Homeschool Evaluations

Florida Homeschool Annual Evaluations

Hello, fellow homeschool parents! My name is Amy and I started The Empowered Parent business to support parents and children through all their ages and stages.


I know your homeschool journey is as unique as your child. And during annual evaluations, we get to recognize how special your child's educational journey is and the amazing role parents play in providing their child's customized education.


What is required for an annual evaluation?


  • Must be done by a certified teacher
  • A discussion with the child needs to take place
  • Parent should provide a log of educational activities, reading materials, and work samples
  • The parent should keep these records for 2 years
  • The certified teacher should fill out a form stating the child has demonstrated progress
  • The parent sends the form to the district superintendent's office and keeps a copy with the portfolio


What to Include in your child's portfolio:


  • Log of educational activities
  • calendar, planner, list, or however you keep track of daily activities
  • List of reading materials/curriculum list
  • Minimum of 3 dated work samples from 3 subjects from the beginning, middle, and end of the year
  • Anything else you'd like to share!
  • photos, projects, field trips, experiments, etc.





ATTENTION SCHOLARSHIP FAMILIES


You can find me on the My Scholar Shop under The Empowered Parent to pay for your homeschool evaluation through Step Up For Students.


  • Please send portfolio requirements to amy@theempoweredparent.us
  • You'll receive a link to schedule your child's virtual evaluation, (parent and child need to be present).
  • Upon completion, you'll receive documentation to submit to your district's homeschool office.



If you are paying out of pocket, please click the ORANGE button below.

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My Experience


  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
  • Master's Degree in Special Education
  • Endorsements for the following:
  • Reading
  • Elementary Education k-6
  • ESOL (English as a Second Language)
  • Exceptional Student Education k-12
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Certified Florida Educator since 2010
  • Special Education Teacher, grades k-4
  • Elementary Education Teacher, grade 1
  • Teacher of the Year 2021
  • Planning, drafting, and publishing IEPs since 2016
  • Leader of a Homeschool Social Emotional Learning Class
  • Certified Parenting Coach and business owner of The Empowered Parent Coaching and Support LLC
  • Cub Scout den leader and lesson planner since 2022
  • Piano teacher for homeschoolers since 2022
  • Homeschool mom since 2022
  • Mentor Teacher 2021
  • Additional Trainings
  • Conscious Discipline 
  • Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports 
  • Zones of Regulation
  • ESOL Think-Tank Orlando Conference
  • Capturing Kids’ Hearts


How to Homeschool in Florida:

Know the Legal Requirements

If you are ready to homeschool in Florida or are already homeschooling, it is important to know your parent educator responsibilities. For more details, click here to read the statute from the Florida Legislature:


  • File a Letter of Intent (LOI) with your school district to let them know your child will be homeschooled.  This is only to be done once until the homeschool is terminated, not annually.
  • Make a note of the date, as this will be the date your annual evaluation will be due by every year
  • Keep a copy of the LOI and include it in your portfolio and/or keep it for your records


  • Each school year maintain a "portfolio" that documents the learning that takes place during the year.
  • Include a log, planner, or calendar that shows the learning that took place on certain dates
  • keep a list of materials used
  • include work samples from the student


  • When it is time for the annual assessment (before your anniversary date) , parents choose one of five ways way to have their child assessed:
  • schedule a portfolio evaluation with a certified teacher
  • schedule a norm-referenced test to be given by a certified teacher
  • make arrangements for your child to take the state assessment at a public school
  • schedule an evaluation through a psychologist
  • make other arrangements for evaluation with the district superintendent


  • Once the evaluation is complete, the teacher or psychologist documents and signs whether or not the child has made a year's worth of progress commensurate with their ability.


  • The parent sends this documentation to the district office by the anniversary date.
  • It's important to note that additional information does not need to be sent to the district office (no grades, attendance, test scores, etc.)


If you have questions or need further clarification, contact your home education office within your local school district.


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