Florida Homeschool Evaluations 101
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Florida Homeschool Evaluations 101 is intended for those who are, or wish to become, Florida home education evaluators--though parents who want to research all the details may find it useful as well.
88 pages.
Available as a .pdf file
$5 each. Plus tax.
Payment accepted via Paypal or check or money order mailed. Processing may take up to two business days.
To order by mail, send your email address and proof of payment to [email protected]
For further information, contact Cheryl Trzasko at [email protected]
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88 pages.
Available as a .pdf file
$5 each. Plus tax.
Payment accepted via Paypal or check or money order mailed. Processing may take up to two business days.
To order by mail, send your email address and proof of payment to [email protected]
For further information, contact Cheryl Trzasko at [email protected]
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Table of ContentsIntroduction 8
The Author 8 The Purpose 12 Florida Law and Policies 13 Homeschooling* Options 14 1. Private schools with a homeschooling option. 14 2. Private tutoring programs. 16 3. Home education programs. 17 Evaluation Options 20 Testing—3 options 20 1. State testing. 20 2. Achievement testing 20 3. Testing by a Psychologist 22 Other Evaluation Options 23 4. Portfolio Review 23 5. Suggest Another Option 27 Evaluation Results 28 Failing an Evaluation 29 Failing a Test 31 Failing a Portfolio Review (Or Other Subjective Evaluation) 31 What happens to a student who fails an evaluation? 35 Evaluation Deadlines 36 Grace Period 38 Missed or Late Evaluation 38 Evaluator Eligibility Requirements 40 Documentation 42 Portfolio Review Checklists or Reports 43 Audits 43 Portfolio Requirements 45 Log of Educational Activities 45 Titles of Reading Materials 47 Curriculum Requirements 47 Samples of Work 48 Evaluation Forms 49 Letter of Intent 50 Letter of Termination 52 Evaluators Who Homeschool 54 Warnings 54 Business 56 Bibliography 57 |
Appendices
Appendix 1: Florida Home Education Law (Florida Statute 1002.41) 59
Appendix 2: From Florida’s Craig Dickinson Act (Florida Statute 1006.15(4)) 62 Appendix 3: Truancy and Home Education (Florida Statute 1003.26(10)) 63 Appendix 4: Additional Resources 64 Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) 64 Florida Parent Educator Association (FPEA) 64 Home Education Foundation (HEF) 64 Home Education Liaison Contact Information 64 Office of Choice 65 Appendix 5: Florida Department of Education’s Office of Choice’s Home Education FAQ 66 Appendix 6: New School District Requirements as a Result of House Bill 731 (Memo DPS: 2018-65) 79 Appendix 7: Methods/Styles and Other Terminology 81 Appendix 8: Sample Letter of Intent 84 Appendix 9: Sample Letter of Termination 85 Appendix 10: Sample Evaluation Form 86 Appendix 11: Florida Homeschool Evaluations 101 Post-Test 87 About the Author 88 |
