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Single Mothers Homeschooling Part 2: Homeschooling and the Law

Posted by singlemom

November 30, 2008 |

Being single mothers, we don’t get to have our husbands help us with homeschooling every step of the way. There is a lot of research to be done that, unless our children’s fathers are right on board with us and willing to help, we have to do on our own.

Our first step is to find out what the homeschool laws are in our won states. Each state has their own laws regarding homeschooling, and it is our responsibility to find out what those laws are.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, and even in (at least some) areas outside of the United States.

I cannot tell you 100% for sure how to go about this in your own states, but I can tell you what to do here in Maine. Go to Maine.gov and scroll down a bit. The link for home education will bring you to information about how to get started legally.

I am going to take a guess and say that, no matter what state you live in, if you go to your states Department of Education, they will be able to help you.

Another thing that I suggest is to find at least one homeschool support group and visit with them at least twice, even if you decide not to keep going, or they are too far away.

These groups can provide you with valuable information about homeschooling in your state. Bring a list of all of the questions that you have, and make sure that they are either answered, or you find out where to get the information on your own.

Be sure to find out what types of assessments are available for you where you live. In Maine, there is testing and portfolio reviews. There may be other assessments, but I don’t know about them. I prefer portfolio reviews once a year.

Shannon

P.S. If you have any question about the laws for homeschooling, or even advice for homeschooling legally in your state, please post them to the comments section below.


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