Homeschooling in Rhode Island

Are you a new homeschooling parent looking for information on Rhode Island home school laws, Rhode Island support groups, or homeschool programs? If so, you've come to the right place.

If you have any questions or comments about homeschooling in Rhode Island, contact the Rhode Island Parent Forum.

Rhode Island Homeschooling Resources

Rhode Island Homeschool Resources

Both new and veteran homeschoolers can benefit from the wealth of Rhode Island homeschool resources available.  There are two statewide homeschool organizations the Rhode Island Guild of Home Teachers (RIGHT) and Secular in the Ocean State (SOS). They are specifically designed to support homeschoolers in RI.  Many counties in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island:

Rhode Island Home School Laws

Summary: The state of Rhode Island requires compulsory school attendance of children between the ages 6 and 16.  Rhode Island does not mandate the number of days per year, or hours per day of homeschool instruction, but recommend that they be "substantially equal to that required by law in public schools." They also do not mandate a specific curriculum, but require that instruction be given in the following subjects: reading, writing, geography, arithmetic, civics, English, health and physical education.

There is no standardized test requirement in the state of Rhode Island, although the Commissioner of Education in RI has ruled that local school districts have the authority to require some type of evaluation. Parents must also keep accurate attendance record.

Choosing Homeschool Curriculum

Rhode Island 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 programs.. 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

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, <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/program/faq.html#guarantee">satisfaction guaranteed</a>! Sign up for Time4Learning as part of your overall homeschool program.

If you have any questions or comments about homeschooling in Rhode Island, why not contact me on the Rhode Island Parent Forum.