The only record keeping required is attendance when doing school. Grades, transcripts, report cards, student evaluations and tests are not required, but families may certainly keep any records they want.

Do you need forms and deadlines to re-enroll, add a child, change your address, withdraw, or request school records? All the forms you need can be found here.

Attendance Reports are due July 15 via email for the academic year July through June, even if you school year-round. We recommend between 145 and 175 days, but unschoolers may certainly report 365. For your convenience, simply email, NOT snail mail, your children’s names and the total number of days, NOT hours. Please DO NOT send an attachment. Your email will be saved electronically, so keep a copy for yourself. We will reply to confirm receipt.

We highly recommend participation in a local homeschool support group. Nowhere else can you find useful advice, practical support, community resources, fun activities, and friends of all ages for you AND your kids. Now’s the time to find a homeschool support group and join it—or start one yourself!

Extracurricular activities help children develop social skills and learn how to work in a team as they explore different interests, increase their self-confidence, build leadership skills, and even improve grades—all while having fun! Look here for art, music, sports, museums, field trips and homeschool days.

A co-op provides a regular educational opportunity to participate in group learning. Most often, co-ops are steered by parents, who take turns volunteering to teach classes or organize events. Classes offered depend on the expertise of the parent members and their willingness to teach particular subjects.

There are no additional requirements for homeschooling children with special needs. Homeschooling a child with special needs gives parents the ability to cut through red tape, create their own schedule, and focus on their child’s interests.

Alabama does not require the use of a particular curriculum nor does it require certain subjects, so you are free to choose what is best for your child. Check out the top curriculum companies and read their reviews to pick what will work best for your children.

Yes, you can design your children's homeschool program without spending a cent! Homeschool your children using these free curriculum guides, worksheets, educational materials, lesson plans, and more!

Homeschool families have unique concerns for their high school students. Here are details on high school subjects, driver's permit, work permit, transcripts, dual enrollment, prom, diploma, graduation, college financial aid, testing, military, social security, and other high school issues.

Homeschooling More Than One Child: A Practical Guide for Families by Carren W. Joye addresses the special challenges of homeschooling two or more children for parents just starting to homeschool and veterans desiring fresh ideas. Use this comprehensive collection of quick tips and long-term solutions for a successful and rewarding experience!

Keep up with what’s going in the local homeschool community, the state, and the nation here.

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