HomeSchoolReady

Learning at Home

What it is

HomeSchoolReady is a guide for parents who teach at home. It helps you learn your state's rules, plan a schedule, choose materials, keep records, and find other homeschool families near you.

Meet Amy, the HomeSchoolReady Specialist. Ask Amy a question in your own words and get an answer in plain language, in text for free and by voice for members. Everything on the page can be read in about 30 languages.

What you can research here

• What my state requires to homeschool
• How to plan a weekly schedule
• How to choose curriculum and materials
• How to keep records and portfolios
• Ways homeschool kids stay social
• Teaching more than one age at once
• How to get started mid-year

Free tools, ready to use

• Weekly PlannerList what you will do each day, by learner and subject.
• Year PlanPick a start date, an end date, and the days you teach.
• Friday Draw — What Are We Doing Today?Not sure what to do today?
• Project & Field Trip PlannerPlan a project or trip: goal, date, cost, and what to bring.
• Reading LogWrite down each book and the minutes read.
• Days & Hours LogKeep a simple log of the days you taught and the hours.
• Portfolio & Record ChecklistThe records families commonly keep, so your file is ready if anyone ever asks.
• State Requirements — Illinois FirstWhat the Illinois State Board of Education says, with the source and date.
• Special-Needs Homeschool PathWhere to start if your child learns differently.
• Starting Mid-YearPulling a child out of school during the year?
• Official Help & SupportOfficial places to look.

Members get even more

Members unlock a deeper set of tools, and a personal file you can save and bring back any time. A few of them:

• My Family Setup
• My Learners
• Curriculum Comparison
• Progress Summary

What you can achieve

• Know what your state requires
• Plan a schedule that fits your family
• Choose materials without overspending
• Keep simple records that stand up to review
• Find a community of homeschool families

HomeSchoolReady is an information guide. Rules vary by state, so confirm requirements with your state or district.