Q. If I begin homeschooling in January, will I be required to test and send in the results by August 1? A. Yes, if
Q. Our religious exemption has been recognized by our school board, but now we plan to move to another city in Virginia. Do we
Q. In my district, some school board members are on the ballot. Is voting for local school board members important for homeschoolers since we
Q. Are there extra requirements to homeschool a child with special needs? Are they still eligible for services like speech and occupational therapy (OT)?
Q. How can I find out if my homeschool curriculum is aligned with the Common Core? Is there a list to which I can
Q. Can you direct me to a fact-based, not opinion-oriented, article about the Common Core? A. I have not found an article that is
Q. I filed my NOI in early August and haven’t had a response yet from the superintendent’s office. Should I be concerned? A. There
Q. If the superintendent decides the evaluation letter I sent is not acceptable, what might I expect to happen? Now that it is past
Q. Can Virginia homeschoolers use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses? A. Public, private, and homeschool families can use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
Q. My teen’s college application asks if he has received a state-recognized high school diploma. How should I respond? A. Without directly saying “no,”
Q. How do I compute the percentile score for my child’s standardized achievement test? Is it an average or do some parts have more
Q. Do I need to send immunization records to the superintendent along with my Notice of Intent? A. According to §22.1-271.4 of the Virginia
