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Organized guides, forms, and checklists for every stage of your learning journey. Resources are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole where translations are available.

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Intake, consent, advocacy, tutoring, homeschool planning, and evaluation requests — with downloadable copies.

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Starting or stopping homeschooling — the forms to file

One click opens each official form, so you can read it before you fill anything in. If you are leaving a public or charter school to teach your child at home, the Notice of Intent is the form that starts the process.

Notice of Intent (FM-4705)

Start home education — and take your child out of public or charter school enrollment.

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Notice of Termination (FM-7295)

End your home education program — for example when your child enrolls in school or moves.

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Annual Educational Evaluation (FM-7296)

Report your child's yearly progress to the district, as home education law requires.

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File the Notice of Intent with the Miami-Dade Home Education Office within 30 days of starting, and tell your child's school or charter in writing so the withdrawal is completed. File the Notice of Termination within 30 days of finishing. Every link above opens the official document in a new tab.

Florida required subjects — coverage checklist

Florida's home education law does not prescribe a curriculum or a subject list — you choose the materials and the plan. The seven areas below are the subject areas Florida requires its public schools to teach, so they are the quickest way to check that your year covers everything.

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Topics Florida also requires schools to teach

Florida also requires its schools to teach the specific topics below. Home education families are not bound to this list, but covering the ones that fit your child's level keeps the year well rounded and the annual evaluation easy.

  • American history, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution
  • Civics, civil government, and the responsibilities of citizenship
  • The history of Florida
  • The history of the Holocaust
  • The history of African Americans
  • The history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
  • Health education: nutrition, safety, disease prevention, and substance use
  • Life skills: decision-making, resiliency, and conflict resolution
  • The elementary principles of agriculture
  • The effects of alcohol and narcotics on the body and mind
  • Kindness to animals
  • Conservation of natural resources

Getting Started With Homeschooling

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Subjects to Teach in Your Home Education Program

A planning guide to the subjects Florida families cover each year — what the law actually requires, the core academic areas, and how to build your child's course list.

English Language Arts

Reading and phonics, comprehension, handwriting, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and written composition.

Mathematics

Number sense, the four operations, fractions and decimals, geometry, measurement, and problem solving.

Science

Life science, earth and space science, and physical science with hands-on observation and experiments.

Social Studies

History, geography, civics and government, and basic economics.

Enrichment areas

Fine arts, physical education and health, world languages, technology and computer skills, and life skills.

What Florida requires of a home education program

  • File a written Notice of Intent with your district within 30 days of establishing your program.
  • Keep a portfolio of records and materials — a log of educational activities and samples of your child's work — for two years.
  • Provide an annual educational evaluation showing progress at a level commensurate with your child's ability.

Florida law does not prescribe a curriculum or a subject list for home education — you choose the materials and the plan. The areas above are the ones our families cover, and the subjects we can help you plan and shop for.

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Florida Department of Education — Home Education

Official state overview of Florida's home education requirements, including how to file a notice of intent and maintain a portfolio.

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Start Homeschooling in Florida — Official Home Education Overview

Florida Department of Education's official overview of home education: how to establish a program, parent responsibilities, portfolio records, and evaluation basics.

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Home Education Parent Resources & District Contacts

FLDOE's parent resource page: the steps to start, where to file your Letter of Intent, and how to find your district's home education contact.

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Florida Home Education Law — Statute 1002.41 (Full Text)

The Florida statute that defines home education requirements: Notice of Intent, portfolio records, annual evaluation, and termination.

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Parent Home Education FAQs (Official PDF)

Official FLDOE questions and answers covering registration, portfolio requirements, records to keep, and the annual evaluation.

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Miami-Dade Home Education Forms

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Notice of Intent to Establish a Home Education Program (FM-4705)

Official Miami-Dade County Public Schools form to notify the district that you are starting a home education program. This PDF is provided in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Email the completed form to HomeEducation@dadeschools.net.

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Annual Educational Evaluation (FM-7296)

Official M-DCPS form for the yearly evaluation due on the anniversary of your child's enrollment date. Section I is completed by the parent; Section II by a certified teacher or licensed psychologist. Email the completed form to HomeEducation@dadeschools.net.

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Miami-Dade Home Education Program — Office & Program Information

Miami-Dade County Public Schools home education office: program information, mailing address, phone number, and current forms.

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Notice of Intent — Home Education Program (Form FM-4705)

Miami-Dade's official Notice of Intent form (English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole) to register your child's home education program with the district.

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Notice of Termination of Home Education Program (FM-7295)

Official M-DCPS form to notify the district that your home education program is ending. This PDF is provided in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Email the completed form to HomeEducation@dadeschools.net.

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Notice of Termination — Home Education Program (Form FM-7295)

Miami-Dade's official Notice of Termination form for families completing or withdrawing from a home education program.

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Annual Evaluations

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Florida Statute 1002.41 — Home Education Law

The official Florida statute governing home education programs, including the annual evaluation requirement and the five accepted evaluation methods. Reference this for the exact legal language.

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Annual Educational Evaluation Form (Form FM-7296)

Miami-Dade's official annual evaluation form. Section I is completed by the parent and Section II by the certified teacher or licensed psychologist who reviews the portfolio.

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Florida Home Education Statutes & Rules — Evaluation Requirements

FLDOE's collection of the statutes and State Board rules that govern home education, including the annual evaluation requirement.

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Required Annual Assessments — Approved Norm-Referenced Tests

Florida accepts these nationally norm-referenced tests (plus a statewide assessment arranged with the district): California Achievement Test (CAT), Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP), Classic Learning Test (CLT3-8, CLT10, CLT), Iowa Assessments, and Stanford Achievement Test. Students in the Personalized Education Program (PEP) must complete one of these each year. Confirm the current list on this official page before you test.

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Evaluation Option 3: State Student Assessment Test

Your child takes a state student assessment test (such as the FSA) used by the school district, administered by a certified teacher at a location and under conditions approved by the district. Contact your district's home education office for details.

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Step Up Scholarships

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FES-UA Family Guide

How the Unique Abilities scholarship account works, common approved uses, and quarterly funding.

Eligibility

  • • Florida resident student
  • • Documented qualifying disability
  • • Meets current Step Up application requirements
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PEP Family Guide

A parent-directed guide to using the Personalized Education Program scholarship account.

Eligibility

  • • Florida resident student
  • • Not enrolled full-time in public school
  • • Not using a private-school scholarship while participating in PEP
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Private School Scholarship Guide

What families should know when scholarship funds are directed to an eligible private school.

Eligibility

  • • Florida resident student
  • • Enrollment with an eligible participating private school
  • • Meets current program requirements, including income rules where applicable
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K–12 Tutoring

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Reading Growth at Home

A practical K–12 reading routine for building fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence.

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Math Practice & Problem-Solving Guide

A parent-friendly guide for strengthening math foundations, homework habits, and confidence.

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Tutoring & Assessment Preparation Checklist

A detailed checklist to help families prepare for tutoring and Florida FAST assessment conversations.

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Adult English

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What our Adult English program offers

Practical, supportive online English instruction for adults — built around real life, work, family, and the path to citizenship. Every learner begins with a free placement conversation, then works with a certified instructor in live online lessons.

Everyday English

Practical conversation and vocabulary for daily life — shopping, appointments, school, and family.

Citizenship Confidence

A six-week program preparing you for the U.S. citizenship interview and test.

Driver's License English

Key terminology, road signs, and practice for the Florida driver's license exam.

Workplace English

Workplace communication, vocabulary, and professional writing.

Private English Instruction

One-on-one personalized instruction at your own pace.

  • Live online lessons with a certified instructor — day, evening, or Saturday.
  • Support in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole.
  • Short, practical practice between lessons that fits a working schedule.
  • A free placement conversation before you enroll, to choose the right starting point.
  • Progress check-ins so you always know what to practice next.
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Adult English Learner Pathway Guide

How our adult English program works, how to prepare for the citizenship interview, and how to study for the Florida driver's license exam — with the official study links you can use between lessons.

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USCIS Citizenship Resource Center

Official study materials for the naturalization interview and test, including the civics questions and English reading and writing practice.

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Centro de Recursos sobre Ciudadanía (USCIS en español)

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Materiales oficiales de estudio en español para la entrevista y el examen de naturalización.

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Florida Driver License Handbook & Manuals (Official)

The official Florida driver license handbook — the vocabulary, road signs, and rules used on the written exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Florida K–12 Scholarship Programs — Official Overview

Which Florida scholarships exist, who they serve, and how the Family Empowerment, Tax Credit, Hope, and New Worlds programs differ — from the Florida Department of Education.

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Step Up For Students Help Center — Scholarship FAQs

The scholarship administrator's Help Center: application dates, documents to upload, Purchasing Guides, MyScholarShop, and reimbursements — the answers families ask us most often about Step Up accounts.

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Florida Exceptional Student Education — IEP & 504 Information

How Florida serves students with disabilities, what an IEP or 504 plan covers, and where parent rights and procedural safeguards are explained — from the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.

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Florida School Choice — Private School Directory

Wondering which school accepts a scholarship? Search the state's official private school directory and see each school's scholarship eligibility.

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