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  1. I think it really depends on your school district, the charter school, the teacher...everything. In my area, there are several "independent learning" charter schools - which basically means you teach your kids at home, but are still part of the local school district. These charter schools have particular requirements for kids performing under grade level or who have an iep - much like the others posted above. They are very strict, and very school district controlled. However, there is at least one charter school available in my area that actually falls under the jurisdiction of a selpa, rather than the local school district. For some reason, it's much more relaxed and parent-driven than the other homeschool charter schools - at least in my area. If your child needs curriculum under grade level, or above grade level, you simply provide the teacher with a written statement telling why - at least with our general ed teacher. You do have the option of using something called Star360, which is a quick online assessment, but it's not required for any student. If your child places below grade level, you have the option of daily online lessons under the supervision of a special ed teacher, but again, it's an optional. My son has an iep, and receives multiple services through his charter school - all online, which he prefers. Part of the reason I moved from homeschooling through a private affidavit to this charter school was because they thoroughly support any style/method of education, including "unschooling." So, others will have totally different experiences and requirements - it really depends on your district and the charter school. I'd highly suggest talking to a variety of homeschoolers in the area you are moving to. And yes, if you don't like the charter school you enrolled with, you can withdraw and do the private affidavit option at anytime (may have to give notice to the school, but the private affidavit can be filed anytime). I homeschooled under the private affidavit option for 3 years, then halfway through the 3rd year, enrolled in the charter school I mentioned. I made this move simply because private affidavit does not qualify for services in most school districts in CA, and I needed some help figuring out how best to help my son. If you think your child may need services, keep that in mind. It may be worth a year or two of jumping through their requirements to get the help you need. Unless they change the law, you will be able to withdraw and go private affidavit anytime you are ready. Good luck! Edited to add: in CA, you can opt out of all state standardized testing. The schools don't want you to because that's how they get funding, but it's the parent's right to opt out. The only testing I couldn't opt out of was the physical fitness test that's done in 5th, 7th, and 9th grades. Not sure why...
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