For those interested in starting a home school in KS or MO, here are the basic steps:

1) Research homeschooling.

From the Christian Home Educators Confederation of Kansas (CHECK):

Kansas Legal Issues

From Families for Home Education (FHE):

Missouri Home Education Law

From CHECK:

Checklist: Getting a Homeschool Started

2) For KS residents, register your school with the Kansas Dept. of Education.

Register your non-accredited private school online here

3) Establish your home school program.

From CHECK:

Curriculum for Homeschooling
Suggested Reading on Homeschooling

4) Become a member of Midwest Parent Educators (recommended).

About Midwest Parent Educators
Become a member of MPE

5) Enroll with Home School Legal Defense Association (recommended).

About HSLDA
Become a member of HSLDA

Note: When you become a member of Midwest Parent Educators, there is a discount available on HSLDA membership.

6) Formally withdraw from the current school by phone, letter, or in person.

Sample Letter: Notification of Intent to Withdraw a Student
Sample Letter: Request for Release of Student Records