Planning on homeschooling in the USA ?
If you plan to continue homeschooling upon your return to the USA , it is important to arm yourself with information about your new state requirements so both you and your children are better prepared to be successful and in compliance with local laws .
States vary in requirements for residency status , reporting , testing , etc . If you have a high school student be aware of your state requirements for accreditation of HS credits in the event your child plans to enroll in public school or state university .
Some states may require testing documentation . You might consider participating in assessments with the DoDEA schools . ( You will need to contact your zoned school well in advance of testing dates .) If your child has some special needs , you can request an evaluation through DoDEA schools while you are in Europe . Having this documentation may enable your child to access support through the local school district in your new location . Contact your SLO for a warm handoff to your new duty location SLO for connections to local homeschool groups and other helpful information on options and resources to support your child ’ s homeschool education .