How to Start Homeschooling in Austin
Attention Austin area homeschoolers: this page is for you! Time4Learning has compiled the information that you most need if you are new to homeschooling in Austin, TX. We want you to feel confident about the home education adventure you are about to begin. With the help of our Welcome to Homeschooling Guide, and the localized advice on this page, we hope to support you in your homeschooling journey.
This information should by no means be interpreted as legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.
How to Homeschool in Austin
There is wonderful news for you: Texas is one of the least restrictive states in terms of homeschool regulations. To get started on your Austin homeschool path, you’ll simply need to:
- Research Texas homeschool laws, including what subjects to include in your instruction.
- Withdraw your child from his/her current school, if enrolled. (The Texas Homeschool Coalition has a form to help with that.)
- Choose the best homeschool curriculum that will help you reach your individual goals, match your preferred homeschool style, and fulfill your child’s specific learning style.
- Seek out resources that will support you in your homeschool journey such as Austin homeschool groups, the Time4Learning Families Facebook group, and Texas state homeschool associations.
- Start having fun learning together!
Time4Learning Curriculum for Homeschooling in Austin
Of all the homeschool programs available in Austin, Time4Learning has become one of the favorite ones to use. Parents in Austin can concentrate on showing their kiddos how to become good citizens and enjoy learning, while Time4Learning takes care of the administrative part of homeschooling.
Our low monthly subscription cost, the fact that we take the guesswork out of planning your day, and the fun, multimedia learning approach that appeals to kids and teens are just some of the reasons why Austin homeschoolers prefer us.
Time4Learning helps you succeed in homeschooling in Travis county by:
- Offering award-winning curriculum in PreK-12 as well as time-saving automated grading and reports that automatically track and record your student’s progress.
- Including comprehensive learning in each of the subjects required by Texas homeschool law: reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics and good citizenship.
- Combining video and animation in each lesson to keep students engaged. Concepts are taught in short chunks and are followed by interactive software exercises for reinforcement and discovery learning.
- Giving parents access to many tools that help them schedule and organize their homeschool year.
- Using virtual labs, interactive projects, guided notes, and much more help enhance material, bring concepts to life, and allow students to apply what they’ve learned.
- Making our curriculum accessible to kids with widely varying learning aptitudes. Because of the flexibility of the curriculum, and how each student can move at his or her own pace through the lessons, T4L works well for kids who are gifted, kids with learning differences, and for kids with a variety of learning styles!
- Providing affordable membership backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. You can start, stop, or pause your membership at any time without penalty.
Being flexible enough to use as a full curriculum, as a supplement to other programs, or as part of a hybrid homeschool in Austin.