Comments on: Policy Issue Resolution at Department of Ed

By: Bring 3rd Option Out of the Shadows

Bring 3rd Option Out of the Shadows — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 22:49:33 +0000

[…] In July 2016, a policy issue arose with the Department of Education that affected 3rd Options. A procedural change and some miscommunications escalated so that lawyers were involved. But, Association Directors stood together. Read more here about the Policy Issue and the Resolution. […]

By: What's NOT Required by South Carolina Homeschool Law?

What's NOT Required by South Carolina Homeschool Law? — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:31:27 +0000

[…] Another Note: The law also doesn’t specify that parents have to teach at least 51%. Some associations implement this requirement (and HSLDA recommends it). Associations actually had a dispute with the Department of Education in August 2016 whether ANY outsourced classes, co-ops and tutors were allowed under SC Homeschool Law. Read more about the Policy Issue Resolution with Department of Education. […]

By: Giving Thanks Campaign

Giving Thanks Campaign — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:25:58 +0000

[…] we had a little conflict with the Department of Ed this summer. Click here to read about the policy resolution with the Department of Education.Since then, Superintendent Spearman has renewed her commitment to working with homeschool […]

By: Homeschool Lingo

Homeschool Lingo — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:42:50 +0000

[…] Department of Education: The SC Deptartment of Education oversees Homeschool Associations. Each association verifies annually that they are keeping members in compliance with the law. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accredit, approve, or endorse any of the home school associations listed on the website. […]