Home Education
March 19, 2008
Home
Education
In Ohio, a parent
interested in educating his/her child at home may request that the
child be excused from compulsory school attendance for home
education purposes. Home Education is educational delivery
that is directed by the parent or guardian of a child who has been
excused from attending school. Under this option, the
parent/guardian selects the curriculum and educational materials
and takes responsibility for educating the child. There is no
state financial assistance for families who choose this
option.
The Educational
Service Center of Lorain County accepts notification of home
schooling for six districts in Lorain County. If your
district of residence is Avon, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands,
Keystone or Midview, home schooling paperwork is filed through the
Educational Service Center. A notification form is provided below
for your convenience.
If you live in one
of the eight other districts in Lorain County, please contact your
board office for information.
Requirements
for Home Educating Parents
Home education is recognized by section 3321.04 of the Ohio Revised
Code and section 3301-34 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Annually, the parent or guardian must notify the
superintendent of the public school district of residence of
his/her intent to home educate a child of compulsory school age.
The annual notification must include specified informational
items and assurances concerning the home education program,
including a curriculum outline and a list of books or learning
materials to be used for the year. Providing the appropriate
information and assurances removes the responsibility of educating
a child from the public school district of residence and places it
with the parent/guardian. Some home-educating families find
the information in Ohio's Academic Content Standards to be helpful
for curriculum planning purposes.
In addition to the information and assurances, an annual assessment is required before the superintendent accepts notification of the intent to home education during the next school year.
Notification Form (Click Here)
