Great Faces, Great Places Homeschooling In South Dakota State Highlights South Dakota is a Great Plains state. Meaning there are hundreds of miles of short grass prairie. It is beautiful, wind-swept and sparse. It is also the home of amazing State and National Parks, Monuments and a fantastic homeschooling community. You probably know us by our state Motto: Great Faces,…
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Homeschooling In Colorado Colorado is a delightful state to homeschool in, the laws are fairly low regulated. It’s also a very homeschool friendly state with a lot of activities for families to do. In order to start homeschooling you will need to send in a letter of intent to your school district. Your student must get a total of 172…
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Homeschooling In Florida There are so many reasons to homeschool in the Sunshine State! We have tons of amazing resources, support groups, co-ops and umbrella schools all over the state. Florida is definitely a homeschool-friendly state. There are many different options to choose from when you homeschooling in Florida. Sometimes the options in Florida can be confusing, so I’m here…
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Homeschooling in washington So you want to homeschool in Washington State. Good news. It’s fairly easy and straightforward. There are a few laws to adhere to but they are simple and there are lots of tools to help to keep you on track. We started homeschooling our daughter when she was five years old. I did basic research on what…
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Homeschooling in oregon I LOVE Oregon! I was born and raised in the Portland, Oregon area and have stayed here with my husband to raise and homeschool our six children. We so enjoy the Northwest and, Lord willing, will never move away from here! Are you a homeschooling family considering moving to Oregon? Or perhaps just making a visit and want…
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HOMESCHOOLING IN CONNECTICUT HOME EDUCATION IS THE DEFAULT MODE OF INSTRUCTION Connecticut is blessed because, as one of the original colonies, its homeschooling law dates back to 1650, before public schools. The first line of the governing statute, Section 10-184, provides that the responsibility for education lies with parents, who “shall bring them up in some lawful and honest employment…
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Homeschooling In Virginia Virginia has more than 40,000 homeschoolers and the number is growing every year. Thanks to Home Educators Association of Virginia and other organizations, Virginia homeschooling families have an active presence in the state legislature. Home educating families have three ways to homeschool in the commonwealth: File a Notice of Intent under a Home Instruction Statute (the most…
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Homeschooling in Illinois Homeschooling In Illinois is an amazing opportunity for your family. Illinois is a great state in which to home school! I have been homeschooling for 17 years now and we have always lived in Illinois. Over the years, we have seen support groups come and go, slight changes to the law (the compulsory school age is now…
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Homeschooling in Idaho What’s Required? Idaho requires that kids between the ages of 7 and 16 years old receive education. Idaho code states that instruction shall be “in subjects commonly and usually taught in the public schools.” The law does not specify how or to what degree these subjects should be achieved. Parents and guardians are permitted to educate their…
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Homeschooling in North Carolina Homeschooling has never been bigger in North Carolina! There are currently more homeschooled students than there are children registered in private schools. This is, in part, because NC is considered a homeschool-friendly state. Often, families move here for the benefit of easy legal compliance and the robust community. Begin by knowing the law The oversight of…
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