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How to Homeschool in California: Getting Started According to homeschooling authorities, homeschoolers in California have five basic options for teaching their children at home: File an affidavit to function as a private school. Enroll in a private school satellite homeschool program. Hire a certified private tutor (or become a credentialed tutor yourself). Use a public […]

5 Ways to Legally Homeschool in CA The California education code never mentions homeschooling, but parents have the legal right to homeschool as long as they choose one of these five ways: Establish a private school in their own home. Enroll their children in a private school that offers a satellite program (PSP). Hire a […]

California Homeschool Groups No matter where you live in California, there is likely a traditional or virtual homeschool group you can lean on for information and support. These groups allow both new homeschooling and experienced homeschooling parents to share information and ideas on making the most of the home education adventure. Many times, the groups […]

How Homeschool Charter Schools Work in California The experience of homeschooling using a public charter school is a unique one. It might best be described as “co-education” between parents and the school system. When homeschooling families register with a charter school, their child is still a part of the public-school system. The parent is considered […]

California Homeschool Network (CHN) According to the CHN website, the mission of the California Homeschool Network is to “protect the fundamental right of the family to educate its children in the manner it deems appropriate without regulation or interference by federal, state, or local agencies.” The California Homeschool Network organized in 1994 with an inclusive […]

What State Tests Are Available in California? In California, state testing for traditionally schooled students is known as the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Assessments. In terms of California standardized testing, elementary school students and high school students alike are assessed similarly. Homeschooled students using the charter option will also, in most […]

Your backpacks are filled with snacks, activity books, colored pencils and an extra change of clothes. Your route is locked into the GPS. You’ve even uploaded some educational videos to your tablet. It must be FIELD TRIP day in your homeschool!! Whether you are visiting the state as a homeschooling tourist or are a resident […]

Home to world-famous technology companies, bustling metropolitan areas, movie stars and popular tourist attractions, it’s no wonder that California is a global innovator and trendsetter in a number of fields. Boasting over 1,000 miles of coastline on the pacific, California is the third largest state in the country. In addition to its seashores, the state […]

Third Grade Reading – What are the Standards and Curriculum Third grade is a time of highly visible progress within the concepts of reading, language arts and writing. Students increasingly take a more active role in this area of learning. While guided reading is still present, children are also able to read more independently. Within […]

What Are the Seventh Grade Reading Standards and Curriculum? Time4Learning teaches a comprehensive seventh grade reading curriculum using fun, reading activities to build a solid reading foundation. Help your child excel in reading with Time4Learning’s reading lessons, curriculum, activities and worksheets. Time4Learning’s reading program focuses on vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and literary response. Vocabulary Development […]

Second Grade Reading – What are the Standards and Curriculum? Second grade reading activities provide an opportunity for children to select letter patterns and learn to translate them into spoken language using phonics, syllabication, and word parts. These early readers will continue to work on their decoding skills which will aid their understanding of new […]

 Preschool Reading – What are the Standards and Curriculum? There are multiple steps in helping your child become proficient at reading. Think of each step as a rung on a ladder – moving your child closer to opening a world of limitless imagination and knowledge. At this early stage, your preschool child will develop a […]

What are the Standards and Curriculum for PreK Math? Time4Learning’s preschool curriculum teaches a comprehensive preschool math curriculum using fun, preschool math activities and preschool math worksheets to build a solid math foundation. Help your child excel in math, learn more about Time4Learning’s preschool math lessons, curriculum, activities and worksheets. Preschool Number Sense and Operations […]

Kindergarten Reading Standards and Curriculum Within the stages of pre-reading and early reading skills, children are primed to discover and learn. Like miniature word detectives, they set out to search for clues – combining each sound into new words. This is often referred to as a building block phase for reading. Children learn well with […]

Kindergarten Reading Strategy and Curriculum Standards Speaking is another important language arts activity and the kindergarten reading strategy includes the delivery of brief recitations and oral presentations about familiar experiences or interests demonstrating command of simple organization and delivery strategies. The reading teacher expects the students to describe people, places, things, locations, and actions. Kindergarten […]

Fifth Grade Reading – What are the Standards and Curriculum? Fifth grade reading activities provide an opportunity for children to describe and connect essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives by using their knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose. At this level, students learn through guided reading, reading worksheets, language arts games, and many creative methods […]