How do you go about getting started in homeschooling?

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there are various ways to go about it ..,for more information go to www.homeschoolinganswers.info

I suggest that you allow your child to finish this year of school and then go and speak to members of the school board in your area. Ask them if your child is a strong enough student to be homeschooled, and be sure that your child is alright with the fact that they are going to be homeschooled.

Try searching google or any other sites that are known to have a good search system for lesson plans.

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When I homeschooled my children, all that the school system required was a letter of intent from the custodial parent. The laws varied considerably from state to state however, so I would check on-line to see what laws are applicable in your state.

While checking with the school board is certainly something to consider, I have never found the school system to be especially supportive of those who choose to home school. Don't forget that a school does receive a certain 'stipend' for each child who attends school. Also keep in mind that, should you choose to educate your child at home, the facilities of the public school are available to you and your child can participate in extra-curricular activites such as basketball, baseball, etc. The resources of the school library should be made accessible for you and your child as well. In some cases, even the textbooks must be provided for you if you choose to teach from home. This information is rarely volunteered by the school system, however, and requires some persistance. Good luck with whatever you decide....as long as you have your child's best interest at heart, you can't go wrong no matter which avenue you choose.

First answer by Verna. Last edit by Chexvictims. Contributor trust: 80 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 196 [recommend question]

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