Tag: Virginia homeschool statute

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Certified Tutor – Notification and Birth Dates

September 6, 2015

Q. After acknowledging receipt of my certified tutor letter, the superintendent asked for my children’s birth dates and said he expected yearly notification. Is

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Testing a Kindergartener

May 3, 2015

Testing a Kindergartener Q. I recently received a letter from my county superintendent saying my kindergartener must be tested. I didn’t think I needed

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Testing Level

April 21, 2015

Q. Which testing level should I use to show educational progress—the one for the current year or the year my child will enter next

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Immunizations and Homeschoolers

February 7, 2015

Q. If I send in a Notice of Intent, does that mean I must comply with the immunization requirements? A. The law requires all

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Goochland County Concerns

January 25, 2015

Q. I’m very concerned about religious exemption in Goochland County. Do their school board policies affect me in my county? A. If you live

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Calling a Legislator

January 4, 2015

Q. What can I expect to happen when I call my senator or delegate regarding a bill that affects homeschoolers? I want to call,

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Notification Deadline Passed

September 8, 2014

Q. Is it too late to begin homeschooling now? A. No, it’s not too late to begin homeschooling. Parents may begin homeschooling after the

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Assessment Evaluators

July 12, 2014

Q. Who can evaluate my child in order to comply with Virginia homeschool law for proof of progress? A. The answer depends on the

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Homeschool Another Child

June 24, 2014

Q. I have looked at the VA laws and can not find any clear word on whether it is legal or not to homeschool

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Testing If No Longer Homeschooling

June 15, 2014

Q. Do I still have to submit test scores if I’ve decided not to homeschool next year? A-The law does not give clear direction

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Diploma and Additional Documentation

June 1, 2014

Q. I’ll be submitting my diploma to fulfill the required proof of eligibility to homeschool. Since my diploma has my maiden name on it,

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Testing for Language Arts and Math Only

May 18, 2014

Testing for Language Arts and Math Only Q. Is there a test available that only has the language and math parts? I understand if