Tag Archives: legal rights

One Point for the Other Team

Regarding the California fight to maintain Homeschooling rights, (and my last word on the subject, for now) I can only imagine that the people who do not necessarily support homeschooling as a valid option are jumping for joy. I can only assume that State Superintendent Jack O’Connell is giddy from the commotion. His comments are: Whatever works best for that family, he would support as long as the children are getting a good education,…He wants home school parents to make sure they have partnerships with school districts or charter schools to make sure they have the right curriculum, everything a … Continue reading →

Protecting your Special Needs Homeschool

For many children with special needs, homeschooling provides just the right environment for these kids to reach their potential. Homeschools are often significantly more consistent, there are less distractions, and homeschoolers with special needs have the best teachers of all: parents who are intensely interested in seeing their child succeed. However, if your child has been in the special education system, homeschooling legally can be more difficult than for other families. Here are some pointers from HSLDA to protect your legal rights to homeschool your special needs child: Arrange for regular Evaluations and Document Your Child’s Progress Regardless of your … Continue reading →