How Do You Start Homeschooling In Iowa Today?
You can start homeschooling in Iowa today without investing loads of money, or worrying about the authorities. Read on to learn about the law, your options, and the resources on- and offline waiting to benefit your family. Get Copies of CPI Form A If your child is 6 to 16 by September 15th of the school year, you have to file a CPI Form A. (You can elect to fill out paperwork if your child is 5 to 18, but unless you are using school services, there really is no need.) CPI stands for “competent private instruction,” the legal term for homeschooling in Iowa. Parents do not have to meet any requirements in order to home school. The CPI Form A is available for download online or through the district’s main office. I recommend getting 3 copies per child. One for practice, and two for the district office. Find Support Iowa has quite a few support groups on- and offline. There are LEGO groups, play groups, park groups, and scouts. There are co-ops and classes, gym days, and all kinds of lesso
