Homeschooling in Arkansas
If you are homeschooling or thinking of homeschooling in Arkansas, then you
might be looking for information about homeschooling laws, resources, and
support. If so, you've come to the right place. As of 2008, the state of
Arkansas had almost 16,000 registered homeschoolers, and a 35% increase in
homeschoolers in the last eight years. Because of this growth, Arkansas has a
growing list of resources for homeschoolers.
If you have questions or comments about homeschooling in Arkansas, visit our online Arkansas support group.
Arkansas Homeschooling Resources
To find out more about the legal requirements for homeschooling in Arkansas, articles, and state-specific resources you can also visit one of these sites:
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Legal disclaimer: This section is one family’s story and how they meet the mandatory school attendance laws in Arkansas. It is not intended and should not be used as definitive legal advice. In most states, parents find a variety of legal methods to pursue the educational approach that they prefer for their child.
Arkansas Home School Laws
Summary: The state of Arkansas requires compulsory school attendance of children between the ages of 5 and 17. Arkansas does not have any particular requirements as to days of study per school year or as to the subjects they are required to study. To legally homeschool in Arkansas, a parent must simply notify their local public school superintendent in writing no later than August 15 for the fall semester, or December 15 for the spring semester. If they begin homeschooling at any other time during the school year, they must submit their notice 14 days prior to removing their child from school.
This notice must include:
- The name, date of birth, grade level of the children
- The name of the school last attended, if any, of each student involved
- The location of the home school
- The basic core curriculum to be offered
- The proposed schedule of instruction
- The qualifications of the teacher/parent
Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
Arkansas homeschool law includes the freedom for families to pick and choose their own curriculum based on what works best for their child. However, families new to homeschooling quickly discover a dizzying array of choices when it comes to selecting homeschool curriculum. There is no more popular discussion among homeschoolers on the web than the pros and cons of various homeschool curriculum.. After sifting through the homeschool curriculum reviews, most parents end up mixing and matching homeschool programs, trying to create the best match for their child.
For families with more than one child, choosing a homeschool program can even be more problematic. What works for one child, may not work for another. What works for one subject may not work on the next. What works one year, may fall flat the very next year. Time4Learning's experience shows that there is no single, best homeschool material. Rather than feeling torn between homeschool resources, parents should select a diverse blend of materials and activities.
The Benefits of Using Time4Learning's Curriculum
For families with more than one child, choosing a homeschool curriculum can even be more problematic. What works for one child, may not work for another. What works for one subject may not work on the next. What works one year, may fall flat the very next year.
Time4Learning's experience shows that there is no single, best homeschool material. Rather than feeling torn between homeschool resources, parents should select a diverse blend of materials and activities.
Some of the features that make Time4Learning so successful include:
- Time4Learning appeals to a wide range of learning styles. Our online learning materials are especially well-suited to children who are visual or kinesthetic learners. These children can take advantage of Time4Learning's interactive, multimedia materials.
- Children like using the computer to learn. It's a convenient, interactive homeschool resource that provides a welcome change each day to paper-and-pencil workbooks and textbook-based lessons.
- Parents like that it tracks progress and helps children advance by clearly presenting and reinforcing each lesson. Quizzes and tests are graded by the computer, saving valuable time and effort for parents who would be happier concentrating on other areas.
- Time4Learning's self-paced, modularized lesson plans allow you to move forward and back through the materials whenever you want. You can skip lessons that teach concepts your child has already mastered and repeat those he or she has not. The choice is yours. With Time4Learning, you are always in control.
Time4Learning is proven effective with homeschoolers, has a low monthly price, is easy-to-use, and provides a money-back guarantee so you can make sure that it works for your children!
Sign up for Time4Learning as part of your overall homeschool program.
If you have any more questions or comments about homeschooling in Arkansas, contact me on the Arkansas Parent Forum.
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