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How to Start Homeschooling in Florida

The complete self-paced course — by Yessenia Gonzalez, certified Florida teacher.

Everything Yessenia covers in her 1-hour consultation, productized so you can watch on your own time. Designed for parents new to homeschooling in Florida. Covers laws, Notice of Intent, portfolio, evaluation methods, scholarship options, and curriculum picks. **Includes:** - 8 short video lessons (~5-10 min each) - Downloadable Notice of Intent template - Portfolio checklist - Curriculum decision worksheet - 30-day support email

8 lessons

  1. 1
    Welcome and Florida overview
    What homeschooling actually means in Florida + who can do it.
    8mFree
  2. 2
    The legal requirements (Statute 1002.41)
    The five things the law actually asks of you.
    6m
  3. 3
    Filing the Notice of Intent
    Step-by-step + downloadable template.
    5m
  4. 4
    Building your portfolio
    What goes in, what stays out, how to organize.
    10m
  5. 5
    Annual Evaluation options
    The five methods + which one fits which family.
    9m
  6. 6
    Picking curriculum
    Frameworks to evaluate any curriculum quickly.
    12m
  7. 7
    Florida scholarships explained
    PEP, FES-EO, FES-UA, FTC, New Worlds, AAA — and when to apply.
    10m
  8. 8
    Day-to-day rhythms
    Sample schedules + how to know it's working.
    8m

1 preview lesson · 7 after enrollment