workshops on Thursday. heav.org/convention.
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Homeschooling, or considering it? Get the encouragement, energy, and connection you need at the 40th Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention, “Gather: Strength in Community.”Keynotes Kirk Cameron, SD Smith, and Danny Craig! STEM and media tracks, interactive camps and labs, College Fair, an all-day Special-Needs Conference, and more! Visit heav.org/convention
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Revitalize your homeschool at the 40th Virginia Homeschool Convention, Gather: Strength in Community! June 8-10, 2023. 45+ speakers including keynote Kirk Cameron; STEM programs, all-day special needs Conference, College Fair, workshops, and more. Visit heav.org/convention.
Convention Sponsors
Many, many thanks to our convention sponsors!
They have invested heavily in homeschool families—in YOU—to help keep our convention prices as low as possible and support homeschooling in Virginia. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity!
