NICHE & DOT on Driver Ed

NICHE reached out to the DOT on Parent Taught Driver Education concerns, advocating for Iowa homeschooling families. What was the outcome?

DIY Homeschool Socialization

How can we connect with other homeschooling families? Where are homeschool socialization opportunities for my children? Here is a bit of history & some ideas for you.

NOTE: If Using CPI Form A

Take Note if you are using the 2018-2019 CPI Form A. The Department of Education has published three versions of this form. Find important information here.

IPI vs CPI with Opt-Out

What’s the difference between Independent Private Instruction (IPI) and Competent Private Instruction (CPI) Option 2 with Opt-Out? Here’s the answer!

Key to Homeschool Success

Aren’t there many factors that determine homeschooling success or failure? Certainly! Yet, this homeschooling mom of 30+ years names this one key factor. What is it?

What Are Your Homeschooling Motives?

Homeschooling dad, grandfather, speaker, and publisher, Steve Lambert, asks an important question. On what are your homeschooling motives based?

God Knows

What can the Little Brown Church in Vale have to do with homeschooling? Our Homeschool Iowa magazine editor, Jenn Warren, will fill you in.

2018 Conference Highlights

Over 1200 homeschooling attendees experienced an inspiring dose of encouragement and motivation at the 2018 Homeschool Iowa Conference. Check out these highlights!

Taking an End-of-the-Year Snapshot

If you follow a traditional school year, you’re likely approaching the end of your school year. Set aside some time to celebrate and review your year. Take an end-of-the-year snapshot! You won’t regret it.