Sharon37127 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I know Tennessee and Florida do. Who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Pennsylvania is complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 My ds attends a non-traditional private school here in GA. Secondary students (7th-12th) attend 3 days per week; elementary attend 2 days per week. He takes his core classes there and this year he's also taking a couple of classes online through a virtual school. Some people refer to the school as a "homeschool school" but it is very much school, just without going daily. There are a couple other programs--homeschool schools, ones that are accredited--that are similar, but each has slightly different requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon37127 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for the input. I think there are more so keep adding please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 My friend asked me a similar question so listening eagerly.. Her DH needs to move for work (anywhere is a possibility right now really, he has no job) and her kids want to continue with an Independent study program (teacher supervised, with some classes that would meet via skype or the like and teachers grading assignments via email) from a California private school they know here (here in CA private schools do not have to be "accredited", just registered with the state if that matters). She is not comfortable just straight out homeschooling as English is her 2nd language and is not familiar with regulations/schooling/college here. Are there states where she could file nothing.....and just enroll her kids in the private school? California falls here and I am guessing Texas as well??? What about the states where she could file a "form" or letter once a year and be done (no portfolio/testing/visits)? And then I assume there are some states where she would have to file a form or letter and then do some portfolio or testing??? Is there any state where it would flat out not be allowed (ie you have to use their state approved curriculum or parents must do all their own teaching)??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 In Maryland you can go with an umbrella group. I don't know about the other options as I stopped hsing about 3yrs ago. But, there's a couple of umbrella groups that cover most of MD and are pretty open to alternatives ways to hsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 In Maryland you can go with an umbrella group. I don't know about the other options as I stopped hsing about 3yrs ago. But, there's a couple of umbrella groups that cover most of MD and are pretty open to alternatives ways to hsing.Yup. I am the regional director for one of them. ;) Otherwise, there are no "non-traditional" schools to oversee homeschooling. You have to educate your children, and can't claim homeschooling and use an non-accredited school. (Though there are plenty of Waldorf, Montessory, and other non-traditional schools to which you can send your child.) There are two schools approved to oversee homeschoolers as a distance education option: Calvert and Griggs International (both are B&M schools in the state). If you have any MD specific questions, you can PM me. I'll be happy to try to get you the answers you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 In Ct there are no requirements for homeschoolers--only suggested procedures. If you do decide to follow suggested procedures, you fill out a Letter of Intent at the start of the year and have a portfolio review at the end. I did it the first year and haven't again since. It was very low key and just seemed kind of pointless. As far as I know there are no umbrella schools, only charter, magnet, and private as alternatives to public . HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon37127 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 I am looking states that do allow this as alternative to filing anything with the state. TN has church-related schools, FL has non-traditional private schools, and maybe called "cover" in AL? They can offer a wide range of services from practically attendance only all the way to specifying curriculum and dealing with transcripts... Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 There are some non traditional private schools here, but I'm not sure if I'm thinking of the same thing you are. If one were to use an umbrella, cover, non traditional schooling arrangement, they still need to report as a homeschooler. There is nothing forbidding anyone from using these things, it is just that they don't exempt one from following the homeschool regs. I'm in NY. Definitely depends on the state. In TN, if you use a cover/umbrella, you go by the umbrella's rules, and not the state homeschooling regs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 AL requires a cover school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Arizona is one form per child per address. That is, if you move you have to file the form again, if you never move you only have to file the form once per child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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