Ahrianna2002 wrote: Hi everybody!
What is the process to homeschool in Calumet City, Illinois? Are you pleased with the Lernsys program? Can anyone point me in the correct direction?
Hi,
Homeschooling in Illinois is not overly complicated, however, you have to comply with some guidelines before starting to homeschool. Thankfully, homeschooling in Illinois is believed to be one of the best places to homeschool in the United States as it requires virtually no government regulations. You homeschooling in Illinois are at liberty to choose the majority of the items they deem fit for their homeschooler to learn. A parent homeschooling their homeschooler at home is not forced by law to be licensed as a teacher in Illinois. Be that as it may, using curriculum developed by a state licensed teacher is highly recommended even if the licensed educator is not a Illinois teacher. In Illinois, the homeschool laws and regulations are few compared to other states which might require frequent evaluation or annual testing. The law allows homeschoolers to attend school part time. Homeschooling in Illinois is treated as a private school and one does not have to register the homeschool to begin the program. The state allows different options of homeschooling but prohibits registering or recognizing such schools. In order to conduct a home study program in Illinois, families must follow 3 steps.
1. Teach the required subjects. The subjects which must be covered are ELA, fine arts, physical ed, social sciences, and science (biological and physical).
2. Instruction must be in English.
3. Know what to call your homeschool program. It is advised to identify your program as a "homeschool" when applyging for under FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as part of the student's college financial aid paperwork. However, you should refer to your school as a "private school" when dealing with government officials.
