Teaching Parents Association

Lending Library

Audio/Video Library

TPA’S Lending Library features audio tapes on a wide variety of homeschooling topics. Tapes/CDs are loaned at no cost, except for postage.

A complete listing at available tapes can be downloaded by clicking here. All tapes/CDs must be borrowed from and returned directly to the TPA Librarian. Contact the Librarian listed on the Contact page of this website.

Activity Boxes

TPA offers Activity Boxes for homeschoolers, which include lessons, projects, and other resources on a variety at subjects.

Weather, Creation Science, Plants, Rocks & Minerals, Insects, Birds, The Human Body, The State of Kansas, and Exploring Our Solar System activity boxes are currently available. Other boxes are being developed. Homeschoolers can check out Activity Boxes for two weeks at no cost. Please contact the Activity Box Librarian listed on the Contact page of this website.

Used Books

HSLDA Launches On-line Curriculum Market

HSLDA has launched a new website where HSLDA members can purchase used curriculum resources. Both HSLDA members and non-HSLDA members are permitted to list curriculum for sale on the site. This project has been launched due to the concerns of homeschooling families regarding the policies of other auction sites which prohibit the sale of teacher or instructor materials. With over a thousand members already signed up, this website is sure to be a valuable tool all year long for homeschool families looking to buy or sell used curriculum. Click here to visit HSLDA’s Curriculum Market .

Click here for more information about becoming a member of HSLDA. This new website is only one of many valuable benefits available to HSLDA members.

Sports Information

Derby Invasion

Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Cross Country
Contact: Brian Swallow - derbyinvasion.com

Greater Gold Wrestling

Wrestling ages 5-16
Contact: Dan Atkeson -

Warriors

Cheerleading, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track
Contact: Kenny Collins - wichitawarriors.com

West Wichita Homeschool Ministry

Dance, Swingdance, PE
Contact: Lisa Jaqua - wwhm.info

Wichita Angels

Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Golf, Tennis
Contact: Dave Yordy - wichitaangels.com

Wichita Defenders

Volleyball, Basketball
Contact: Joel Jackson - wichitadefenders.org

Wichita Area Support Groups

The following is a list of some of the homeschool Support Groups in the Wichita area. If you would like to see your Support Group listed here, please send your information to TPA.

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New Homeschool Library Open Wednesdays!

The TPA homeschool library is open Wednesdays from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Westlink Christian Church, basement level.

Thank you to Westlink Christian Church for allowing us to have our library in their building. Our library has fiction books for children and adults; curriculum samples; homeschool support books; and videos. You will also find the CD’s of the workshops from previous conventions.

TPA is looking for someone interested in taking on this library ministry. Please contact if you have any questions or you feel lead to help in this ministry.

Advertising and Submission Info

Advertising

A variety of advertising options are available in The Homeschooler. Please contact the advertising and publicity coordinator listed on our contact page for more information.

Submissions

If you are interested in submitting an article for inclusion in the TPA Homeschooler Newsletter, please contact the Newsletter Editor . If you are interested in submitting an upcoming event or class for inclusion in the newsletter or the bi-monthly calendar, please contact the Newsletter Calendar Editor.

Subscription Info

TPA publishes The Homeschooler, a bi-monthly newsletter, featuring news and announcements of interest to the Wichita/Sedgwick County homeschooling community.