WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  

YOU! You lead the way for your children, family, in your support group, co-op, church and in your community!  

As senior counsel for HSLDA, Darren Jones works closely with homeschool support groups across the country. Join us for this informative session and learn how to better equip your family and homeschoolers in your community. 

JOIN HSLDA TODAY!

Are you already serving your homeschool community in one of the ways listed below? Are you serving in another way? If the answer is yes, then join us for HOMEConnect! 

• HOME Leaders
• Support Group Leaders 
• Mom's Night Out Coordinators
• Co-op Leaders
• Field Trip and Activity Coordinators
• Facebook Group Leaders
• Dads and Teens
• Homeschool Bloggers
• Maine Legislators 
• Teachers and Tutors Working with Homeschoolers
• Church Leaders Working with Homeschoolers
• Homeschool Leaders from Neighboring States
• All Others Interested in Growing, Leading and Serving!

Join fellow homeschool leaders, potential leaders, students, and community influencers for this very important HOMEConnect! 

We want ALL those who serve (or wish to serve) homeschoolers to benefit from this unique opportunity to sharpen the skills needed to grow and strengthen our homeschool community! 

We'll come together to learn more about the homeschool issues we face, share ideas, solutions, and resources, and encourage one another during this critical time in history. 

COME LEARN AND GROW!

Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm 

Location: Cornerstone Baptist Church. 771 Lewiston Rd, Topsham, ME

Cost: $10

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR EVENT? Are you wondering if you should attend? 

Please reach out!

2:30pm - Welcome, Opening Prayer, and Refreshments  

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Protecting Our Children, Protecting Your Group (Darren Jones)

Running a homeschool group can be challenging, but thinking through and adopting policies like child protection, finances, and membership agreements can minimize conflicts. Darren Jones shares his experience of counseling homeschool groups around the country, from co-ops to sports leagues to “let’s meet at the park” groups. Come ready with questions! And always remember: figure out what kind of group you want to be and then Be That Group.

4:00pm - HSLDA Q&A Time, Closing Remarks, and Good-byes  

Don't miss this opportunity to grow and thrive as a leader! 

* Homeschool leaders from neighboring states are welcome and encouraged to attend. This event will not be Maine specific.

* Consider inviting your fellow leaders, potential leaders and team members.

Please help us plan ahead for your presence. Register below, no later than April 25.

HSLDA

* Please contact Katie Beaudoin at [email protected] or 207.217.2315` for more information if you would like to be sponsor for this event!

* To partner with HOME to help make this event possible, simply use the gold MAKE A DONATION button in the right sidebar of this page and note HOMEConnect. Any amount would be greatly appreciated!

* Or mail your donation to:

HOME, P.O. Box, 159, Camden, ME 04843

Thank you, and God bless you for your generosity.