Homeschool 101
Homeschool Laws:
HSLDA: With over 100,000 member families, Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is the nation’s largest, most trusted homeschool advocacy organization. We’re here to advance and protect your freedom to homeschool.
Sample Affidavit:
Filing Your Affidavit
**After May 1st 2024 your affidavit no longer needs to be notarized. Read more here.
Public School Partnerships:
If you choose to use a public school partnership your child will still be enrolled through a public school. There will be some reporting back to the school on your child's progress. In doing so, you will receive a predetermined amount of funding to go towards your child's education.
More info - Home Center Learning's Blog on My Tech High
Comparison of Public Partnerships and Homeschool Options:
Programs specifically mentioned and explained in this video include My Tech High, Harmony Ed, and DaVinci Academy Distance Learning.
Tools:
Cathy Duffy Reviews: Cathy Duffy has been reviewing curriculum for the homeschooling community since 1984. She also reviews other resources she believes are important for those interested in homeschooling, education, the origins debate, and related political and spiritual topics.
RiteCare of Utah: RiteCare of Utah was founded in 1992 by Scottish Rite Masons. For more than 20 years, RiteCare of Utah has helped children become more effective communicators. Their mission is to provide comprehensive speech and language therapy to children who are struggling to communicate.
The University of Utah Reading Clinic: UURC was created by the 1999 Utah Legislature to provide specific "direct services" to Utah educators and parents. The goals of the clinic include serving as a resource for parents by offering assessment and intervention to struggling readers.
BYU Comprehensive Clinic: The BYU Comprehensive Clinic provides a variety of evaluation services for ages 6 and up (some limited services are available for children younger than 6). These are provided at a reduced cost to the community as they are provided by students in training. All evaluations are completed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Some types of assessments include: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), psychiatric disorders (OCD, Psychotic spectrum, Bipolar, etc.), personality and behavior disorders, neurocognitive disorders (memory impairment, brain injury, dementia, etc.)
Koolminds: KoolMinds specializes in bright students who are having trouble academically for whatever reason - a learning disability, challenges resulting from the pandemic, or maybe they are just behind. Specializing in ADHD and Dyslexia, we use evidence and research-based techniques that are explicit, direct, multi-sensory, sequential and individualized to meet your student's specific needs.
Bill Search or Find your Legislator: Decisions that effect your child's education are voted upon every year on Capitol Hill. A parent's voice is the most effective yet the most underutilized tool. You can track bills that interest you and your family on the official Utah State Legislature website and then contact your legislator to communicate your concerns when needed.
RiteCare of Utah: RiteCare of Utah was founded in 1992 by Scottish Rite Masons. For more than 20 years, RiteCare of Utah has helped children become more effective communicators. Their mission is to provide comprehensive speech and language therapy to children who are struggling to communicate.
The University of Utah Reading Clinic: UURC was created by the 1999 Utah Legislature to provide specific "direct services" to Utah educators and parents. The goals of the clinic include serving as a resource for parents by offering assessment and intervention to struggling readers.
BYU Comprehensive Clinic: The BYU Comprehensive Clinic provides a variety of evaluation services for ages 6 and up (some limited services are available for children younger than 6). These are provided at a reduced cost to the community as they are provided by students in training. All evaluations are completed under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Some types of assessments include: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), psychiatric disorders (OCD, Psychotic spectrum, Bipolar, etc.), personality and behavior disorders, neurocognitive disorders (memory impairment, brain injury, dementia, etc.)
Koolminds: KoolMinds specializes in bright students who are having trouble academically for whatever reason - a learning disability, challenges resulting from the pandemic, or maybe they are just behind. Specializing in ADHD and Dyslexia, we use evidence and research-based techniques that are explicit, direct, multi-sensory, sequential and individualized to meet your student's specific needs.
Bill Search or Find your Legislator: Decisions that effect your child's education are voted upon every year on Capitol Hill. A parent's voice is the most effective yet the most underutilized tool. You can track bills that interest you and your family on the official Utah State Legislature website and then contact your legislator to communicate your concerns when needed.
Organizations:
Utah Parents United: UPU protects the parent-child relationship by monitoring state and local legislation, and promotes legislation that supports parents in law and education.
The Utah Home Education Association: UHEA is established primarily to support the education of children in the home as a viable alternative to the existing public and private educational system.
Homeschool Hub Utah: HHU is your guide to getting started and taking the next steps in your homeschool journey in Utah.
The Utah Home Education Association: UHEA is established primarily to support the education of children in the home as a viable alternative to the existing public and private educational system.
Homeschool Hub Utah: HHU is your guide to getting started and taking the next steps in your homeschool journey in Utah.