Home School
The deadline to register your child for the 2012 FCAT and EOC Assessment is Friday, February 3, 2012.
Download the 2012 FCAT and EOC Home Education Registration Form here
Among the options that parents may choose to exercise is that of HOME EDUCATION. Our office will help you comply with all state laws.
The Supervisor of Student Assignments acts as the Superintendent’s Designee for Home Education Programs in Sarasota County.
FLORIDA STATUTES 1003.21 and 1002.41 relate to certain responsibilities that parents have in establishing home education programs.
You must notify the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, within 30 days of the establishment of the home education program.
You are required to maintain a portfolio of records and materials. This portfolio is to be preserved for two years and be made available, upon 15 days notice, for inspection.
FLORIDA STATUTE 1002.41, requires and annual educational evaluation of students in the home education program:
You can have a Florida teacher, (currently certified to teach academic subjects at the elementary or secondary level) assess your child.
You can have your child take any nationally-normed student achievement test, administered by a certified teacher of your choice.
The child can take a State Student Assessment test (if available through the school district)
The child can be evaluated by an individual holding a valid, active license pursuant to the provisions of s.490.003 (7) or (8).
The child can be evaluated with any other valid measurement tool not covered in 1-4 if mutually agreed upon by the school superintendent (designee) of the district in which the child resides. Examples would be SAT or ACT scores; grades earned through dual enrollment; or classes taken at public schools, private schools or on-line.
The evaluation is due in the Department of Research, Assessment & Evaluation no later than 12 months after your child is registered (and within each 12 month period following that date should your child be on home education for more than 1 year).
If you have any questions, concerns, or a need for assistance, please do not hesitate to call the Department of Research, Assessment & Evaluation, School Improvement, Grants, School Choice and Charters at 927-9000 extension 32258.
Other Related Home School Information Links