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Everest Academy is a ministry of Everest Family Church in Hayden. We offer freedom along with quality resources, information, activities and support to those homeschooling in Alabama. We believe that the parent has the best interests of their children at heart. We believe that the parent is the first and only teacher that a child needs. In keeping with this philosophy, we wish to be a very hands-off church "cover" school and allow the parent to lead and guide their children in the direction and at the pace they feel is best suited to their children. We ask only for what the law requires while offering support along with quality resources to aid families in their efforts.

June 12 & 13, 2026, Montgomery: Homeschool Alabama State Conference


HOMESCHOOL ALABAMA STATE CONFERENCE

June 12-13, 2026 – 9 am to 5 pm each day
Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery AL 36109

 

This is the first conference Homeschool Alabama has had in the state since 2018, so we are starting small this year. There is no vendor hall because of limited availability in rooms. All speakers will have tables on display and will be available throughout the day when they are not speaking.  

All the speakers are from Alabama. Four of the speakers were homeschooled in Alabama (Jonathan Young, Aimee Smith, Curtis Whatley, and There is a brief description beside their names and workshop descriptions, as well as a link to more information on website.

 

For more information and registration:

https://www.homeschoolal.org/homeschool-conference/

 

 

 

Kathy Eggers     https://www.kathyeggers.com/

A homeschool mom, child development specialist, and author will present four session at the conference.

Beyond Textbooks: Nurturing the Whole Child in Your Homeschool   

The Early Years: The Science-Backed Benefits of Play for Brain Development

What Every Mother (and Father) of a Preschooler Needs to Know

Play Beyond Preschool

 

 

Jonathan Young      https://youngstrength.org/

From Survivor ’42 and Survivor ’50, Jonathan was homeschooled in Alabama.

Lessons from the Island: A Conversation with Jonathan Young

Developing Strength, Spiritually and Physically (for teens and parents)

 

 

Christina Garrett    https://www.themomathonmovement.com/

A pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and founder of The Momathon Diaries

Embrace Your Calling (for Moms)

Grace for the Grind of Homeschooling

 


Jeremy Fielding 

https://jeremyfielding.com/

https://fatherhoodengineered.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@Jeremy_Fielding

Homeschool dad from Huntsville AL

Fatherhood Engineered  (for Dads)

From Idea to Reality: How Things Are Designed and Made  (for teens and parents)

 

 

Aimee Smith     https://www.aimeesmith.com/

Homeschool mom and author, from Trussville AL

Classical Education for a Restful Homeschool

A Simplified Strategy for Homeschool Scheduling

 

 

Curtis Whatley    https://www.boldoutdoorevents.com/

Both Curtis and his wife were homeschooled in Alabama, and continue the tradition as they homeschool their 6 children in Auburn AL.

Surviving in the Wild and Thriving in Christ  (for teens and parents)

Making Your Family a Team for Christ

Being Intentional As We Parent through Hard Things

 

 

Additional workshops will be offered on:

Godly Leadership (church schools, co-ops, support groups) – Harriet Rand
Getting Started,  Know Your Why – Kristy Trent

Homeschooling through High School – Jenny Bartz
Alabama State Law (and CHOOSE Act, ASHAA regulations) – Kristy Trent
Life AFTER Homeschooling – Irene Tucker
Special Needs Homeschooling – Debbie Landry

 

 

For more information and registration:


https://www.homeschoolal.org/homeschool-conference/