Homeschooling in New Hampshire
Are you a new home school parent looking for information on New Hampshire home school laws, New Hampshire support groups, or homeschool curriculum? If so, you've come to the right place.
If you have any more questions or comments about homeschooling in New Hampshire, contact the New Hampshire Parent Forum.
New Hampshire Homeschooling Laws
New Hampshire Home School Laws
Summary: The state of New Hampshire requires compulsory school attendance of children between the ages 6 and 16. New Hampshire does not mandate the number of days per year, or hours per day of homeschool instruction. They also do not mandate a specific curriculum, but suggest that the following subjects be covered: science, mathematics, language, government, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, the history of the constitutions of New Hampshire and the U.S., and an exposure to and appreciation of art and music.
To homeschool in New Hampshire, a parent must file an annual notice with either the commissioner of education (not recommended), district superintendent, or principal of a non-public school (recommended). The notice must include the children's names, addresses, and birth dates. Homeschoolers must also maintain a portfolio of homeschool records and materials that include a representative sampling of each child's work, and they must hold that portfolio for up to two years. To satisfy the testing requirement of the state, each homeschooled child must submit one of the following to their participating agency:
a written evaluation of educational progress prepared by a certified teacher or a current non-public school teacher selected by the parent, after reviewing the student’s portfolio and discussing with the parent or child
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the results of any national student achievement test administered by a person meeting the provider’s or publisher’s qualifications, with a composite score at or above the 40th percentile
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the results of the state student assessment test used by the resident district, with a composite score at or above the 40th percentile
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an evaluation using any other valid measurement tool mutually agreed upon by the parent and the participating agency
New Hampshire Home School Resources
Both new and veteran homeschoolers can benefit from the wealth of New Hampshire homeschool resources available. There are two statewide homeschool organizations, the Christian Home Educators of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Homeschooling Coalition, specifically designed to support homeschoolers in NH. The CHENH also provides a yearly homeschool conference. Many counties in New Hampshire have at least one local support group for homeschoolers, as well. We've listed a few of the starting points for finding out more about homeschooling resources in New Hampshire:
NH Homeschoolers – NHHR mailing list for anyone interested in homeschooling in NH
About Homeschooling in New Hampshire -- a one-stop source for homeschooling in NH
The New Hampshire State Department Homeschool Page- - state website of information and best practices for homeschoolers in NH
The Homeschool Mom’s NH Page– various New Hampshire homeschool resources and list
Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
New Hampshire 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 curricula, trying to create the best match for their child.
For families with more than one child, choosing a homeschool curricula can even be more problematic. What works for one child, doesn't 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
Time4Learning is used by homeschool parents both as a primary curriculum and as a supplemental program to other materials such as Saxon, Alpha Omega, Five in a Row and A Beka. 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 the 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, risk free! Sign up for Time4Learning as part of your overall homeschool program.
If you have any more questions or comments about homeschooling in New Hampshire, why not contact me on the New Hampshire Parent Forum.
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