HOMESCHOOL IOWA CONFERENCE


2025 Homeschool Iowa Conference
MidAmerican Energy RecPlex
West Des Moines
June 6-7, 2025


Teaching your children – and helping them to be all that they were created to be – is a challenging, complex journey filled with doubts and joy, despair and love, and everything in between.

You wonder if you're up for this staggeringly formidable task.
The answer is "Yes!" And you're not alone.  We're here for you.



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“Welcome Home” to the encouragement and motivation you’ll experience at our 2023 Conference, where you’ll gather new ideas, strategies, vision, and perspective.

Soak in useful information from our outstanding speakers, shop in our expansive exhibit hall, and tap into the special tracks, youth programs, and other custom-designed programming for homeschooling families.

You’ll enjoy an amazing weekend recharging, learning, and connecting. You’ll gain just what you need to walk this beautiful, sometimes challenging, but always incredibly vital homeschooling journey with your family.

Make plans now to join us for our Homeschool Iowa Conference on June 9-10, 2023, in West Des Moines.

WALK-IN REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE - DOORS OPEN @7:30AM


Plan to join nearly a thousand homeschoolers for a fantastic weekend of excitement and encouragement
at the 2025 Homeschool Iowa Conference!

You'll come away feeling not only informed and equipped, but also refreshed and rejuvenated for your homeschool journey, no matter if you're just beginning or have been homeschooling for a while.

The "Welcome Home" 2025 Conference offers new ideas, strategies, vision, and perspective.

You can soak in useful information from the outstanding speakers, shop in the expansive exhibit hall, and tap into the special tracks, youth programs, and other custom-designed programming for homeschooling families.

Experience this amazing weekend of recharging, learning, and connecting. 
Gain just what you need to walk this beautiful, sometimes challenging, but always incredibly vital homeschooling journey with your family.


Ginger Hubbard, Homeschool Iowa Conference Speaker

Ginger Hubbard


Jim Mason, Homeschool Iowa Conference Speaker

Jim Mason


Kim Sorgius, Homeschool Iowa Conference Speaker

Kim Sorgius


Conference Schedule

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Small scheduling changes have been made as recently as 6/11/24.

REGISTER ON-SITE!

Doors Open on
Friday @8am


REGISTRATION FORM


FAMILY FUN FEST


Friday, June 14
4:45-7:00pm


• Trail Life Adventure Zone
• On-Site Giveaway Drawings
• Live Demonstrations
• Free Snacks
• Featured Exhibit Hall Shopping

Homeschool Iowa Conference Friday Schedule

7:45AM
      Conference Registration Opens

8:15-9:45AM
      Friday Morning Keynote
8:15-9:45AM
      Start Homeschooling Special Track
10:00AM
      Exhibit Hall Opens

10:00-11:00AM
      Workshop Session I
11:00AM-1:00PM
      Lunch & Exhibit Hall Shopping
11:45AM-12:45PM
      Exhibitor Workshop Session
12:30-6:00PM
      Special Needs Special Track
1:00-2:00PM
      Workshop Session II
2:30-3:30PM
      Workshop Session III
4:00-5:00PM
      Workshop Session IV
5:00-7:00PM
      Exhibit Hall Shopping
6:30-8:30PM
      Couples' Dinner with Rob Rienow
7:00PM
      Exhibit Hall Closes


Homeschool Iowa Conference Saturday Schedule

7:45AM
      Conference Registration Opens
8:15-9:15AM
      Workshop Session V
9:00AM
       Exhibit Hall Opens
9:30-11:00AM
      Brunch & Learn
9:30AM-10:30AM
     Workshop Session VI
10:30AM-12:30PM
      Lunch & Exhibit Hall Shopping
10:45-11:45AM
     Exhibitor Workshop Session
12:00-5:30PM
      High School & Beyond Special Track
12:30-1:30PM
      Workshop Session VII
2:00-3:00PM

      Workshop Session VIII
3:30-4:30PM
      Workshop Session IX
4:30-5:30PM
      Exhibit Hall Shopping
5:30PM 
      Exhibit Hall Closes

2024 Homeschool Iowa Iowa Conference Program

Conference
Program


Take a digital peek
at our 2024 Conference program!

You'll find complete information
about every aspect of this 
exciting event!

All conference registrants
receive a print version 
of the program
when checking in
at the conference.

Homeschool Iowa Conference Make & Take Workshops

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED | LIMITED OPENINGS
CLICK IMAGE ABOVE FOR WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS


FRIDAY FEATURE EVENT


Homeschool Iowa Conference Make & Take Workshops

Everyone who registers for Friday conference attendance
will also
receive family admission to our featured Friday evening event!


More Details
Special Conference Meal Events
ADVANCE REGISTRATION | LIMITED OPENINGS
 
Homeschool Iowa Conference Couples' Dinner

COUPLES' DINNER

6:30PM | FRIDAY, JUNE 10
Speakers: David & Shirley Quine
"Seven Prayers of a Parent"

 
Homeschool Iowa Conference Moms & Muffins

Moms & Muffins

Moms' Breakfast
8:00AM | SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Speaker: Durenda Wilson
"Nurturing Sibling Relationships"

Homeschool Iowa Conference Dads & Donuts

Dads & Donuts

Dads' Breakfast
8:00AM | SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Speaker: Rory Groves
"The Family Economy: God's Design for a Biblical Home"

Join us for our 2025 Homeschool Iowa Conference on June 6-7, 2025!

THANKS TO OUR 2024 CONFERENCE SPONSORS


2022 Homeschool Iowa Conference Sponsor Thrivent Pine Lake Financial Associates
2024 Homeschool Iowa Conference Sponsor Emmaus Bible College
2022 Homeschool Iowa Conference Sponsor Thrivent Pine Lake Financial Associates
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TeenPact
TeenPact

Two Rivers Classical Academy

Faith Baptist Bible College
American School

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Decoding Dyslexia Iowa
LifeStream Brain + Body Clinic
Homeschool Iowa Foundation

CONFERENCE DETAILS


PLAN tO JOIN US IN 2025!

 

"I came to the conference feeling overwhelmed with our school year. I left feeling refreshed and renewed, with helpful tools and excellent reminders of what is important and why I am doing this."

~Homeschool Iowa  Conference Attendee

 

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