Speaker Bio
Jennifer Cook-DeRosa brings a rare dual perspective to the stage: she is both a veteran homeschool parent of 28 years and a former higher education administrator with 20 years inside the college system. As the founder and executive director of Homeschooling for College Credit, a national nonprofit she launched in 2012, Jennifer has guided more than 75,000 families each year through the high school to college transition. She understands how homeschool transcripts, college admissions, and alternative credit pathways really work. Jennifer equips parents to plan high school with purpose, reduce college costs, and graduate without debt.
Speaker Workshops
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Homeschooling for College Credit
High school is the best time to homeschool your teen. Learn how you can make the most of your teen’s high school career by Homeschooling for College Credit. This session explains how small changes to any high school plan can unlock significant opportunities for college admissions, scholarships, advanced standing, and graduation without student loan debt. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to start bringing college credit into your home school, even if you’ve never been to college.
Starting Strong: Your First College Credit
The first courses you pick for your teen are the most important because they set the stage for your entire Homeschooling for College Credit program. Learn how to select guaranteed winners so your teen learns to value earning college credit during high school, even when future goals are vague.
College Credit for Unmotivated Teens
Learn how to turn on your teen’s motivation through high-interest college courses. You’ll learn easy tactics to help them develop self-motivation and enthusiasm for their future. This is an especially helpful presentation for parents of teens who are undecided about their college or career plans.
College Credit for Highly Motivated Teens
Highly motivated teens devour college-level courses in high school. Learn how to select rigorous college courses that will successfully meet the three most important requirements: high school graduation requirements, college admissions standards, and transfer success into their future college degree.
