Homeschooled students in Iowa can experience a memorable graduation experience at the 2018 Homeschool Iowa Graduation services in May. A beautiful ceremony with caps and gowns, the graduation includes a speaker and parents awarding diplomas to the graduates.
2018 Capitol Day
You’ve undoubtedly heard the many attacks on homeschooling freedoms that have been made in recent months.
Some prominent media sources and Iowa legislators have been calling for increased government oversight
of families providing home education outside of the public school system.
Meet the Homeschool Iowa Board
Meet the Homeschool Iowa Board. a terrific team dedicated to encouraging and equipping homeschoolers and protecting home education in Iowa.
Battling Misinformation
The Iowa Legislature is now in session, and we’re hearing that there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation floating around the state capitol building. We shouldn’t be surprised, considering the recent attacks against homeschooling freedom.
Homeschooling & Child Abuse Fatalities
Recent tragic deaths of Iowa teenagers have focused attentions on efforts to identify the causes and propose responses. Because neither were attending an accredited school at the time their distressing deaths occurred, some have called for increased regulation of Iowa homeschooling families.
End-of-High-School Tests
Several standardized tests are associated with the ending of the high school years, including the GED, PSAT, SAT, ACT, COMPASS, ASSET, and ACCUPLACER. Find out more about each of these and how they apply to homeschooled students.
High School Transcripts
Homeschool high school transcripts can be created using the simple steps we provide to effectively present what your high school student has accomplished.
Check Out Your Library’s Incredible FREE Resources
Check out the many incredible FREE resources available at and through your local public library that can benefit your homeschool.
Be Prepared for IPI As a Legislative Target
As the January 8 opening of the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session approaches, anti-homeschool rumblings can continually be heard. High-profile individuals and organizations are calling for increased regulation and oversight for homeschooling families. In a recent public forum and in a published editorial, the American Association of University Women addressed the topic of homeschooling in Iowa – especially Independent Private Instruction … Read More
It Only Takes One Small Thing
Anymore, I don’t run errands during the daytime with my children, mostly because schoolwork and activities have increased as my twins have gotten older. I have also become more conscious of the attention we draw. If I am with only one child, it seems that onlookers assume my child is out of school for the afternoon because of a doctor appointment or … Read More