BikeBookBread Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We anticipate a relocation to DC next summer. We'd like to live out from DC itself. Which state is more homeschooling friendly -- Virginia or Maryland? We could be there as little as one year to as long as five. My girls would be 6 1/2 and 4 1/2 when we move. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We homeschool in Maryland and it's pretty easy. We send in a Notice of Intent at the beginning of the year and show them our work once or twice a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm new to this, but I believe here in Va you have to just send in a notice of intent and an evaluation each year after the child is 6yrs. ETA- and I believe there is testing, but can't say exactly when, I'm sure someone with more experience than me will jump in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We live in Northern VA, and it is easy here. We file a notice of intent each year by Aug. 15, and then one option is you have to have the kids tested yearly, and those results are sent in by Aug. 1 of the following year. Another option is to have a teacher evaluate your child's work over the past year and submit something to the superintendent saying the child has made acceptable progress (I've never used this option, so I think I've got it right, but I could very well be off!). We've always just tested, since I like to know where the kids stand. Another option is to file for religious exemption status, and once you get that, you basically don't have to file anything again. We have friends who have done this, but again, I don't have any personal experience with it. There is trememdous homeschool support here in Northern VA, with TONS of homeschool opportunities--classes, sports teams, etc. It's a great place to homeschool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm not familiar with the laws in Maryland, but in VA homeschooling is super easy. You have four options under which to file your Notice of Intent to Homeschool, which is NOT an "application" and can not be "approved" by your local board of education. Testing is one of several available options for reporting, but it's not required. I personally use the portfolio option and just send in samples of my childrens' work in language arts and math showing "adequate progress" (the only subjects for which you are required to report until high school.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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