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Homeschooling Questions.

I might be starting Homeschooling soon.

I have read the information on this site about homeschooling and it didn't have what i need to i just thought i would see if anyone knew.

First, does anyone know how you actually start it? Do you have to tell the school your currently at and then they will give you some forms to sign or something?

Also do you have to make your own curriculum or will the school board tell you what you have to do? And lastly, Do you have to buy the textbooks from the school board or will they supply them?!

Thanks everyone.
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Re: Homeschooling Questions.

Hi. Basically, that differs a lot based on your country and state or province, and even school district. I suggest you ask advice from a local homeschool group (you can find one here).

Congratulations on deciding to home school, and good luck!
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Re: Homeschooling Questions.

Textbooks are completely optional... I don't think anyone's gonna provide them for you.

As far as I know, in most states your parents have to send a "letter of intent" to the school people and tell them you're gonna be homeschooled.

There may or may not be helpful info here:
http://www.youcanhomeschool.org/starthere/tips.asp
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Re: Homeschooling Questions.

Thanks everyone. Its feels so good to be finally free.
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