“Coming together to support parents in instilling the principles of God’s Word in the lives of the next generation.”

Adventures in Character had an exceptional year! Over four hundred children participated in the program.  This year, the chidren went on an adventure to find out why we hope in the Lord. They learned new songs, memorized verses, played games, and watched the drama unfold. The drama costumes were incredible! AIC is a great place for our teens and young adults to learn to serve and lead. The teachers and assistants did a great job, especially considering the amount of children this year! The staff put in long hours of planning and even extended the hours to all day on Friday and Saturday. So much time and effort goes into putting AIC together, it would be impossible to count. It is so wonderful for parents to have a place for their children to go that is safe and constructive while they enjoy the refreshment and encouragement that the convention brings.We are so thankful for all of our volunteers and their parents. A special “thank you” to Natalie and her staff of very talented young men and women and to all the others who make this great event possible.

Visit Adventures in Character  for more information!

We are excited to announce the entertainment auditions for the 2012 TPA Convention Keynote Sessions!  TPA invites home educated students & families to perform during the Keynote Sessions.  We have openings for three specials (vocal, instrumental, dance, speech, or drama) and three prelude positions (instrumentalists only).  Generally, sacred, classical, folk, or patriotic music fit our needs the best.  Soloists or groups are welcome to audition. 


Deadline for submissions will be February 15, 2012.


All students must be homeschooled; exceptions may be made for accompanists.  Family groups are welcome. There is no minimum age requirement, but be aware that those selected will perform on a stage for a large audience.  All content should be sensitive to the Christian environment of the conference; this includes clothing worn by performers.  The judges’ decision will be final regarding subject matter and style of performance.


We can accept audition tapes in the following formats: CD, DVD, or video cassette (VHS), MP3 or electronic file.  Selections for specials and preludes should be close, but not more than ten minutes all together.  Record your selection just as you intend to perform it if selected to perform at the conference (including accompaniment, props, costumes, etc.). 


Please FILL OUT and mail or email the Entertainment Audition Form -  Entertainment Audition Form


You may mail audition selections to:

TPA Entertainment Auditions
c/o David Maness
Teaching Parents Association
PO Box 3968
Wichita, Kansas 67201-3968

OR email links of performance recordings to:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Teaching Parents Association hosts Kansas’ largest homeschool convention every year.  The convention is always held the weekend following Memorial Day weekend.  We have over 100 exhibitors that bring their products to view and purchase.  There are special workshops given by invited keynote speakers, exhibitors and area homeschool families. 

Adventures in Character (or AIC) is a program designed by our own area homeschool students and graduates.  This program is for children while parents enjoy attending the convention.

Special discounts are available for Early Bird registrations each year.

The convention committee is always in need of volunteers to work behind the scenes to bring the convention to the Wichita area every year.  If you are interested in helping out, please let us know!  Email - Convention Director

The Convention Workshop Committee will be working hard to bring informative and helpful workshops to our homeschooling community.  Please let them know of special topics or speakers that you would like to see at the 2012 TPA Convention.

Exhibitor Workshop Information:

Two workshop categories are open to exhibitors attending the TPA Convention: an Exhibitor Workshop and a General Workshop.

The Exhibitor Workshops are reserved for exhibitors who have already purchased a booth space and would like to promote their products or services and therefore require a fee. 

The General Workshops are for other homeschool related issues and information and are free.

Contact email for workshop information - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Please send speaker packets for future speaking opportunities to -

TPA Speaker Coordinator
Teaching Parents Association
PO Box 3968
Wichita, Kansas 67201-3968

Are you new to homeschooling?  Do you have questions about how-to homeschool or what the TPA Convention is all about?

We have a special workshop just for you!!  The 2012 TPA Convention will have a FREE workshop for new homeschoolers - or those inquiring about homeschooling.  This workshop will be Thursday evening, May 31, 2012.  (This date is subject to change, so check back closer to the convention dates for more information).

We are gearing up for the 2012 TPA Convention.  We currently have exhibitors registered for the up coming convention and are planning on many more.
The 2012 convention will be held Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd.
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and we will send you the registration information.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Wes and Amy Decker
Vendor Coordinators

Did you miss some workshops?  Would you like to hear a workshop again?  Is there a workshop that you wish a friend could hear?  We have just the solution!

2011 TPA Convention Audio Recordings   

We are excited about the 2012 TPA Convention.  The Workshop Committee will be hard at work to bring our homeschool community information from a variety of speakers.  If you have a speaker or subject that you would like to see highlighted at the 2012 Convention, please email the Convention Workshop Committee with your recommendations - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)