Of course, any "responsible" parent would be remiss if they failed to investigate the legality (limitations and stipulations) of home-schooling in their state.
"The Texas Education Agency does not regulate, index, monitor, approve, register, or accredit the programs available to parents who choose to home school." - Texas Education Agency.
Homeschooling in Texas
Classification of Homeschools - Private School
**This is a plus because it means that Texas recognizes that just because children are learning at home, it is still a school and a way of learning.
Restrictions - None
**Parents are free to choose every aspect of their children's learning without having to abide by someone else's agenda/curriculum. Parents are also not required to obtain teacher certification.
Reporting Requirements - None
**This is a plus because parents do not have to waste valuable time filling out forms and getting approval from a third party to implement their educational plan.
Recordkeeping - None
**Many parents who do homeschool keep some type of records just in case the kids return to public school. This also demonstrates to anyone who may need to investigate (for any reason) that your homeschooling plan is bona-fide.
Subject Requirements - Math, Reading, Grammar, Good Citizenship, and Spelling
**Parents add electives like Science, History, Geography, Physical Education, Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Music, Foreign Language, etc.
Testing Requirements - None
**Many parents choose to test their children using the same requirements as public school children and/or have their children tested on the National level. Also, having the children tested in some type of form (at home, group settings, state or national level) will help to ensure that if for some reason the child/ren have to go to public school, they will be able to pass the test that is always given to homeschoolers when they are returning to public school (some school districts may accept the parent records if they are well organized.
This is great information because I (of course) want to ensure that I'm not causing harm or creating a legal problem for my family. Also, I am wise enough to know that life is not always predictable. And if the kiddos go back to traditional/public school (at whatever point, for whatever reason), I'd like that transition to be a seamless as possible for all parties involved.
The very NICE thing about Hybrid school is...THEY keep records, do grades, testing, and are held accountable by a group of parents to maintain high standards. Which alleviates that burden from exclusively riding our our shoulders unsupported.
Additional information: http://thsc.org/getting-started/faqs/ (The Homeschool Coalition)
**This is a plus because it means that Texas recognizes that just because children are learning at home, it is still a school and a way of learning.
Restrictions - None
**Parents are free to choose every aspect of their children's learning without having to abide by someone else's agenda/curriculum. Parents are also not required to obtain teacher certification.
Reporting Requirements - None
**This is a plus because parents do not have to waste valuable time filling out forms and getting approval from a third party to implement their educational plan.
Recordkeeping - None
**Many parents who do homeschool keep some type of records just in case the kids return to public school. This also demonstrates to anyone who may need to investigate (for any reason) that your homeschooling plan is bona-fide.
Subject Requirements - Math, Reading, Grammar, Good Citizenship, and Spelling
**Parents add electives like Science, History, Geography, Physical Education, Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Music, Foreign Language, etc.
Testing Requirements - None
**Many parents choose to test their children using the same requirements as public school children and/or have their children tested on the National level. Also, having the children tested in some type of form (at home, group settings, state or national level) will help to ensure that if for some reason the child/ren have to go to public school, they will be able to pass the test that is always given to homeschoolers when they are returning to public school (some school districts may accept the parent records if they are well organized.
Letters & Correspondence Regarding Homeschool
Commissioner's Home School Policy Letter http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/taa/homesch110107.htm
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This is great information because I (of course) want to ensure that I'm not causing harm or creating a legal problem for my family. Also, I am wise enough to know that life is not always predictable. And if the kiddos go back to traditional/public school (at whatever point, for whatever reason), I'd like that transition to be a seamless as possible for all parties involved.
The very NICE thing about Hybrid school is...THEY keep records, do grades, testing, and are held accountable by a group of parents to maintain high standards. Which alleviates that burden from exclusively riding our our shoulders unsupported.
Additional information: http://thsc.org/getting-started/faqs/ (The Homeschool Coalition)
