SAVE THE DATE — JANUARY 30, 2027
Annual Conference & Spelling Bee
A morning of formation, fellowship, and faith
University of St. Thomas · Houston, Texas
THE CHECH CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
A morning built for the whole family
Four threads woven through one Saturday at the University of St. Thomas.
Keynote Talks
Inspiring speakers on faith, education, and family life.
Past keynotes from Kimberly Hahn, Jenny Bales, and Andrew Hayes.
Teen Track
A dedicated program for high schoolers.
Campus tour, college Q&A, and a guest lecture.
Spelling Bee
Scripps National qualifying round for K–8.
Trophies, certificates, regional advancement.
Book Swap
Bring what you've outgrown, take home what's next.
Curriculum, living books, resources shared.
Looking for Spelling Bee details? See registration and study materials →
WHY FAMILIES COME
A morning to find your people, fill your shelves, and remember why you started.
THE CHECH CONFERENCE
2027 Conference
Each January, CHECH gathers Catholic homeschool families from across the greater Houston area for a morning of formation, fellowship, and faith. The 2027 conference returns to the University of St. Thomas on Saturday, January 30. Theme and speaker announcements will follow in the coming months.
Members receive early registration access and discounted pricing.
Scripps Spelling Bee · Geography Bee · Teen Track: Traditio · Community Book Swap
Looking back
Previous conferences
January 2026 — "Magna Conversatio": The Great Conversation: Family Life, Home Education, and God
Featuring Dr. Andrew Hayes and Katherine Leaño, with the Teen Track led by UST staff, faculty, and students. Scripps Spelling Bee and community Book Swap.
Sponsored by The Scanlan Foundation
February 2025 — "An Invitation to Wonder": A Culture of Learning at Home
Speakers: Jenny Bales, Francesca Guerri, Catherine Aquila, Tricia LaRocca, Eric Mabry, and the Dads & Grads Panel.
Sponsored by The Scanlan Foundation and Catholic International University
February 2024 — "Home Education: A Timeless Approach"
The inaugural CHECH Conference. Speakers: Kimberly Hahn, Jon Kirwan, Dominic Aquila, Jenny Bales, Steffani Aquila, Arthur Ortiz, the Dad's Panel, and the Graduates Panel.
Sponsored by The Scanlan Foundation
Missed a conference? Past talks are available on our Formation page.
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