Iowa Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and Calvert School will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
Iowa Department of Education
Phone: Elizabeth Calhoun (515) 281-8170
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Homeschool Support Groups
Homeschool support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
IOWA HOME EDUCATORS
IHE is an inclusive, non-affiliated, member-led support group. In the Des Moines Metro area we plan activities such as park-days, field trips, and casual get-togethers at area attractions.
Address:P.O. Box 57556, Pleasant Hill, IA 50317
Email: info@iahomeeducators.org
Web: http://www.iahomeeducators.org
IOWA CITY HOME EDUCATION NETWORK (ICHEN)
An inclusive support group providing social opportunities, support, encouragement and information as needed. We strive for group opportunities such as potlucks, gymnasium play-days, maple syrup festivals, field trips, tours, etc. Serving Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and all nearby Iowa communities.
Phone: (319) 338-4763
Email: bennerhahnjeff@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.vhomeschool.net/ichen/
Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators' (NICHE)
Our mission: To provide Christ centered events, communication, and resources to better equip, inform, and encourage Iowa home educators to the glory of God!
Address: PO Box 158, Dexter, IA 50070
Phone: 800-723-0438
Email: niche@homeschooliowa.org
Web: http://www.the-niche.org/index.html
Educational Excursions
Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!
EFFIGY MOUNDS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Before Europeans arrived, a unique American Indian “Effigy Mound” culture developed in the upper Midwest building thousands of earthen mounds in the shape of animals across the landscape. Today, over two-hundred mounds are preserved intact here; thirty-one are effigies in the shape of bears and birds found along hiking trails offering magnificent views of the Mississippi River.
Address: 151 HWY 76, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146-7519
Phone: (563) 873-3491
Fax: (563) 873-3743
Web: http://www.nps.gov/efmo/
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER OF IOWA
The AAHMCCI holds the largest collection of material directly related to the story of Iowa’s African Americans. We offer for any age/grade level, educational events, distance learning classes, guided tours, a research library, Learning Safari preschool program, summer camps, courting badge labs, and much more, many that are free.
Address: 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 862-2101 ext 21
Email: education@blackiowa.org
Web: www.blackiowa.org
Family Museum
Address: 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 563-344-4106
Web: http://www.familymuseum.org/currentevents.htm
Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center
The Children's Discovery Center is dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment for families to discover the world by interacting and learning together.
Address: 332 8th Ave South, Clinton, Iowa 52732
Phone: 563-243-3600
Web: http://www.adlerdiscoverycenter.org/index.html
Iowa Children's Museum
The Iowa Children's Museum is a vibrant cultural attraction, educational family resource and vital element in the Iowa economy. The mission of The Iowa Children's Museum is to inspire every child to imagine, create, discover, and explore through the power of play. The museum serves this mission through interactive exhibits, engaging hands-on programs and community outreach. With an annual visitation of approximately 120,000 children and adults, The Iowa Children's Museum is one of the largest cultural attractions in Iowa.
Address: Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 319-625-6255
Web: http://www.theicm.org/
Phelps Youth Pavilion Waterloo Center for the Arts
The Phelps Youth Pavilion is like nothing you've ever seen or imagined...it's a 39,000 square-foot expansion to the Waterloo Center for the Arts that will bring a world of wonder, discovery & learning to children and their families across the Midwest.
Address: 225 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-291-4490
Email: museum@waterloo-ia.org
Web: http://www.phelpsyouthpavilion.org/index.php
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
