Each state has different laws regarding homeschool. Thus far, I haven't found them to be intimidating in the two states we've lived in. You can find information for any state's law here.
Anyway, where we live I have several options I can choose from to fulfill my obligation to the state law. The option we've chosen for now is to have monthly visits from a resource teacher. Our local school district lined us up with her, and we're quite happy with how it's going. At first I wondered if she'd be 'checking up' on me, but that really isn't her role and I'm glad. She's literally a resource for us. She always asks how things are going and if there is anything she can help me with. For instance, she helped me find some information (that I hadn't been able to find) about math competitions when Logan expressed that desire. Now I know what his options are starting next year if he still wants to pursue it. During most of her visit she does a fun low stress activity with the kids. We really like her and thoroughly enjoy her visits. :)
Last week, we had our monthly visit with her. She brought a couple of stories, gingerbread cookie dough, and a craft that all went together. The kids had a great time, and afterwards I was marveling at how much fun we'd just had (and always have) 'complying with the law'. Hence, this post. :)
That is the one nice thing about Iowa. We do have a lot of compliance options.
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