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Homeschooling in Illinois

Homeschooling in Illinois
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If you are considering homeschooling in Illinois, then it’s time to prepare! A successful beginning to any homeschool is dependent on knowing your state regulations regarding home education, finding out what support and resources are available to you, and choosing the best curriculum to fit your student’s specific needs. The choice to homeschool is a huge responsibility, but it also allows you to create a customized education for your child. You’ll also discover that a homeschooling lifestyle brings a lot of flexibility and joy to the learning process — especially if you allow yourself to enjoy learning right along with your student.

Time4Learning has collected a wealth of information for you on how to homeschool your child in Illinois, where to go for state and local support, what you should look for in a curriculum, and even how to leverage educational sites across the state as field trips. Read on to get prepared for a successful homeschool adventure!

This information should by no means be interpreted as legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.

How to Start Homeschooling in Illinois

There are incredibly few regulations, which means you have the freedom to homeschool the way that works best for your child. In fact, there are just three simple steps you’ll need to follow.

  1. If your child is currently enrolled in public or private school, it’s a good idea to officially withdraw him or her. (This is not a legal requirement, but rather a precaution to avoid any truancy questions.)
  2. Choose the curriculum you want to use. Mixing and matching different curricula for different subjects is totally fine and often lets you better tailor a program to your child’s individual needs.
  3. Start enjoying learning together!

Illinois Homeschooling Laws

Each state in the U.S. has different requirements for homeschooling families, and these requirements can frequently change, so we suggest doing thorough research to make sure that you are complying with your individual state regulations. As we mentioned, Illinois has few legal requirements in regards to home education. The only primary guideline that Illinois homeschool law specifies is in regards to the subjects taught. All other regulations are minor, and even include some “perks” that almost no other state in the U.S. offers. To find out more about how to homeschool in Illinois legally, visit our Illinois Homeschool Laws page. Find out more: Illinois Homeschooling Laws

Illinois Homeschool Associations

Because so many families in IL have chosen homeschooling, local, regional, and even statewide support networks have been created to aid families. Illinois is fortunate enough to have not one, but two state homeschool associations — each with different focuses, but both with the goal of keeping homeschooling going strong in the state. When you have a question like “How does homeschooling work in Illinois?”, your state homeschool association is often the best place to find an answer. Find out what homeschool associations are in the state of Illinois and why you might want to join one on our Illinois Homeschool Associations page. Learn more: Illinois Homeschooling Associations

Illinois Homeschool Groups and Co-ops

Soon after you start on the path to homeschooling, you realize that you have a lot of specific questions. What curriculum would work for a child with dyslexia? What happens if my child refuses to do her school work? Can I get a credit on my taxes for homeschooling? One of the most efficient ways to get the answers to these questions is by asking families who are already homeschooling in your state. Read more here: Illinois Homeschool Groups and Co-ops

Homeschool Field Trips in Illinois

You should know — right off the bat — that homeschooling is far more than sitting at home doing worksheets together. On the contrary, teaching a child from home means the ability to choose dynamic curriculum resources that can be mixed and matched to create the ideal interactive learning environment. Even more, as a homeschooler, learning happens anywhere and everywhere you happen to be. The ability to take your homeschool on the road whenever you wish is one of the key perks of this educational choice. Find out about some of the amazing, educational day trips for children that you might want to visit in IL. Please make sure to contact each site before you plan your visit, as COVID-19 may have impacted their hours of operations. Learn more: Homeschool Field Trips in Illinois

Illinois Homeschooling by City

The Prairie State may be the perfect place for homeschoolers. Discover exciting opportunities throughout the state in the links below:

Illinois State Test Prep

Many families use standardized testing either annually or occasionally as a yardstick of progress. Most educational experts agree that testing is a measure of how well students comprehend and apply knowledge. They also agree that high standards are a worthy goal. Time4Learning offers resources that families can use to prepare for standardized tests. Our standards-based courses in math and language arts are designed to meet or exceed general state content standards. Learn more in our Illinois test prep page.

Why Time4Learning is the Leading Homeschool Curriculum in Illinois

Every family has different reasons for choosing to homeschool. Yet, whether they make a conscious decision to teach their child or suddenly became accidental homeschoolers, families have one thing in common: they want the best educational experience for their child. Here are just a few of the reasons that, when it comes to homeschool programs, Illinois families agree that Time4Learning is one of the best curriculum tools available.

  • Time4Learning appeals to a wide range of learning styles. Our online learning materials are especially well-suited to children who are visual or kinesthetic learners who could benefit from multimedia lessons.
  • Children like using the computer to learn. It’s a convenient, interactive homeschool resource that provides a welcome change each day to paper-and-pencil workbooks and textbook-based lessons.
  • Parents like that it tracks progress and helps children advance by clearly presenting and reinforcing each lesson.

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