Homeschooling in West Virginia
Need some help educating yourself about homeschooling in West Virginia? We hope this
page will help you by providing others' experiences with homeschooling.
Time4Learning has recruited a state rep from West Virginia to help new homeschoolers
in the state get started. Her role is to help you connect with online and local
West Virginia homeschool resources.
If you have any questions about homeschooling in West Virginia contact me in at West Virginia Parent Forum.
West Virginia Homeschooling Resources
To find out more about the legal requirements for homeschooling in West Virginia, 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 homeschooling requirements in West Virginia. 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.
West Virginia Home School Laws
Families choosing to home school their children in West Virginia may do so via either “notice” or “approval.” The notice option involves simply filing a notice that you are planning to provide home instruction, and submitting an annual assessment of each child’s progress (a portfolio of child’s work, standardized test scores, or an approved outside assessment). The approval option does not require standardized testing, but is regulated by the school board who oversees the homeschool’s curriculum, attendance, instructional time, and progress.
West Virginia Home School Resources
Both new and veteran homeschoolers can benefit from the wealth of West Virginia homeschool resources available. West Virginia has an annual homeschool conference, and a statewide organization, WVHEA, specifically designed to support homeschoolers in WV. Most counties in West Virginia also 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 West Virginia:
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WVhomeschool – Mailing list for those homeschooling, or thinking about homeschooling in West Virginia
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Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
West Virginia 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 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!
Sign up for Time4Learning as part of your overall homeschool program.
If you have any more questions or comments about homeschooling in West Virginia, why not contact me on the West Virginia Parent Forum.
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