Congratulations! You've had another successful year of homeschooling. In just a few months, or weeks, it will be time to begin again. Now is the time to celebrate your journey and learning accomplishments! It is also time to file your compliance with your county according to the requirements of the Florida Department of Education. How do you do this? You can have your child tested using standardized tests, and mail test scores to the school board in the county you reside in, or you can choose to meet with an evaluator and for a portfolio assessment. Get Ready: Gather papers, take photos of projects, and start sorting through the "learning evidence" you've accumulated over the past 7-8 months. Make lists of books read, field trips taken and other learning experiences. (Think out of the box! Think of daily learning experiences beyond book work. Did you participate in Co-op, clubs, or P.E.? Did your child cook a meal, learn how to change the oil i...
