Getting started with homeschooling requires letting the proper authorities formally know that is your plan…. or intent. In Georgia, we have to file a “Declaration of Intent” with the state department of education. From the GADOE website:
“You must submit a declaration of Intent by September 1st or within 30 days after a home study program is established. You may employ a tutor. Parents must have a high school diploma or GED.
The parent is considered the superintendent, principal, teacher, and you can create and sign any document that relates to the educational needs of your child/children.Georgia’s home study law (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690) requires homeschool parents/guardians to provide a basic academic educational program which includes the five content areas below. You may also teach other content areas.”
- Mathematics,
- English Language Arts,
- Science,
- Social Studies, and
- Reading
In other states, it varies… Here’s some resources:
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