What to Expect

First off, DO NOT BE ANXIOUS! 

Consider this a celebration of your past school year.  I am your ADVOCATE, not the bad guy out to catch you doing something wrong.  The state statute for homeschooling is very clear on what you need to produce for the evaluation and that is the guide I follow.  After the hundreds of evaluations that I've completed, I'm willing to wager that you have more than you need to satisfy the requirements. 

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What does the FL State Statute require for a Portfolio Review?

• An Activity Log

• A Book List

• Proof of Progress

 

An Activity Log

can be lesson plans, a calendar, agenda, table of contents from a work book, etc.

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A Book List

should contain a few of the books you've read and may also include books used as curriculum. You may handwrite, type or include library receipts. It does not have to be exhaustive of every book used or read this year.

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Progress

must be shown for the year. The easiest way to do this is to have samples of written work from at least the beginning and the end of the year being evaluated. Dating papers is helpful. You may also include pictures of projects, classes, field trips, etc.

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Florida law does not specify specific details as to how much or how materials are displayed.  What it does tell us is that it must have the three elements listed above which you will be expected to provide for your evaluation.  The law is vague because parents decide what is included and how it is organized. 

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A school district cannot add anything to these requirements.  If they do be sure to contact us ASAP. 

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