TODAY is the time to PRE-register yourself and your family to attend our 2009 Summer Event. However, we encourage you to READ THE FOLLOWING UPDATE FIRST because we want you to be as informed as possible about this major Home Education Event in north Texas. You are welcome to print the information on this page if that would be helpful to you.

 

Also, we ask that you PARTNER WITH US BY PASSING THE WORD ABOUT THIS EVENT as much as you are able to do so, at your support group meetings, at church, with neighbors and friends. The truth is that there are many, many families that NEED to attend this conference, and YOU may be the conduit the Lord will use to inform someone or some family about this event! Thank you very much for your help in this way.

The Exhibit Hall is open Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8, from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Both the NTHEN Teen Program and Children's Program begin accepting participants at 8:30am and they must be picked up by no later than 5:30pm, both days. Adult pre-registration cost (through July 24th) is $8.00. At-the-door registration is $12.00 per adult. The Children's Program fee is $40.00 per child (ages 2-12) for this 2-day (total of 14 hours of training) program. The at-the-door cost is $50.00, if space is available.  The at-the-door charge for children staying with their parents is $8.00. The Teen's Program fee is $40.00 per teenager (ages 13-19) for this 2-day (total of 14 hours of training) program.  The at-the-door cost is $50.00, if space is available. The at-the-door charge for teens staying with their parents is $10.00. 

 

Used Book Sale Opportunity
Learn about the opportunity NTHEN is providing again this year for interested parties (YOU!) to sell all your used books at this PRE-CONFERENCE activity. Click here for all the details!

 

 

Speaker and Exhibitor Workshops
At each of NTHEN's two annual conferences, attendees are provided with the opportunity to hear from speakers whose messages or product updates keep you encouraged and informed, which better equips you to do that which God has called you to do!  Detailed information on NTHEN's 2009 Conference Program of Speakers and Exhibitor Workshops is available by clicking on the link below.

Speakers & Workshops Schedule

 

Biographical Information on Dr. Beasley

 

Dr. Kuni Michael Beasley has a BS from Texas Christian University, an MBA from Oklahoma City University, a Doctor of Ministries from Tyndale Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas - Arlington. He attended the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas, graduating at 16 with a full college scholarship.

 

Dr. Beasley, a retired Army officer, commanded combat arms units in Germany and the US, wrote several manuals (including the manual for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical protection) and was decorated for developing integrated training and learning programs for the military. After leaving active duty, Dr. Beasley was with the Federal Reserve Bank where he worked in training, operations, economic and strategic planning. From there he was the International Management Consultant for Caltex Petroleum Corporation and left corporate America to pursue his lifelong dream to coach football. "Coach" Beasley's football team won the 1994 State Championship in his first year.

 

He has a diverse ministry background, serving as a Youth Minister in Lawton, OK; a Singles Minister on Arlington, TX; an administrator for a Messianic Jewish congregation, a Bible teacher for several ministries, and as a seminary professor for several years.  Dr. Beasley is a recognized leader in providing college opportunities for home schooled students and has helped students obtain full scholarships to all major universities in Texas, ROTC scholarships, and, in the last year, University of Colorado, Georgia Tech, Arkansas State, LeTourneau, Northwood, Harvard, and appointments to West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy.  

 

Dr. Beasley has served on the faculty of Northwood University (Business & Government), LeTourneau University (Business Management), University of Texas-Arlington (Public Administration), and Dallas Baptist University (Political Science). He is the founder and Dean of the National Home School Academy, NEW American School, and NEW American College Solutions.
 

Dr. Beasley continued in the field of education by founding the Gateway Preparatory School in 1996 with seven students that grew to nine schools, the NEW American School in 2006 that provides Internet based education for Homeschooled and private schooled students, and established the National Home School Academy in 2008 to provide educational services unique to the Homeschool community.

 

 

 

Biographical Information on Mr. Berg

 

Howard Stephen Berg, co-founder of New American School, is recognized as the world's fastest reader thanks to the cutting edge accelerated learning techniques he developed that turn information overload into information assets. Respected internationally for his contribution to the learning process, he is listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading more than 25,000 words a minute and writing more than 100 words a minute.

 

Mr. Berg is a graduate of the State University of New York - Binghamton with biology major while he completed a four-year Psychology program in one year. His graduate studies at several New York City colleges focused on the psychology of reading.

 

He has also created more than 14 other accelerated learning programs including speed math, and memory. He is mentioned in a number of books as a leading expert on brain based learning, and has been honored by over 9 books that track outstanding professional performance including, "Who's Who Among Emerging Leaders, and 2,000 Notable American Men".

 

Mr. Berg's work has been featured In a variety of consumer and business magazines including Forties, Bottom Line, Redbook, Maxim, Men's Health and Selling. National and local television audiences have seen him more than 1000 times on such programs as "Live with Regis & Kathy Lee," and "Dick Cavett." Because of his entertaining approach to the presentation of useful information, he frequently appeared as a guest with Jon Stewart, and Denis Leary on their Comedy Central shows.

 

You absolutely will NOT want to miss any of the four keynote presentations at this conference!!

 

 

 

Teen Program
This year's Teen Program, for youngsters 13 - 19, has been created specifically for and is presented by NTHEN. Parents, BE SURE your teenagers (ages 13-19) are signed up EARLY to be part of the program designed just for them at this year's 2009 Summer Conference. This will be a GREAT opportunity for them to begin and /or nurture their development and understanding of God's love and His involvement in their lives.  In addition, it's sure to be informative, inspiring, and lots of fun! Sign your teenager(s) up TODAY! Don't delay! Register NOW!!

 

 

 

Children's Program
The NTHEN 2009 Summer Conference Children's Program is for children ages 2 -12 and has been created specifically for and is presented by NTHEN. The goal of all children's programs offered by NTHEN is to provide quality, Biblically-based, programming that combine Bible verses, crafts, games, songs, and stories all designed to teach the children key concepts from God's word.

 

The NTHEN 2009 Summer Conference Children's Program Biblically-based theme also teaches the POWER of God's Word to protect us, to teach us, to clean our hearts, and for VICTORY ... AND ... the POWER of God's Word when it is read, memorized, applied, and shared with others! ADVENTURE! MUSIC! SCRIPTURE MEMORY are all provided! Make SURE your child(ren) is/are part of this wonderful children's program by signing them up TODAY! Don't DELAY! Parents, by registering your children) for our Children's Program, you agree to the medical release shown here Medical_Release.pdf, which is for everyone's protection. You will need to bring a signed copy of this release form and provide it to NTHEN staff as part of your child's registration.

 

 

IMPORTANT CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Conference Location and Parking
The NTHEN 2009 Summer Conference will be held at the Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Piano, TX 75074. Parking at the Plano Centre is FREE and PLENTIFUL! Also, your registration fee is for the entire two-day event and, as may be necessary, allows for you to leave and return to the conference without any surcharge fee required.

 

 

Online Conference Registration

Again this year, attendee conference PRE-REGISTRATION is all On-line; no paper pre-registrations are available. If you are unable to access or process the on-line registration form, call the NTHEN office at 214-495-9600 and we will assist you. Please take a moment NOW to complete registrations for the adults, teens, and children that will be attending and we look forward to seeing you at the Conference! On-line registration will continue until 5:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2009. After that date, only At-The-Door conference registration will be taken at the Plano Centre begining at 8:00am on both Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2009.

 

 

Host Hotel and Location
NTHEN has negotiated a special conference rate of $68.00, plus tax, per night for up to four people. Reservations are on a FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE basis. To receive the NTHEN conference rate, you MUST call Rosie Villegas at (972) 578-2243 no later than July 8, 2009 and be prepared to guarantee your reservation with a major credit card. If you wish to arrive earlier than Thursday, August 6, 2009 or stay later than Saturday, August 8, 2009, please notify the hotel when you make your reservations. For more information about our host hotel, click here:  www. bestwesternparksuites. com.

 

Air Transportation

The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is served by two major airports, DFW International (airport code DFW) and Love Field (airport code DAL). If you are arriving by private aircraft, the Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney, Texas (airport code TKI) is nearest to the location of our conference. Rental cars are available from all of these airport locations.

 

Food Service
The Piano Centre requires that only food purchased from their authorized food service provider located within the Piano Centre can be consumed inside the building. You may bring your own food from home and eat it outdoors, or you may visit and eat at one of the many fast food providers located in close proximity to the Piano Centre. Please remember that absolutely no food or drink is allowed by attendees inside the Exhibit Hall.

 

Emergency Contact Number
On the two days of our summer event, August 7 - 8, 2009, an emergency contact telephone number of 214478-7770 will be operational.

 

Strollers
Baby strollers are permitted at this conference with our request that you please be gracious to other attendees by not blocking isles with your stroller.
  

THAT'S IT! ALL DONE! Thank you very much for familiarizing yourself with this important information about the Conference.  Now, why not take the next step RIGHT NOW and ...

 

 

 SEE YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!!