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What does Florida homeschooling look like?
The word homeschooling means different things across the country, and around the world. In Florida, homeschooling is a general term, used...
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Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Important Update: PEP Students and the Notice of Termination
Not interested in the whole article? Scroll to end for the specific guidance. Introduction & Background When the Florida legislature...
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Aug 27, 20245 min read
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Statewide Headcount 2023-24
Home Education by the Numbers: Data from Florida Department of Education As your statewide association, we meet periodically with...
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Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Parents Tell Us Why They Choose Home Education, Private Schools or PEP
Florida Homeschool Association serves all homeschoolers in the Sunshine State, regardless of method or philosophy. We provide information...
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Jul 18, 20246 min read
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UPDATE: Bright Futures Hours & District Certification
As we have reported previously, Florida Bright Futures requires Home Education and PEP students to report volunteer service and/or work...
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
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FLHSA Newsletter: Summer Issue 2024
This information brought to you by the Florida Homeschool Association Serving all homeschoolers in the Sunshine State! Home Education by...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Different Florida Homeschool Options Explained
There are many factors contributing to the surge in Florida home education, and to homeschooling nationwide. In Florida, major reasons...
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Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Why We Recommend Homeschool Parent Evaluators
When it comes to the annual homeschool evaluation, Florida home educators have some choices to make. The first is which of the 5...
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Apr 20, 20242 min read
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Four ways to direct student education in 2024
Homeschooling is a broad term which can mean different things to different people. In Florida, the term "homeschooling" is commonly used...
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Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Bright Futures At-a-Glance
High achieving students in Florida home education programs may apply for merit scholarships through the Bright Futures scholarship...
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Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Homeschool Portfolios: Myths & Facts
If you're new to Florida homeschooling, we're guessing you've spent quite a bit of time thinking about the portfolio requirement. You may...
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Nov 16, 20236 min read
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10 Reasons Why Floridians Choose Home Education
There is a growing list of reasons why today's families choose home education. Modern families are discovering more options and better...
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Sep 29, 20232 min read
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What are hybrids, micro-schools and PODs and how do I use them?
The increase in Florida home education has been accompanied by an increase in the number of instructional programs offered throughout the...
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Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Typical Course of Study (For Reference: Not Required for Florida Home Educators)
Parents often ask us what they're supposed to teach. Particularly when just starting out, choosing courses and K-12 material can be a bit...
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Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Message from our Lobbyist: PEP and termination of home education
In our commitment to keep you as informed as possible, we are sharing this very important August 4, 2023 update from our state lobbyist,...
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Aug 6, 20231 min read
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10 Common Florida Home Education Myths
When starting something new, it's common to talk to other people, ask questions in online groups, and search for internet resources....
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Jun 17, 20235 min read
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PEP Programs & Notice of Intent
These recommendations derive from collaborations between key statewide bodies which govern or direct these activities, referencing the...
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May 20, 20234 min read
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How to legally graduate your student
A question from newcomers, particularly those unfamiliar with home education, is graduation. Providing a quality education is one thing,...
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May 1, 20234 min read
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Changing homeschool address in Florida
Moving? It's easy to take your Florida home education program with you. Several years ago, a new procedure for moving from district to...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Legislative Update on HB 1/SB202: Week of March 13, 2023
We are forwarding this legislative report from the President of the Home Education Foundation, Brenda Dickinson, for your information. HB...
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Mar 16, 20235 min read
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