Most importantly is that this process allows my daughter supposedly and hopefully full access to services she may need for her special needs which are visual impairment and at this time mild autism.
Today I spoke with Irene from the home education division at BCPS (Broward County Public Schools) who informed me that kinegarten is manditory in the state of FL. I assumed that. She also informed me that a student doesn't have to register until they are 6 yrs old. OK, now here is where I hope she is correct. She told me that even tho my daughter isn't registered, as long as she is under 6 yrs she can still have an IEP at her neighborhood school and access the services due to her(because of taxes we pay)
REGISTERING PROCESS...
Go to www.browardschools.com/homeed
Go to Frequently Asked Questions. FAQs.(on right)
Irene said that most if not all my questions should be answered there and "if I still want to do it" (Poke) proceed with the following...
Go to "Forms"
Download "Notice of Intent to..."
Fill out and print and send to address provided
Request a "Certified Return Receipt"
MEANWHILE...IF I CHOOSE NOT TO REGISTER MAE LI UNTIL SHE IS 6, SHE STILL NEEDS SERVICES SO I WILL HAVE TO CONTACT THE ESE SPECIALIST AT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. SEE BELOW.
Irene was kurt and to the point, not allowing me to finish my sentences (sigh), but nonetheless helpful.
She offered to find my neighborhood school and the their phone number which is
Stirling Elementry
754-323-7600
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/stirlingelem/
*remember* It's all about the money for the school so they should be glad to take on Mae Li's IEP and have her registered as their student.
HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS.
THE OTHER THING I ACCOMPLISHED TODAY WAS FINDING THE LIST OF HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS IN BROWARD COUNTY. THE 2 THAT I LIKE SO FAR ARE CALVARY CHAPEL'S AND BROWARD COUNTY'S. HERE IS A LINK TO THE LIST SO THAT I CAN CONTINUE MY RESEARCH.
http://www.fpea.com/find-your-district/district-13/
here is the actual updated list...
Support Groups
Broward County Homeschool Parent Support Group954-749-7310
a1abler@aol.com
www.browardhomeschool.com
(Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach)
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Homeschoolers
954-254-6509
ccflhomeschoolers@gmail.com
www.ccflhomeschoolers.com
(Broward, Dade, Palm Beach)
H.E.A.R.T.S.-Home Educators Applying Righteous Teaching Standards
954-602-2776
HEARTSMail1@aol.com
www.heartshomeschoolers.com
(Broward, Miami-Dade)
HOPE- Home Education Organization Providing Encouragement
954-753-5058
manna5@bellsouth.net
www.hopefamilies.com
(Broward)
North Creek Homeschoolers
954-864-7090
homeschoolers@northcreekpresbyrterianchurch.org
www.northcreekpresbyterianchurch.org/homeschoolers.html
(Broward, Palm Beach)
Parkridge Baptist Home School Group
954-346-9009
Gofish77@bellsouth.net
www.parkridgebaptisthomeschoolers.com
(Broward, Palm Beach)
