Category: Homeschool Q&A

Military Families and Driver Education

October 25, 2022

Military Families and Driver Education Q. We are a military family, and I don’t have a Virginia driver’s license. Can I teach my child

Sports Access Position

August 19, 2022

Sports Access Position Q. What is HEAV’s position on homeschoolers’ access to public school sports? A. The rules and regulations of statewide competitions are

Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance

August 11, 2022

How Does Our Family File as Traveling Homeschoolers? Q: Our homeschool family travels a lot. How do we comply with the homeschool law? A: Traveling

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities

July 26, 2022

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t my homeschooler play sports or participate in public school activities?

Taxes and Homeschool Expenses

July 26, 2022

Taxes and Homeschool Expenses Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t I get reimbursement to cover my curriculum, co-op expenses, or fees? A. Home

JROTC Public School Access

December 30, 2021

JROTC Public School Access Q: Can my homeschool son or daughter participate in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) at a public school?

Private School or a Homeschool Program

November 3, 2021

Private School or Home School Q. How do I determine whether the resource I will be using to educate my child is a private

Certified Tutor Approval

September 1, 2021

Certified Tutor Approval Q. I have sent a letter to the superintendent to become a certified tutor under §22.1-254(A). Do I need to wait

Test Results Submission Best Practices

August 9, 2021

Q. Should my evaluator submit my child’s evidence of progress directly to the superintendent on my behalf? § 22.1-254.1.(C) addresses who is to provide

Standardized Testing of Achievement

March 25, 2021

Q. How can I find out if my standardized testing option complies with the law? A. There are hundreds of tests from which to choose,

Standardized Tests for End-of-Year Homeschooling

February 28, 2021

Q. How do I know if a particular test complies with end-of-year testing requirements? A. I know testing can be intimidating and confusing, but

Homeschooling and Moving Districts

January 19, 2021

Moving Districts When Homeschooling Q. What must I do when I move from one district to another while homeschooling in Virginia? A. Moving districts

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