The Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators

Getting Started Home Educating in Iowa

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You're ready to begin your journey to home educate in Iowa. What are the choices you must make? You've made the most important choice: You've sought the Lord, and He has led you to homeschool! Now, what are the legally defined options and choices you have as an Iowa home educator?

We have put together a very helpful New Homeschooling Packet. It contains all the information you need to successfully understand how to comply with the homeschooling law and rules in Iowa. If you send us your name and address, we will send one to you. After reading the material, you can Contact Us if you have any questions.

We also recommend that you visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. This page contains questions often asked by those who are beginning home education. The information provide on this page is designed to assist you, but it should not be considered legal advice. Curriculum and supplies are plentiful, but to help you get started, we have put together a helpful sheet listing the names and contact information for some common curriculum providers. Our Homeschool Curriculum/Educational Resources sheet may give you a place to begin looking for materials to compliment your home school.

If you have any question, please let us know. We are ready to help you to be a successful home educator. While you are waiting to receive your New Homeschooling Packet, you can view a summary of the Iowa requirements right now. You can download this information here. You can also proceed to find a supervising teacher or a support network contact.

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