I hear about many homeschooling conferences, but has anyone heard of/attended an "Unschooling" one? I'd be so interested. Especially if you know of any on the West Coast, and especially if you know if any offer scholarships/volunteer opporitunities. I think I've heard mentioned something called the 'Live and Learn' conference? Thanks mamas! I think it would be val;uable for me to meet other 'unschoolingfams' in the flesh! ;)

yes, we have attended "living is learning" unschooling conferences, but we are on the east coast.
maybe you can find something around you on here:
http://www.home-school.com/events/

hth!

Where in northern California are you? I just got a message on our HS'ing group that Sandra Dodd is coming to Ca. and will be speaking here in Orange County (Garden Grove), Rancho Cucamonga and up in Bakersfield in December. If you're interested, I'll post the info.

There is one every year in NJ - it's an all-day affair with seminars, workshops and vendors. http://www.unschooling.org/unnet/

I know people who have traveled to this one, and loved it:
http://www.liveandlearnconference.org/

Tara

Thanks for the great links ladies! Brandy, I'm in the far far north of CA--but its almost worth visiting my in-laws in Orange to see Sandra Todd. We're too broje though--thanks anyways. I've been meaning to visit her website...

These are probably too far for you, but in case someone else reads this and is interested:

Irving, TX: http://www.rethinkingeducation.com/

Kansas City, MO: L.E.A.R.N. (http://kclearn.org/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=379&bid=37&btitle=LEARNapalooza%20Conference&meid=1)

Our unschooling group is doing the live and learn conference in 2005. It's gonna be at the beach.

Actually I haven't heard an update since hurricane Ivan so I'm wondering if our hotel pick is still standing.:confused:

I'll talk to the person heading it and see if I can get some more info. I'd love to meet some of ya'll

Originally posted by branwyn
yes, we have attended "living is learning" unschooling conferences, but we are on the east coast.
maybe you can find something around you on here:
http://www.home-school.com/events/

hth!

oooh, the 2005 Living Is Learning is in Pensacola! Thanks for mentioning the name Branwyn - I know where I'll be next October...