http://www.crosswalk.com/homeschool/
There is so much good information on the internet that it is overwhelming.
Crosswalk has excellent articles, not just on homeschooling, but on homeschooling high school, so if you are approaching home educating over 7th grade, sign up.
Homeschooling high school becomes more of a facilitator/counselor job than that of teacher.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
long time no posts
In PA, the reports from the evaluator are due June 30, so you have not seen any posts during this busy season.
But then came July and August and I got busy with my personal life.
I will catch up soon.
But then came July and August and I got busy with my personal life.
I will catch up soon.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
too busy to post
Yes, this is evaluation season, so no posts in May and it will be July until I have much time to write.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
deadlines the 2009-2010 School year materials must be submitted 6/30
Do you have your appointment set up with your evaluator now?
Did you have your child tested with an approved test if they are in grades
3, 5, or 8?
Your home schooled student, under Act 169 in PA, does NOT need any other testing other than when they are in or passing through grades 3, 5, or 8.
There is NO senior project, no grade 11 testing, and no requirements beyond what ACT 169 outlines.
Did you have your child tested with an approved test if they are in grades
3, 5, or 8?
Your home schooled student, under Act 169 in PA, does NOT need any other testing other than when they are in or passing through grades 3, 5, or 8.
There is NO senior project, no grade 11 testing, and no requirements beyond what ACT 169 outlines.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
EValuation Time. What does that mean?
I wrote a lot of this info back in the beginning of the school year, but time to revisit. As your evaluator, I will help you in every way, but it is also your job to know the law and submit the proper paperwork.
Definition of a portfolio-three things as listed in the law
Home Education Reference Documents
24 PS 1-102 Definitions
1. A portfolio of records and materials.
The portfolio shall consist of
(1) a log, made contemporaneously with the instruction,
which designates by title the reading materials used,
(2) samples of any writings, worksheets, workbooks or creative materials used or developed by the student
(3)
and in grades three, five and eight results of nationally normed standardized achievement tests in reading/language arts and mathematics or the results of Statewide tests administered in these grade levels.
The department shall establish a list, with a minimum of five tests, of nationally normed standardized tests from which the supervisor of the home education program shall select a test to be administered if the supervisor does not choose the Statewide tests. At the discretion of the supervisor, the portfolio may include the results of nationally normed standardized achievement tests for other subject areas or grade levels. The supervisor shall ensure that the nationally normed standardized tests or the Statewide tests shall not be administered by the child's parent or guardian.
This is directly what the law says, and the only thing I did is add the numbers (in bold) to the list of things listed which says what a portfolio is. Using the commas and common English grammar, you can make that sentence into a list of three things.
They are a list of books used, samples of work and test scores if a testing year.
The log is defined as keeping a list of what books you are using by titles the reading materials used. No where does it say you need to list what pages or chapters to topics were read or studied. People are reading more into the law than what is says. It only says titles of the materials. And, you track either days or times, again not page or chapter.
Study the law-Act 169 of 1988 for yourself.
Definition of a portfolio-three things as listed in the law
Home Education Reference Documents
24 PS 1-102 Definitions
1. A portfolio of records and materials.
The portfolio shall consist of
(1) a log, made contemporaneously with the instruction,
which designates by title the reading materials used,
(2) samples of any writings, worksheets, workbooks or creative materials used or developed by the student
(3)
and in grades three, five and eight results of nationally normed standardized achievement tests in reading/language arts and mathematics or the results of Statewide tests administered in these grade levels.
The department shall establish a list, with a minimum of five tests, of nationally normed standardized tests from which the supervisor of the home education program shall select a test to be administered if the supervisor does not choose the Statewide tests. At the discretion of the supervisor, the portfolio may include the results of nationally normed standardized achievement tests for other subject areas or grade levels. The supervisor shall ensure that the nationally normed standardized tests or the Statewide tests shall not be administered by the child's parent or guardian.
This is directly what the law says, and the only thing I did is add the numbers (in bold) to the list of things listed which says what a portfolio is. Using the commas and common English grammar, you can make that sentence into a list of three things.
They are a list of books used, samples of work and test scores if a testing year.
The log is defined as keeping a list of what books you are using by titles the reading materials used. No where does it say you need to list what pages or chapters to topics were read or studied. People are reading more into the law than what is says. It only says titles of the materials. And, you track either days or times, again not page or chapter.
Study the law-Act 169 of 1988 for yourself.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Year end reports due June 30, Plan your evaluation appt NOW
Evaluators are busy in the spring. All the reports are due to the school district by
June 30. So don't wait until June to ask for an appointment!
Actually, I prefer to have all the appointments set up in January or February! Call in January and I will put you on the calendar for April, May or June.
If you call after May 15 or so, there might not be any time slots left for you and it will cost you more.
Many organizations have lists of evaluators that you can contact. I am a founding member of www.yhsa.org.
June 30. So don't wait until June to ask for an appointment!
Actually, I prefer to have all the appointments set up in January or February! Call in January and I will put you on the calendar for April, May or June.
If you call after May 15 or so, there might not be any time slots left for you and it will cost you more.
Many organizations have lists of evaluators that you can contact. I am a founding member of www.yhsa.org.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
It's soon February! Have you contacted your evaluator yet?
It is better to call and set up an appt in Jan or Feb for spring. Please do not wait to call in May as most evaluators are booked full by then. You should have your appointment well before the June 30 deadline.
The year end requirements are due to the school district by June 30 each year. It is best to set up your appointment for the spring during the month of April, May or June.
You can set up a time earlier and BEFORE your 180 days are done.
I am starting to take appointments NOW.
The year end requirements are due to the school district by June 30 each year. It is best to set up your appointment for the spring during the month of April, May or June.
You can set up a time earlier and BEFORE your 180 days are done.
I am starting to take appointments NOW.
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