DMV Homeschooling Mini-Conference 2026:
Homeschooling with Joy
Saturday, March 7th 9am-12pm
6040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
Scholé center for innovative education presents
A free conference for local homeschoolers
We are so excited to welcome you to our second conference for homeschoolers local to the DMV! We envision a day where homeschooling parents can learn, rest, and connect with other like-minded families in the area.
This conference will be short and sweet, affordable, and open to all homeschooling (or homeschool-curious) parents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Infants are welcome, but we ask parents to make alternative arrangements for older children in order to facilitate a day of focused learning and conversation.
keynote speaker
Arielle Rondon, LPC
Compassionate Approaches for Building Frustration Tolerance
Students, whether in a homeschool setting or a classroom setting, often experience difficulties with frustration tolerance and perfectionism during their educational journey. These challenges can be magnified for children with exceptionalities, who are gifted, or who are twice exceptional. How can we, as parents and educators, help them to build resilience and self-compassion?
Arielle Rondon, a Licensed Professional Counselor with the McClerren Group, will present the conference’s keynote address, entitled “Compassionate Approaches for Building Frustration Tolerance.” She will discuss strategies to help children and parents develop frustration tolerance, behavioral therapy skills to enhance self-regulation, and suggestions for how we can model these skills as educators.
The Lineup
Breakout Sessions
Session 1
Strategies for Teaching Emerging Readers
Erin Graham, Reading Specialist and Primary Teacher at Scholé Center for Innovative Education
If you have a new or developing reader, this session will provide you with practical strategies for teaching reading, identifying reading challenges, and finding resources to support your reader.
Homeschool Roundtable
Sarah Lavezzo and Lauren Yacht, Co-Founders of Scholé Center for Innovative Education
Join us for a roundtable discussion geared toward families who are currently homeschooling. Bring your questions for the community hive-mind!
Session 2
Homeschool Curious–Q&A Session for Parents Considering Homeschooling
Sarah Lavezzo and Lauren Yacht, Co-Founders of Scholé Center for Innovative Education
Are you considering homeschooling, but overwhelmed by all of the information and curriculum available? This session is for the “homeschool-curious”–whether you’re already planning to homeschool or wondering whether it would be a good fit for your child, this Q&A will allow you to ask all of the questions on your mind!
Planning Interdisciplinary Units in Your Homeschool
Lindsay Willmann, founder of the alexandria learning cooperative
Homeschooling offers the flexibility to explore multiple subjects through one experience. This session is about intentionally planning interdisciplinary units to facilitate holistic learning, create connections between subject areas, and make the most of your learning time!
The rundown
Schedule of Events
9:00 – Welcome
9:15 – Keynote
10:00 – Keynote Q&A
10:15 – Break
10:30 – Breakout Session 1
11:15 – Breakout Session 2