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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It isn't important what the general public thinks about homeschoolers. Their opinions have absolutely no impact or influence on how homeschoolers educate their children. A few of the negative comments on this thread betray the ignorance of the general public. They have no clue what it is homeschoolers do nor how we do it. One poster, in particular, would benefit from a course on critical thinking.[/quote]

Unfortunately, you are wrong. It's incredibly important what the general public thinks because they are the ones who vote for the people who make the rules and regulations. There are very few regulations in my state. I love being able to homeschool my SN kid in a way that is most beneficial to him, and I do it quite well (I'm a child psychologist). But without a doubt there are some kids who need to be protected, and with increased numbers of homeschoolers I predict some policy changes will be proposed. I think a few tweaks would work but it's hard to convince outside people of that when the most vocal posters in Facebook groups spew their conspiracy theories and hate speech. Their solution is to vote for the pandemic science denying candidates because they were homeschooled. It's not a good look.[/quote]

I homeschool in a county in the DMV (not Montgomery), and have for years. I have a master's degree in secondary education from a reputable university. I use a curriculum that is easily recognized. I have found that the county does not check up on us except for one or two emails a year, but I think it's because they know me a bit and know that I am qualified and know what I am doing. Our special education department does follow up with families that require it.

This is heavily dependent on your local school board and education department.[/quote]

Demonstrated proficiency (teaching several of your children a few years, with demonstrated progress/ability) usually also decreases the check ins.  They care more (rightly, imo) about teaching ability than a degree.[/quote]

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