CT HOMESCHOOL NETWORK’S
HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE 2026
August 15, Saturday, 12Noon-4PM
Groton, CT
FOR ADVERTISERS NOT AT THE CONFERENCE – YOU CAN STILL REACH HOMESCHOOLERS VIA OUR RESOURCE HANDOUT BAG OPTION!
Can’t attend the conference but you want outreach to the homeschool community? You can advertise your products/services in our Resource Handout Bags. Email us for details and let us know what you have to share. CHNconference@outlook.com
FOR PROSPECTIVE CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS WHO CAN ATTEND IN PERSON – THIS IS FOR YOU!
Do you want to secure a space at the conference, to showcase your educational products and services of interest to home educators? We’ll have hundreds of people coming to the conference and this is your chance to speak with them directly and explain what you have to offer their family, groups of friends, or a homeschool co-op. For details, email us for details. Please note – we always fill up the exhibitor spaces, so register early. The deadline is t.b.a. for 2026 or when we are full. Please reach out and we’ll put you on our contact list for August 2026 when we’ll have an even bigger and better conference planned! CHNconference@outlook.com
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June 7, 2025, Saturday – It was great! We filled the space, had nearly record attendance, and we’ll be expanding even more next year. Interested? See above – contact us.
72 Broad Street, Groton, CT
Time: 12Noon-4PM
It’s conference time! This conference is a family friendly event that is focused on the information and support sought by new homeschoolers, prospective homeschoolers, and those that are seeking new resources for their current homeschool, support group or homeschool co-op. Have you been considering home education? This is the event for you! There’s plenty of free parking, so come on down! Admission is free although a requested donation of at least a modest $5 per adult, (children are free) at the door is greatly appreciated. THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED FROM NOW UNTIL THE CONFERENCE SO PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US.
***KEYNOTE SPEAKERS***
12:30PM-1:20PM in the main sanctuary near the portico entrance doors
****SCHEDULE OF EVENTS****
Enter the conference at the double doors under the covered carport portico off Broad Street. If you’re looking at the front of the buildings, it is to the right side, near the front, toward Broad Street. Admission is free although a requested donation of at least a modest $5 per adult, (children are free) at the door is greatly appreciated.
12NOON
Doors open – Visit the CHN Welcome Table inside Broad Street Carport Entrance
Get your free Resource Handout Bag at the CHN Welcome Table (while supplies last)
Exhibitor Hall open, main floor, Fellowship Hall
Used Curriculum Book & Supply sale, main floor, All-purpose room and Fellowship Hall
Giveaway Table open, 12Noon-3PM, next to the CHN Welcome Table
Intimate Gatherings: Homeschool Consults (registration required at Welcome Table!!)
Nursing Mother’s Room, downstairs in the Nursery
12:30PM-1:20PM KEYNOTE SPEAKERS!
INFO SESSION: Keynote Speakers
1:30-2:15PM
INFO SESSION:
INFO SESSION:
2:30-3:15PM
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INFO SESSION:
3:15PM-3:30PM
Drawings from the Giveaway Table
winners must be present to pick-up gifts, Exhibitor Hall. If winner is not present before 3:30PM, we will call additional names as needed.
3:30-4PM
Wrap-up at Exhibitor Hall and Used Curriculum Sale – check for deep discounts!
CT HOMESCHOOL NETWORK WELCOME TABLE
Upon arrival, stop by in the entrance LOBBY and say, “Hi!” to the CHN Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing everyone this year – another fun and informative conference. You can also pick up your free Resource Handout bag, filled with quality business ads, and learn about their products and services. That’s not all – you can visit the Giveaway Table right next to us and see if you would like to take a chance at winning a donated homeschool resource product or service! Donations are warmly welcome, but the admission and tickets are free.
GIVEAWAY TABLE
A hearty thank-you to our exhibitors and other businesses who so generously donated items to the table for our Giveaway! You can get three free tickets (per family). Winners must be present to win. Drawings will be done at 3PM near the CHN Welcome Table. Must be present to win.
RESOURCE HANDOUT BAGS – FREE to attendees
Upon arrival at the conference, be sure to stop by the CHN Welcome table to get your bag. One per family, please. First come, first served. We have exhibitors who are not able to attend or who live far enough outside of CT, that the bags are a great outreach option for them. Also, for you – there are some fantastic products available! Be sure to obtain one of these free bags at the CHN Welcome Table upon your arrival. One per family, please. While supplies last.
NATIONAL HOME EDUCATION LEGAL DEFENSE
(NHELD)
Stop by and say hello to Attorney Deborah G. Stevenson, of NHELD, has been advocating for homeschool freedom for decades. She homeschooled her two daughters from birth into college. Over the years, she has been an advocate for individual families and informing the community and the public about their rights. She has published many articles about home education and freedom.
She will also be presenting a workshop during the conference. Check the schedule for time/location.
USED CURRICULUM SALE
There are a lot of families who will be at the conference selling their used curriculum materials! You don’t want to miss this. Further, multiple families have donated gently used, quality homeschool resources; books, games, manipulatives – you get the idea. They are for sale at greatly reduced prices from what it would cost to buy brand new. Bring cash, as most sellers will be using it; some will offer charge card sales. They will have bags available for your purchases. We’ll have a lot of used curriculum and related resources available for you to purchase! Stock up and save money!
EXHIBITORS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES – FOR YOU!
CHN’s Welcome Table
CHN’s Giveaway Table
HOUSEKEEPING INFO
The buildings at these two connected church locations do n-o-t have an elevator. There are a few steps (2 – 3) in some areas, and a full set of steps in other areas. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip. Almost all of the event will be held on the main floor of the two buildings.
FOR ADVERTISERS NOT AT THE CONFERENCE – RESOURCE HANDOUT BAG OPTION!
Can’t attend the conference but you want outreach to the homeschool community? You can advertise your products/services in our Resource Handout Bags. Email us for details and let us know what you have to share. CHNconference@outlook.com
FOR PROSPECTIVE CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
Do you want to secure a space at the conference, to showcase your educational products and services of interest to home educators? We’ll have hundreds of people coming to the conference and this is your chance to speak with them directly and explain what you have to offer their family, groups of friends, or a homeschool co-op. For details, email us for details. Please note – we almost always fill up the exhibitor spaces, so register early. The deadline is May 31st or when we are full. As of May 1st, we are full. Please reach out and we’ll put you on our contact list for June 2025 when we’ll have an even bigger and better conference planned! CHNconference@outlook.com