Name: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Week
Start: 2023-09-17
End: 2023-09-29
Location: Great Wolf Lodge

Home > HOMESCHOOLING IN KANSAS

For those interested in a Kansas homeschool, here are the basic steps:

1) Research homeschooling in Kansas.

Here are just a few suggested resources to start your exploration:

Homeschooling in Kansas – state laws (from the Home School Legal Defense Association)
Checklist: Getting a Homeschool Started (from the Christian Home Educators Confederation of Kansas)

2) Register your school with the Kansas Department of Education.

Register your non-accredited private school online here
- Looking for some ideas to name your homeschool? See 9 useful tips in this blog post.
- We recommend PRINTING and saving a record of your school registration once it is submitted online.

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

One of the best things you can do for your homeschool is to find friends and resources to support and encourage you in your journey. It’s not a sprint, but a marathon!

Just $50 a year gives you membership that includes the following benefits:

Free admission to our annual homeschool conference (a more than $75 value!)
High school graduation ceremony (must meet certain criteria – call MPE office)
Special discounts on attending our annual used curriculum sale
Subscription to our newsletter, The Parent Educator, filled with local events and opportunities for area homeschoolers
Discounts to HSLDA and Women’s Encouragement Day

Become a member of MPE

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

Note: When you become a member of Midwest Parent Educators at the Family tier or higher, you can get a $15 discount on annual HSLDA membership.

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