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Competent Private Instruction (Home Schooling)

Competent private instruction ( CPI ) is private instruction provided to a child in Iowa. "Private instruction" means instruction using a plan and course of study in a setting other than a public school district or accredited nonpublic school. The CPI category includes both home schooled children and those in non-accredited nonpublic "schools." Iowa Code section 299A.1; 281--Iowa Administrative Code 31.

icon CPI Handbook 2010-2011

icon Sample Letter from Districts to Families at the Start of the New School Year

icon Chapter 281.31 as of May 2010

icon Acceptable Tests for 2010-2011 as of May 2010

icon Annual Assessment Notification Sample Letter 2010 as of May 2010

icon Form A for 2010-2011 as of May 2010