The 2009 Day Under the Dome “Under Gathering Storm Clouds” Day Under the Dome 2009 is coming Wednesday, January 21 in a very different environment. This event is educational, fun and one of the most significant things we can do to protect our freedom to homeschool in Kansas as we give the Legislature and others a positive impression of the fruit our labors. Unlike the calm of years gone by, this year’s event occurs amidst a changing climate in our economy, government and even in the Kansas home education environment. With rumors of legislation and legal action, it is now even more important that we engage both new legislators as well as incumbents. A good turnout enhances CHECK’s other efforts to work with the Legislature and other elected officials. Below is a schedule and recap of plans for the event and how you can be involved. 10:30 Check in - Memorial Hall 2d Floor– NE corner of 10th & Jackson-SE of Statehouse 11:00 Legislative and Legal update: § 2009 Kansas home education Legislation update
§ Kansas truancy issues and important cases in other states
§ UN Treaty on Rights of Child
§ Equal Rights Amendment 11:30 Lunch break/ visit- deliver reception invitations to legislators- Capital tours 1:00 Come What May 2:30 Break 2:40 NCFCA Debate presentation 3:00 The Trojan Horse 3:30 Q & A on Virtual School programs in the home 4:00 Remembering the Reason -Renewing the Vision 5:30 Reception for Legislators 7:00 Come What May- general public- Topeka Bible Church As you can see, we have a lot of ground to cover. We want to inform and arm you so that you may visit intelligently with your legislators or their assistants. We want you to be aware of the threats to home education growing throughout our great state. We want to challenge you remember why we are home educating and regenerate the vision. Finally, we hope to entertain you with some special features. Come What May is a professional full length feature film produced by home educators with a great message for teens: “Do the right thing!” It will be presented both during the day and in the evening. |
