Iowa Homeschooling Laws

Why be ordinary when you can homeschool in style? Iowa’s got five fab choices just for you to ensure you are complying with Iowa homeschooling laws.

Choice 1: IPI – Independent Private Instruction

Break free from the norm and homeschool with sass! Here’s how:

  1. Teach the Essentials: Math, language arts, science, and social studies. But hey, no need for a stopwatch – just sprinkle some knowledge every year.
  2. Info Requests: School officials might slide into your DMs for deets, but no stress! Just send ’em a sweet letter with the lowdown.
  3. Access to Perks: Want your kid to drive, test, or take some college classes? IPI homeschoolers, you’re in luck!

Disclaimer: Sorry, no backstage passes to all programs. Life’s tough, even for homeschool rockstars.

Choice 2: Opt-Out – Why Fit in When You Were Born to Stand Out?

Opt-Out and Shine:

  1. Unleash Your Creativity: School setting? Pfft. Teach your way, just not in public or fancy nonpublic schools.
  2. Public Perks: Driving lessons, free testing, and college dreams. Who needs public school anyway?

Catch: Dual enrollment requires a golden ticket. Better file Form A and prepare for lift-off!

Choice 3: Annual Assessment

Get Ready for the Annual Glam Show:

  1. Form Filing: File a Form A like you’re on the red carpet. Include the essentials, and no, you don’t have to spill the birth date tea.
  2. Assessment Drama: Show them what your kids got! Report card, teacher review, or standardized test – pick your glam weapon. Learn more
  3. Public Perks: Drive, test, and learn with the cool kids. Dual enrollment? Maybe. But it’s not a VIP pass.

Choice 4: Team Up With a Supervising Teacher

The Teach & Shine Method:

  1. Form A Flash: File it like you’re announcing a blockbuster movie. Lights, camera, action! Get form A here
  2. School Days Magic: Teach for 148 days. Get a teacher on board – it’s the law! Face-to-face talks twice a month – Hollywood style.
  3. Public Perks: Drive, test, and college dreams. Dual enroll by September 15, and you’re in the club!

P.S. You’re the director of your homeschool journey. Lights, camera, educate!

Choice 5: HSAP – Become a Homeschool Superstar

HSAP – The VIP of Homeschooling:

  1. Form A Star: Fill it out like you’re signing autographs. Skip the birth date drama.
  2. Teach in Style: Hit those 148 days with flair. Follow any extra HSAP rules – it’s like couture for education!
  3. Public Perks: Drive, test, and community college dreams. Dual enroll? You bet, if you beat the September 15 deadline.

Please note:The information on this page has been reviewed by an attorney, but it should not be taken as legal advice specific to your individual situation.


Learn more at:

Homeschool Fox

Homeschool.com

Time 4 Learning

CRHE Coalition for Responsible Home Education

HSLDA