Join Us for Homeschool Assistance Program (HSAP) 2025-2026 Registration!
Location | ASC/JB Young Opportunity Center - 1702 North Main Street
Dates and Times
- May 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- May 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- May 21, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Davenport Community Schools HSAP is an option for home school parents.
This cooperative option with the public schools was made available as a result of the Iowa Home School Law passed in 1991. The Davenport Community Schools recognize that home schooling parents are the primary teachers of their children. The mission of our HSAP is to provide support and assist parents in their chosen role as the primary educator of their children.
The parents are responsible for setting the educational goals and selecting the curriculum, materials, and techniques to be utilized. Each family enrolling in the HSAP will be assigned a certified teacher to provide assistance and guidance. The state law requires 16 contacts between the teacher and family during the course of the year. These contacts determine whether the child is making adequate educational progress and will take the place of the annual required assessment if the parents desire. If parents elect to have their children tested there is no cost.
Join the DCSD Homeschool Assistance Program, parents must complete Form A supplied by the Iowa Department of Education.
In addition, the HSAP teacher is available to consult with and advise the parents with respect to the following:
- Helping parents to establish educational goals and objectives
- Providing district textbooks and supplemental materials
- Developing lesson plans
- Assisting in teaching and learning techniques
- Diagnosing student learning strengths and weaknesses
- Planning curriculum
- Interpreting test results
- Record keeping
Other features and benefits to the HSAP are:
- HSAP children may be dually enrolled for some courses and/or school activities while participating in HSAP. Fees for materials and activities will be the same as those charged to parents who have students enrolled in the regular school curriculum.
- Davenport’s HSAP includes options for enrichment classes and activities for elementary and secondary students. These offerings are optional to HSAP families and provide students with enrichment that will complement their education at home. There is no cost to HSAP families for these offerings.
ISASP Testing Available for All Homeschool Families
Did you know that ISASP testing isn’t just for HSAP (Home School Assistance Program) students? All homeschooled students are welcome to take the test. Families can choose to have their child tested either through DCSD or at the Mississippi Bend AEA (MBAEA). This is a great opportunity to assess your child’s progress and meet state requirements, if needed. To schedule or for questions contact Meredith Knobloch, firstname.lastname@example.org. Registration closes December 27, 2025.
Curriculum Officer Manager | Meredith Knobloch 563-336-7460
Supervisor | Bonnie Asay, Director of Elementary Curriculum
HSAP Supervising Teachers