He is suffering depression and needs to not worry about school right at this moment HELP
2006-12-17 02:36:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I'm in Indiana too. All our state requires is that the child attends 180 days per year. There's no set curriculum or anything, but you do have to inform the department of education if you're homeschooling a kid over 7 years old. They'll issue you a homeschool number and everything.
The website is www.doe.state.in.us/homeschool.
2006-12-18 15:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by p2of9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to withdraw him with a letter stating that you are going to enroll him in a private school. In Indiana, a home school is considered a non-accredited private school. I would recommend even naming your school. Mine is named Covenant Academy for instance. You do not have to disclose that you intend to homeschool, it is none of their business and by law you would be operating a private school. A VERY private school. : )
One of the requirements is that you maintain an attendance record, which can be as simple as maintaining a calendar stating that you had school that day. Only the school superintendant may request a statement as to how many students are enrolled in your school but you are not required to volunteer that information. They are not allowed to ask for any curriculum or lesson plans or anything like that.
There are no teacher qualifications and no standardized testing is required by the state of Indiana.
Since it is your first year doing so, I would highly recommend a membership with HSLDA. Homeschool Legal Defense. Because you are on the radar, so to speak, you are more likely to be unduly pursued with regards to your homeschooling. With a membership, HSLDA, will deal with any challenges you might receive for free. They are a christian organization but they defend the rights of all homeschoolers.
Good for you for having your son's best interests at heart. I hope that homeschooling will be a great and fulfilling choice for you and your family.
2006-12-17 03:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by dakirk123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get some information about homeschooling on line from the state department of education. Rules and laws differ from state to state. Your next move would be to contact the district office. You may have to meet particular requirements for curricula, etc. Be awre that most ppublic schools are funded according to how many students are enrolled and are somewhat adverse to losing students. There are certain time requirements, as in how many hours a week a child must be educated. All 50 states have mandatory education, so there will be legal requirements.
2006-12-17 02:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state is different, so I'm not familiar with Indiana. However, the Homeschool Legal Defense Association could give you the information you need.
In our state, we were only required to give the school a letter of intent and officially withdraw our son.
2006-12-17 02:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by Mom x 4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to Texas. We have the best laws on homeschooling. if not goto
Home School Legal Defense Associaton
PO Box 3000
Purceville,VA 26434
540-338-5600 Phone
They will tell you what you need to do and fight for you. Its' $85-$119 a year.
2006-12-20 18:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by knowlegeSeeker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try http://www.nhen.org/LegInfo/default.asp?id=241 for a list that isn't religiously biased.
Also google homeschool laws Indiana and one for support groups. Most groups have up to date laws on their sites.
2006-12-17 02:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by Seeria dms 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ECOT is an online school, they send you a computor and everything. I grad A year early through ecot last year. You only need 20 credits its wonderful!!!
2006-12-17 16:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a bunch of links for Indiana:
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regional/Indiana.htm
2006-12-18 14:17:05 · answer #8 · answered by TammyT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋