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Is my homeschool curriculum accredited? Is it legit? Is it approved? Is it enough? You can ask this question in so many ways. However, what you are truly asking is this: Is this a quality education that meets the requirements of my state and prepares my child for college and a career? Let’s unpack this […]

What is an Umbrella School? There is no universal definition for an umbrella (or cover) school because home education laws vary from state to state. In Alabama, for instance, homeschoolers can set up as a private school, hire a certified tutor, or affiliate with a cover school. In Florida, homeschooling through an umbrella school is […]

Georgia Homeschool Requirements In order to legally homeschool in Georgia, families must comply with the following requirements for homeschooling: Parents must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Parents must submit an annual Declaration of Intent to Utilize a Home Study Program by September 1 or within 30 days of establishing their homeschool. The […]

Illinois Homeschool Laws The first thing most any parent wants to know about homeschooling is, “Can I do this?” That is usually followed closely by the question, “What are the requirements for homeschooling?” These are the same questions that almost all parents ask when considering the idea of educating their child at home. The good […]

Requirements to Start Homeschooling in Kentucky Under state law, all children between the ages of 6 and 18 must be enrolled in school. This can include enrollment in a public, private, church, or homeschool. Since Kentucky has no homeschool statute, homeschoolers fall under the “private schools” statute which makes the legal requirements simple. These are […]

How to Start Homeschooling in Tennessee To begin homeschooling in Tennessee, families have three different options to legally homeschool a child: as an independent homeschool, under an umbrella school, or by enrolling in an online school. Each of those options has different requirements attached to it. Once you’ve made your decision on which option to […]

Tennessee Home School Regulations The compulsory attendance law in Tennessee relates to children who are between the ages of 7 and 16 It is completely legal in the state for families to meet those requirements by educating their children at home. The large majority of families who homeschool choose the option to sign up with […]

Arizona Homeschool Requirements Are you wondering what are the requirements for homeschooling in Arizona? The most notable regulations you should be aware of include: Children between 6 and 16 must attend school under Arizona’s compulsory education requirements (and homeschooling fulfills those requirements) Curriculum taught in the homeschool must include the subjects of reading, grammar, mathematics, […]

Massachusetts Homeschool Requirements Even though homeschool requirements are executed at the local school district level, there are some state laws that pertain to homeschoolers as well such as: Local homeschool approval guidelines must be conditioned only on what is essential to “seeing that children receive an education.” Teachers should be of “competent ability and good […]