Northland Homeschool Conference

Helping home educators thrive by connecting you to resources, practical tips, encouragement and connection!

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Vendor Fair Time: 5pm-6pm

Conference Time: 6pm - 8pm

There are TWO steps to register for the conference.

  1. Fill out the form below.

  2. Right after you fill out the form, a “success” box will come up with the payment link. You must submit payment to complete registration.

After this conference you will walk away…

  1. Feeling more confident in your homeschooling journey

  2. Hearing perspectives and experiences of home educators in different contexts, such as multiple kids at home, teaching children with exceptional needs, etc.

  3. With answers to your unique questions

  4. With knowledge of all the businesses and organizations in the Northland that exist to support you

Schedule at a Glance

5-6 pm: Vendor fair

6-6:30: Opening speaker - Annie Palmer of Steward Your Education

6:30 -7: Panel of home educators

7-8: Breakout sessions

Expanded Schedule Information

Vendor Fair

We will bring you businesses and organizations that provide support, classes, services, etc to home educators in the Kansas City Northland. This will be anything from extra-curricular courses, to therapy services and more! It’s an opportunity for you to see who is out there locally to help you on this journey.

Check back here throughout the summer for an updated list of vendors.

Annie Palmer is a former 20-year public school educator turned homeschool educator and founder of Steward Your Education, an organization that supports families and educators in the Kansas City area looking for non-traditional paths to education. She has a passion for walking beside those in non-traditional settings to provide support, resources, encouragement, instructional ideas, literacy support and connection to others in the non-traditional school setting.

Opening Speaker

Panel of Home Educators

We are bringing you a panel of home educators and those who support home educators. They are living and doing the same important work you are. They will come from a variety of contexts (multiple kids at home, a child with exceptional needs, secondary home educators, etc). There’s no ONE way homeschool needs to look like as it’s tailored to your kids and your family’s needs. This panel will bring you a wealth of experience and knowledge!

Breakout Sessions

This is what sets the Northland Homeschool Conference apart from others! We want to give you a chance to dig deeper into the topics that is most relevant to you. You will have the chance to meet in small groups with home educators and those who support home educators. The groups will collaboratively share ideas, resources, and support on your topic of choice. This is personalized, connecting and conversational!

Whatever you are in your homeschool journey, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence.

“Homeschooling is not about recreating school at home. It’s about creating an environment where your child can grow and thrive.”

— Tamara L. Chilver