Home Educator Conference
University of St. Thomas | 1018 W. Alabama St. Houston, TX 77006
January 17, 2026
Tickets and Registration
Limited discount pricing for members ends Christmas Day!
Seating Limited!
“Magna Conversatio”
The Great Conversation: Family Life, Home Education, and God
January 17, 2026 | University of St Thomas
Opening Remarks: Dr Sinda Vanderpool, UST President
Keynotes: Dr. Andrew Hayes | Katherine Leaño
Community Book Swap
Quiet prayer time in the serene Chapel of St Basil with guided journal prompts and communal Holy Rosary
Plus TEEN TRACK! Official Admissions Tour of UST, and Q&A Social Hour with Young Adult college students, Professor Talk with Dr Eric Mabry
AND! K-8th National Scripps Spelling Bee!
2026 Speakers
Come hear about The Great Conversation
Reference. Connect. Refine. Build.
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Keynote
Conference Talk: “The Homecoming of Boethius: The Great Conversation and the Community of the Mind”
“[To foster] students' intellectual awareness of themselves as human persons and what it means to be human so that they can live and flourish like one. By building themselves up as persons, they build up the basis for their professional success. Liberal learning, understood in this way, is a transformative experience.”
Listen to him on UST’s “Spelunking with Plato”
Read about his vision for liberal learning at the university level.
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Speaker
Conference Talk: “The Sound of Footsteps in the Garden: Why Spending Time in the Natural World Is Essential for Your Family”
“Without grounding, nurturing and love, we all topple over, shrivel up, and die. It’s rare to bloom if you don’t have roots. As parents, we gently guide our children to root their identity in various ways their name, as a son or daughter, the brother or sister, and a child of God. Reasonably, they find their identity in relationship to others. Our community, primarily our family, is one component of our home.”
Read this piece here.
Listen to Katherine here.
Teen Lecture
Dr Eric Mabry
“More than Just Stories: A Theological Cartography for the Book of Exodus”
Tickets & Registration!
Limited discount price through Christmas! Seats limited.
Previous Conferences
2025 - An Invitation to Wonder: A Culture of Learning at Home
February 22, 2025
Featuring: Jenny Bales, Francesca Guerri, Catherine Aquila, Tricia LaRocca, Eric Mabry, Dads and Grads Panel
Sponsored by:
2024 - Home Education: A Timeless Approach
February 3, 2024
Featuring: Kimberly Hahn, Jon Kirwan, Dominic Aquila, Jenny Bales, Steffani Aquila, Arthur Ortiz, Dad’s Panel, Graduates Panel
Sponsored by:
CHECH’s Conference helps you contemplate the big ideas of home education, while connecting you to others who are doing the same. Join this culture of curiosity and faith and be inspired to lifelong learning and meaningful friendships.
A morning of engaging speakers,
intentional formation, sharing books,
and the opportunity to build community.
Book Swap
Bring books, curriculum, manipulatives, and resources to pass onto others and find something new from our book swap table.
Quality Speakers
Hear why listening to the greats of the past will strengthen your home education vision and culture for today.
Teen Track
Spend the day discovering, connecting and touring UST campus! Talk with current college students who homeschooled!
The Value...
Find Support and Community: Hear from other home educating families, discover homeschool groups and co-ops in your area, connect with like-minded friends new and old, and build lasting relationships.
Discover Tools and Resources: Find curriculum, books and other practical tools that support your goals and enhance your family's natural learning culture. Book swap table to find something new.
Interact with Fellow Home Educators: Exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from others who share your passion for home education.
Hear from Experts: Learn from seasoned educators and professionals offering proven frameworks and fresh perspectives to inspire your motivations. We promise quality and intentional topics and speakers to help you find and love your WHY!