Homeschool Assistance Program

Welcome to the Charles City Homeschool Assistance Program! 
The Home School Assistance Program, or HSAP, is a program through the Charles City Community School District. An HSAP helps to provide resources, learning opportunities, and encouragement to homeschool families. Joining an HSAP is one of the five legal ways to homeschool in Iowa. 
 
Charles City HSAP Services
Whether you're currently homeschooling, or trying to decide if it's right for your family, the Charles City Home School Assistance Program offers a variety of resources to help you educate your child at home and learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.  
 
Orientation
Families desiring to enroll their children in Charles City HSAP will participate in an orientation meeting that will explain the services available through CC HSAP and answer any questions. If interested please contact Supervising Teacher Assistance. Families enrolling in the Charles City HSAP will be assigned a supervising teacher who will lend their professional expertise on an as-needed basis in supporting, empowering, and encouraging them.
  
 

Weekly Homeschool Group
Optional weekly homeschool group meetings are offered for students in grades K-12 to supplement the teaching done by the parent. Homeschool Group meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:30 in our HSAP room, unless a field trip is planned for that day.

Field Trips
Optional field trips are available to each enrolled HSAP family.  At least one parent is required to attend, siblings are always welcome.  
 
Activities
Throughout the year we plan activities designed to showcase student achievement and promote networking among program families.  
 
Resource Library
The Charles City HSAP houses a resource library collection with a variety of materials to support home education efforts.  
 

Access to Public School Resources
Through a process called dual-enrollment, program families can take advantage of classes and activities offered through the public school regular education program and the Marion Independent School District.

District and Central Rivers AEA Services
Beyond the regular education classes and activities, the district and local area education agency offer a variety of services available to home education families. These services include, but are not limited to, special education, testing, media resources and vision/hearing screening.

Helpful Links
 
State of Iowa - Certified Private Instruction (CPI) Form A
 
Homeschool Iowa Website - This explains the five different legal options for homeschooling in Iowa 
 
Contact Information
 
Catherine White
Home School Assistance Program
Elementary Coordinator
 
Doralyn Bigelow
Home School Assistance Program
Secondary Coordinator
 
Charles City Community School District
Washington School
1406 North Grand, Charles City IA 50616
641-257-6577  (HSAP direct line)