Chattin' With CHAP

Thinking about attending a homeschool convention but not sure if it’s worth the time, travel, and cost? In this episode, Ro breaks down the real benefits of these gatherings—from hands-on curriculum exploration and exclusive discounts to workshops that equip parents and inspire fresh ideas.

We’ll also dive into the power of community and connection, how conventions can energize your homeschool journey, and practical tips for making the most of your visit. Whether you’re a beginner, navigating high school planning, or homeschooling a child with special needs, this episode will help you see why conventions are more than just a trip—they’re an investment in your family’s learning adventure.

Tune in and discover how to leave a convention inspired, equipped, and recharged.

For more information and to register, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/

Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Sara as she brings you Convention Corner 2026 episode #7! Today's topic is the Used Curriculum Sale. This event is always popular, and Sara explains how you can participate!

Want to know more about Convention? https://conv.chaponline.com/

Register for Convention at https://brushfire.com/chaponline/2026convention/610682

Learn more about the Used Curriculum Sale at https://conv.chaponline.com/used-curriculum-sale/

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

The Convention Speakers Series continues! Today Ginger chats with Christy Faith, homeschool mom, educational encourager, and one of this year's CHAP convention keynote speakers! Christy is full of energy, encouragement, and equipping stories to keep your homeschool journey moving and fresh. After listening to today's episode, you won't want to miss out on the convention coming this June 11-13.

For more information and to register for the convention, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Sara as she brings you the sixth Convention Corner 2026 episode! Today, she explains everything you need to know about lunch options and dorm accommodations at this year's CHAP Convention.

Want to know more about Convention? https://conv.chaponline.com/

Register for Convention at https://brushfire.com/chaponline/2026convention/610682

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most nuanced and emotional topics parents face: understanding how children learn, behave, and process the world around them.

Many of us have asked questions like:Is this a discipline issue… or something deeper?Are they distracted—or struggling?Will they grow out of it, or should I lean in?

Joined by two expert guests, Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis we unpack the differences between neurotypical and neurodiverse learners, and what those labels really mean in everyday parenting. We explore the growing idea that homeschooling can function like an individualized education plan—and where that comparison helps or falls short.

Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Sara as she brings you the fifth Convention Corner 2026 episode! Today, she reviews key deadlines and introduces the new Co-Op/Support Group Leader Track at this year's CHAP Convention.

Learn more about the Co-Op/Support Group Leader Track at https://conv.chaponline.com/co-op-leader-track-2026/

Want to know more about Convention? https://conv.chaponline.com/

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today is all about the ASVAB! What is the ASVAB, you say? It is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Joining Ginger is Natalie Mack, homeschool mom, former military mom, and ASVAB proponent for discovering your student's interests and future path. This chat is informative, helpful, and chock full of information for anyone guiding their older student towards the next step in their journey. Bonus! CHAP is hosting the ASVAB at the convention this year in June! Don't miss this FREE opportunity for your 10-12 grade (and even up to 24 year old) students!

This track is FREE for teens and their parents. ASVAB Registration link: https://forms.gle/mjfUP5npnhX4qXpe7

Natalie's hosting a Zoom Meeting to help explain this event. It will be held April 28th at 6:00pmhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82833726866

For help with studying for the ASVAB, go to https://march2success.com/

For more information about the ASVAB and how to help your student choose a career, go to https://asvabprogram.com/

Convention registration is not required to participate.But if you want to join us for the whole weekend and attend convention, the registration link is:

https://conv.chaponline.com

Schedule for the day of the ASVAB test:9:00- 11:00 ASVAB CEP test administered11:00- 12-00 PTI (Post Test Interpretation)12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break1:00 - 2:00 ASVAB Workshop2:00 - 3:00 Natalie's Workshop "Military Service Pathways"

The ASVAB CEP (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program) is the only comprehensive and completely no-cost career planning resource that empowers students nationwide to align their strengths, interests, and values with a post-secondary plan. The CEP involves three assessments: (a) the ASVAB, an aptitude test that estimates your capacity for academic and vocational endeavors; (b) the Find Your Interests (FYI) inventory, which identifies job activities you would like to perform; and (c) the Work Values Situational Judgment Activity (WV SJA), which identifies what you most value in, and desire to receive from, the work you do.

Following ASVAB administration (about 90 minutes), students will participate in a Post-Test Interpretation (PTI) session where they (a) learn what their ASVAB scores mean, (b) complete the FYI and WV SJA, and (c) begin to explore occupations (we link to more than 1,000 civilian and military careers through the Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network [O*NET]). Homeschool parents are encouraged to attend the PTI session.ASVAB CEP is open to students in 10th grade and above (college students included). There is no obligation to military service or to speak to a recruiter. Indeed, students need not have any interest in the military whatsoever to participate in and benefit from ASVAB CEP.

Students need to be registered for testing, and they need to bring a laptop or Chromebook, and paper and pencil.

Your contact info will be given to the test providers.__________Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Sara as she brings you the fourth Convention Corner 2026 episode! Today, she discusses the Leigh A. Genasevich Memorial Scholarship and the special opportunities for teens at this year's CHAP Convention.

Click here for scholarship information and to apply: https://chaponline.com/scholarship/

Application Deadline: April 30

Learn more about the Teen Track here:https://conv.chaponline.com/teen-track-2026-2/

Want to know more about Convention? https://conv.chaponline.com/

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Join Alicia and Ginger, along with Will Estrada of HSLDA, as they celebrate CHAPitol Day 2026 and share important reminders regarding homeschooling rights and the upcoming evaluation season.

CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Got PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

🎉🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉🎉

CHAP is bringing the ASVAB CEP Test to Convention!!!

June 11th @ Elizabethtown College

This is a free event open to all 15-24 year olds!!

To register, go to: https://forms.gle/mjfUP5npnhX4qXpe7

Want to learn more before you sign up? Join us Tuesday the 28th at 6pm for a parent orientation meeting via this zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82833726866

Convention registration is not required to participate.But if you want to join us for the whole weekend and attend convention, the registration link is:

https://conv.chaponline.com/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/