I want to move out of our current state, somewhere with a better temp. but the state has to allow treatment foster care, bad behavior kids, and home schooling on the computer
treament foster care is basicly like foster care but with bad behariors
All 50 states in the United States allow you to homeschool your children. However, when you say ‘treatment foster care” and “bad behavior kids,” I don’t know what you mean. Please clarify.
Also, there are no laws that prohibit you from homeschooling your children on the computer. If you are talking about virtual “public school” (where the school loans you the computer), this is not homeschooling. Technically, it is “public school at home”–not homeschooling. Some school districts offer this and some don’t. You will have to do the research.
Following is a link to the homeschooling laws for all states:
http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp
I hope this helps.
We’re in Austin, TX and looking for home schooling resources that allow many families to participate in the same program to increase social opportunities. Online forums, web resources, software, books, favorite programs, etc. would all be appreciated.
DONT HOMESCHOOL YOUR CHILDREN!!!
My parents work all day. But i want to be home schooled.
Do they have to be home if i want to do online schooling?
no
seach up
connections academy
its a basically a public school but you do it online
I’m sorry, but I don’t know much about treatment foster care.
The states that have the most liberal homeschool laws are: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
I think it depends not only on state law, but also on the individual agency and the case workers, judges, etc. involved. I’ve heard of some foster parents in Florida managing to homeschool their foster children, but our agency wouldn’t consider it (and foster care here is privatized, so there are lots of different private agencies running it).
I think that few foster care children are homeschooled, partly out of fear that the foster children won’t be seen in the community enough, that they might be likely to encounter more abuse; and because most judges and social workers and such know little or nothing about homeschooling and are afraid to consider something that they consider “out of the mainstream”.
Most homeschoolers that I know who do foster care end up fostering ones who are too young for school. While homeschool might be allowed in some individual cases, I think most states would require a long papertrail before anyone would be willing to consider it (even though most foster children would benefit greatly from the individualized instruction and greater attention and stability of homeschooling).
FL does have a virtual school program that would allow students to do their schooling online. It is used by homeschoolers and by public schoolers who need additional credits or who want courses not offered by their public school.
Good luck in your search….
I found this website which will provide the answers that you need…
http://austin.about.com/od/homeschooling/Austin_Texas_Homeschooling.htm
That being said, my experience has always been that local librarians are excellent sources of information. They usually know who the hsr’s are and can almost always provide contact information or pass along your information so that you can get connected to the right groups.
HSLDA also can provide information for you.
I hope this helps. God’s blessings with your homeschooling.
Go to these 2 links to find a homeschool support group in your area. -
http://www.home-school.com/groups/
http://www.localhs.com/
Yahoo groups has been a gathering place for homeschoolers without a group for so many years now. Check there for your region and I’m certain you’ll find somebody to connect with!
Home Education Magazine also has a variety of resources on their website for locating groups in your area.
http://www.homeedmag.com/wlcm_groups.html
HEM also has a ton of other valuable resources online – and they are my favorite magazine for active homeschoolers.
I also used Rebbecca Rupp’s _Home Learning Year by Year_ as my ultimate guide to developing a robust and individual curriculum for my kids.
You might check with the DFPS (Dept. of Fam. Protective Serv.) website as they lots of information on schools and daycares. They may have some homeschooling information there as well. Just a thought.
My 2 cents – it would be great to find or create opportunities where you have face to face contact. I found that in these types of controlled environments, peer pressure, social skills, and learned behaviors are easier controlled, guided and formed. Online forums are great but it seems that we do enough segregating – I looked for art classes and sports teams and drama/debate clubs to set up scenarios where my kids would be around other homeschooled children. That created a very healthy approach for us – and when we couldn’t find one, we created one (8 years ago and it is still in existence, nurturing the newbies – aahh, the cycle continues (smile)).
Wishing you the Best,
Kimberley McDaniel
You can simply google homeschool groups in TX. I have found several groups in our metropolitan area this way.
HSLDA.org has a list of homeschool groups around the country. They can put you in touch with a state organization that may know of groups in your area.
Keep a close eye on your local paper. Every once in a while I find ads for local homeschooling groups or buisnesses that are having opportunities for homeschoolers. Attending some of those special events can help you meet other families who may know of local groups.
Our YMCA offers gym and swim classes specifically for homeschoolers. We have met a lot of families this way. Many families begin meeting outside of classtime. It has also allowed our children to experience a wide variety of sports that would have been difficult to provide otherwise.
Check with your local library. Some libraries have programs for homeschoolers. If not, they may know of local groups.
Check with local churches – especially larger ones. Many churches house or support homeschool groups. Even if you do not share their faith, many of these groups are open to ANY homeschooling family.
While this is more academic (and expensive) Classical Conversations holds classes once a week to aid families using the classical model. http://www.classicalconversations.com/ You can find a local group and get more information on the program
Try this one: http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/TexasOnline.htm
no
they dont they just have to set it up for you (as in to enroll you in a way that you would be able to be homeschooled)
No, they do not have to be home for your schooling. But if you are under 13, there is a chance that someone might report them to CPS for neglect if they do leave you alone and unsupervised for long periods of time.
It can be a sticky situation. And even if you are older, some teens really can’t be trusted to be alone so it will take some planning for “what ifs” if they decide that you can handle it. Like you would need to have a neighbor nearby that you could call in an emergency, and you need to be able to have phone contact with a responsible adult, otherwise your parents could be in trouble if someone want to report you being home alone.
As long as you’re old enough to legally stay home alone and they don’t mind leaving you home alone, then no. Usually you have to be at least 12 to legally stay home alone for long periods of time.
No If you are old enough to write this question and read the answers, then you are old enough to be home alone and learn.
no mine aren’t I am home schooled with SOS home schooling and my parents don’t have to grade my daily work the computer does it so my mom does not need to be there. I love mine.But your parents don’t have to be home as long as you are responsible enough to handle it. That is why my parents aren’t going to quit their job to sit there and watch us do work.
Legally, yes they should, because if your under 18 a parent or guardian must be with you. But im doing it w/out my mom here. But i’d advise you not to do online, it’s too hard. it’s hard stayong focused because your already on the internet (:
Btw, i do SOS also.
nope, only when you have to do welcome calls and monthly calls, but you can do those at night
or at seperate times from your parents. the teachers understand.
No your parents don’t have to be home if you want to do Online Learning. Go to Kaplanacademy.com and see if they offer it in your area. It is a very good online program and your parents don’t even have to be home to watch you.
No, they don’t have to be home. I’m home schooled and my parents go out to work and I stay at home doing my schoolwork by myself. However, if you have tutors your parents do have to be at home whilst they are there.