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
Homeschool Q&A
PSAT vs. Standardized Achievement Test
March 21, 2017
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 PSAT
Virginia Homeschool Early Graduation
March 14, 2017
https://youtu.be/j0ieF5w6sBY Can I graduate my homeschooled students who are age 16 or 17 under Virginia homeschool law, and do I need to ask permission from
Do I Have to Submit Test Scores if I Move to Virginia Mid-Year?
March 3, 2017
One 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
Homeschool Q&A File a NOI 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 Legislative Update
February 10, 2017
The HEAV legislative team has reviewed almost 3,000 bills during this legislative session. We are closely following more than 30 bills online and in committee.
Virginia Homeschool Transcripts
February 3, 2017
Just 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
This 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
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
My Child Doesn’t Want to Be Homeschooled
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
New Address Notification
September 28, 2016
Q. I moved and filed a new Notice of Intent. I also sent written notice to the previous superintendent that we moved out of his
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.
Immunizations and Religious Exemption
August 31, 2016
Q. Is a vaccination exemption included in a religious exemption? A. No, a vaccination exemption is NOT part of a religious exemption from compulsory school
Superintendent Reply Late
August 24, 2016
Q. I complied with option 4 and mailed my NOI early in July. Should I be concerned that I have not had a reply since
Sharing Information
August 17, 2016
Q. Although we provided test results and then notified that we were moving to another county, our previous superintendent has requested a copy of the
Send Diploma Every Year
August 3, 2016
Q. Should I send in my high school diploma each year I file a Notice of Intent? A. The law requires proof of how you
Certified Tutor vs. Provisional License
June 29, 2016
Q. I have a four-year degree and a Statement of Eligibility letter for a Provisional license. Do I need an official teaching license in order
Understanding Credits
June 22, 2016
Q. Some homeschool co-ops offer credits for courses. Should I give my children credits for the classes I teach them at home? A. A credit is
Grade Level Assessment
June 1, 2016
Q. My daughter did not do well in a private school last year. I’m having her tutored this summer to catch up, but I don’t
Testing with a Local School
May 11, 2016
Q. When I filed my Notice of Intent, the school district offered to test my child in the spring with the Iowa test. They said
