How to Get Started Homeschooling

How to Get started Homeschooling

File Your Intent to Homeschool with the county

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Is it Legal everywhere?

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What's required?

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Decide on Curriculum and Schedules

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Learn more

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Accredited or not?

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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

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Homeschooling can be lonely!

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Get educated

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Meet me on my blog

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