According to the Georgia Department of Education Website (https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/e89d40ff-e5e7-475a-99a1-e38a6f3afd2e/1/Home%20School%20Overview%20August%202025%20update.pdf), students in home study programs must participate in an appropriate nationally standardized testing program at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade. This assessment should be used to evaluate the student’s educational progress and must be administered in consultation

Several years ago, because of our family’s deep passion for nature and a desire to do something meaningful with friends, I decided to start a local nature club for homeschooling families. Looking back, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Our little group began with just a few close friends, heading outdoors to explore trails, creeks, and forests together. Over the years, it blossomed into a vibrant community of families from multiple surround

A great way to save money on educational field trips is to utilize the free passes available through the library. There are many passes to choose from, and all passes have a circulation period of seven days and may be renewed once for a total circulation period of fourteen days. The passes can be used once every six months but with so many passes to choose from, by the time you have cycled through the passes once, it will be time to start again. These are great enrichment act