August 5 - 6, 2011

 

SCHEDULE

 

                            8:00a.m. both days - At-The-Door Registration opens

                            8:15a.m. to 8:55am - Friday only - Homeschool Stage Band Music  

                            8:55a.m. - Friday only - National Anthem performed by Stage Band    

                            9:00a.m. both days - Conference opens with prayer

                            9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.both days - Exhibit Hall open 

 

Plano Centre

2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

Plano, TX 75074

 

General Conference Information

 

Dr. Jerry A. Johnson is the President and Professor of Ethics and Theology at Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Johnson has a B.A. from Criswell College, an M.A. from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

 

In addition to having fifteen years of experience as a pastor in Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado, and Texas, Dr. Johnson has served in the administration of Southern Seminary and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

 

Dr. Johnson has traveled on a dozen international mission trips, written and delivered numerous theological position papers, and has published various articles, editorials and studies.

 

Dr. Johnson and his wife, Rhonda, are the parents of two children whom they currently homeschool.

 

Make your plans now to attend both of Dr. Johnson's keynote addresses, one on Friday morning at 10:15a.m. and one on Saturday morning at 10:15a.m.  See you there!!

 

Speaker and Exhibitor Workshops

At each of NTHEN’s two annual conferences, attendees are provided with the opportunity to hear from speakers whose Keynote messages, or messages specifically for the new Homeschooling family, or messages of product updates will keep you encouraged and informed. NTHEN’s 2011 Conference Program of Speakers and Exhibitor Workshops is available for review by clicking HERE. Remember to check back frequently as there often are changes and additions to this listing in the final weeks prior to the conference.

 

 

Our Used Book Sale opportunity has proven to be a very popular component of our Summer event.  Thursday, August 4, 2011 is the date of this year's UBS. For full information on selling your used materials at this pre-conference activity, or for buying items that will be offered for sale, click here.  

 

Our Children's Program has been designed and developed by NTHEN for the purpose of not only providing a safe place for your kiddo's while you shop and attend various speaking sessions, but to use that time to share the Gospel through a variety of fun and engaging activities that are age appropriate for children ranging in age from 2-12. (Note: children must be potty trained to participate in this program).  

 

Conference Registration

Attendee conference registration at-the-door begins at 8:00a.m. on both Friday and Saturday, August 5 & 6.

 

 

Registration Fee Includes

Your at-the-door registration fee includes all activities, functions, and events occurring during the entire two-day event! This includes Keynote sessions, exhibitor workshops, plus full access to the entire exhibit hall.

 

Attendee At-The-Door

registration Fees

(Valid until midnight July 29, 2011) 

 

1)  Adults - $15.00

 

2)  Teenager (13-17) - $12.00

 

3)  Child (3 - 12):  

     Attending the 2-day NTHEN Children's Program - $50.00 (if space available)      

     (This is 13.5 hours of care and training, which equals $2.96/hour! WHAT A BARGAIN!)

     (NOTE: Children must be potty trained to attend this program.)

 

4)  Child NOT attending Children's Program - $10.00   

     (Child must stay with parents at all times.)

 

6)  Children 2 and under - FREE!

 

Food Service

The Plano Centre now has a requirement that only food purchased from their authorized in-house caterer can be consumed on their premises. No food from any other source may be brought into the conference center. We recommend and strongly encourage you to NOT bring food from home.

 

Due to the above Plano Centre policy, NTHEN has made arrangements for you to purchase a box lunch (prepared by the Plano Centre caterer) at a discounted rate of $10.00 per box lunch per day. NTHEN will subsidize the remaining $5.60 for the cost of the box lunch as our way of thanking you for attending the conference and bookfair.  However, you must reserve your box lunch(s) when you pre-register and a place has been created on the on-line pre-registration form for you to do so. 

 

The box lunch meal will consist of a sandwich (turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese plus various condiments), pasta salad, deli chips, cookie, soft drink or a bottle of water, and a mint.  

 

Box lunches will be available for you to purchase for both Friday and Saturday and will be available for pick up each day at a designated location within the conference center between 11:00a.m. and 2:00p.m.

 

Box lunches may not be available when registering At-The-Door. 

 

NTHEN encourages all attendees to avail themselves of this new service we are providing, which is reasonably priced and will help you conserve and make the best use of your time while at the conference and bookfair. Besides, WHO WANTS TO GO OUT IN 105 DEGREE HEAT FOR LUNCH!!!

 

Overnight Accommodations

Numerous brand name hotels/motels are located short distances from the Plano Centre. If you need help in locating a particular commercial accommodation, call the NTHEN office at 972-772-0082 and we will be happy to assist you.

 

Driving Information

NTHEN's Conference and Bookfair will be held at the Plano Centre located at 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano, Texas 75074, just one-quarter mile east of North Central Expressway (US 75) at Exit #31. The Plano Centre is approximately twenty miles north of downtown Dallas and is easily accessible to the entire Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

 

Parking

There in NO ADDITIONAL COST to attendees for parking at NTHEN's conference at the Plano Centre! You may park in either the east or west lots for the entire time you are at the conference. Your registration fee INCLUDES parking for BOTH days of the event! This is yet another great bargain when you attend our conference and bookfair!!

 

 

Traveling to the Conference by Air?

The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is served by two major airports, DFW International (airport code DFW) and Love Field (airport code DAL). If you are arriving by private aircraft, the Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney, Texas (airport code TKI) is nearest to the location of our conference. Rental cars are available from all of these airport locations.

 

Exhibitor Information for Attendees

Conference exhibitors, both local and from all across America, will be attending this event to display, explain, and sell their home education materials. Some exhibitors will also be conducting workshops in private rooms at the Plano Centre to further detail their products/services. Detailed contact information on exhibitors will be found on this web site under "Conference" and in the Conference Program & Directory. 

 

Conference Attire

Attire for all conference sessions is casual/business casual. The average temperature in Dallas in August is 91 degrees with lows in the 70’s. However, outside temps for the week of the event, and for the days of tthis conference are expeceted to be 107 to 110 degrees!! Rain is not common at this time of year but the weather can be fickle, so, be prepared and remember that old Texas saying, “If you don’t like the weather in Texas today, stick around until tomorrow because it probably will change”! Nevertheless, we recommend that you bring a sweater or light jacket just in case it turns cool or in the event the AC in the Plano Centre gets cranked waaaaaaay down!

 

Emergency Contact Number

During the two days of our 2011 summer event, August 5 - 6, 2011, an emergency contact telephone number, 214-478-7770, will be operational. Please use this number for emergencies only. Please do not use this number for making general inquiries about the conference or for inquires about other ministries of NTHEN performed throughout the year. Thank you.

 

Nursing Mother's Room

NTHEN provides a quiet room for mom's to use when their nursing baby needs feeding, or when the nursing mom herself needs a brief respite! Just inquire at Registration for the location of our Nursing Mothers Room

  

Strollers

Baby strollers are permitted at this conference. We simply request that you be gracious to other attendees by not blocking isles with your baby stroller.

 

Wheel Chairs and Motorized Chairs (Scooters)

Wheel chairs and motorized chairs are also permitted as may be needed by an attendee. As noted above, please be gracious to other attendees by not blocking isles with your wheel chair or motorized chair.

 

Animals

Plano Centre does not allow animals inside the facility except for those animals specifically trained to assist persons with vision impairment or other conditions, which are welcome. However, it is our responsibility to the Plano Centre to be aware of any and all animals that will be inside the convention center so please help us by advising the Registration Supervisor that your service animal is with you at our conference.

 

SEE YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!!