Conference Registratoin

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

 

HOTEL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Hotel registration is now open - and easier than ever! Reservations at the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel can now be made online. Our $85 rate is guaranteed until Apr. 11, 2010. Parking and internet access are free. Click on Reservations.

BECOME A GHEA MEMBER AND SAVE!

Members save $15 on most adult registration options, plus receive a host of other year-round benefits! A Basic Membership costs just $25 a year. Join or renew with this year's conference registration and save an additional $5. In addition to giving you great benefits, your membership helps us protect and promote homeschooling in Georgia and encourage homeschooling families across the state. We appreciate your support!

REGISTRATION FAQS

Registration Coordinator, registrations@ghea.org

How can I register?
How soon can I register?
What are the advantages of pre-registration?
What is the deadline for pre-registering?
May I bring my children with me?
How much does it cost to register?
Are there any exceptions to these registration options?
What if my spouse is unable to attend, or I am not married? May I bring someone along for free on my ticket in place of a spouse?
May I get a discount on my registration by volunteering at the convention?
My child is between 10 and 12 years old--should I register him for the Children's Program or bring him to the conference?
My child (12 and up) wants to volunteer, but not attend workshops. Do I have to register him/her?
I am only able to attend on Thursday and Friday. May I browse the Exhibit Hall on Thursday evening?
I am only interested in the free workshops on Thursday afternoon. Do I need to pre-register?
How do I register for particular workshops I would like to attend?
I have decided to attend the convention at the last minute. May I still register?
I registered for the convention, but am now unable to attend. How do I go about getting a refund?

Q: How can I register?
A: Pre-register online (preferred!), through the mail, or by calling our office at 770-461-3657. You may pre-register thru Wednesday, April 21. If you miss the pre-registration deadline, register at the door when you arrive at the Georgia International Convention Center. Please look for the registration area in the lobby between Exhibit Halls A & B. You will save both time and money if you pre-register. (See "What are the advantages of pre-registration?" below.)

Q: How soon can I register?
A: Pre-registration now open. Pre-registration will remain open through April 21. Registration will also be available at the door.

Q: What are the advantages of pre-registration?
A: There are several great advantages:

  • Early shopping at the Used Book Sale! Used Book Sale shopping times are assigned in the order the registrations are received.
  • Money-saving prices! Registration prices at the door are $5 more for Full-Convention and Shopping Only. The Used Book Sale costs $2 more per person (adult/child) when you register at the door.  
  • Shorter Lines! Since you've already paid, you will find the check-in line for pre-registered attendees moves along far more quickly than the line for those registering at the door!

If you were not able to pre-register before the deadline, we will be happy to register you at the door.

Q: What is the deadline for pre-registering?
A: April 21, 2010. Registrations postmarked after April 21 will be returned, and you will need to register when you come to the convention.

Q: May I bring my children with me?
A: This conference is intended for parent/teacher and student enrichment. Teens 15 years and up may volunteer to help with the Little Patriot Seminar (Application Form). Child care arrangements are encouraged for children ages 1-12 except for those enrolled in the Little Patriots Seminar. Children attending the conference who are not enrolled in Little Patriots must be with their parents at all times. Nursing babies will be admitted free, but remember that sessions are being recorded. Sit near an exit, and please step out if your baby makes any noise.

Q: How much does it cost to register?
A: Please see the registration costs and options below.

PRE-REGISTRATION FEES
(Pre-registration ends Wednesday, April 21)

  MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
ADULTS
(One adult OR married couple)		    
Full Registration
Includes all sessions, Exhibit Hall, & Used Book Sale		 $40 $55
 
Additional Children (under 18) and/or grandparents		 $10 $10
 
Qualifying Parents of Preschoolers*
Includes all sessions, Exhibit Hall, & Used Book Sale		 FREE, but you must register    

SHOPPING ONLY
Includes Exhibit Hall and Used Book Sale.         

 

 $15

$20

With Spouse                  

 $20  $25
Each child (under 18)  $5 
CHILDREN    
Little Patriots (Ages 6-12)
Your child must be six by May 1, 2010
 

 

$35 one child,     

$60 two children

$70 three children

$75 maximum per family

 
     
   

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEES

  MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
ADULTS
(One adult OR married couple)		    

Full Convention           Includes all sessions, Exhibit Hall, and Used Book Sale

 $45 
 $60 
 

  
 
  
  

   		    
SHOPPING ONLY
Includes Exhibit Hall and Used book Sale.  
 

 

$20

 

$25

With Spouse

$25                               

 $30 
Each Child (under 18)  $5
 
 
   

*FREE ADMITTANCE FOR QUALIFYING PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS
Parents of preschoolers, are you wondering if home education is right for you and your child? If so, we invite you to come as our guest to learn about the wonderful world of homeschooling. Over the three days of convention, you'll get to choose from more than 75 workshop including special sessions on how to begin homeschooling, parenting, learning styles, worldview, family life, raising boys, the mechanics of homeschooling, and MUCH more. You'll also get to visit the Exhibit Hall, which is filled with over 100 booths of the latest and greatest educational materials and resources.

To qualify, your eldest child must be under 5 years of age (your eldest child's fifth birthday must be after April 30, 2010), and you must never have attended a GHEA convention. You will still need to pre-register, but your registration will be FREE! And yes, your registration includes the Used Curriculum Sale!

To all you veteran homeschoolers: Tell a new parent! Invite them to attend. We also offer free how-to-begin workshops for everyone on Thursday. If you have any ideas on how to get the word out, please let us know.

Q: Are there any exceptions to these registration options?
A: Yes, there are two:

Free Shopping - There is free shopping on Saturday, May 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. This allows interested persons to sign in and shop in the Exhibit Hall free of charge. The Used Curriculum Sale will be closed by that time and is not included as part of free shopping.

Free How-to-Begin Workshops - On Thursday, April 29, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., we offer four FREE Homeschool Success workshops that introduce prospective or beginning homeschoolers to the wonderful world of home education. All four workshops are open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register. Please come to the Free Workshop Registration table next to Registration in the lobby.  

Q: What if my spouse is unable to attend, or I am not married? May I bring someone along for free on my ticket in place of a spouse?
A: No. GHEA wants to encourage moms and dads to attend the convention together, and we don't want an extra admission cost to stand in the way. A free ticket is not available for any person other than a legal spouse. You may not bring a friend, relative, fiancé, etc., on a free spouse ticket. 

Q: May I get a discount on my registration by volunteering at the convention?
A: No. Volunteers do not receive a discount on registration costs, although they do receive other benefits. Volunteer at least three hours at the GHEA Convention and check with your volunteer coordinator about benefits.

Q: My child is between 10 and 12 years old--should I register him for the Little Patriots Program?
A: Parents may choose whether to register their 10- through 12-year-olds as a child or for the Children's Program, depending on which the parents feel is more appropriate for their child.

If your child is restless and uninterested in the workshop topics, the Children's Program will most likely be your best choice. (Workshops are being taped.)

Q: My child (12 and up) wants to volunteer, but not attend workshops. Do I have to register him/her?
A: Yes. All volunteers, including young adults and teens, must be registered to attend the convention.  Volunteers for the Little Patriots Children's Program must be at least 15 years of age and do not need to register for the conference.

Q: I am only able to attend on Thursday and Friday. May I browse the Exhibit Hall on Thursday evening?
A: Parents who attend the free "Getting Started" sessions on Thursday will have an opportunity to "View" the vendor hall on Thursday evening (No Shopping). Please do not interfere with the vendors, many will still be setting up.

Q: I am only interested in the free workshops on Thursday afternoon. Do I need to pre-register?
A: There is no need to pre-register for Thursday's free workshops, but you will need to register on site. Please come to the Registration area in the lobby where you will be able to sign up beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29.

Q: How do I register for particular workshops I would like to attend?
A: We do not offer registration for individual workshops. As many as 1o workshops run concurrently during each workshop session. Seating in the workshops is not reserved in advance, but rather fills up on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend getting to the workshop of your choice several minutes early in order to get a seat! If your favorite workshop is full by the time you arrive, you may attend a different workshop where seating is still available. Most workshops are being recorded, so you can order a CD or MP3 of the workshops you missed or the workshops you would like to hear again.

Q: I have decided to attend the convention at the last minute. May I still register?
A: Absolutely! After April 21 you may register at the door in the Registration area in the lobby of the Exhibit Hall Building at the GICC.

Q: I registered for the convention, but am now unable to attend. How do I go about getting a refund?
A: All refund requests must be made in writing and must be postmarked by April 30, 2010. No refunds are available after this date. A cancellation fee of $3 will be deducted from your refund amount. No refunds or adjustments will be made at the convention. There are no exceptions to this policy.

The Association will serve and assist any home schooling family or support group in Georgia, however, GHEA is a Christian organization and the counsel and direction of the organization will be Christian.

GHEA • 258 Sandy Lake Cir. • Fayetteville, GA 30214
Telephone: (770) 461-3657 • Fax: (501) 638-5264
E-mail: info@ghea.org