New to Homeschooling? Not sure where to start? Please join us for SHG’s
Introduction to Homeschooling (now in TWO PARTS!).

PART 1 (Saturday, Jan 30 at 1pm) of this introduction will be a panel discussion with experienced Seattle-area homeschoolers who will give their own first-hand accounts of what homeschooling looks like for them:

• things they’ve learned since they started homeschooling

• stumbling blocks they’ve encountered

• favorite resources

• and more!

PART 2 (Saturday, Feb 6 at 1pm) will focus on the legal and practical aspects of homeschooling in Washington state. Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) Advocacy Volunteer, Megan Riggs, will walk us through:

• Washington State Home-Based Instruction (HBI) law

• filing a Declaration of Intent (DOI)

• parent qualifications

• 11 required subjects

• annual testing/assessment

• ancillary services through the public schools

• issuing a homeschool diploma

• running start

Bring your questions! Both sessions are free and open to all Seattle-area parents and caregivers, whether they are currently homeschooling or merely considering homeschooling. Seattle Homeschool Group Membership is not required, though we encourage all Seattle-area homeschoolers join SHG as it really is a great way to get connected to a supportive community and great resources.

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Sign Up

Please fill out the form below to sign up for both parts of this Introduction to Homeschooling. An invitation to join both Zoom sessions will be sent via email January 29th and again on February 5th. Please contact us if you do not receive the link.

Participants are encouraged to download the WHO Introduction to Homeschooling packet before the session.