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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Aug 275 min read
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 22 min read
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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Jul 186 min read
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 112 min read
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 102 min read
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 84 min read
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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Apr 202 min read
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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Feb 132 min read
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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Jan 182 min read
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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Nov 16, 20236 min read
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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Sep 29, 20232 min read
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 12, 20233 min read
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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Aug 28, 20232 min read
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 6, 20231 min read
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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Jun 17, 20235 min read
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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May 20, 20234 min read
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 1, 20234 min read
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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Mar 21, 20231 min read
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 16, 20235 min read
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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