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Unschooling in FL?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Jan 18, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Although I've unschooled my children for 15 years, I'm new to unschooling in Fl. According to the dept of Education, my children have to take yearly tests. How do unschoolers work this out?There is…Continue
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Victoria L Sweeney replied to Carrie Labinski's discussion Special Needs Question"Landau-Kleffner is quite a dandy thing. It's so detailed and difficult to explain. In a nutshell, I'd describe it this way- when he turned 5, he regressed back to a 1 yr old. Add seizures, violence, and a loss of ability to speak or…"
"With the umbrella school Florida Unschoolers, no testing is required. If you go with the county instead of an umbrella school testing is not REQUIRED. It is an option. You have to either have an evaluation by an evaluator or a test. The evaluator is…"
Victoria L Sweeney replied to Carrie Labinski's discussion Special Needs Question"Children with special needs do so well with structure! It's also helpful if it puts YOUR mind at ease. You have a huge job ahead of you and you need to do what is comfortable for both of you. So go ahead and do just what you are doing. Who…"
Victoria L Sweeney replied to Victoria L Sweeney's discussion Unschooling in FL?"Thanks for the tip. I checked it out and believe it will work well for me.
What I'm still confused about, is if we are to "unschool", how do the tests fit into the unschooling methods way of learning?"
"I am in Florida. We use an umbrella school. I believe that you actually have the option to test, use an evaluator, or join an umbrella school. I use www.freewebs.com/floridaunschoolers
Nance is amazing and we LOVE using her umbrealla school!!!!!"
Victoria L Sweeney posted a discussionUnschooling in FL?
Although I've unschooled my children for 15 years, I'm new to unschooling in Fl. According to the dept of Education, my children have to take yearly tests. How do unschoolers work this out?There is probably a lot more I need to know about unschooling in this state. What else can you tell me or where can you direct me for information? I've tried talking with the school authorities about it, but they are no help.See More
Profile Information
- what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
- Radical Unschooling means that I don't teach school at home. I allow my children to direct their education.
- how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
- I've been unschooling my children for 13 years.
- first names of children
- Andrew- 19
Tori- 17
Edmin- 15
- a little about me
- I'm an independent individual who likes to do things that work well for us as a family, as opposed to how everyone around me does things. Religion comes first, and then the rest of life. I like to be active and social.
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- At 6:26am on January 18, 2010, Victoria L Sweeney said…
- Thanks! I'm glad to be a part.
- At 5:14pm on January 17, 2010,
Kati Laura said… - Welcome Victoria! We're unschoolers in Sarasota.
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