Homeschooling question

[trintiybella]

I moved to NJ 3 years ago and registered my child in school, because I thought they could help send tutors into the home (sine my girl is not able to come out). The tutors come but my child isn't able to come out of room. I have to check in with the school every month and it is a nuisance. I want to tell them I am going to start homeschooling because I am not able to use any of their services anyway. It is also too much stress to have them constantly asking if my child is well yet and when she can come to school. They are very nice and have tried really hard to help me, but they really have know clue how sick my girl is and they don't understand why. They said "even kids in wheel chairs wearing diapers make it to school." Anyway....before I decide to tell them I am going to homeschool, should I speak to someone about legal advice? Any advice is welcome. Thanks

[Mayzoo]

I would not think a lawyer would be needed, but that is just my opinion. My kiddo has always been home schooled, so I have never had to deal with the school district. Here are some resources for NJ:

 

http://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/faq/faq_homeschool.htm Has the laws for your state, and other cases that have set precedence.

 

http://school.familyeducation.com/home-schooling/new-jersey/41094.html Has a home school web address from geocities.

 

http://www.homeeddirectory.com/homeschooling-support-groups/new-jersey Support groups and co-ops.

Edited January 23, 2014 by mayzoo

[PowPow]

I would strongly suggest you check with

 

hslda.org

 

The homeschool leagal defense organization (HSLDA) is a huge source of information and support. We have homeschooled, since day one (pre-pandas) & they are an excellent organization.

Ironically, or maybe in hope for you, my daughter, who would not come out of her room either is now enrolled in private school! & she goes every day.

We still homeschool the other kids.

Edited January 23, 2014 by powpow

[JoyBop]

I don't have any legal insight but I'm going to guess that as long as you let them know that you are Enrolling her in an accredited homeschool plan that they can not bring up truant charges. I'm not sure what the laws are in nj but I feel for you as we have made the decision to remove our child as well.

 

Are you going to so an online program?

[MaryAW]

I homeschool my PANS daughter in CT which has very loose (almost nonexistent) laws for homeschooling. Her school had no grasp of what she was going through, so I thought I'd better take control and teach her myself. It is so great. If she has a bad day, we don't do a lot of work. If she is feeling well, we can get a lot done. If she doesn't get to bed till late or wakes up and can't get back to sleep, we have an easy day. It is so perfect for a PANS/PANDAS child. Less stress for her, and less stress for me too. You can check Meetup in New Jersey to see if there are homeschool groups: http://www.meetup.com/ or you can see if there is a Yahoo Group for homeschoolers: http://www.groups.yahoo.com Both resources can help you with advice and social activities if she's up for it. Good luck!

[qannie47]

Check around on the internet and you will fine "free" advocates. My friend, whom has 3 kids with special needs swears by the value of having an advocate. They will be well versed on your legal rights and can/will even attend meetings with you. She has not needed a lawyer with a good advocate.