Polk County Homeschooling – Homeschool Requirements

“When I called the Polk County School Board office to inquire about taking my child out of the public school and homeschooling her, the person informed me that I will be required to bring my child’s portfolio into her at the homeschool office once every month to be reviewed,” a mother told me on the phone last Friday. I was so shocked to hear this that I almost dropped the phone. I was with several very experienced homeschool educators and home education support professionals at the time of the phone call, and everyone was shocked, though not surprised.

Yes, most certainly the superintendent of the county, or their representative, can send a parent a 15 day, written notice to bring their child’s portfolio to the county school board office to be reviewed for any reason, or no reason, if they like. BUT, it will be determined whether the homeschool student’s program/portfolio is in compliance with the FL Home Education statute requirements, or not. If the student’s program/portfolio is not in compliance with the FL Home Education statutes, I have read in the Florida Home Education statutes that the student would be put on a year probation, to allow the homeschooling family time to come into compliance with FL Home Education statute requirements. Then the Superintendent, homeschool representative, will review the portfolio again at the end of the year. The superintendent, or their representative, giving notice to review the homeschool student’s portfolio, would not be done, or required, monthly!

What truly are the Polk County homeschooling – homeschool requirements?

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I, Charles Curtis Tucker, do Annual Educational Evaluations & Standardized Testing for homeschool students, quickly and economically ($28). I am a Florida State Dept. of Education certified teacher (exp. date: 6/30/2021) & I am a homeschooling parent (since 1999). For True & simple answers (FREE consultation) about homeschooling in Florida, email me, or call me anytime: CCTucker7@Gmail.com OR cell # 786-525-3545

The crazy misinformation given by SOME county school board personnel, even by the home education department personnel, is one of the reasons that my wife and I decided to get involved with homeschooling families through annual evaluations, standardized testing, and consulting. We have been homeschooling our children for 14 years, and I the first homeschool evaluations I did, when I called the Florida state department of education to make sure I knew what was required of me as an evaluator, was 17 years ago. I have been getting my instructions, and questions answered, directly from the FL state dept. of education ever since.

Another major reason we decided to get involved with homeschooling families through annual evaluations, standardized testing, and consulting, is when we heard about the excessive fees charged for what should be a simple portfolio review. An evaluator doing a portfolio review is only required to review work samples from the homeschooling student’s portfolio and determine if the student is progressing or not. A conversation with the student is stated in the FL statute to be done in context with the portfolio review, though there are no certain questions required to be asked, nor responses to be given. Just a conversation with the homeschool student. The Activity/reading log does not show substantial evidence of progress at all. The activity/reading log is mainly for the documentation that the superintendent may send for a review of the student’s homeschooling program.

About Curtis

C. Curtis Tucker is a FL Certified Teacher, International Educator, Homeschool Evaluator, and Approved Test Administrator. He does a lot Parent Conferences as an experienced, excellent Education Advisor.

Curtis Tucker does a lot of Student Annual Educational Evaluations & Grade Proof of Promotion documents for the states of Florida & Virginia (FL Dept. of Education Certificate #749854 - Expiration Date: 6/30/27).

I am a home schooling parent since 1999 (SHE'S ARRIVED!) and a FL Certified Teacher since 1996. I am also a Standardized Test Administrator and Educational Advisor.
I spent 12 years full time teaching in the classrooms of International Schools in South America & Europe, as well as, the public and private schools in the U.S.A. I spent 10 years conducting Educational Workshops, Team Building and part time teaching. I have been homeschooling our children with my wife, Lupita, since 1999.

I am extremely inspired everyday to promote homeschooling and excellent education in every way possible. My Heart's desire and Goals include helping parents to be in control of YOUR children's environment and their learning, to DO what YOU Know is The Best for YOUR family.

With The Utmost Honor & Complete Joy,

C. Curtis Tucker