Transcript vs. Diploma on NOI
July 14, 2017
Q. Is there any disadvantage to providing a transcript rather than a copy of a diploma when submitting my Notice of Intent? A. Both a
Homeschool Q&A
Composite Score and List of Subjects
June 28, 2017
Q. I have been told that I should teach and submit only what is required by the law and that is language arts and math. I
Religious Exemptions with Letters
June 21, 2017
Q. If I want to homeschool under religious exemption, should I have others write additional letters? A. Sending or not sending additional letters for religious
EOY Test Evaluator
June 7, 2017
Q. Can a homeschool evaluator be retired? The person I would like to evaluate my child is a retired teacher who does not currently have
Blacking Out Test Results
May 30, 2017
Q. Should I black out the test results for history and science on my child’s standardized achievement test before sending in the scores to the
Withholding a Child
May 17, 2017
Q. In my notice of intent last August, I placed my child in the eighth grade. I’d like to change that now and give him
Birth Date on NOI
April 25, 2017
Do Virginia homeschoolers need to include their child’s birth date on their notice of intent to homeschool? Some school officials request a child’s date of
Homeschool Under Option 4
April 18, 2017
Q. What do I need to satisfy the requirements for homeschooling in Virginia under Option 4 of the homeschool law? Parents who choose to homeschool
Homeschool Under Option 1
April 11, 2017
Q. What do I need to satisfy the requirements for homeschooling in Virginia under Option 1 of the homeschool law? Parents who choose to homeschool
Description of Curriculum
April 4, 2017
Q. What must Virginia homeschoolers include in their description of curriculum on their notice of intent? Yvonne Bunn demystifies Virginia homeschool law and helps beginners
Sign Language College Credit
March 29, 2017
Q. Is sign language accepted by colleges for a foreign language for Virginia homeschoolers? A. American Sign Language (ASL) is accepted by ALL public Virginia
PSAT vs. Standardized Achievement Test
March 21, 2017
Q. Can the PSAT be used in place of a standardized achievement test for end-of-year homeschool testing in Virginia? What are the differences between the
Virginia Homeschool Early Graduation
March 14, 2017
Can I graduate my homeschooled students who are age 16 or 17 under Virginia homeschool law, and do I need to ask permission from the
Do I Have to Submit Test Scores if I move and homeschool in Virginia Mid-Year?
March 3, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5y0szQOh80One mom moved to Virginia and submitted her Notice of Intent to homeschool. The superintendent responded that she needed to include her child’s test scores
Notice of Intent if Moving to Virginia late in the Year
February 27, 2017
Q. If I move to begin homeschooling in Virginia late in the year, do I still need to file a Notice of Intent midyear and
Virginia Homeschool Certified Tutor Statute
February 17, 2017
The requirements of the certified tutor statute are different from those of option 2 of the Virginia homeschool statute. Do you know the difference? This
Virginia Homeschool Transcripts
February 3, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giHVN8N875wJust what needs to go into a homeschool transcript? Do I need to keep special records for Virginia homeschooling? Get answer to these and other
Virginia Homeschooling and Driver’s Education
January 27, 2017
This weekly Q&A Live session with Yvonne Bunn answers your homeschool questions about driver’s education for Virginia homeschoolers. Join us on Facebook each Wednesday afternoon
Testing Virginia Homeschoolers
January 24, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F4a6WTjk5AThis weekly Q&A Live session with Yvonne Bunn answers your questions about what is required by law for end-of-year testing for Virginia homeschoolers, whether you
Homeschool Q&A Live with Yvonne Bunn!
January 12, 2017
Welcome! Here is our inaugural live question-and-answer video with Yvonne Bunn, HEAV director of homeschool support! Yvonne writes the widely read Q&A in our e-newsletter,
Testing Accommodations
January 11, 2017
Q. Can I use testing accommodations for my child who is a struggling reader? A. Unless your child has a documented learning disability, you should
Helping Other Homeschoolers
December 8, 2016
Q. I’ve finished homeschooling and would like to give back by sharing my experiences. I’m interested in working with new homeschoolers, but may not know
Child Doesn’t Want to Homeschool
November 16, 2016
Q. My nine-year-old daughter has decided she doesn’t want to be homeschooled because she will miss out on school activities. There is constant conflict. I’m
Homeschool Probation by Mistake
October 31, 2016
A. I received a letter that I have been put on probation! I hand-delivered my Notice of Intent and test scores at the same time.
Family Devotions
October 26, 2016
Q. Can you suggest an effective, yet simple way to have family devotions with children of multiple ages? I can’t handle anything consistently if it’s
Homeschool Diploma for Option 1
October 12, 2016
Q. After submitting my out-of-state homeschool diploma for the first option on the Notice of Intent, the superintendent’s office replied that I must have an
Testing Before Homeschooling
October 5, 2016
Q. I moved from out of state and filed a Notice of Intent for the first time. The superintendent’s office replied that I needed to
Graduating Early
September 21, 2016
Q. Is it possible to graduate my 16-year-old Virginia homeschooled teen early since she has completed all her high school work, including several dual-enrollment college
Withdrawal in Person
September 14, 2016
Q.Does the law require a parent to withdraw his child in person from public school? A. The law does not specifically address the procedure for
Driver’s Ed District 8
September 7, 2016
Q. Are homeschoolers in Planning District 8 required to complete and to sign the “Parent/Teen Driving Agreement” included with the “Affirmation of Completion” form? A.
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