Homeschooling in Ft. Lauderdale
Broward County homeschool parents are free to select their own curriculum and compliment it with the various cultural, historic, natural and artistic venues that make Ft. Lauderdale an exciting city. That’s just one benefit you can expect when you choose homeschooling.
From the Atlantic ocean to the Everglades and everything in between, you and your children will have the flexibility to go beyond the classroom for additional educational experiences. There are also several homeschool groups and co-ops in the area that welcome new and veteran homeschoolers with open arms. They are especially beneficial for building socialization skills, sharing ideas and making new friends. But before you begin your Broward homeschool adventure, you should fully understand what Florida requires.
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 Homeschool in Ft. Lauderdale
Understanding the laws and requirements to homeschool in Broward County will help ensure a successful homeschooling experience for you and your family. Guidelines include :
- File a notice of intent with the local superintendent’s office.
- Choose the curriculum options that best suit your child’s needs.
- Maintain a portfolio of educational records for two years and make it available for inspection by the Superintendent’s designee.
- Provide an annual evaluation of your student’s progress to the superintendent.
- File letter of termination and annual evaluation upon completion of homeschool program.
For more information, please visit our Florida Homeschooling Laws page.
Time4Learning Curriculum for Homeschooling in Ft. Lauderdale
Even though Broward homeschool parents can choose any curriculum package on the market, many opt for Time4Learning. The automated grading and record keeping system that maintains the portfolio information required in Ft. Lauderdale is one of the biggest reasons why homeschoolers in Broward County choose us. Another reason is because their kids love the online environment and the interactive lessons that make learning more entertaining.
There are also many additional perks that are included in the Time4Learning curriculum, such as:
- Access to virtual labs, interactive projects, guided notes, and much more to help improve material, bring concepts to life, and allow students to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations.
- All core subjects (math, science, English language arts, social studies and reading) for K through 12th are included, plus middle school and high school electives as well as additional foreign language courses.
- Computer game-like lessons that make learning new concepts easier while also emphasizing problem solving skills, lateral thinking, and critical thinking skills.
- Access to resources such as printable lesson plans, homeschool teaching tools, detailed reporting, activity scheduling and parental support.
- The choice to change courses anytime to either review previous concepts or start advancing on the next year’s lessons. This allows students to work at their own pace.
- As an added bonus, Time4MathFacts is included for elementary school math students. The animated lessons improve math fact fluency that will prepare your students for the future.
- An affordable monthly payment plan that offers a 14-day money back guarantee.
