PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER

We encourage families to be intentional about completing studies and scheduling enriching activities like park days, beach outings, nature walks, co-op field trips, and sports with peers. These experiences are essential for your child’s development and emotional well-being. Planning these goals as a family not only supports growth but also creates lasting memories.

With HSC’s framework and your active involvement, homeschooling will unlock your child’s limitless potential and bring countless rewards.

FILING WITH YOUR STATE

After deciding to homeschool, it’s important to understand how to notify your state about your child’s educational status. There are three common options:

• Charter Schools:
  Vary by state; they keep student records, assign a credentialed teacher to guide the course of study, and oversee progress. Some provide funds for approved educational services.

• Private School Satellite Program (PSP):
  A private school files an affidavit for students. Parents choose and maintain their child’s curriculum, submitting work samples as required.

• Private School Affidavit (PSA):
  Parents file the affidavit themselves and handle all student records.

For more details and guidance, see our Filing Options page.

• The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (“HSLDA”) is a great resource for homeschooling families. HSLDA passionately advocates for the freedom to homeschool and offers support for every stage of your homeschool journey. With 80,000 member families, Home School Legal Defense Association is the nation’s largest, most trusted homeschool advocacy organization. They’re here to advance and protect our freedom to homeschool. HSLDA’S: “Homeschooling by State Laws“

A VALUABLE RESOURCE

The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is an excellent support and advocacy organization with over 80,000 member families nationwide. They protect and advance homeschooling freedoms, offering help at every stage of your journey. Check out their resource: “Homeschooling by State Laws.”

SOME OF MY FAVORITE HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES

• Authors:
  Sally Clarkson | Carole Joy Seid

• Books to Inspire a Love of Reading:
  “Honey for a Child’s Heart” (for younger kids)
  “Honey for a Teen’s Heart” (for teens)