Home education, as defined by Florida law, is “sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent in order to satisfy the attendance requirements of Sections 1002.41, 1003.01, and 1003.21.” The law gives parents much freedom in directing and choosing the educational programs that best meet the needs of their child. Parents are responsible for all aspects of the student’s home education program.

The Home Education Program, including inquiries and requests for part-time enrollment, dual enrollment, virtual school, FSA information, and Exceptional Student Education. Other responsibilities include maintaining records and monitoring student progress for over 5,100 students who are being schooled at home through this program. The district’s home education packet is updated and distributed in both paper and electronic formats.

 

Home Education Forms

Need Help?

Home Education Office – West Area Adult School
604 Central Ave S
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 225-1141

[email protected]

Home Education Contacts

Carol Trudell
Lisa Street

Home Education Guidelines

Home Education Steps to Creating a Virtual Account

Home Education Testing Information

Learn more about testing.


Home Education FAQ