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Iowa Homeschooling

Associations

Homeschool Alliance for Iowa Learners
HAIL is a grass roots, non-partisan homeschool lobby group dedicated to having an inclusive lobbyist working for Iowa Homeschoolers at the State Capitol. This resource is designed to assist homeschool families and their state legislators communicate with each other on Iowa homeschooling issues.

Iowans Dedicated to Educational Alternatives
IDEA is an unschooling homeschool group that supports families in Iowa and surrounding areas. The families in this support group come from many different religions, ethnic backgrounds and walks of life.

Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators
The purpose of the NICHE is to provide support and information to homeschooling families in the state of Iowa. The members of the NICHE board of directors each sign a statement of faith, but no faith statements are required of the general membership. Has publication: Homeschool Iowa." Join mail list to subscribe.

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Events

NICHE Conference
June 18 - 19, 2010. Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa. The NICHE Conference Committee is busy working on many details involved in making this venue move successful.

See also: Past Events in Iowa

Family Sites

Ignite the Fire
This Iowa family's site is built around the "campfire" theme. It is packed with homeschooling stories delivered with the dry wit of a true midwesterner.

Love of Learning Center
Christian unschooling family in Iowa. Several good essays.

Field Trips

Iowa Field Trips
Educational places to visit in Iowa.

Legal Information

Iowa Education Code For Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. Laws for your information only.

Iowa Compliance
Step-by-Step guide from Ed Dickerson.

Iowa Homeschool Statute
Provided by Ed Dickerson.

Know the Law and Rules
NICHE warns families to be very careful how you fill out forms with the minimum information law requires so as not to set a precedent.

Online

Chewsloop
For members of the Iowa Christian homeschool group called C.H.E.W.S.

Home Grown Educators
An Iowa based Christian group. We are dedicated to glorifing God in every aspect of our lives.

Homeschool-Iowa
This page is for discussion of topics related to homeschooling in Iowa.

Iowans Caring about Homeschooling Internet Support
This list is happy to have Christians of all denominations, and anyone wanting to learn more about homeschooling in IA.

IDEA-Iowans Dedicated to Educational Alternatives
IDEA is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing information, support and encouragement to pursue life-long learning outside the school environment.

Iowa Unschoolers
A discussion list as well as support network for new and experienced unschooling families who live in or near Iowa. Unschooling encompasses, at its core, an atmosphere of trust, freedom, joy and deep respect for who the child is.

SHEEPS
Iowa homeschool support group. For members of the Iowa Christian homeschool group called S.H.E.E.P.

Resources

Ed Dickerson's Website
Ed lobbied for the first homeschool law back in 1990. He doesn't beat around the bush with his advice for new homeschoolers.

Enviro-Explorers
A club for kids who care about the environment and want to learn more about how they can help protect Iowa's resources.

Support Groups

DES MOINES AREA

Columbus Academy Catholic Homeschool Support Group
This site is the essential source for members of Columbus Academy, including calendar of events, newsletters, key contact information, conference information and much more. Members from all over the state.

Homes With Heart And CM
Central Iowa Homeschooling mothers encouraging one another and supporting each other through monthly meetings, and who use Charlotte Mason methods in their homeschooling. If you live near the Des Moines area and would like to attend our meetings, please email the site owner.

Ia Home Educators
A fully inclusive, non-affiliated, member-led support group. Where everyone is welcomed, regardless of religion, homeschooling methodology, family status or anything else.

IOWA CITY AREA

ChIC_homeschoolers
We are a group of Christian homeschool families in Iowa County, Iowa thus the acronym ChIC.

Christian Home Educators Fellowship
Provides support to parents who choose or who are interested in the home instruction of their children. This support is provided through the following means: (a) prayer, (b) sharing and exchange of information and materials, (c) sharing practical advice and concerns, and (d) small group accountability.

Iowa City Secular Homeschool Group
This secular homeschool association welcomes all Iowa City and surrounding area families who are interested in creating a community with homeschooling families of all backgrounds and lifestyles. Yahoo Group.

Village Home School Cooperative/Learning Center
(Coralville/Iowa City) list is for parents, students, and VHSC staff. As we plan the cooperative we will be open to suggestions and questions.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA, AREA

Catholic Home School Association of Omaha
Information and referral for Catholic parents who want to home school in the Omaha area.

OTHER AREAS

Cedar Rapids / Marion Area Homeschool
Greeting to those people who live in the Cedar Rapids and Marion areas in Iowa. You don't have to live here to join.

Central Iowa Christian Home Educators
This is a Christian based home schooling group in the Marshalltown area. Yahoo Group.

Christian Home education Alliance of Dubuque
CHAD is a mixture of Protestant and Catholic families who homeschool in the Dubuque, Iowa area.

Christian Homeschoolers of Iowa County
CHIC provides support, education and fellowship for Christian families in Iowa County who have made the decision to educate their children at home.

Fort Dodge Area Homeschoolers
Inclusive group for the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. We meet periodically and post dicussions and information onlist.

Heritage Home Educators
Devoted to communication between active members of Heritage Home Educators of Knoxville, Iowa. To find out how you can be actively involved, or if you are new to the area and are looking for a home school support group, you may contact the moderator of this site.

Quad City Area Secular Homeschoolers
Primarily geared toward families who are homeschooling for reasons other than religion and who are looking for an alternative to religious homeschool groups.

To Encourage and Educate our Children at Home
TEECH is centered around Louisa County along the Mississippi River. We are a Christian, but non-denominational, group. All homeschoolers in the area are invited and encouraged to attend activities.

Support Group Lists

Iowa Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters
Please notify if your email list, support group, message board, forum or newsletter is not included here or if you see errors.

Iowa Support Groups
List from Home Education Magazine. To be listed, email

Universities and Colleges

College At Home
You have the option of starting your college work through Penn State University and then finishing your degree on campus at the University of Iowa.

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