Speaking Life Into Homeschool Expo
One day. Hundreds of families. Everything you need under one roof.
Sunday August 16, 2026 ~ 10:00am-4:00pm
Waukesha, WI
Waukesha Expo Center
Resources
Vendors, curriculum, therapy tools, books, services, and local agencies — everything your homeschool needs, all in one place. Browse, ask questions, and find what works for your family.
Shopping
Discover new favorites, compare products side by side, and stock up for the year ahead. From handmade goods to homeschool staples, there’s something for everyone.
Speakers
Practical sessions from real experts on homeschool methods, learning differences, child development, and advocacy. Walk away with tools you can actually use.
Family Fun
Kids activities, food vendors, and a whole community of homeschool families to connect with. Come for the expo, stay for the good time.
Explore. Connect. Homeschool Confidently.
The Speaking Life Into Homeschool Expo brings together Wisconsin homeschool families at every stage — from curious to confident. Explore hundreds of resources, connect with local vendors, hear from expert speakers, and spend the day surrounded by a community that gets it. Whatever your homeschool looks like, there’s something here for you.
Location:
Waukesha Expo Center – Forum
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188
Speaking Life Into Homeschool Expo
Date
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets
Early Bird: $10 (17 & under free!)
Regular Price (July 1 or later): $15
Family Pass (2 parents, all children + up to 4 grandparents): $40
Become a Vendor
Do you have a business, resource, or sell products? Join us as a vendor at the Speaking Life Into Homeschool Expo and connect with an entire network of homeschooling families!
FAQ
Explore
Curriculum & Resources
Discover
new ideas for your family
Connect
Meet Local Families & resources
Learn
Practical Tools & Strategies
MEET YOUR HOST
Elyse Scheeler, MS, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist | Certified Wellness Coach | Homeschool Mom | Host of Speaking Life Into Motherhood I Owner Speaking Life Speech Therapy & Wellness
Elyse is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Wellness Coach who transitioned from the public school system to founding her own private practice, Speaking Life Speech Therapy & Wellness. She is passionate about using her background in child development and wellness to support the whole family — not just the child in front of her.
As a homeschool mom herself, Elyse combines her clinical expertise with real life experience to help families move from overwhelmed to confident.
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (MS, CCC-SLP)
- Certified Wellness Coach & Group Fitness Instructor
- Private practice owner — Speaking Life Speech Therapy & Wellness
- Specializes in feeding, airway health, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and communication
- Experienced in IEP development, child development, and educational planning
- Homeschool mom and host of the Speaking Life Into Motherhood podcast
- Special Needs Advocate & Homeschooling Coach specializing in creating successful systems for homeschooling children with additional needs.
VENDORS & EXHIBITORS
Are you a curriculum creator, holistic health provider, therapy resource, faith-based business, or product maker that serves homeschool families?
We want you at this expo.
Booth spaces are limited and filling up. Applications are reviewed individually — we curate our vendor hall carefully to make sure every table serves our community well.
[APPLY TO BE A VENDOR →] Early bird booth pricing available through June 1, 2026.
SPONSORS
Interested in getting your brand in front of hundreds of homeschool families? Sponsorship opportunities are available.
[INQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP →]
Speaker Line Up
Understanding the Legal Requirements for Homeschooling in Wisconsin
Tina Hollenbeck is a former public school ESL teacher turned homeschool advocate, founder of the free Homeschool Resource Roadmap, and director of The Homeschool Loft — a parent resource center in Northeast Wisconsin. She and her husband Jeff homeschooled their two daughters from kindergarten through graduation and she has spent over 13 years equipping Wisconsin families with the tools and knowledge they need to homeschool with confidence.
Presentation Summary:
If you have ever wondered whether you are doing homeschooling “legally” in Wisconsin or felt confused about what the state actually requires, this session is for you. Tina will break down the legal definition of homeschooling in Wisconsin and walk you through exactly what you need to know to homeschool with clarity and confidence.
Finishing Well: How to Navigate the High School Years, College Applications, and Life Preparation as a Homeschool Family
Lisa Dettinger is a professional educator, certified life coach, and homeschool advocate with 30 years of teaching experience who homeschooled her own three children K-12. She is the author of Fully Whelmed: Shifting from Overwhelm to Overflow, founder of PowerHouse Writing e-courses for grades 4-12, and current Director of a private Christian middle and high school in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where she has spent over 15 years helping families navigate graduation planning, college preparation, and post-secondary pathways.
Presentation Summary:
Homeschooling through the high school years brings a unique set of questions — from transcripts and college applications to raising children who are truly ready to launch into life on their own. Lisa will address both the practical and the personal side of homeschooling through high school, equipping parents with the tools and the perspective they need to finish well.
Learning Through Play: How Hands-On Education Builds Skills, Creativity, and a Love of Learning
Lo Trumbull is the founder of Play Time Crate, a Christian homeschool mom of three, and a passionate advocate for hands-on, joyful learning with over a decade of experience supporting families of children with special needs through social work and music education. She brings a unique blend of professional training, real-life homeschooling, and creative teaching experience to help families understand that play is not a break from learning — it is how children learn best.
Presentation Summary:
Lo will make the case that play is not “extra” — it is one of the most powerful educational tools available to homeschool families at every age and stage. Drawing from child development research and her own experience working with neurodiverse families, Lo will show parents how playful learning builds language, executive function, problem solving, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond the IEP: Empowering Parents of Children with Additional Needs to Homeschool with Confidence
Elyse Scheeler, MS, CCC-SLP is a licensed speech-language pathologist, certified wellness coach, homeschool coach, special needs advocate, and homeschool mom based in Southeast Wisconsin. As the founder of Speaking Life Speech Therapy & Wellness and host of the podcast Speaking Life Into Motherhood, Elyse has dedicated her career to equipping mothers with the clinical tools, advocacy skills, and supportive resources they need to champion their children’s developmental and educational needs.
Presentation Summary:
Many parents of children with additional needs (Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities etc.) feel tethered to the public school system because of the IEP — believing it is the only way to get their child the support they need. In this session, Elyse will demystify what an IEP actually is, what it provides, and what it does not, while empowering parents with the confidence, resources, and practical tools to know that they are fully capable of meeting their child’s unique needs at home — on their own terms.
Unleash Your Child’s Potential,
Elizabeth Elliott (B.Sc., CNDDP) is the Program Director ABC Foundations with advanced studies in Neuro-Developmental Delay Remediation, a Certified Listening Fitness Trainer, and a Certified Tomatis Practitioner — bringing a deeply developmental approach to children’s learning challenges. She has spoken at homeschool conventions across the country and, as a former homeschool mom, successfully guided both of her children all the way through high school and into college.
Presentation Summary:
Does your child reverse letters, struggle to follow directions, or seem unable to sit still no matter what you try? In Unleash Your Child’s Potential, Elizabeth will walk you through the root causes behind common learning and behavior challenges — and the drug-free solutions that actually address them at the source.
Speaking Life Into Motherhood
Podcast
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Peace, Clarity, & Confidence for Overwhelmed Christian Moms
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Are you a Christian mom exhausted from navigating a tough season with your child—worried something’s off but told to “wait and see”? I’m Elyse, Speech-Language Pathologist, Special Needs and Homeschool Strategy Coach, and a mom who’s been dismissed by providers and had to learn to advocate fiercely for my own kids.
Each week, you’ll get tools to advocate confidently for your child, whether you have general concerns or are navigating a speech delay, ADHD, autism, or developmental diagnosis. We cover typical development, alternative strategies that simplify your life, and biblical truth that meets you right where you are. Whether you’re deep in IEPs, considering homeschool, or just trying to get through the day—this podcast equips you to make confident decisions for your child and finally feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
