Opportunities

NOTE: The MPE Board of Directors does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations or people offering these opportunities.

Opportunities are listed sequentially according to deadline or event.

Contest, Scholarship, Tutoring Opportunities

	Constitution Day Poster Contest - submit by Oct. 1
	Creation Research Paper Contest (ages 11 - 18 as on Oct 1): reg. deadline is Oct. 1; submit between Nov. 1 - 15.
	ISI 2010-2011 Scholarship Essay Competition for High School Students “Religious Freedom and American Culture: The Place of Religious Minorities”. Registration Deadline: Dec. 3, 2010. Essays Due: Feb. 18, 2011
	Affordable Accredited Colleges: An Unconventional Guide
	The University Visitor's Network: a resource tool for home educators.
	Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid
	Information about Financial Aid - for prospective college students (thanks to Elizabeth Levy)
	Scholarships Just for Homeschoolers
	Free downloadable SAT practice questions (thanks to Jessica Gunst)
	Johnson County Library’s Homework Help program
	HomeworkKansas - free one-on-one online tutoring from the State Library of KS
	The Writer's Groove - writing and literature instruction for Grades 9 - 12
	HSLDA’s @home e-vents: like attending an interactive homeschool workshop right in your own living room!
	HSLDA Homeschooling Thru High School Program
	HSLDA Homeschooling The Struggling Learner
	Distance Learning with Patrick Henry College
	Northwestern University's Center for Talented Development Gifted Learning Online Classes
	The Kansas Career Pipeline - helps people find their interests and skills, explore careers, build educational pathways, then connect with Kansas employers who need their talents
	7 Secrets to Finding the Best Homeschool Curriculum by Carletta Sanders. Free E-Book!

Co-op/Program/Library Opportunities

	HSchooler.net: a Christian alternative to Facebook
	Midland Monarchs High School Baseball Team
	Johnson County Public Library - Fun for Kids
	Johnson County Public Library - Fun for Teens
	Olathe Libraries Fall 2010 Programs
	Plaza Library September Newsletter
	Burr Oak City Library - Resources for Homeschoolers
	Homeschool Science Academy Online Classes - registration open for January (Spring) 2011 Classes
	Aquinas College Dual Enrollment Program - Info Letter - Application - FAQ
	Johnson County Parks & Recreation offers homeschool art and dance classes - fall 2010 - starts September.
	Michael Farris' Constitutional Law Online Class - starts Sep. 6. Reg. deadline is Sep. 1.
	Study Art with Visual Manna - Fall 2010
	TeenPact Leadership Schools - registration opens Sep. 1
	ACT One of Kansas City - The Academy of Christian Theatre: Homeschool Workshops
	Imago Dei Arts Center (KCKS): Events
	Westwood Academy of Fine Arts
	Friends of Christianity and the Arts: Imago Dei (Events)
	MOPS at Nall Ave. Baptist Church offers a homeschool class for elementary age children!
	MidAmerica Nazarene University's Bell Cultural Events Center Schedule
	Kansas City Symphony Events
	Life Academy - small number of openings left for Fall 2010
	Missouri Homeschooling Boy Scout Troop 367 - back up and running!
	Boy Scout Troop 457 - every Monday
	Discovery Homeschool Academy - now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year!
	Heartland Christian Academy
	Excellence In Writing and Literature Classes - 2010 thru 2011 school year - taught by Michele Volz
	Science Pioneers Program
	KU Confucius Institute - Chinese Language Courses for homeschool students
	Homeschool PE at KC Sports Lodge - every Friday, Sep. thru May
	Free Gym Day in Lenexa - 4th Friday of every month
	Special Olympics for Young Athletes - Free program held in Shawnee Mission for children ages 3 thru 7
	Xtreme Gymnastics (Lee's Summit, MO) - homeschool classes start in September. Enroll now!

Standardized and Other Testing Opportunities

	Stanford Achievement (SAT) Testing - April 2011 for Grades K-11 in Olathe, KS. Sign up by Oct. 31, 2010.
	PSAT/NMSQT for juniors (preference given) and sophomores - Oct. 13. Register by Sep. 15.
	PLAN, the pre-ACT test for 10th graders, but all high school students are welcome: Oct. 21 (KS), Oct. 25/Nov. 1 (MO). Deadline for registration: Oct. 12.
	Advanced Placement classes at Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy - opportunity for your high schooler to earn potential college credit. Registration for fall 2010 and spring 2011 courses will open by July 2010.
	SAT/ACT Preparation CD/DVD - special HSLDA offer

Class/Activity Opportunities

	Amy Barickman's "Vintage Notions" Book Release Weekend in Kansas City - Sep. 2 - 4
	Homeschool Dino Days at Union Station (Special Dinosaurs Unearthed rates for homeschoolers) - Sep. 15 - 17
	K-State's Exploring Science, Technology & Engineering Shadow Day (for 10th - 12th grade girls) - Sep. 24. Reg. by Sep. 17.
	The 8th Annual Arrow Homeschool Cross Country Meet - Oct. 23. Register by Sep. 18
	13 Week Woodworking Classes for Homeschoolers for students 14 yrs & up - begins Sep. 20. Enroll now!
	Kansas City Zoo Teacher Appreciation Day 2010 - Sep. 25. FREE admission for educator and 3 family members
	Gulf Oil Leak and Backyard Birds - see how you can help Cornell Lab monitor the health of nesting birds
	Encore Homeschool Fine Arts Groups - Bands and Choir: Important dates Aug. 13, 27, Sep. 10
	Lenexa Baptist Church Arts Academy - lessons for drums, bass guitar, guitar, trumpet, piano and voice
	Pottery Classes with Angela Kieler
	Little Masters...big art - art classes taught by a homeschooling family
	C lasses at KC Raquet Club - Tennis for ages 10 to 16 - Gym day for ages 12 to 17
	Paradise Park (Lee's Summit, MO) Special!
	Powell Gardens Opens New Attraction for Kids - Fun Foods Farm
	Homeschool Bowling opportunity in Olathe - first Monday of each month

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

	Homeschool Teens Needed to help MOPS (these are paid positions)
	Part-Time Tutoring Opportunities with Carver Learning Systems, Inc. (KCKS Schools) - for the 2010 - 2011 year
	The Home School Foundation is seeking State and Community Ambassadors for its new volunteer program - help struggling homeschool families in Kansas and Missouri!
	Older girls for Homebirth help - as soon as possible! Posted on Jul. 28, 2010
	Midnight Farm - Therapeutic Horse Riding farm needs volunteers at Midnight Farm (Baldwin City, KS)
	Historic Site: Missouri Town, 1855, needs volunteers!
	Ministry to Elderly at Kendallwood Assisted Living (Gladstone, MO)
	Ministry at nursing and rehab facility (Independence, MO)
	Blessing and Performance Opportunity at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, Lenexa - monthly
	Help MPE Spread the Word about Homeschooling!
	HSLDA--Air Force Looking for Homeschool Graduates
	Helpers Inc. - Rewarding Job Opportunity for High School Students over 16 years
	Employment Opportunities at McAlister's Deli (Kansas City area)
	Job Opportunities at Chick-fil-A at Olathe Pointe - full and part time cashiers, assistant manager positions.
	One Year Internship Opportunity through Gospel for Asia
	Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Sunrise Retirement Community of Lenexa
	Community Service to People with Brain-Related Disorders - Pilot International
	Johnson County "Meals on Wheels" Volunteers needed
	City Union Mission Community Service