Freedom Homeschooling

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Hello! We’d love to hear from you. But if you have a question, please read over these Frequently Asked Questions before sending us a message using the contact form at the bottom of the page. We receive many messages, so it can take up to 5 business days to receive a reply. However, you will likely find an instant answer to your question in our FAQs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to use Freedom Homeschooling?

It does not cost anything to use Freedom Homeschooling. All of the curriculum accessed from the subjects menu on the homepage is free. Of course, there will be some expenses, such as pencils, paper, and other supplies. However, these are usually minimal. For more information about homeschooling for free, please see these pages:

Please keep in mind that while all of the curriculum accessed from the subjects menu is free, our blog posts do occasionally mention paid resources.

2. Do I need to register my child with Freedom Homeschooling?

No. Freedom Homeschooling is NOT a school or homeschool program, so no registration, enrollment, or sign up is required. Our site is simply a compilation or directory of free homeschool curriculum available online from various sources.

3. How do I use Freedom Homeschooling? How do I get started?

Freedom Homeschooling provides a directory of free homeschool curriculum. This directory includes curriculum for every grade level (Pre-K through 12th) and all the standard subjects, plus many electives. To get started, from the homepage menu, choose a subject. Then, on that subject’s page, you will find a list of links to free curriculum resources. Next, choose a link and follow the instructions on that resource’s website.

You may also like to explore our blog posts to find supplemental materials, unit studies, and other information. Additionally, we offer free Christian curriculum guides for kindergarten through 8th grade.

4. Online curriculum doesn’t work for my family. Can you mail us printed materials?

We’re sorry, but we aren’t able to purchase textbooks, workbooks, books, or other physical materials and mail them to families. Our website does list many printable curriculum options that your family can print and then use offline.

5. Is Freedom Homeschooling religious or secular?

The creator of Freedom Homeschooling is a Christian. However, Freedom Homeschooling lists a large variety of both secular and Christian curriculum. On our curriculum pages, all of the Christian resources are labeled with a “C.” Any resource not labeled as Christian is either secular or neutral and does not teach religious beliefs unless otherwise noted. Please be aware that this system of labeling resources with a “C” has only been implemented on the free curriculum pages of Freedom Homeschooling and not in our blog posts.

6. Is Freedom Homeschooling an accredited program?

No, Freedom Homeschooling is not an accredited program. Our website is a compilation of free homeschool curriculum available online from various sources. Curriculum is never accredited. Accrediting agencies only offer accreditation to institutions, such as public and private schools, virtual schools, distance learning programs, vocational schools, colleges, and universities. For more information about how accreditation relates to homeschooling, please read the following articles:

7. How do I legally homeschool? Do I need to register or notify the school district?

This varies widely by state. Some states have few or no homeschool regulations and may not even require notification of intent to homeschool. Others have strict regulations that can include notification, specific required courses, a minimum number of days or hours of instruction required, standardized testing, portfolio review, and more. It is very important that you familiarize yourself with your state’s homeschool laws. You can usually find these laws on the website of your state department of education or school district. If you have questions about homeschool laws, please contact your state’s homeschool organization or Homeschool Legal Defense Association. Freedom Homeschooling cannot provide information on your state’s homeschool laws or give legal advice.

8. How do I transition my child from public school to homeschooling?

Tips to Ease the Transitions from Public School to Homeschool offers advice to families making the switch to home education.

9. What curriculum should I use? Which is the best?

The best curriculum is whatever works best for your family. I suggest researching various homeschooling methods and learning styles and reading curriculum reviews. Also, keep each child’s interests, strengths, and weaknesses in mind. For more on choosing curriculum, please see What Curriculum Should I Use?. We apologize, but Freedom Homeschooling cannot make curriculum recommendations.

10. How do I know what topics to teach each year? How can I know if I’m doing enough?

Unless you live in a state with specific requirements for homeschoolers, this is entirely up to you. However, if you are looking for a course of study to use as a guide, see What Should I Be Teaching? for more information.

11. Does Freedom Homeschooling provide recordkeeping services, attendance tracking, report cards, or transcripts?

No, we are not a school, so we do not provide these services. Unless you homeschool through an umbrella school, cover school, or other organization that provides these services, you will be responsible for maintaining records and creating report cards and transcripts. There are many templates available online that you can use to create professional-looking documents.

12. Can my high school student use curriculum listed on Freedom Homeschooling to earn high school credits? Will they graduate?

Yes, unless laws in your state say otherwise, homeschoolers are usually free to use any curriculum they choose, including options listed on our website. Yes, every state in the United States allows homeschooled students to graduate. Some states have laws about what can be counted as high school credit, as well as what courses and how many credits are required for graduation. Other states leave the graduation requirements entirely up to the parents. Contact your state homeschool organization for more information about your state’s graduation requirements.

13. Does Freedom Homeschooling issue high school diplomas?

No, we are not a school, so we do not issue diplomas. When a family homeschools independently, the parent will usually issue the diploma. You can order professionally printed diplomas from many sources online. When a family homeschools through an umbrella school, cover school, or other organization, this school or organization might issue the diploma. The process varies by state. If you need more information about how to issue a diploma, contact your state homeschool organization.

14. Can I use the curriculum on Freedom Homeschooling to homeschool a child with special needs? Where can I find help with special needs homeschooling?

Yes. Our website lists many different curriculum options for each subject area. With so many options, you will likely find something that works for your child. Plus, one of the many benefits of homeschooling is that you can adapt any curriculum to fit your child’s unique needs. We have been able to find a small assortment of free curriculum options designed specifically for special needs and struggling learners. Those options are listed in our Free Curriculum for Special Needs Homeschooling post. For assistance with homeschooling a child with special needs, please see Homeschooling Special Needs: Resources and Support.

15. How can I find out when new free curriculum is added to Freedom Homeschooling?

The best way to make sure that you never miss a new free resource is to subscribe to our newsletter.

16. Can you mail me a brochure, catalog, or other printed information?

We’re sorry, we do not mail information. All of the information we have can be found on FreedomHomeschooling.com. Also, since we don’t sell any products, we don’t have a catalog.

17. How can I contact Freedom Homeschooling?

We’d love to hear from you! If you have a question not answered above, please use the contact form below to send us a message. I’m sorry, we don’t offer support via phone.

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