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This site is designed to be an information "hub" and forum for homeschoolers to exchange ideas in Northern Nevada. Many new and seasoned homeschoolers have a variety of questions regarding homeschooling issues. Please join our Yahoo discussion group.

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Notice of intent form page. This will be your first step. Nevada requires you notify them that you are going to homeschool. New residents to the district must file a notice of intent within 30 days of moving. To avoid problems hand deliver your notice of intent and get a stamped form letter acknowledging you did it. Do this either before or on the day you pull your child out of school. It takes minutes to fill out the form. Don't wait until after you have selected your curriculum because the district can say your child was truant if they don't have that notification to homeschool and your child is not in school.

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IT'S THE LAW IN NEVADA THAT PARENTS HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO HOMESCHOOL THEIR CHILD. THEY DON't NEED PERMISSION. THEY ONLY FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A NOTICE OF INTENT (SEE FORM) AND GIVE IT TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Please visit the Nevada Dept of Education Website to check for any updates of homeschool statutes and regulation changes.

http://www.doe.nv.gov/schools/homeschooling.html

Who Homeschools? The US Census reported on 9/13/01 two million American children are schooled at home, with the number growing at 15 to 20 percent per year. Reasons cited for why people choose to homes: click here

COSTS OF HOMESCHOOLING

The costs for books and equipment can range from $40 up to hundreds depending on if you choose new or used curriculum. You should be able to find a curriculum that fits your budget. Choosing will be difficult because of the endless amount of high quality programs and materials on the market. Most families spend under $600 a year. You can purchase from E-bay, Amazon.com (used books) or from homeschool websites to keep your costs to a minimum.

The most important factor is putting your child in the best environment possible. Many public schools are over crowded, have disruptive students and are overall poor learning environments. This is your chance to get your child out of a negative environment, be it emotional or academic. If they are not learning you can reverse that problem before they lose their love of learning. Most homeschool parents report that their biggest reqret was not pulling their child out sooner.

Of course you will have your ups and downs teaching your own child but the rewards will be more than worth it. You will have control over the values they learn. They will no longer be "in a can with the lid closed" learning only information to pass a standardized test (No Child Left Behind Act 2001).

If you decide to homeschool, it's truly amazing what options and resources you'll find to make this experience successful.