Last Updated on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 5:03 AM
This web-site contains the information people need, whether it is a guide to home school requirements or best practices, including sample forms for record-keeping, reading lists for more information, and questions beginning home-schoolers may have. This is the complete home school package sent to people who inquire, and we urge that it be read before beginning the first steps of the home school undertaking. If further information is desired, the contact at the Kentucky Department of Education and the phone number are listed below.
From time to time, for a variety of academic and non-academic reasons, parents feel that their children would achieve at a higher level if they were taught by the parents at home, or home-schooled. While professional educators feel that home-schooling a child is an overwhelming undertaking and urge caution in deciding about their children's education, people who do decide to go ahead need information and assistance to become knowledgeable about what requirements, legal and otherwise, pertain to the establishment and daily operation of a home school.
Home Schooling Frequently Asked Questions
Contained on this web page is a list of frequently asked questions concerning the home schooling in Kentucky.
Kentucky Home School Requirements and Information
Minimal requirements for operating a home school in Kentucky and the legal authority upon which these requirements are based:
Home Schooling and Recognition of Credits
This web page describes the legal issues involving credit for home schooling.
Home School Information Packet And Best Practices Document
The Home School Information Packet And Best Practices Document was prepared as a joint effort by the Christian Home Educators of Kentucky, the Kentucky Home Education Association and the Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel. The purpose of the document is to assist home school parents and Kentucky school personnel.