This is a relaxed Unschool homeschool support group for families in Iowa and neighboring states.

Anyone needing unschool or general homeschool information, support or information about complying with the Iowa Homeschool Laws is welcome.

"IDEA" is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing information, support and encouragement to pursue life-long learning outside the school environment. This group recognizes that Learning is an internal process that thrives when people are free to explore life on their own terms, this philosophy is often called unschooling. Realizing that families come for support from various backgrounds and levels of homeschooling, IDEA has no official politicalor religious orientation and does not endorse any one resource.

For more information, visit Relaxed, Eclectic Unschoolers.

Members are encouraged to plan and participate in events that will provide non-religious educational and social opportunities for our children.

All members who join this group must be aware that people of many different backgrounds participate in this group. Respect of these differences is important to the creation of a supportive community.

In order to maintain a safe place to plan local events, we have established a privacy policy for the Iowa City Secular Homeschool listserv. The policy states that in order to join prospective members should:

1. Live in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area or be moving here shortly.

2. Attend at least one event so that we have met you personally or be referred by someone in the group who knows you personally.

We hope you will understand that this policy has been put in place to protect the children in the group. We frequently discuss personal information including our children's names, ages and whereabouts on the list. Some of our members just aren't comfortable discussing this information on an open listserv.

There are two ways for prospective participants to learn about group activities. We have a blog: Iowa City Secular Homeschool Group Blog and a public calendar -- Iowa City Secular Homeschool Group Calendar.

Here you will find general information on homeschooling in Iowa. An open and welcoming online Community Forum where everyone can share homeschool questions and experience. (Please note that registration is required to post. Registration is free and easy!). And listings of Iowa Homeschool support groups, activities and classes and much more!

For more information, visit http://www.momys.com.

Areas Served: Douglas County (NE), Sarpy County (NE), Pottawattamie County (IA), Omaha (NE), Bellevue (NE), Offutt Air Force Base (NE), Council Bluffs (IA) Elkhorn (NE), Plattsmouth (NE) and all surrounding rural and Metro of the Omaha/Council Bluffs area.

NICHE has a variety of resources to assist home school support groups and those who are seeking support groups in Iowa.

Welcome to the email group created to facilitate networking, event planning, and friendships between Quad City area homeschooling families. Those of all faiths are encouraged to join and enjoy getting to know other local homeschoolers.

Activity announcements, homeschooling related questions/stories/advice, event planning and supportive emails are all appropriate for the group. The QCA Secular Homeschoolers group is not limited to any one form/method of homeschooling.

After an introduction all members should feel free to use the list to plan outings or invite other members to local events. This is a laid back group, not a structured club or society ***but religious topics should be avoided on list***

Posts from new members are temporarily monitored to prevent spamming.

Everyone mind your manners, say your sorry if you blow it, uses kind words and no inappropriate language. I am not resposible, legally or otherewise for anything that happens here.

SLALA is a non-profit, free to join, collaborative group of parents and children that does not emphasize any particular faith or political affiliation � all faiths, backgrounds and learning approaches are welcome to join. By exposing our children to a wide variety of families, they gain a broadened view of the place in which we live and develop skills necessary to interact with many different types of people. This is a vital skill for success in our world today.

This is a support group for parents who want to share the joys and challenges of homeschooling gifted children. No matter what homeschool approach you favor, this is a place where you can ask questions, seek advice, share resources, and connect with other gifted families who share similar situations.

Because neither our state gifted organization nor our state homeschool organizations provide a forum for TAG homeschoolers, it is hoped that this group can function as the beginnings of a cohesive Wisconsin TAG homeschooling community, and also as a clearinghouse for information on local, state and regional TAG homeschooling events and resources.

We are a very diverse group, and, as such, we encourage an atmosphere of tolerance and respect for the opinions and beliefs of all our members.