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| Posted by: My3LilMonkeys Sep 10 2006, 04:25 PM |
| Is there any sort of testing or requirements for the parent that is doing the teaching? I'm just curious because some friends of SIL's have decided to homeschool their youngest. I was thinking that there would at least be a requirement that the parent/teacher have a HS degree or GED (I don't think she has either). |
| Posted by: 5littleladies Sep 10 2006, 07:49 PM |
| I think it depends on the state. Here in MN I don't think a parent has to have a degree of any kind, but if you don't have a baccalaureate degree or hold a teaching credential you must provide quarterly report cards to the superintendent of your school district. |
| Posted by: Hillbilly Housewife Sep 11 2006, 04:34 AM |
| Good to know... |
| Posted by: luvmykids Sep 11 2006, 05:49 AM |
| In NM the teaching parent is required to have a GED or HS diploma and has to provide a letter of intent and proof of GED/diploma to the state 30 days prior to beginning. |
| Posted by: mom21kid2dogs Sep 11 2006, 06:24 AM |
| It varies from state to state as to both parental requirements and educational requirements. You can google your state dept of ed and you might get your state's requirements. |
| Posted by: my2monkeyboys Sep 11 2006, 06:31 AM |
| All the states are very different. Some require degrees (from assoc. to masters), some just GEDs, some you have to go through the school board, some just through an association. If you're interested, I'd definitely google your state laws. (Here in SC you only have to have a HS diploma or GED, and you can choose whether to go through the school board or an association.) HTH! |
| Posted by: My3LilMonkeys Sep 11 2006, 02:18 PM |
Thanks for the info everyone  ! |