A common source of confusion about the homeschool law is mingling the log requirement with the time requirement. I get questions all the time about what form is best for the log (calendar, planner, etc) signaling that a parent is confusing it with keeping track of days or hours. The PDE and the HSLDA don’t […]
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Changes to the Pennsylvania Homeschool Law~Act 196 of 2014
IMPORTANT UPDATE: In spite of the favorable changes to the law that took effect almost 2 years ago, many school administrators persist in requesting portfolios, test scores or proof of evaluator qualifications. If you are new to homeschooling, I urge you to educate yourself about exactly what is required by law. This article and website […]
How to Choose an Evaluator
Now that superintendents no longer review portfolios in Pennsylvania, it might be more important than ever to find a supportive evaluator who applies the appropriate standard of review.
Testing Requirements Under PA Homeschool Law
If your child is in grade 3, 5 or 8, the portfolio must include the results of a standardized achievement test for reading/language arts and math. The list of approved tests (as of the date of publication of this article-please check the PDE website for updates) can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website […]