Reminder: Affidavits to homeschool in California must be filed between Oct 1 and 15. Here's some info:

California doesn't overtly offer parents the option to wholly homeschool their child. Any parents who would like to do so must file a Private School Affidavit with the state. It must be done between Oct 1 to Oct 15. The easiest way is to file online. Here's the website for more info: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/affidavit.asp And, yes, there are a few hoops to jump through, so start now.

Parents who homeschool have total control over curriculum, but not on the selection of subjects. Some subjects are mandatory. There are some record keeping requirements - but nothing too tough.

What California does make easy is homeschooling via independent study. This can be done through an online company, your local public school district, public charter schools, or a private school. Generally, everything is provided, including a laptop.

Students who are homeschooled via independent study through their local school district have the same rights to extra-curricular activities as any other student in the school in which the student is enrolled i.e. they can join the sports teams, attend dances, participate in graduation, use the library, etc. Here is the website for more information: https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/is/faq.asp There is a link to find all public school IS options in California.

The local public school district IS programs are generally overcrowded, rely on faulty online programs, and provide little credentialed subject support. However, if parents are willing to give the support that the school lacks, it's a great way to get free curriculum resources and keep your kids connected with their friends via sports, dances, clubs, etc. If you are considering homeschooling anyway, this can make it easier and more socal, however, you MUST use their curriculum.

Parents who decide to homeschool can re-enroll their students in public school at any time. The school is not required to accept all recorded credits.

I retired from teaching five years earlier than planned because I couldn't abide the level of bullying allowed by administrators. Disabled, minority, and LGBTQ students were under constant attack. One third of the school age children in my rural California school district have been pulled out of their classrooms - basically, the nice kids - and are being taught at home by their hard-working, tax-paying parents because the parents would rather step-up than put their kids in daily danger. And that number is rising daily.

Submitted October 02, 2023 at 10:48AM by MantaRay2256 https://ift.tt/QTGU39g