Ed Plan Template
This is a template you can use to help you put together your educational plan. You may format your ed plan as a letter or as a separate document. Your educational plan must be submitted for approval to your superintendent or school committee before you withdraw your child from school.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for a step by step guideline.
Note: Sometimes districts will ask you to fill out their own forms or have an in-person meeting with the district. These are not required for of ed plan approval.
Section 1: COMPULSORY Attendance
Statement about intention to comply with the compulsory attendance requirements - 180 days / 900 hours for elementary, 990 hours for high school
See Attendance in the Quick Start Guide for more detail.
Section 2: Subjects
Statement about subjects you will cover. Some examples of subjects:
mathematics / arithmetic
reading, writing and orthography
the English language and grammar
science and technology
history
geography
social science
constitution of the United States
duties of citizenship
health education
movement and physical education
arts
music
See Educational Plan in the Quick Start Guide for more detail.
Section 3: Texts, Materials & Resources
Statement about general materials you may use. For a non-exhaustive list of free learning sites and curricula, go here. - some examples are:
Technology
internet
educational computer software
on-line services
Reference Materials & Texts
Encyclopedias
Dictionaries
Atlases
reference books and materials (such as textbooks, field guides, timelines, globe maps, etc.)
newspapers and magazines
library books
Tools
calculating and measuring tools and utensils
arts and crafts supplies
audio-visual equipment and materials
science lab equipment
Community Resources
library
museums
parks
stage performances
sports programs
scouting programs
wilderness schools
Other
private lessons
field trips and travel
educational games
unit studies
specific curricula
See Review of Texts in the Quick Start Guide for more detail.
Section 4: Parent Qualifications
Statement about your qualifications: “I am of competent ability and good morals” or a summary of your educational background. Note: there is no required training or college education requirement to be a homeschooler.
See Parent Qualifications of the Quick Start Guide for more detail.
Section 5: Method of Reporting
Statement about your choice of reporting such as (choose one):
Annual Testing
Dated work samples
Progress Report
See this section of the Quick Start Guide for more detail.
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