HOMESCHOOLING 101
Homeschooling 101 events are just one of the ways that Homeschool Iowa equips families who are beginning their homeschooling adventures.
Hosted by our Regional Representatives, a team of experienced and compassionate homeschooling moms, our Homeschooling 101 events offer information and resources needed to start the homeschool journey.
Most of these events are free and open to the public.
Would you like to see a Homeschooling 101 event in your area? Contact your Homeschool Iowa Regional Representative.
COMING Homeschooling 101 Events
MAY 2023
DAVENPORT
Region 11
May 23, 2023
Davenport East Public Library
Meeting Room A
6000 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
2:00pm
Free Admission Event
The Homeschooling 101 presentation will be
offered by Region 11 Representative Danna.
Learn about Iowa's homeschool laws.
Get answers about how to homeschool.
JUNE 2023
Region 15
June 8, 2023
Indianola Public Library
207 N B St
Indianola, Iowa
Thursday, June 8, 2023
6:30pm
Free admission event for Region 15,
which includes these counties:
Jasper, Poweshiek, Warren, Marion & Mahaska
Presented by: Region 15 Representative Angie
WEST DES MOINES
Statewide
June 8, 2023
MidAmerican RecPlex
6500 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, Iowa
Thursday, June 8, 2023
7:00pm
This Homeschooling 101
is a free admission event offered
on the evening preceding the
Homeschool Iowa Conference
on Friday-Saturday, June 9-10.
Presented by: Our Regional Representative Team
DAVENPORT
Region 11
June 12, 2023
Davenport East Public Library
Meeting Room A
6000 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
Monday, June 12, 2023
6:00pm
Free Admission Event
The Homeschooling 101 presentation will be
offered by Region 11 Representative Danna.
Learn about Iowa's homeschool laws.
Get answers about how to homeschool.
JULY 2023
WILLIAMS
Region 6
July 11, 2023
Talcott Mercantile
202 Main Street
Williams, Iowa 50271
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
7:00pm
Free admission event for Region 6,
which includes these counties:
Humboldt, Wright, Franklin,
Webster, Hamilton & Hardin
Presented by: Region 6 Representative Tia
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Past Homeschooling 101 Events
APRIL 2023
OSCEOLA
Region 16
April 25, 2023
First Christian Church
300 S Main Street
Osceola, Iowa
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
6:00pm
Free Admission Event
The Homeschooling 101 presentation will be
offered by Region 16 Representative Kelly.
An informational meetings about the new
Homegrown Christian Learning Center
will precede the 101, starting at 5:00pm.
AUGUST 2022
CEDAR FALLS
Region 7
August 10, 2022
Lookout Park
Park Drive
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
6:00pm
Free admission event for Region 7,
which includes these counties:
Butler, Bremer, Grundy & Black Hawk
Presented by: Region 7 Representative Jill
SPENCER
Region 1
August 11, 2022
Foundation Church
1410 W 18th St
Spencer, Iowa
Thursday, August 11, 2022
1:00-3:00pm
Free admission event for Region 1,
which includes these counties:
Lyon, , Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, Sioux, O'Brien,
Clay, Palo Alto, Cherokee, Buena Vista & Pocahontas
Presented by: Region 1 Representative Andrea
ADEL
Region 13
August 15, 2022
Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park
483 N 10th St
Adel, Iowa
Monday, August 15, 2022
6:00pm
Free admission event for Region 13,
which includes these counties:
Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas,
Cass, Adair & Madison
Presented by: Region 13 Representatives Karen & Donna
COUNCIL BLUFFS
Region 12
August 18, 2022
Meeting Room A
Council Bluffs Library
400 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Thursday, August 18, 2022
6:30pm
Free admission event for Region 12,
which includes these counties:
Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery,
Fremont & Page
Co-hosted by: Region 12 Representative Denise
and presenter, Tracy Miller
JULY 2022
MASON CITY
Region 2
July 14, 2022
Grace Church
Next Steps Room, Door A
440 N Illinois Ave
Mason City, Iowa
Thursday, July 14, 2022
7:30pm
Free admission event for Region 2,
which includes these counties:
Kossuth, Winnebago, Hancock, Worth, Mitchell,
Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Howard & Chickasaw
Hosted by: Region 2 Representative Rhea
MUSCATINE
Region 11
July 19, 2022
Musser Public Library
408 E 2nd St
Muscatine, Iowa
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
10:30am
Free admission event for Region 11,
which includes these counties:
Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton & Scott
Presented by: Region 11 Representative Danna
JUNE 2022
WEST DES MOINES
Statewide
June 9, 2022
MidAmerican Energy RecPlex
6500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, Iowa
Thursday, June 9, 2022
7:00pm
This free admission event
on evening preceding the
2022 Homeschool Iowa Conference
will present Iowa homeschool legal requirements,
homeschooling approaches and resources,
and encouragement for those
interested in home education.
Hosted by: Homeschool Iowa Regional Representatives
SIOUX CITY
Region 4
June 24, 2022
Sioux City Public Library
Morningside Branch
4005 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51106
Friday, June 24, 2022
10:00am-Noon
Free admission event for Region 4,
which includes these counties:
Plymouth, Woodbury & Monona
Hosted by: Region 4 Representative Kathy
CEDAR RAPIDS
Region 10
June 27, 2022
Refuge City Church
5245 Northland Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Monday, June 27, 2022
7:00pm
Free admission event for Region 10,
which includes these counties:
Tama, Benton, Linn, Iowa, and Johnson
Presentation by: Region 10 Representative Brenda
SEPTEMBER 2021
OSCEOLA
Region 16
September 17, 2021
Osceola Public Library
300 S Fillmore St, Osceola, Iowa
Friday, September 17, 2021
1:00-3:00pm
This free admission event will start
with a brief and informal Homeschool 101
which will cover legal options and curriculum choices.
This will be followed by a presentation of the services
the Osceola Public Library offers to help homeschooling families.
A craft table will be set up to keep kids occupied.
Hosted by: Retired Region 16 Representative Krista
AUGUST 2021
ONLINE
Region 11
August 11, 2021
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
4:00pm
Free online event for Region 11,
which includes these counties:
Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton & Scott
Presented by: Region 11 Representative Danna
JULY 2021
AMES
Region 9
July 26, 2021
Inis Grove Park
2500 Duff Ave
Ames, Iowa
Monday, July 26, 2021
10:00am
(Look for a directional sign for exact location in park.)
Free admission event for Region 9,
which includes these counties:
Boone, Story, & Marshall
Hosted by: Region 9 Representative Shellie
RADCLIFFE
Region 6
July 27, 2021
Faith Evangelical Church
26902 Co Rd S27
Radcliffe, Iowa
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
7:00pm
Free admission event for Region 6,
which includes these counties:
Humboldt, Wright, Franklin,
Webster, Hamilton, & Hardin
Hosted by: Region 6 Representative Tia
JUNE 2021
DES MOINES
Statewide
June 17, 2021
Grand View University Student Center
2811 E 14th Street
Des Moines
Thursday, June 17, 2021
7:00-8:30pm
Free admission event
on day preceding the
2021 Homeschool Iowa Conference
Hosted by: Homeschool Iowa Regional Representatives
2020 Homeschooling 101 Events
August 2020
ONLINE
Region 4
August 1, 2020
Sioux City Area Facebook Live Event
Email for Information
Saturday, August 1, 2020
2:00 - 3:45pm
Free online event for Region 4,
which includes these counties:
Plymouth, Woodbury, Monona
Hosted by: Region 4 Representative Laura Anne
ADEL
Region 13
August 3, 2020
Kinnick-Feller Park
Adel, Iowa 50003
Monday, August 3, 2020
7:00 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 13,
which includes these counties:
Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Cass, Adair, & Madison
Hosted by: Region 13 Representatives Karen & Donna
SIOUX CITY
Region 4
August 4, 2020
Come & Go Event
Sioux City Area - Email for Location
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
2:00 - 4:00pm
Free admission event for Region 4,
which includes these counties:
Plymouth, Woodbury, Monona
Hosted by: Region 4 Representative Laura Anne
CARROLL
Region 5
August 5, 2020
Graham Park
Carroll, Iowa
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
6:30pm
Free admission event for Region 5,
which includes these counties:
Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Crawford, Carroll, & Greene
Hosted by: Region 5 Representative Molly
PELLA
Region 15
August 6, 2020
Federated Fellowship Church
Pella, IA 50219
Thursday, August 6, 2020
6:30pm
Free admission event for Region 15,
which includes these counties:
Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, Poweshiek & Warren
Hosted by:
Homeschool Iowa Board member, Kim, and
Region 15 Representative Angie
ANKENY
Statewide
August 8, 2020
Nettleson Center, Faith Baptist Bible College
1900 NW 4th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Saturday, August 8, 2020
8:00am - 6:00pm
Admission Fee for Day-Long "Connect" Event
Homeschooling 101 Session in Schedule
MORE INFORMATION
Hosted by: Homeschool Iowa
ONLINE
Region 12
August 11, 2020
Zoom Meeting
for Region 12
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
7:00pm
Free online event for Region 12,
which includes these counties:
Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie,
Mills, Montgomery, Fremont & Page
Hosted by: Region 12 Representative Denise
MEDIAPOLIS
Region 18
August 12, 2020
Cartwright Park, Mediapolis
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Free admission event for Region 18,
which includes these counties:
Henry, Louisa, Des Moines & Lee
Hosted by: Region 18 Representative Lisa
ONLINE
Region 14
August 18, 2020
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
7:00pm
Free admission online event for Region 14,
which includes Polk County.
Hosted by: The Bondurant Public Library and
Region 14 Representative Diana
Region 14 includes Polk County.
ONLINE FOR DADS
Statewide
August 18, 2020
Online Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
8:00-9:00pm
Homeschool Iowa's veteran homeschooling dads
will talk about how homeschooling has benefited their families.
Join us for this free online event
to be encouraged and get your questions answered!
Hosted by: [email protected]
July 2020
SIOUX CITY
Region 4
July 31, 2020
Sioux City Area
Email for Location
Friday, July 31, 2020
5:00 - 7:00pm
Free admission event for Region 4,
which includes these counties:
Plymouth, Woodbury, Monona
Hosted by: Region 4 Representative Laura Anne
ATLANTIC (ZOOM)
Region 13
July 29, 2020
Atlantic Public Library
Atlantic, Iowa
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
6:30 - 8:30pm
A virtual panel will provide information
on how to legally home school in Iowa
and options to obtain support from the school, if desired.
The panelists will include a Regional Representative from Homeschool Iowa,
staff from the Atlantic school district,
and experienced local home school parents.
A Zoom link will be available from the Atlantic Library before the event
or email Region 13 Representative Donna at [email protected].
SPRINGBROOK STATE PARK
Region 13
July 28, 2020
Springbrook State Park Beach House
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
7:00 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 13,
which includes these counties:
Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Cass, Adair & Madison
Hosted by: Region 13 Representatives Karen & Donna
OSCEOLA
Region 16
July 28, 2020
East Lake Park at the Prairie Flower Shelter
Osceola, IA 50213
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
6:00-7:30pm
Free admission event for Region 16,
which includes these counties:
Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe,
Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne & Appanoose
Hosted by: Region 16 Representative Krista
PELLA
Region 15
July 28, 2020
Federated Fellowship Church
Pella, IA 50219
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
6:30pm
Free admission event for Region 15,
which includes these counties:
Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, Poweshiek, and Warren
Hosted by:
Homeschool Iowa Board member, Kim, and
Region 15 Representative Angie
BOONE
Region 9
July 28, 2020
McHose Park
1215 Francis Mason Dr
Boone, IA 50036
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
6:00pm
Free admission event for Region 9,
which includes these counties:
Boone, Story & Marshall
Hosted by: Region 9 Representative Shellie
BRAYTON
Region 13
July 27, 2020
Bethany Farm, 2144 310th St
Brayton, IA 50042
Monday, July 27, 2020
7:00 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 13,
which includes these counties:
Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Cass, Adair, & Madison
Hosted by: Region 13 Representatives Karen & Donna
ONLINE
Region 6
July 21, 2020
On Zoom (email for link)
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
8:00 - 9:00pm
Free online event for Region 6,
which includes these counties:
Humboldt, Wright, Franklin, Webster, Hamilton & Hardin
Hosted by: Region 6 Representative Cathy
ONLINE
Region 2
July 20, 2020
On Zoom (email for link)
Monday, July 20, 2020
7:30 - 8:30pm
Free online event for Region 2,
which includes these counties:
Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Howard,
Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, & Chickasaw
Hosted by: Region 2 Representatives Rhea & Carol
ONLINE
Region 15
July 20, 2020
On Zoom (email for link)
Monday, July 20, 2020
8:00 - 9:00pm
Free online event for Region 15,
which includes these counties:
Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, Poweshiek & Warren
Hosted by: Region 15 Representative Angie
CEDAR FALLS & WAVERLY
Region 7
July 16, 20 & 22, 2020
Lookout Park
Park Dr & Mandalay Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Thursday, July 16, 2020
6:30 - 8:30pm
Lookout Park
Park Dr & Mandalay Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Monday, July 20, 2020
10:00am-Noon
Kids Kingdom Park Pavilion
1000 Adams Pkwy, Waverly, IA 50677
Waverly, Iowa
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
6:30 - 8:30pm
These opportunities are being sponsored by local homeschool groups,
and our Region 7 Representative will be assisting onsite.
Region 7 includes these counties:
Butler, Bremer, Grundy & Black Hawk
For information about any of these events, contact:
Region 7 Representative Jill
ONLINE
Region 14
July 16, 2020
On Zoom (email for link)
Thursday, July 16, 2020
8:00 - 9:30pm
Free online event for Region 14,
which includes Polk County.
Geared towards families with longer term (not temporary) visions for homeschooling.
Hosted by: Region 14 Representative Cathy
ONLINE
Region 14
July 9, 2020
On Zoom (email for link)
Thursday, July 9, 2020
8:00 - 9:30pm
Free online event for Region 14,
which includes Polk County.
Geared towards families interested in temporary homeschooling,
with possible transition back to public or private schools
in the following school year.
Hosted by: Region 14 Representative Cathy
JUNE 2020
WAUKON
Region 3
June 12, 2020
Robey Memorial Library
401 1st Ave NW, Waukon, IA
Friday, June 12, 2020
10:15am - Noon
Free admission event for Region 3,
which includes these counties:
Winneshiek, Allamakee, Fayette & Clayton
Hosted by: Regional 3 Representative Kristen
JANUARY 2020
DAVENPORT
Region 11
January 30, 2020
Davenport Public Library
3000 N Fairmount St
Davenport, IA 52804
Thursday, January 30, 2020
6:00 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 11,
which includes these counties:
Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton & Scott
Presented by: Region 11 Representative Danna
2019 Homeschooling 101 Events
September 2019
CLINTON
Region 11
September 19, 2019
Clinton Public Library
306 8th Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732
Thursday, September 19, 2019
1:30 - 2:30pm
Free admission event for Region 11,
which includes these counties:
Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton & Scott
Presented by: Region 11 Representative Danna
August 2019
CARROLL
Region 5
August 7, 2019
Carroll First
18632 Highway 71, Carroll, IA 51401
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6:30 - 7:30pm
Free admission event for Region 5,
which includes these counties:
Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Crawford, Carroll, & Greene
Hosted by: Region 5 Representative Molly
DAVENPORT
Region 11
August 7, 2019
Davenport Public Library
6000 Eastern Ave
Davenport, IA 52807
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
6:00 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 11,
which includes these counties:
Muscatine, Cedar, Clinton & Scott
Presented by: Region 11 Representative Danna
MEDIAPOLIS
Region 18
August 8, 2019
Cartwright Park
Mediapolis, IA 52637
Thursday, August 8, 2019
10:00am - Noon
Free admission event for Region 18,
which includes these counties:
Henry, Louisa, Des Moines & Lee
Hosted by: Region 18 Representative Lisa
SIOUX CITY
Region 4
August 13, 2019
Sioux City Public Library
(Morningside Branch)
4005 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
1:30 - 2:30pm
Free admission event for Region 4,
which includes these counties:
Plymouth, Woodbury, Monona
Hosted by: Region 4 Representative Laura Anne
OSCEOLA
Region 16
August 17, 2019
Osceola Public Library
300 S Fillmore St
Osceola, IA 50213
Saturday, August 17, 2019
10:00 - 11:00am
Free admission event for Region 16,
which includes these counties:
Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Monroe,
Taylor, Ringgold, Decatur, Wayne & Appanoose
Hosted by: Region 16 Representative Krista
July 2019
PANORA
Region 13
July 25, 2019
Crafty's Coffee & Gifts
102 W Main St
Panora, IA 50216
Thursday, July 25, 2019
7:00 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 13,
which includes these counties:
Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Cass, Adair, & Madison
Hosted by: Region 13 Representative Karen
APPLINGTON
Region 7
July 25, 2019
Applington Library Community Center
929 Parriott St
Applington, IA 50604
Thursday, July 25, 2019
10:30am - Noon
Free admission event for Region 7,
which includes these counties:
Butler, Bremer, Grundy & Black Hawk
Hosted by: Region 7 Representative Jill
URBANDALE
Region 14
July 29, 2019
Urbandale Public Library
3520 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
Monday, July 29, 2019
6:15 - 8:00pm
Free admission event for Region 14,
which includes Polk County.
Hosted by: Region 14 Representative Christine
JUNE 2019
WEST DES MOINES
Statewide
July 6, 2019
Valley Church
4343 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Thursday, June 6, 2019
1:00 - 4:30pm
(3-session mini-conference - $10 admission)
Hosted by: Homeschool Iowa Conference
APRIL 2019
CEDAR RAPIDS
Region 10
April 6, 2019
Barnes & Noble Starbucks
333 Collins Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Saturday, April 6, 2019
9:30 - 11:00am
Free admission event for Region 10,
which includes these counties:
Tama, Benton, Linn, Iowa, and Johnson
Hosted by: Region 10 Representative Brenda
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