Answer 0106: Once I've decided to homeschool my child, what do I need to tell the school or give them? Do I need to 'prove' I'm homeschooling?

Once you've decided to homeschool, you simply need to write a letter of transfer to your child's school principal, explaining that you are transferring your child to a private school. You should also request a copy of all his or her school records. The school does NOT need any more specific information than that. They do not need a "school number" nor do they need to see any proof that you are homeschooling. You can then, if you choose, go online to the Indiana Dept. of Education and report your "school's" enrollment. You are not required to do this before you begin homeschooling. However, many parents who are taking their children out of a public school, report enrollment as a matter of course. Legally, you are not REQUIRED to report your enrollment unless asked to do so by the State Superintendent of Schools. Read our discussion on Reporting Enrollment.

Find a good support group near you at http://www.ihen.org/directory/ and you might want to look through IHEN's brochure: "Get Started!" http://gettingstarted.ihen.org/

Joining the IndianaHomeschoolers discussion e-list will help you with the rest. http://www.IndianaHomeschoolers.com


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IHEN Statewide Resource Directory
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