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Testing If in Private School

May 5, 2014

Q. Should I send in test scores if my child is enrolled in a private school for her core classes, and I homeschool her

Certified Tutor Teaching Time

April 15, 2014

Certified Tutor Teaching Time Q. If I hire a certified teacher to teach my child, what percentage of the day am I required to

Notice of Intent Recipient

March 11, 2014

Q. When filing a Notice of Intent, should I send it to the superintendent’s office or to the person listed on the school division’s

Test if Beginning Mid Year

December 15, 2013

Q. If I begin homeschooling in January, will I be required to test and send in the results by August 1? A. Yes, if

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Testing a Young Child

December 4, 2013

Q. I have a young first-grader with a short attention span. Can you suggest a test that is acceptable to my school district? A.

Religious Exemption Moving Within the State

November 17, 2013

Q. Our religious exemption has been recognized by our school board, but now we plan to move to another city in Virginia. Do we

Voting For School Board Members

October 19, 2013

Q. In my district, some school board members are on the ballot. Is voting for local school board members important for homeschoolers since we

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts

August 18, 2013

Q. Can Virginia homeschoolers use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses? A. Public, private, and homeschool families can use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts

State-Recognized Diploma

August 4, 2013

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,”

Immunization Records

July 14, 2013

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

Testing Subsections

April 1, 2013

Q. What parts of a standardized achievement test should my child take in order to satisfy the testing requirement? A. The law requires a

Portfolio Evaluation

March 13, 2013

Q. Can I evaluate my child’s portfolio and send the evaluation letter to the superintendent? A. A portfolio is not mentioned in the homeschool

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