2025 THE GREAT STATE OF MAINE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE

Augusta, Maine May 2-3, 2025

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Join us for the largest homeschool event ever held in Maine!

The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference presented by Maine Home Education Alliance is geared for the whole family:

  • Interactive, engaging family-friendly entertainment and programs for all ages;
  • Workshops and panel presentations featuring co-op leaders, employers, mentors and a variety of homeschool styles;
  • Career and college fair for teens and homeschool graduates;
  • Social time and networking for both teens and families;
  • Workshops for families of children with special learning needs such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia.

With the growing number of homeschoolers, the need for information, mentoring, and collaboration has never been greater to work together to build the communities we want for our kids!

We seek sponsors, presenters and vendors who would like to assist MHEA to connect Maine’s 10,000+ homeschool students and their families to the resources and opportunities available to help them achieve their goals.  Please JOIN US!

Registration Opens in January 2025

Stay tuned as we roll out special announcements of nationally recognized performers and speakers you won’t want to miss!

Full Schedule TBD

  • Friday, May 2, 2024 9:00 am to 6 pm, Teen dance and regional socials 7-10pm
  • Saturday, May 3rd from 9 am to 5 pm

The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference will be held at the spacious, centrally located Augusta Civic Center. Right off of I95 at 76 Community Dr, Augusta, ME 04330

Stay tuned as we roll out special announcements of nationally recognized performers and speakers you won’t want to miss!

The Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference will offer plenty of social time for the whole family on Friday night with a dance for the teens, and regional socials for the rest of the family from 7-10 pm.

  • Homeschooling for Beginners
  • Homeschool Reviews and other Assessment Options
  • Special-Needs Homeschooling
  • High School and Transcripts
  • Co-ops
  • Early College
  • College Applications
  • Legislative Watch: School Choice and $$$ for Homeschools
  • Maine’s Homeschool Laws
  • Career Options for Teens and Young Adults
  • Road Schooling
  • Strategies for teaching: Humanities and STEM
  • Navigating Homeschool Access to your Local Public School and the Law
  • Nationally Recognized Entertainment
  • Family-Friendly Programming
  • Secular & Faith-Based Sessions
  • Teen Career/Job & College Fair
  • Quiet Room for Moms with Babies
  • Kids & Special Needs Play Area
  • Curriculum & Program Vendors
  • Networking

Please join us by sponsoring this inaugural event to connect directly with families about all that your trade, business or institution might have to offer! This is not just a sponsorship but the beginning of a partnership and collaboration to help meet the changing needs of your organization. Please reach out to Becky Grant-Widen at becky@mainehea.org or fill out the sponsorship inquiry form: https://forms.gle/kKmcqd1yxrE1tgVq7

Platinum Level Sponsor: $10,000 – 1 available

  • Full page back cover color program ad
  • Logo on all attendee lanyards
  • Logo or clickable link on all social media promotional posts/ads and on Facebook event
  • Name or logo on event promo on Augusta Civic Center marquee
  • Signage behind podium at main auditorium
  • Opportunity to address attendees for a 5 minute opener during the opening general session 
  • Logo on all print and digital materials
  • Onsite signage and premium event/vendor table in location of choice
  • 6 conference tickets
  • Clickable logo on MHEA conference website until September 1st, 2025
  • Option to serve on a panel presentation in a breakout session for teen attendees on job opportunities in your company/or field of work and what types of skills and strengths are needed (other presentation concepts will absolutely be considered- hands on would be fantastic)

Gold Level Sponsor: $5,000- 4 available

  • Full page inside cover  color program ad
  • Logo on all print and digital materials
  • Onsite signage and premium event/vendor table in location of choice
  • 6 conference tickets
  • Opportunity to address the audience for 2 minutes during one of four general sessions 
  • Signage at podium for one of four general sessions
  • Clickable logo on MHEA conference website until September 1st, 2025
  • Option to serve on a panel presentation in a breakout session for teen attendees on job opportunities in your company/or field of work and what types of skills and strengths are needed (other presentation concepts will absolutely be considered- hands on would be fantastic)

Silver Level Sponsor $3,000- 3 available 

  • Half page inside cover color program ad
  • Logo on all print and digital materials
  • Onsite signage event/vendor table 
  • Signage at one conference breakout space: Teen College and Career Exploration Hall, OR Sensory Friendly Play Space, OR Family Programming Room/ Stage
  • 4 conference tickets
  • logo on MHEA conference website until September 1st, 2025
  • Option to serve on a panel presentation in a breakout session for teen attendees on job opportunities in your company/or field of work and what types of skills and strengths are needed (other presentation concepts will absolutely be considered- hands on would be fantastic)

Bronze Level Sponsor $2,000

  • Quarter page program ad
  • Logo on all print and digital materials
  • Logo on signage for one of 5 community/regional social events for families OR teen dance 
  • Event/vendor table 
  • 4 conference tickets
  • Logo on MHEA conference website until September 1st, 2025
  • Option to serve on a panel presentation in a breakout session for teen attendees on job opportunities in your company/or field of work and what types of skills and strengths are needed (other presentation concepts will absolutely be considered- hands on would be fantastic)

Community Sponsor $1,500

  • Quarter page program ad
  • Logo on all print and digital materials
  • Event/vendor table 
  • 4 conference tickets
  • Logo on MHEA conference website until September 1st, 2025
  • Option to serve on a panel presentation in a breakout session for teen attendees on job opportunities in your company/or field of work and what types of skills and strengths are needed (other presentation concepts will absolutely be considered- hands on would be fantastic)

We are seeking dynamic, engaging speakers to share their expertise and knowledge with homeschool parents and leaders, and with teens who are preparing for their futures.

If you are interested in participating as a speaker or panelist, please fill out the Call for Speaker form: https://forms.gle/751jXTDYTd3Kuz5w5

A member of our Board will be in touch!

Many hands make light work! In order to pull off the largest homeschool event our state has ever seen, we need lots of help to make the event run smoothly. Parents and responsible teens are needed! We have jobs for everyone, from social butterfly to bookworm. To find out more, please fill out this volunteer form: https://forms.gle/kv7jFYWdxsyBZArm7

A member of our Board will be in touch!

If you are interested in being a vendor please fill out the Vendor form for more information:

https://forms.gle/bBcWEjpWrVALCycV6

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