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You may be afraid: "Now I’m the parent AND the teacher?" Make it a goal to flatten the curve at home We can empower our kids by letting them know we're committed to learning how they learn best. As a homeschool teacher, you’re not supposed to be a coach who knows the ins and outs of homeschooling, you’re more of a guide who is there to walk alongside your kids. This means you don’t have to be the expert on every subject. You don't have to fill your teacher's shoes. Permission: granted. Learning along with your kids is one of the best things about this time! Choosing a non-authoritative teaching posture is all about encouragement and inspiration. Curiosity is learning that happens at any time. Keep your kids' brains active and curious as you find the working style that's best for them. Through it, you get to become really knowledgeable about your kids: who they are, what lights them up, what they gravitate toward or resist, what they think and feel. You get to discover your child's gifts, and they get to knwo yours too. It's kinda the best secret of all.
Absolutely! You can start homeschooling your teen at any time—even if they have completed a few years of high school. Make sure to get a partial transcript from the public or private high school and add those classes to your student’s final transcript.
For more information about homeschooling through high school, click here.
Yes, and often parents find that the homeschool setting allows their children to thrive! There are many resources available—from diagnostic testing and specialized curriculum to supportive or therapeutic services and more. HSLDA offers many free resources to help you get started on your special needs homeschooling journey.
There are many ways to track your child’s progress, such as report cards, transcripts, work samples, book lists, attendance records, and test scores (just to name a few). For more information on recordkeeping, click here.
Note that some state laws require that certain records be kept. You can find homeschool laws (including any recordkeeping requirements) for all 50 states and US territories on our interactive legal map.