Iowa Homeschool Groups
Iowa Homeschool organizations, support groups and church schools.
Please contact a group directly to confirm meeting times, fees, and openings. Joining a group or co-op does not change your legal duties. See our Iowa Homeschool Laws page for the law.
Homeschool Iowa
Statewide organization (formerly the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators) that equips homeschooling families, advocates for homeschool freedom, and helps families find local support groups.
Website: homeschooliowa.org
Area: Statewide
Stepping Stones
North Iowa’s homeschool association, an ecumenical Christian group offering support, encouragement, and fellowship; associated with Homeschool Iowa.
Website: homeschool-life.com/ia/steppingstones
Area: North Iowa / Mason City
C.H.A.L.K. (Christian Homeschool Activities & Learning for Kids)
Christ-centered, cross-denominational homeschool community with weekly get-togethers during the school year.
Website: qcchalkfamily.weebly.com
Area: Quad Cities
HEED (Home Educators for Excellence)
Christian homeschool support community with monthly meetings, mentoring for new homeschool moms, and shared resources.
Website: homeschool-life.com/ia/heed
Area: Central Iowa
The Network
Christian homeschool high school co-op. Admissions for each school year open in the spring.
Website: homeschool-life.com/ia/thenetwork
Phone: 515-664-3421
Area: Des Moines
LIGHT (Loving & Inspiring Godly Homeschoolers Together)
Homeschool support group established in 2009 offering activities and events for kids, moms, and families.
Website: homeschool-life.com/IA/light
Area: Warren County / Indianola
Groups marked ?? below come from older directory listings that we could not fully confirm. Please contact the group to confirm before you rely on these details.
?? Dubuque Area Homeschoolers
Homeschooling families offering weekly gatherings, socialization, and support.
Website: facebook.com/groups/DubuqueAreaHomeschoolers (Facebook group; we could not confirm details without signing in)
Area: Dubuque
?? F.I.S.H. Christian Homeschooling Co-op
Christ-centered homeschooling co-op.
Website: facebook.com/FISHhomeschool (Facebook page; we could not confirm details without signing in)
Area: Harlan
?? St Ansgar Area Homeschool Club
Local homeschool club.
Website: facebook.com/groups/4259158630807340 (Facebook group; we could not confirm details without signing in)
Area: St. Ansgar
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- Details for each group come from the group’s own website, linked above, checked November 4, 2026.
- Directories: TheHomeSchoolMom: Iowa Groups; Homeschool Iowa.
Last reviewed: November 4, 2026
*The information on this page is for general use only. It should not be taken as legal advice. It is believed to be accurate however state and federal laws change every year. Homeschool.net recommends joining an organization such as the Home School Legal Defense Association before your homeschooling adventure begins. HSLDA can provide complete, accurate, legal advice and services for homeschooling families.
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