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How to Start Homeschooling in Minnesota To start homeschooling in Minnesota parents must: Submit a Letter of Intent to homeschool every year Meet the required qualifications (5 ways to do this) Provide instruction in the required subjects Choose your ideal homeschool curriculum Participate in standardized tests every year Maintain records (tests, scores, completed lessons, etc) […]

Minnesota Homeschooling Laws Minnesota requires homeschoolers to follow these rules: Parents are “qualified” to teach their own children in Minnesota (If someone other than the parent will be teaching, he or she must possess specific credentials.) Submit an Initial Report to Superintendent by Oct 1st for all children older than 7 years old and within […]

The Minnesota Homeschooler’s Alliance (MHA) According to the MHA website, their association offers “A place for every Minnesota homeschooler” as is evident in the MHA mission statement, “Our members are a diverse group of families with different backgrounds and different approaches to homeschooling. MHA strives to encourage and support all Minnesota families that choose to […]

Time4Learning vs Power Homeschool®: Features You are probably wondering what differentiates Time4Learning’s subscription-based program from Power Homeschool® courses. Families can use Time4Learning as their core curriculum or as a supplement to other programs. Printable worksheets, detailed reports, and ongoing assessments are included to help parents easily track their student’s progress. Time4Learning also gives students in […]

Comparing Time4Learning and Power Homeschool® Features It’s important to focus on the features that are most important to your family. For example, if you are on a tight budget, then you’ll not only want an affordable program, but you’ll also want to make sure that you can cancel your subscription at any time without incurring […]

The Tricky Business of Homeschool Pros and Cons It would certainly be nice if we could line up the pros and cons of any homeschool curriculum and make a quick decision based on which list is longest. The truth is that the pros and cons of homeschooling curricula aren’t always cut and dried. Why? Because […]

A Mix-and-Match Approach to Homeschool There’s actually an official name for a homeschool style that takes parts from multiple homeschool programs and resources to create a customized education for your child. It’s called “eclectic homeschooling” and a large segment of homeschool families use the approach. Why? Because it’s unusual for one single program or resource […]

Utah Homeschool Requirements Utah homeschool laws only require parents to do one thing: File a notarized Utah homeschool affidavit with your local school district. You are not required to homeschool for any period of time or teach any specific subjects. In addition, you are free to use the curriculum or materials of your choice. The […]