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This blog is dedicated to the homeschooling families in Lake County, Florida. And the purpose of our group and this supplemental blog is to share information and ideas as it pertains to homeschooling. We hope to provide support to each other in this journey so let us know if we can help you.

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Are you new to homeschooling? Start here:

I’m just THINKING about it…

So you want to homeschool – Job One!

then…So you want to homeschool – Job Two!

then…So you want to homeschool – Job Three!

Click here for Lake County and the state of Florida information.

Ways to officially homeschool:

County Registration

Florida Virtual School

Umbrella/Private Schools

Education and Curriculum:

Choosing Curriculum

Curriculum by Subject

Education Philosophies – Simple

Education Philosophies – More

“Full” or “Boxed” Curriculum

Learning Styles

Lapbooking Resources

Other common topics:

Achievement Tests

Common Core

Portfolios and Reading Lists

Teacher Evaluations

Homeschooling in High School

Resources:

Facebook Idea and Support Groups

Facebook Curriculum Resale Groups

Homeschool with FUN stuff!

Homeschooling Websites and Blogs

Organizations To Join

Websites by Subject

Science The Happy Scientist – resources by topic, free resources and videos. NASA Kid’s Club – downloads, Space Station, art ideas and games. Science Bob – experiments, science fair ideas, research help and more. Science Games: Primary Games PBS – for older elementary students You can contact us by email at homeschoolersoflakecounty@gmail.com. … Continue reading Websites by Subject

A Message from FPEA

The letter below provides practical direction and positive encouragement as you take the very first steps of your homeschool journey. Visit the FPEA website and get your free copy of Starting Point. Choosing to homeschool is a decision that requires careful consideration of many factors, and the choice to homeschool is one of several education… Continue reading A Message from FPEA

An Interview with Director of Student Services – Dr. Kristine Landry

HSLC had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kristine Landry, Director of Student Services, at Lake County Schools. As homeschoolers, we fall under Dr. Landry’s department and our contact, Evelyn Diaz, is under her supervision. We have been very blessed that Dr. Landry is open to forming a relationship with our group, giving us… Continue reading An Interview with Director of Student Services – Dr. Kristine Landry

Looking Toward College

There is no doubt that when we look at our elementary and middle school aged students and think about getting them through high school and onto college, it is not uncommon to be immediately overwhelmed. In 2017, we conducted a round table discussion with two mom’s that have successfully homeschooled their children all the way… Continue reading Looking Toward College