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Washington State Homeschool Requirements Compulsory school attendance for children in the state of Washington begins at 8 years old. Under Washington state education laws parents have 2 options to legally homeschool their child. Each option has a different set of requirements for families to comply with. Homeschooling under the Home-Based Instruction Law Meet qualifications to […]

How to Start Homeschooling in Washington In Washington state, homeschool is legal via two different options: under the home-based instruction law or under a private school extension program. For families choosing the first option (the most popular), the steps to homeschooling are as follows: Meet qualifications to homeschool (4 ways to do this) File notice […]

Why is Phonics Important? Teaching phonics is important because it helps students map out sounds into spellings and decode words, which are key in helping students comprehend text. A successful phonics program moves early readers from phonemic awareness to being able to decode new words. This important skill also links students to the next phase […]

How to Start Homeschooling in Kansas In order to legally homeschool your child in Kansas, you must comply with the following: Register your homeschool as a non-accredited private school. If applicable, notify your child’s current school that he/she is changing schools. Select competent instructors. Teach for the required period of time. Enjoy learning together! Kansas […]

Kansas Homeschooling Requirements Compulsory school attendance applies to children between the ages of 7 and 18. Parents need to comply with the following requirements when homeschooling in Kansas: Register your homeschool as a non-accredited private school. If applicable, notify your child’s current school that he/she is changing schools. Select competent instructors. Teach for the required […]

Kansas Homeschool Support Groups Homeschool support groups in Kansas can be found all throughout the state. Usually run by volunteers who are also homeschooling parents, the main goal of a support group is to provide resources and encouragement to families. This can come in the form of meetings, special events, conventions, and more. Kansas homeschool […]

Christian Home Educators Confederation of Kansas (CHECK) Founded in 1991, CHECK is a statewide homeschool organization in Kansas dedicated to advocating for and supporting homeschooling families in the state. CHECK aims to provide up to date and accurate information on homeschooling laws, encourage support groups, and protect the freedoms of homeschoolers in Kansas. Made up […]

How to Start Homeschooling in Arkansas Few states have such a simple and straightforward process for starting homeschooling as the southern state of Arkansas. The steps to homeschooling are as easy as: Submitting a notice of intent to homeschool either online, by mail, or in person to the local school superintendent’s office by August 15 […]