American Home Schools
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American Home Schools |
Maine
homeschool law was changed on 5/16/03. The new Chapter to reference is Chapter
181. Under Chapter 181, parents who are homeschooling in 2003/2004 will file a
Notice of Intent to Homeschool. The Notice of Intent to Homeschool must
include the following information:
1. the name, signature and address of the student's parent or guardian
2. the name and age of the student
3. a statement of assurance that indicates the home instruction program will
provide at least 175 days annually of instruction and will provide instruction
in the following subject areas: English and language arts, math, science,
social studies, physical education, health education,library skills, fine arts
and, in at least one grade from grade 6 to 12, Maine studies. At one grade
level from grade 7 - 12, the student will demonstrate proficiency in the use
of computers;
4. A statement of assurance that indicates that the home instruction program
will include an annual assessment of the student's academic progress that
includes one of the approved methods of assessment (portfolio review,
achievement test - a state certified teacher verifies that the child has made
progress)
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Summary:
All homeschooling parents in Maine will file a Notice of Intent to Homeschool by September 1, for the upcoming school year. The Notice of Intent to Homeschool will also be filed by new homeschooling parents within 10 calendar days of the beginning of the home instruction program. Send a copy to the school approval office and to your local school administrative unit (superintendent). The latter is simply for informational purposes - so that the superintendent has a record on file that your child is enrolled in an authorized alternative education program (and is therefore, not truant.