Homeschooling

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Question: Texas Homeschooling....HELP!?

I mailed a certified letter to my son's principal telling her I wanted to homeschool and she sent back a Home Schooling EXIT INTERVIEW for me to fill out and it says they're entitled to come to my house PERIODICALLY and check-up on him becaus it's their legal obligation to enforce compulsory attendance laws. I don't want to sign this form and I don't want to become a member of the HSLDA. What do I do to keep the school disctrict away?

Answer: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/home.school/homeltr.html

As I read, there is nothing necessary but a letter of intent and assurance to cover subjects required (as stated) in the law. Districts frequently try to overstep their bounds. DO NOT sign anything until you speak to someone from a Texas Home Education group. As stated above, it is YOUR responsibility to know the law and abide by it. So go to the TEA website and get a copy of the actual law as written. Make a copy for the principal of the school. In my experience in Ohio......handing the "demander" the copy of the law and telling them to POINT to the section of the code that requires what they have told you is necessary.....generally solves the problem. Also, if you give them a letter of intent in person, have them sign a receipt that you type up. If you send it by mail, send it registered and have them sign for it. Do NOT lose that receipt. Keep accurate records. Know your rights and abide by all laws. Do not let anyone in your home without documentation (i.e. warrants). If you don't like HSLDA, find an alternative support system and do not attempt to go it alone. Homeschoolers help one another!

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Question: Pell Grants and home school?

If my son was home schooled (11th-12th grade) can he qualify for a Pell grant. I wasnt sure was the law was concerning homeschool and financial aid. I'm in Texas.
Awakeatdawn, yes I was worried he might have to do the whole GED thing. He is 23 and Id like to get him in a vocational type program. He has dyslexia and some learning issues so having to take the GED would be a real pain for him.

Answer: Since you are in Texas, there is a fantastic seminar coming up all about Homeschooling in high school. They cover topics like transcripts, college admissions, so on and so forth. The website is "homeschoolforhighschool.com"
Check it out and see if they will have one near you. Everyone I know that attended last year said it was well worth it, I'm planning on going this year.

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