Flourish Homeschool Conference & Events

05/13/2026

Flourish Homeschool Conference & Events will be in Augusta, Georgia. I am excited to share my journey as the homeschooling mom of neurodiverse children.

Welcome to the "Parent-as-Educator" movement.

Don’t miss the Georgia Innovation in Education Summit at SOAR Academy’s new 20-acre campus!

🌲 Nature School Tours
🛠 Live Demo Classrooms
🤝 Resource Fair & Community Partners
🎈 Kid-Friendly Activities

If you have a K-12 student who needs a hands-on, inclusive environment, come see our culture in action. Enrollment is currently open!

📅 Saturday, May 16th | 9AM - 1PM
📍 3042 Eagle Drive, Augusta, GA 30906
🎟 Cost: Free admission!

Meet our participating Vendors & Partners:
💻 iCode Augusta & Brown Girls Code (STEM & Coding)
🧠 Testing and Disabilities - AU & Library Makerspace - AU
🧩 Autism Advocacy & Big Dreamers ABA
🦆 Ducktails Pediatric Therapy and Wellness (Specialized Pediatric Care)
🏠 The Healing Cottage & Gentle Care Home Services
🤝 Boys and Girls Club (Spanish Chapter)
❤️ RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities)

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04/29/2026

Microsoft Workshop for High School Students
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Microsoft is hosting a virtual workshop for high school students focused on building a resume and LinkedIn profile, two tools that can really help students start preparing now for internships, college, jobs, and future career opportunities.

Join here: https://aka.ms/JoinMSFTResumeWorkshop

04/27/2026

Community Meeting: DeKalb Schools Student Assignment Project (SAP)
Q&A with DCSD Administrators

📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
📍 In-Person at New Life Church | 3592 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
💻Virtual at www.facebook.com/SouthDeKalbCoalition

Our communities have questions and we deserve answers! Come ready to engage around:
• School closures
• Student transfers
• Enrollment recovery
• Community equity

🎥 Can’t attend? Watch LIVE →Facebook

🔗 Learn more about SAP: http://dekalbschoolsga.org/sapsurvey

03/31/2026

Calling all Parent-preneurs
GRANTS DUE MARCH 31ST
Links in Comments.

03/28/2026

Are you looking for a summer experience that blends learning, creativity, and real-world application for your child?

We invite your student to join us for the GrowUp! Hydroponics STEAM Summer Camp—a unique, hands-on program where students explore how food is grown, dive into science and technology, and build skills that extend beyond the classroom.

🌿 What Makes This Camp a Great Fit for Homeschoolers?

Hands-on learning that reinforces science, engineering, and critical thinking

Real-world connections between sustainable agriculture and STEM

Opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving

Exposure to guest speakers and career pathways

Field trips that bring concepts to life

📍 Camp Locations & Dates:

Cobb County (Marietta High School): June 1–5

DeKalb County (Smoke Rise Elementary): June 29–July 2

Clayton County (Produce’d Farm): July 6–10

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Camp Fee: $150 (includes daily lunch & snacks)
👉 Registration fee: $25 (applied toward total)

Throughout the week, students will:

Build and explore hydroponic systems

Design interactive STEAM projects

Learn how food grows vertically in small spaces

Connect science concepts to everyday life

Whether your child loves science, enjoys hands-on activities, or is simply curious about how things work, this camp provides an engaging and enriching environment designed to meet them where they are.

✨ Spots are limited—secure your child’s place by signing up today!

We look forward to learning and growing with your family this summer! 🌱

03/28/2026

Submit by March 31: Present at Harvard's Emerging School Models Conference

The fifth-annual Emerging School Models conference, "Broadening the landscape for choice", hosted by the Program on Education Policy and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School. This two-day event, taking place on September 17–18, 2026, will emphasize the broadening landscape for choice, which has been shaped by a wave of state legislation as well as the new federally-funded tax-credit scholarship program.

Submit proposals for presentation at the conference to [email protected].

Seeking proposals that focus on research, policy, practice, or an integrated combination of these areas. Submissions highlighting school choice issues and innovative school models in the public and private sectors are encouraged, as are proposals showcasing new technologies, accountability policies, support systems, fiscal models, and programs designed to scale emerging models.

03/26/2026

03/23/2026

Discover and Explore

Junior Ranger Day – April 18, 2026

Registration Required

Explore, Learn, Protect
Take a journey through a historic monastery, get a closer look at small-yet-mighty plants, and discover a community’s roots as you earn your Junior Ranger Badge. Discover the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area by becoming a Junior Ranger. Activities will guide you as you learn about a living landscape where life is built on stone.

The program is geared toward kids ages 8-12, but younger children can complete activities with help. Activities can be completed in a day or over several visits.

Join Our Junior Ranger Ranks
It’s easy to become an Arabia Mountain Junior Ranger with our Junior Ranger Activity Journal. From the mighty monadnocks of Arabia and Panola Mountains to the serene setting of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, the journal will guide you through activities across the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Journal at:

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve
Lithonia-Davidson Library
Monastery of the Holy Spirit
Panola Mountain State Park
Salem-Panola Library
Stonecrest Library
You can also email us to arrange a pickup or download the journal.

03/20/2026

Calling homeschooling teens for Career Exploration program with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. We meet today at East Point Library at 10 am and Monday at Stonecrest Library.
GENERAL PROGRAM INFO
Students will meet biweekly, tour workplaces, and explore potential career pathways.

Program Dates: March 6 – April 31 | Final Presentations: Week of May 1-10

We have Our Industry Partners & What They Do for each area.

Automated Biomanufacturing
Mike Hourigan – Horizon Group
A leader in automation systems and workforce training within the life sciences industry, helping companies design and manage complex manufacturing systems.

Kevin J. Fox – Manus
A biotechnology company focused on sustainable alternatives using biomanufacturing, replacing traditional chemical processes with biological innovation.

David Blum – Alloy Therapeutics
A biotech company specializing in antibody discovery, protein engineering, and AI-driven biologics development.

Medical Devices
Brad Farrell – Veranex
An innovation-focused CRO (Contract Research Organization) that helps bring medical devices to market by supporting design, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and commercialization.

Sarah Jo Crotts – Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech
Leads industry partnerships connecting medical device companies with research, talent, and innovation ecosystems.

Food Production
Hillery Goodgame – Blue Heron Urban Farms & Sanctuary
A local urban farm integrating sustainable agriculture, education, and community-based food systems.

02/16/2026

🎉 Black Family Empowerment Summit 2026 🎉
WHEN? February 28, 2026
WHERE? The Westin Atlanta Airport, 4736 Best Rd, College Park, GA 30337
Join us for a powerful one-day celebration with two events.
✨ Part 1: Building Strong Children - keynote session exploring the impact of media, education, parenting, homeschooling, and health on our children’s future.
🏆 Part 2: Black Heroes Day- a celebration honoring the contributors serving the African American community.
🎟️ Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-family-empowerment-summit-2026-tickets-1979717151292?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎁 SPECIAL FREE PROMO CODE for the Flourish Community:
Code: blackfam2026
Hosted by The Black Education Station Family