Can my mom homeschool me? I live in Alabama!!??? **?

Question

I'm so confused because I read that you have to be part of a church school but you can school from home? And can my mom homeschool me if she isn't certified? I'm confused! If I am part of a church school do I have to attend church for school?

Answer 1

This explains your options for homeschooling in Alabama.  

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Alaba...

You may have to be part of a Church umbrella program, but there are probably plenty of them that will let you pick your own curriculum.  There is also an option of hiring a private tutor, if you do that you don't need to belong to church school.

Answer 2

Here are the laws for homeschooling in Alabama:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Alaba...

It sounds like you might just be able to function as a church school or you may have to register as a church school. You'd be best to find an actual Alabama support group online and email them with your questions, or even contact one of the church schools that enroll homeschooling students and have them answer your questions. You can find possibilities of schools and support groups you can contact for more help here http://www.home-school.com/groups/AL.htm... .

No, would not have to attend church if you enroll in a church school.

Answer 3

ofcourse she can homeschool you. Here is the website for the homeschool legal defense association for alabama. They will have all the rules and regulations for you. Good luck!

http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/AL/default...

Answer 4

Different states have different laws.  In most states all that is required to homeschool is the primary educator have a high school diploma.  You may want to check out some of the cyberschools though such as Agora.

Answer 5

You do not have to attend a church school ok?

Your mom can teach you at home, I think she might have to take some tests to make sure she can teach you, but then again im not even sure about that. You should call the public school district office and ask them, because they will know.

Answer 6

Yes, your Mom can homeschool you.  It does not have to be thru or with a church.  She does not have to be a certified teacher.  You should google (oops! - or search using Yahoo) your county's school district website and on their website, search for homeschooling info.  It will all be there.

Good Luck!