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What are my legal responsibilities as a homeschool parent in Lake County Florida?

Submit your notice of intent to the Superintendent in Lake County.
Maintain your portfolio.
If necessary, Make your portfolio “available for inspection by the Lake County superintendent or the superintendent’s agent, upon 15 days’ written notice.”
Submit an annual evaluation to the Lake County Superintendent.One option for an annual evaluation is a Portfolio Assessment. I am a certified teacher since 1995. I started my teaching career student teaching in an Elementary School Special Education class. I taught Middle School and High School Math and Computer classes. In a homeschool coop I taught preschool through 3rd grade students. I have tutored Math and computers privately for 30 years. Most importantly, I homeschool my children. My oldest two are now Dual Enrolled. I would be happy to review your child’s portfolio and certify that they made progress commensurate with their ability. Visit the Evaluation website at https://easyflhomeschoolevaluation.com/Success/login/index.php

How do I submit my Portfolio Evaluation to Lake County?

Lake County Home Education Department
512 S. Palm Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 34737
Office: (352) 742-6951

Does my child need to be registered as a homeschooler in Lake County?

Your child MUST be registered for school by the year they will be 6 years old on February 1st. If your child is 5 at the beginning of the school year, but will turn 6 before February 1st of that school year, then they must be registered for school. You can use the chart below to determine what year your young child will need to be registered for school.

What year will your child be 6 years old on February 1st?
Check to see if your child’s birthdate is in the Date of Birth Range listed.
Register your child within 30 days of the beginning of the school year listed.

Child Will Be 6 Years Old	Child Date of Birth	Year to Register Child
February 1, 2021	Feb 2, 2014-Feb 1, 2015	August 2020
February 1, 2022	Feb 2, 2015-Feb 1, 2016	August 2021
February 1, 2023	Feb 2, 2016-Feb 1, 2017	August 2022
February 1, 2024	Feb 2, 2017-Feb 1, 2018	August 2023
February 1, 2025	Feb 2, 2018-Feb 1, 2019	August 2024
February 1, 2026	Feb 2, 2019-Feb 1, 2020	August 2025

Lake County Resources

Academic Tutoring Services

Wendy Harper

Homeschool Honor Roll

Private and Small Group Math Tutoring
Arithmetic through College Algebra
In-person and through Zoom

Step up for Students Approved Direct Provider

Wendy is a certified teacher since 1995. She began her teaching career in New York. In 2016 Wendy applied for and received her Florida Teaching Certification. She started her teaching career as a student teacher in an Elementary School Special Education class. She taught Middle School and High School Math and Computer classes in public school. Wendy left teaching in July 2000 to work in New York City as an Instructional Designer/ Programmer. She moved to Florida in November 2000 to continue working in the adult computer-based training field. She worked for a private company. In 2003 she left the work place to raise a family. In a homeschool co-op She taught preschool through 3rd grade students. She has tutored Math and computers privately for 30 years. Wendy currently tutors Middle School math through College Algebra in person and online through HS Honor Roll. Contact Wendy at wendy@hshonorroll.com

Do you offer a service to Lake County Homeschool students? Contact Wendy to inquire about being added to the page.