There are some instances where it can be helpful to be homeschooling with an IEP, and there are some pitfalls and downsides that you may run into if you pursue getting one. The value of pursuing a homeschool IEP will vary depending on your circumstances and location.
It’s our 7th year of homeschooling, and each and every year looks a little different as we have a different mix of grades and interests. This year some of the big things in our school routine is a 1 day a week co-op for my oldest and virtual enrichment classes for the youngest and adding chores to our daily checklists.
Math is a hard subject because it’s so important and there are so many options. We have tried a few different programs over the years and have a few favorites. We also have one student with a learning disability in math which affects which programs suit their learning. There are times when each of my students is using a different program for math, because different ones suit their individual needs and strengths.
As we added a child with challenges and eventually another brother, our routine changed. Now our school looks like a one room school house where as many subjects as possible are taught to everyone at the same time.
Many families are looking at other options for their family, including homeschooling for the first time. During the crisis schooling period, families discovered the classroom learning to be less than a parent’s ideal.
