Every parent wants the best for their kids, but sometimes there are things that make that a little…complex. Be in the know. Here are some states with more stringent homeschool restrictions to take note of. Georgia Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Washington West Virginia Georgia Requires a lot of…
Lowered regulations can prove to be more flexible for parents planning to homeschool their kids. Here’s a curated list of the best states for homeschooling. Alaska Idaho Illinois Indiana Michigan Missouri New Jersey Oklahoma Texas Utah Alaska There are no requirements for parents to notify the district if they’re teaching their own kids. There are…
1. Alabama Assessment requirements: No Immunization requirements: Requires proof of immunization or religious exemption from immunization. Notification required: Yes Options for Homeschooling: Three State Mandated Subjects: 6-17 School Required for Ages: 6-17 Teacher Qualifications: No, unless using a private tutor. 2. Alaska Assessment requirements: No, unless homeschooling as a religious private school Immunization requirements: No,…
I enjoy water skiing. So do all the members of my family. However, when it came time for me to learn how to slalom ski, I can distinctly remember my father’s advice as he coached me from the boat. But what sticks out even more than his coaching is the fact that I got up…
My next door neighbor is a mom to six children ranging in age from 15 down to one year old. A few months ago I asked her, “Do you ever struggle to find activities for your family that are fun and engaging for the older kids, but that the little ones can still enjoy?” Her…
We’ve all had those days where no matter what we tried–time outs, taking away privileges, or trying to talk through our child’s feeling–we simply couldn’t get through to them. It’s one thing when it happens during your day to day routines, but when it comes to home school programs, it’s a different ballpark that may…