Getting the hang of homeschooling

I guess because I never considered homeschooling, it never occurred to me that there would be rules/guidelines to follow, or that each state had different requirements. I think many parents are unaware of this, especially those considering homeschooling or those new to it.

Homeschooling in Florida, for example, isn't the same as homeschooling in Wisconsin. In case you didn't know, some states are very strict. They want you to write a letter of intent, meet with a school board rep every so often, etc. Some of these states also require that the parent (teacher) have at least a high school degree. Other states, are very lenient. You can pretty much do what you want, teach when you want and teach what you want. I think when it comes to your child's education, having somewhat strict rules to follow isn't that bad a thing. After all, don't you want your child to have the best possible education? When states require a lot from homeschoolers, it really is for the benefit of the child.

Finding state homeschool resources, especially online, is really simple. You can simply do a search containing your state and the word homeschool or homeschooling, i.e. homeschooling in Texas.

There is so much information online, it's just a matter of having the time to read it. GOOD LUCK!