Summertime is here! We are working on reading with Lily and Trey and debating when we should begin potty training Jonah. It is our busy time at the home office, so we don’t take family vacations until October. We keep it simple during the summers and have a lot of outdoor playtime and intentional indoor time.

My wife and I were able to attend our Practicum. I really enjoyed this year’s format; it was a great way to practice the tools of learning through science and engage with other homeschooling families. Be sure to sign up for a Practicum near you. You won’t want to miss it!

Robert Bortins
Husband to April, son to Leigh, first CC graduate
Father of three, ages seven and under
Chief Executive Officer

International Community

Classical Conversations^® has an expanding global presence, and we are excited to serve families in over fifty countries around the world. We regularly keep our CC International Facebook and Instagram pages updated so you can easily connect to our global programs. There are several country-specific accounts, and we invite you to email us for links if you’d like to follow.

Recently, Robert interviewed Mike Donnelly of Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) for his Refining Rhetoric podcast. Mike serves as the Director of Global Outreach at HSLDA, and he shared some practical insights about homeschooling internationally. Listen to this episode for encouragement and awareness.

College Credit in Community

Classical Conversations Plus enlarges your family's love of learning in the last three years of the Challenge program and beyond! CC Plus provides an opportunity to dig even deeper into Classical Conversations’ curriculum under the guidance of a Christian assessor, all while earning college credit. Visit CC Plus today to find out more and register.

Classical Parents in Community

Many of us are enjoying our summer academic break. Although local communities are not gathering weekly to review memory work or have discussions, many do meet for swim days, field trips, picnics at the park, and, of course, Practicum! It’s easy to register for Practicum. We love when you share photos of your Practicum experience. Use #ccpracticum when you post to social media so we can find you!

For information on registering for a global Practicum, please connect with our international team to learn where Practicum is being offered near you!

Now is a great time to brush up on your understanding of classical education. Sip your sweet tea or iced coffee while you enjoy this free e-book download from the CC bookstore, Echo in Celebration by Leigh Bortins. Of course, if you love to highlight, hold, and have a book on your shelf, this gem is available for only $6.99! Part memoir, part how-to, this short book (124 pages!) will either introduce or reorient you to classical education. It’s a pleasant read with approachable language, convincing arguments, and sound encouragement that you are the first and best teacher for your child!