Findley2 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 In the next year or two my DH and I are thinking of moving to Iowa. I would love it if anyone who lives, or has lived, there could tell me what it is like. How are the homeschool laws? What is the cost of living? Our preference is to live in a rural area. We want to be able to have chickens, goats, and a decent size garden. Any info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2tbcnm Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Iowa has pretty easy homeschool laws. You can have a supervising teacher to monitor your kid's learning, or take the ITBS test, or there is a portfolio option for reporting. You just fill out a form and take it to the public school to register your kid as a homeschooler. There are many homeschoolers in Iowa. Depending on where you are headed in Iowa, there are usually plenty of organizations you can get involved in. There is a website for the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators (they put on a good conference in Des Moines each summer) that is very helpful for regulations and contacts, even if you are not Christian. https://www.homeschooliowa.org/ I hope this helps a little, Have a great day Katty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Findley2 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Iowa has pretty easy homeschool laws. You can have a supervising teacher to monitor your kid's learning, or take the ITBS test, or there is a portfolio option for reporting. You just fill out a form and take it to the public school to register your kid as a homeschooler. Wow, here in Michigan you don't have to notify anyone. Certainly something to keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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