Home School Evaluator in FL County – Annual Evaluation & Standardized Tests
I will be happy to do whatever test you like for the annual educational evaluation, though a test is NOT required for the annual evaluation. Most parents choose a certified teacher to do a portfolio review for the annual evaluation. When parents do have a standardized test done, most parents do not send the standardized test scores for the annual evaluation.
I do Annual Educational Evaluations & Standardized Testing for homeschool students quickly (usually) and economically ($25). I am a Florida state dept. of education certified teacher (exp. date: 6/30/2016) & I am a homeschooling parent (14yrs). For True & simple answers about homeschooling in Florida, email me, or call me anytime: CCTucker7@Gmail.com OR call my cell # 786-525-3545 – Charles C. Tucker
I can administer the Iowa Test of Basic Skills or the Standford Achievement Test. These are 2 of the most comprehensive and thorough. The California Achievement test is shorter. the tests are all about $29 – $39 for the testing materials, including the shipping and scores. To administer the test is from 3 – 8 hours and the 8 hour tests I suggest splitting into 2 days. When I do group tests it is usually $25 per child to administer the test and that includes the portfolio review to be sent to the county homeschool office (if you like) as the annual educational evaluation. Most parents usually just keep the test scores for their records without sending the scores to the county.
It is really NOT complicated, though having said that please read the explanation and look at some of the links to sites and blogs below.
Call me anytime: 786-525-3545 cell
I will be happy to do your child’s annual evaluation. It is very simple.
As an evaluator I am only required to determine if the student is progressing. Also to determine progress the student is not required to be finished with any particular text book, project, or even curriculum. All I need to see are samples of the work the student has done this past year. What work/subjects that your child has done is completely up to you.
To do the annual evaluation all I need to review some samples of work from EACH subject: older samples from months ago of each subject, and newer samples from this past month, or last week, of each of the same subjects.
By reviewing the work samples I can see the progress of the student. Of course, you may choose the samples of work so that the progress shows. That is what is required for the homeschooling parent to do; make sure that their child is progressing and keep documentation of the progress (portfolio). And that is what the evaluator is required to see and determine, progress, so choosing samples that show obvious progress is good. (please see the FL state statute below) You can scan or photograph, and attach to an email, or copy and mail US postal service and send them to me. That’s it to get it done. A quick conversation on the phone with the child is just a formality. The are no required questions for an evaluator to ask a homeschooling student, just have a conversation with the child. I will also be happy to do the portfolio review in person if you like. Though a “cyber evaluation,” via email or U.S. post, is only $25 per evaluation. In person, an annual evaluation is $35 for the first and $30 for every other child there that day.
I can scan, attach and email the evaluations directly to the county homeschool office, if you like, and to you with the same email at the same time. You then only print the evaluations and file it in your records, and the county will confirm receiving and processing of the evaluation with an email reply.
I really think you will enjoy this news article and 5 minute video about a homeschooling family:
CLICK>> http://www.today.com/news/meet-family-who-sent-six-kids-college-age-12-1C9316706
You probably already know of these organizations, though just in case, the following are a couple of good websites to browse and even to join their organizations if you like:
The following have information, no joining, all free info:
http://www.homeschoolingflorida.com
http://www.homeschoolingflorida.com/blog
https://homeschool-evaluations.com
https://homeschool-evaluations.com/blog
Below I have pasted in the portion of the the statute that states the requirements for home education in FL.I have bolded some key points. At the bottom of this email is a link to all the FL statutes on home education .
If I may help with anything at anytime please let me know. It is my pleasure to be able to help.
Cordially,
Charles Curtis Tucker
FL Certified Educator/Evaluator/Test Administrator
786-525-3545
Florida Dept. of Education Certificate Exp. 6/30/2016
1002.41 Home education programs.—
(1) A “home education program” is defined in s. 1002.01. The parent is not required to hold a valid regular Florida teaching certificate.
(a) The parent shall notify the district school superintendent of the county in which the parent resides of her or his intent to establish and maintain a home education program. The notice shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and shall include the names, addresses, and birthdates of all children who shall be enrolled as students in the home education program. The notice shall be filed in the district school superintendent’s office within 30 days of the establishment of the home education program. A written notice of termination of the home education program shall be filed in the district school superintendent’s office within 30 days after said termination.
(b) The parent shall maintain a portfolio of records and materials. The portfolio shall consist of the following:
1. A log of educational activities that is made contemporaneously with the instruction and that designates by title any reading materials used.
2. Samples of any writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the student.
The portfolio shall be preserved by the parent for 2 years and shall be made available for inspection by the district school superintendent, or the district school superintendent’s agent, upon 15 days’ written notice. Nothing in this section shall require the district school superintendent to inspect the portfolio.
(c) The parent shall provide for an annual educational evaluation in which is documented the student’s demonstration of educational progress at a level commensurate with her or his ability. The parent shall select the method of evaluation and shall file a copy of the evaluation annually with the district school superintendent’s office in the county in which the student resides. The annual educational evaluation shall consist of one of the following:
1. A teacher selected by the parent shall evaluate the student’s educational progress upon review of the portfolio and discussion with the student. Such teacher shall hold a valid regular Florida certificate to teach academic subjects at the elementary or secondary level;
or
2. The student shall take any nationally normed student achievement test administered by a certified teacher;
or
3. The student shall take a state student assessment test used by the school district and administered by a certified teacher, at a location and under testing conditions approved by the school district;
or
4. The student shall be evaluated by an individual holding a valid, active license pursuant to the provisions of s. 490.003(7) or (8);
or
5. The student shall be evaluated with any other valid measurement tool as mutually agreed upon by the district school superintendent of the district in which the student resides and the student’s parent.
(2) The district school superintendent shall review and accept the results of the annual educational evaluation of the student in a home education program. If the student does not demonstrate educational progress at a level commensurate with her or his ability, the district school superintendent shall notify the parent, in writing, that such progress has not been achieved. The parent shall have 1 year from the date of receipt of the written notification to provide remedial instruction to the student. At the end of the 1-year probationary period, the student shall be reevaluated as specified in paragraph (1)(c). Continuation in a home education program shall be contingent upon the student demonstrating educational progress commensurate with her or his ability at the end of the probationary period.
(3) A home education program shall be excluded from meeting the requirements of a school day.
(4) Home education students may participate in interscholastic extracurricular student activities in accordance with the provisions of s. 1006.15.
(5) Home education students may participate in the Bright Futures Scholarship Program in accordance with the provisions of ss. 1009.53-1009.539.
(6) Home education students may participate in dual enrollment programs in accordance with the provisions of ss. 1007.27(4) and 1007.271(10).
(7) Home education students are eligible for admission to community colleges in accordance
with the provisions of s. 1007.263.
(8) Home education students are eligible for admission to state universities in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the Board of Governors.
(9) Home education program students may receive testing and evaluation services at diagnostic a
nd resource centers, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1006.03.
History.–s. 106, ch. 2002-387; s. 82, ch. 2007-217.1002.41 Home education programs.–
Here is a link to the complete FL statutes for home education:
http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2010/Chapter1002
About Curtis
C. Curtis Tucker is a FL Certified Teacher, International Educator, Homeschool Evaluator, and Approved Test Administrator. He does a lot Parent Conferences as an experienced, excellent Education Advisor.
Curtis Tucker does a lot of Student Annual Educational Evaluations & Grade Proof of Promotion documents for the states of Florida & Virginia (FL Dept. of Education Certificate #749854 - Expiration Date: 6/30/27).
I am a home schooling parent since 1999 (SHE'S ARRIVED!) and a FL Certified Teacher since 1996. I am also a Standardized Test Administrator and Educational Advisor.
I spent 12 years full time teaching in the classrooms of International Schools in South America & Europe, as well as, the public and private schools in the U.S.A. I spent 10 years conducting Educational Workshops, Team Building and part time teaching. I have been homeschooling our children with my wife, Lupita, since 1999.
I am extremely inspired everyday to promote homeschooling and excellent education in every way possible. My Heart's desire and Goals include helping parents to be in control of YOUR children's environment and their learning, to DO what YOU Know is The Best for YOUR family.
With The Utmost Honor & Complete Joy,
C. Curtis Tucker
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