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Kansas Homeschooling Associations Christian Home Educators Confederation of Kansas CHECK is a Christian Coalition homeschooling association. Site does not work in all browsers, so try another if you do not see the content. Events 2007 TPA Convention June 1 - 2, 2007. Wichita. Includes keynote messages from veteran homeschoolers, workshops covering a multitude of homeschooling topics, shopping in an Exhibitor Hall containing over 100 exhibitors, and a children's program for 6-12 year-olds, Adventures In Character (AIC), that is second-to-none! See also: Past Events in Kansas Field Trips Kansas Field Trips Educational places to visit in Kansas. Legal Information Kansas Education Code For Homeschooling AN A TO Z RESOURCE Not intended as legal advice. For your information only. Checklist: Getting a Homeschool Started This publication of the Christian Home Educators Confederation of Kansas provides general and Kansas-specific information on how to get started. Is Homeschooling Legal in Kansas? Kansas Laws do not specifically mention homeschooling, but it is perfectly legal. Provided by CHECK. Homeschooling in Kansas: What you need to know You may register your "nonaccredited private school" right online at this Kansas State Department of Education page. Register at next link, but read this one first. Nonaccredited Private School Registration To comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 72-53, 100 through 72-53, 102, please provide the information on the form below concerning your school (elementary or secondary). Online registration. Online K12 Kansas A group for current and potential users of the K12 curriculum led by Dr. William J. Bennett. We're a support group for anyone in Kansas using K12 to educate their children. KSHomeschool A list for homeschoolers in Kansas to share ideas and help us find other Kansas homeschoolers and homeschool organizations. Unschool Kansas This group is not limited to unschoolers yet the focus of support will be to help each other unschool or be better at unschooling. Publications CHECK News CHECK's monthly newsletter allows Kansas homeschooling families to keep up-to-date on legal and legislative happenings in the state. Kansas Home School Information Handbook Johnson County Parent Educators (JCPE) has developed a state manual for homeschoolers, esp. well suited for new homeschoolers. Christian perspective. Resources LaZers We are a Competitive Homeschool Athletic program in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area. We have boys soccer, girls soccer, boys baseball, girls volleyball, girls basketball and boys basketball for grades 6 thru 12. We are starting Junior High levels, so some sports could be taking younger children. Parliamentary Debate and Speech Association of Logical Thinkers P.S.A.L.T. is based in the Greater Kansas City area. Founded by Kristina Haines, a homeschool graduate, students learn parliamentary debate and speech in an encouraging environment. Wichita Borders Books 1715 North Rock Road. Invites homeschoolers to join in to get special educators' discounts and has information events, as well as events for children. Support Groups NORTH EAST - KANSAS CITY - LAWRENCE Christian Homeschool Alliance of Leavenworth, KS A group of military and civilian Christian home educators in the Leavenworth County area, including the cities of Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, and Lansing. (Formerly FLCHE.) Gardner Area Homeschool Network A secular, inclusive homeschooling group to support families and encourage homeschooling in Gardner, KS and surrounding areas. GAHN values diversity and requests participants to be considerate to all people and faiths. Contact Shelly Axe at . Konza Homeschooler Association 7675 Jenkins Rd, St George, KS 66535 Martha Hackney, . Manhattan Area Homeschoolers Network MAHN is a secular, inclusive homeschooling group that supports families and encourages homeschooling in Manhattan, Kansas and surrounding areas. People Achieving Through Home Schooling PATHS is a Home School support group for Christian families in Franklin and surrounding counties. Christian Homeschoolers of the Topeka Area A Christian organization designed to support the homeschooling family. The organization is made up of homeschooling families from many different backgrounds and denominations. BARTON COUNTY Golden Belt Home Educators Great Bend, KS. Blog that keeps members informed of activities and resources. Appears to be a Christian group. KANSAS CITY METRO & SUBURBS E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Excellence, Diversity, Unity, Community, Acceptance and Tolerance in Education is a group of families interested in homeschooling for educational reasons. We value diversity and accept families with many points of view. Most activities occur in the southern Johnson County area of Kansas. Gardner Area Homeschoolers Network GAHN is a secular, inclusive homeschooling group to support families and encourage homeschooling in Gardner, Kansas and surrounding areas. Johnson County KS Homeschool Network Live in Johnson County, KS? Want to network with other homeschooling moms and dads? This is the group for you! Johnson-Franklin-Miami Homeschool This group is for Kansas Homeschoolers that live in Johnson Franklin or Miami County. I am hoping that this group will form into a Co-op of sorts, and help build life long friendships between our children. Kansas City, MO Pagan Homeschooling Support for home education is vast. Support for home education in a Pagan home is not so vast. Please join us in having fun, educating our children, and celebrating the seasons of our Great Mother and Father. Midwest Parent Educators We serve a wide geographical area, roughly defined as the Kansas side of the greater Kansas City metro area. Formerly Johnson County Parent Educators. Families in Wyandotte, Miami, and Douglas counties are members of our organization. Let Education Always Remain Natural L.E.A.R.N. is the Kansas City Area's secular homeschool support group. We provide support for people who choose to educate their children at home for educational reasons. LAWRENCE Lawrence Area Homeschool Network A secular, inclusive homeschooling group to support families and encourage homeschooling in Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas. LAHN values diversity and requests participants to be considerate to all people and faiths. Teaching Effective Academics in Christian Homes (TEACH) of Lawrence, Kansas, though decidedly Christian in focus, is open to all home schooling families. NORTH CENTRAL Golden Belt Home Educators Support group for home educators in the Great Bend area. Smoky Valley Home Educators SVHE is a homeschool support group in Salina, Kansas, composed of parents committed to providing quality education for their students. SOUTH EAST Flint Hills Home Educators FHHE is a home school group made up of families from in and around Emporia, Kansas. We are a group founded on Christian beliefs. Loving Our Kids Homeschool Support Group We are a group of Christian homeschoolers living in Iola, Savonburg,and surrounding areas. We get together periodically for Mom's Night Out, Field Trips, and more. SOUTH CENTRAL - WICHITA Home Educators Association of Newton, KS HEA's purpose is to encourage and support parents and children to uphold those delegated responsibilities as led by the Spirit of God in a loving, caring environment. South Central Family Educators A support group of homeschool families from Medicine Lodge, Kansas, and the surrounding area. WICHITA Teaching Parents Association The regional Christian homeschool organization for the Wichita/Sedgwick County area. Wichita Homeschool Group The purpose of this group is to allow homeschoolers to post events, class and sports schedules, activities, and news relating to homeschooling activities in the Wichita, Kansas, area. Wichita Independent Homeschoolers Group WIHS is designed for anyone interested in starting to homeschool or continuing to homeschool in Wichita, Kansas. Email will generally include updates on weekly meeting places and upcoming events. Support Group Lists Local homeschool support groups in Kansas List with links from CHECK. New listings and updates should be emailed to . Kansas Support Groups List from Home Education Magazine. To be listed, email . Umbrella Schools Basehor-Linwood Virtual Charter School The mission of the VCS is to create and develop alternative approaches to delivering educational processes through the use of current and emerging technologies. Cornerstone Family School CFS is an independent educational organization dedicated to assisting Christian families who have chosen to train their children in a responsible manner primarily at home. Wichita eSchool Wichita eSchool, an online program for home school students in Kansas, will be a K-12 program for the 2001-2002 school year.  Universities and Colleges Kansas Board of Regents - Qualified Admissions Statement Applicants from home schools or nontraditional high schools who do not achieve the functional equivalent of 21 or better on the ACT may seek admission by petitioning the Regents university through the preparation of a portfolio of the student's work in secondary school. Kansas State University A growing number of home-schooled students are forging successful college careers at K-State. They are listed as one of America's 100 best public universities. Kansas Qualified Admissions Application to home-schooled students Below is a portion of a Board of Regents document entitled "The Implementation of Qualified Admissions: Administrative Protocols and Responses to Frequently Asked Questions, September 18, 1997."

Recommended books to help you explore homeschooling   Home Learning Year by Year How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School by Rebecca Rupp A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school.   The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas: 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12 by Linda Dobson As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer! Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling needs.   Homeschooling : The Teen Years Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- To 18-Year Old by Cafi Cohen This book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special challenges of working with this age group.   Homeschool Your Child for Free More Than 1,200 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Home Education on the Internet and Beyond by LauraMaery Gold and Joan M. Zielinski The best sites for everything from reading-readiness activities for preschoolers to science projects for teens.   First Year of Homeschooling Your Child Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start by Linda Dobson With the constant concern about the safety and quality of our nation's schools, many of today's families are opting to teach their children at home. The first hurdle these families face is getting started.   The Complete Home Learning Source Book : The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology by Rebecca Rupp This ambitious reference guide lives up to its name. Practically three inches thick--and we're not talking large print here--it's packed with titles, ordering information, and Web site addresses. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeschooling by Marsha Ransom A step-by-step manual written for the new and inexperienced homeschooler. The explanations, resources, and recommendations apply to families homeschooling for a wide variety of reasons and to families who "afterschool" their children.   Homeschooling: The Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8- Year-Old Child by Linda Dobson The formative years are the most critical to a child's education. They lay the foundation for developing learning skills that last a lifetime.   Best Selling Homeschooling Books