Iowa Resources
The Iowa Core standards describe what students should know and be able to do from kindergarten through 12th grade in math, science, English language arts and social studies. The Iowa Core is a set of common expectations for school districts across the state. It is not a curriculum, so decisions about how to help students meet learning goals remain in the hands of local schools and teachers.
Iowa Department of Education: Private Instruction Handbook
A comprehensive handbook that highlights different homeschool options, from Competent Private Instruction (CPI) to dual enrollment and homeschool assistance programs (HSAP). This resource includes information, forms, and other materials to keep families up to date with state regulations and their personal educational goals.
Iowa Homeschooling Regulations
Learn and keep up to date on Iowa regulations.
This site features resources, events, and FAQs covering home instruction, individualized plans, evaluations, suggested strategies, and more.
Home School Legal Defense Association: Iowa Guidelines
HSLDA is a faith-based Christian organization but memberships and services do not have a religious requirement.
National Resources
Homeschooling.org (formerly A2Z Homeschooling)
An inclusive homeschooling site offering homeschool help and information like podcasts, articles, and other free resources.
Coalition for Responsible Home Education
A non-profit organization founded by homeschool alumni that educates and advocates for child-centered homeschooling through resources, information, research, and advocacy.
Free homeschool resources and lesson plans.
- Home Educators Resource Directory
One-stop directory for information, supplies, services and support for the homeschool community.
-
This site includes information about many topics including ordering free curriculum, online unit plans, lesson plans, and worksheets, as well as information on supplementing or creating a homeschool curriculum.
This guide to online homeschooling provides resources for students and families considering homeschooling, building a curriculum and philosophy, and transitioning to college as a homeschooled student.
National Home Education Research Institute
Homeschool research, facts, statistics, scholarly articles, and information on a national level.
National Home School Association
NHSA provides comprehensive support, programs, activities, and resources to the nationwide community of homeschoolers.
-
This site offers a step-by-step, grade-by-grade, subject-by-subject guide to the classical pattern of education called the trivium.