We share proven success strategies to help busy parents confidently homeschool through high school. We don't judge you or evaluate your children. We come alongside to equip, train, and encourage you. Whether you’re a veteran or a new homeschool parent, we have resources for all learning styles and budgets. Will you be the next to join our $100,000 Club (see below)?
OUR HOMESCHOOL RECORDS EARNED $187,000. CURIOUS?
Lee Binz, The HomeScholar
Best selling author, conference speaker, and homeschool consultant Lee Binz specializes in helping parents homeschool high school with excellence. Take a look around. I am certain you will find the home high school help you need!
LEARN MORERESOURCES
FEATURED ARTICLE
$100,000 Club
"Dreams can come true!"
My daughter earned an appointment to the Air Force Academy! And the backup plan of Embry-Riddle has offered a huge scholarship as well. Thank you for all the help crafting a way to put this adventure into words on her transcript and course descriptions. It has been an incredible journey.
From the very beginning decided she wanted to go to the Air Force Academy. I kept thinking it was one fleeting idea, except it wasn’t. She joined Civil Air Patrol when she was 12. Went to space camp and loved it. Survived her first encampment including a phone call where she told me, “If you were a real mom, you would pick me up.” She kept doing all kinds of CAP activities and learning how to speak in public, lead others, deal with lots of disappointments. She worked hard scholastically too, and got a 1390 SAT after a couple of tries.
As my daughter said, "Dreams can come true!"
I had a friend, who worked in college admissions for years, peek at the transcript I wrote (with your tips). “You made this?!?! This is incredible! One of the best homeschool transcripts I have seen.” My son got into his first choice college with a full tuition scholarship (up to $240k) for four years and $1500 off his room and board each year. We're all thrilled! Thank you for your help and giving me the confidence to be a professional!
We started homeschooling in 2014, without an idea that we would continue to homeschool during high school. Four years ago we happened upon one of Lee's webinars and signed up straight away. From weekly emotional support and advice, to course description help, transcripts and school visits - every time we reached out with a new concern or question, Lee was there for us.
Then an amazing thing happened. Our daughter was admitted to every college where she applied, and received a collective $385,000 in Scholarships to five top Universities in addition to a coveted spot on each of their Sailing teams.
Lee, we cannot thank you enough. We could not have achieved this homeschool-to-college goal without your expert counsel, care and kind friendship. Your Gold Care Club is all that you say it is.
We still have two years of high school left with our son, and we are excited to continue to navigate his unique journey into college applications with you as well.
I ran across a story in an article that referenced how much Lee Binz had helped the author with homeschooling high school, so I decided to give her a call. She had a special “Gold Club” membership which included access to her resources, a special email address, and a 20-minute phone consultation with her once a week to pick her brain about any questions or concerns I might have. I decided to take advantage of that since I could not rely on myself to remember anything about what I read in her articles or heard on her webinars.
I downloaded everything she offered regarding high school credits, transcripts, extra curricular activities, etc., and I organized them in folders on my computer where I could access them at any given time. This was an invaluable asset to me during our 4 years of high school!
Lee gave me access to links for all her resources that I needed to prepare for my daughter’s Freshmen year. She also had a form that detailed what I needed to do during each subsequent year of high school (subjects to consider, standardized tests to take with website addresses, when to apply for college scholarships, when to send transcripts, etc.), and during any given year would also point me to what I needed to read and download to prepare for the next year.
Then, when I started doing my daughter’s transcript, college applications, scholarship applications, college visits, scholarship interviews, etc., I was constantly emailing Lee for advice and information. And, she never failed me!
As a result of my Gold Club Membership, my daughter was able to graduate at 16 and get a $60,000/year Presidential Scholarship at her university of choice.
From using your webinars and materials through the highschool years, I gained valuable knowledge on how to prep my oldest son for college admission, and yet still allow him time for delight directed learning...(he loves designing cars more...) He studied for all 3 college prep tests on his own. He was nominated as a National Merit Scholar, with a 1510 on SAT, and perfect 36 on ACT! He applied and was accepted to his first choice private university for Transportation Design; they only offers 15 spots per year!
I recommended he earnestly pray if it was God's will for him to attend that he'd receive the prestigious full tuition scholarship (worth ~$140,000 over the course of 4 years...because it wasn't going to happen otherwise!). He received the news that he was the very top candidate for the scholarship! The top pick of all 200 applicants!
I had to share this amazing news with you and extend my warmest thanks again for all you have done for my family through your teaching!
I started reading your books and attending your classes when my son entered ninth grade. How did you know us so well when we had never met? As a Gold Care member, I couldn’t wait for Wednesday to talk with you because you helped me feel confident and capable. You were more than just a high school coach, you were like a best friend, only better.
It was difficult to believe my kids would even be ready to attend college but it was my dream that they would. I agree, whole heartedly, that every student deserves a rigorous high school education so they can attend (or not attend) a college of their choice. I could never have provided that education if I had not been encouraged by you.
As a stay home mom, my husband and I did not have the finances to help our son even consider anything but a local college. We have always taught that debt for college was something to avoid at all cost. It was you who prompted us to send an application to the most expensive engineering school in the State. I thought we were out of our minds but did it anyway. Crazy for sure, but it worked. This fall our son will be attending University with full tuition paid for the next four years. It’s still too amazing to comprehend.
Lee, you have given us such a gift. I am still pinching myself because it doesn’t seem possible. My son is heading to the college of his choice and only has to cover room and board for the next four years. He is starting to receive outside scholarships as well.
My husbands family was not in favor of me staying home to school our kids. Even recently, my sister-in-law said I should have been working outside the home and homeschooling simultaneously. Ouch!!! When we received the financial package I couldn’t wait to tell my husband that I had just made $200,000.
Of course my son has worked hard and his Senior grades, as a running start student, were amazing. His transcript was amazing. His course descriptions took me months to write but I am so proud of the results. I graduated him last month with a beautiful homeschool diploma. We had a huge party at the park and he felt so special. All because you showed me how to do the hard things well. You believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.
God told me homeschooling was in my future and I doubted. He said He would walk beside me and give me the people I needed to do this task. He never once let me down. The day you decided to help parents like me, was the best day of my life. You’re a blessing to our family. How can I thank you enough for your mission to help parents homeschool high school. My daughter thanks you in advance as she prepares for college admission.
Thanks for being my hero Lee.
I just had to write to let you know that my daughter received the Regent's Scholarship for Pepperdine University! This is a $40,700 annual award. I am still in shock daily. We found out a week ago, and it has taken this long for it to actually sink in.
Of course this is after hours and hours of work on both of our parts, my daughter writing countless essays and filling out applications, and me writing course descriptions. But we figured out that even if we spent 100 hours in the process, we were actually making about $1600 an hour!
I cannot thank you enough for all the direction you have given me over the past few years. Honestly, the college application process has proven to be one of the most challenging things I have ever done. It challenged my faith and sanity. I cannot imagine trying to do it on my own.
Thank you for choosing to spend your post-schooling years helping others! The prospect of home schooling high school IS scary, but looking back, the blessing of intimacy I now share with my daughter by having spent these past four years together was worth it. Thank you for helping me to feel the fear and do it anyway!
It really made for a more professional look. You are providing a service much needed by many. Her scholarship will be paying for four years of tuition, out-of-state fees, room/board, book stipend as well as $5000 toward a month summer abroad program. Thank you again for all that I learned through your services.
I needed to email you because... MY SON WON THE FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIP AT THE SCHOLARS DAY COMPETITION!!! They only gave out one, and he got it!
They told him his interview clinched the deal, and I had him prepare by practicing the questions you listed in your article. He said the practice helped him. I also had him practice a timed essay - in pencil - which could only have helped too. I just had to share.
This is for the small, private, Christian school that is ABET accredited for Computer Science. It's his first choice. The scholarship is worth approximately $100k over four years. We still kind of can't believe it.
THANK YOU for all you do and all the help you've given me. Now - on to my next kid who is a junior. I'll be calling you for help with his records in the near future.
Homeschool Laws by State - in a Nutshell
Have you followed the news articles from other countries, where homeschoolers have been jailed or had their children taken away just because they homeschool? We are fortunate here in North America, because homeschooling is completely legal in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Still, homeschool laws by state vary and can be confusing, causing immobilization due to fear of regulation. Beginners will ask “Where do I get the curriculum?” or “Where do I join Home School?” And yet there is no single curriculum, or a single “school” that homeschoolers must join. In order to begin homeschooling, you need to know the laws that apply, and then work to educate your children.
Before we dive into specific homeschool laws by state, I want to reassure you that - unlike your other possible encounters with the law - this one does not need to be scary. In fact, there are only three easy steps to get through unscathed.
Step 1: Check Homeschool Laws by State
State laws vary, but each state will allow parents to educate their children at home, in a way that will uniquely fit the family and the child. State law may provide general guidance or requirements, but it’s always the parent who can choose the particulars. We can choose the homeschool methods and curriculum to perfectly fit our children and situation.
Step 2: Recognize the Limitation of Laws
Many laws are written specifically for public school students. These laws do not apply to private schools or homeschools. Frequently, homeschoolers do not have to follow the law for public school children, any more than private school students must comply with laws meant for other organizations. We need to understand and comply with state homeschool law. Look up your homeschool laws by state, province, or territory, using the list below.
As you are reading the law, remember what it does not say. Searching for the law that applies to “high school” may not give you the information you need. The public school law may be reported in the newspaper, but that doesn't mean it applies to you. And even though it may specify requirements for public school graduation, that doesn’t necessarily equate to a quality education. Always keep in mind when looking over laws and educational requirements for your area, that public high school requirements are not usually enough for college admission. Many homeschoolers exceed the expectation of public schools, because they are invested in the academic success of their children.
Step 3: Determine What Works for your Family
Listing of Homeschool Laws by State
I encourage you to follow your local homeschool law. This will allow maximum flexibility after high school. We have put together a handy dandy list of links for laws all across North America for you!
Alabama
Alabama Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Alabama State Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Alaska
Alaska Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Alaska Homeschool Law - HSLDA
Arizona
Arizona Homeschool Law: Arizona Statutes Regarding Education - AFHE.org
Arizona Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Arizona Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Arkansas
Start Home Schooling: Step1, Basic Requirements - ArkansasHomeschool.org
Arkansas Department of Education Rules Governing Home School - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Arkansas Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
California
California Homeschool Law - Homeschool Association of California
Homeschooling Law in California - A2ZHomeschooling.com
California Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Colorado
Colorado Homeschool Law - CHEC.org
Colorado Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Colorado Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Connecticut
State of Connecticut Guidelines for Homeschooling - TeachCT.org
Legal Requirements - CTHomeschoolNetwork.org
Connecticut Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Delaware
Delaware Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Delaware Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Florida
Florida Homeschool Law - FloridaHomeschooling.org
Florida Legal Requirements - FPEA.com
Florida Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Georgia
Georgia Homeschool Law - GHEA.org
Georgia Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Georgia Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Hawaii
Hawaii Education Code For Homeschooling - HawaiiHomeschoolAssociation.org
Hawaii Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Idaho
Idaho Homeschool Laws - HomeschoolIdaho.org
Idaho Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Idaho Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Illinois
Illinois Law on Homeschooling - ICHE.org
Illinois Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Illinois Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Indiana
Indiana Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Indiana Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Iowa
Homeschooling Options in Iowa - HomeschoolIowa.org
Iowa Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Iowa Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Kansas
Is Homeschooling Legal in Kansas? - KansasHomeschool.org
Kansas Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Kansas Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Kentucky
Kentucky Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Kentucky Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Louisiana
Louisiana Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Louisiana Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Maine
Maine Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Maine Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Maryland
Maryland Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Maryland Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Homeschool Law - AHEM.info
Massachusetts Homeschooling Law - MHLA.org
Massachusetts Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Michigan
Home Education Options Under Michigan Law - INCH.org
Michigan Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Michigan Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Minnesota
Homeschool Info - Homeschooling 101
Minnesota Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Minnesota Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Mississippi
Mississippi Laws Regarding Homeschooling - MHEA.net
Mississippi Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Mississippi Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Missouri
Missouri Law - FHE-MO.org
Missouri Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Missouri Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Montana
Montana's Homeschool Law - MTCHE.org
Montana Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Montana Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Nebraska
Nebraska Homeschool Laws - NCHEA.org
Nebraska Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Nebraska Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Nevada
Nevada Homeschooling Laws - NevadaHomeschoolNetwork.com
Nevada Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Nevada Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Hampshire
Legal Requirements - NHHomeschooling.org
New Hampshire Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
New Hampshire Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Jersey Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
New Jersey Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New Mexico
New Mexico Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
New Mexico Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
New York
New York State Homeschooling Regulations - Homeschool New York (LEAH.org)
New York Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
New York Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
North Carolina
Law and Policy; Government Relations - NCHE.com
North Carolina Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
North Carolina Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
North Dakota
North Dakota Home Education Law - Homeschool-Life.com
North Dakota Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
North Dakota Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Ohio
Ohio Home Education Law - Ohio Laws and Rules
Ohio Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Ohio Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Law Affecting Home Education - HomeschoolOklahoma.org
Oklahoma Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Oklahoma Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Oregon
Complying with Oregon Homeschool Law - OHEN.org
Summary of Homeschool Law - OCEANNetwork.org
Oregon Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Oregon State Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Home Education Law - HomeschoolPennsylvania.org
Quick Start Guide To Homeschooling in Pennsylvania - CHAP
Pennsylvania Home School Laws - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Pennsylvania Homeschool Law - HSLDA
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Rhode Island Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
South Carolina
South Carolina Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
South Carolina Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
South Dakota
South Dakota Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
South Dakota Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Tennessee
Tennessee Homeschool Information - MTHEA.org
Tennessee Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Tennessee Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Texas
Texas State Law Requirements Regarding Home Schooling - THSC.org
Texas Homeschool Law - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Homeschool Law in Texas Information - HSLDA
Utah
Utah's Homeschooling Laws - UHEA.com
Utah Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Utah Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Vermont
Vermont Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Vermont Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Virginia
Virginia Homeschool Law and Policies - VAHomeschooler.org
Virginia Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Virginia Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Washington
Washington Homeschool Laws - Washington Homeschool Organization
Washington Homeschool Law - ChristianHeritageOnline.org
Washington Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
West Virginia
West Virginia Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
West Virginia Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Homeschool Law - Wisconsin Parents Association
Wisconsin Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Wisconsin Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Wyoming
Wyoming Home Education Law - HomeschoolersofWY.org
Wyoming Education Code For Homeschooling - A2ZHomeschooling.com
Wyoming Homeschool Law Information - HSLDA
Canadian Homeschool Law by Province / Territory
Alberta
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Alberta - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Home Education in Alberta - AHEAonline.com
British Columbia
BC Homeschool Law - BCHEA.ca
Canada Homeschool Laws: British Columbia - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Manitoba
Manitoba Law - MACHS.ca
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Manitoba - HomeschoolCanada.ca
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Homeschooling Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Getting Started: New Brunswick Law and Application Process - HENB.ca
Newfoundland
Newfoundland & Labrador Homeschooling Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories Homeschool Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Nova Scotia
Homeschooling in Nova Scotia: Getting Started - HomeschoolinginNovaScotia.com
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Nova Scotia - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Nunavut
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Nunavut - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Ontario
Legal Issues in Home Education - OntarioHomeschool.org
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Ontario - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Prince Edward Island
Canadian Homeschool Laws: PEI - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Quebec
Québec Homeschooling Laws - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Saskatchewan
Getting Started - SHBE.info
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Saskatchewan - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Yukon Territory
Canadian Homeschool Laws: Yukon Territory - HomeschoolCanada.ca
Mexican Homeschool Law
Mexico
Legal Information: Mexico - HSLDA
Homeschooling in México - HomeschoolingMexico.com.mx
Recommended Resources
Learn how to identify and avoid the big blunders repeated by countless homeschool parents!
The First Mistake may cripple your plans if your child ever changes their mind (and what teenager doesn't!) The Second Mistake may leave your child unprepared for college! The Third Mistake may result in the loss of thousands of dollars in financial aid! The Fourth Mistake may cause your child to be lost in the crowd during college admission. The Fifth Mistake may render your kid unable to gain admission to the college of their dreams!
Learn why "old-fashioned" homeschooling is still your best bet for growing passionate learners! Homeschool independently and take your life back! Instead of a "one-size-fits-all" assembly-line education, choose the freedom to teach your children at their pace and consistent with your values. Pursue happiness while homeschooling, instead of pursuing the busyness so common in our society.
In this book, you will learn how to identify and eliminate sources of educational dependence, how to regain your peace of mind, and how to rekindle your children's love of learning.
If you are a beginner at homeschooling high school, consider the High School Solution, which provides detailed training on homeschooling, from middle school through senior year. The resources included give specific help for all stages, from getting started and planning high school courses, to understanding high school testing and college admission and scholarships.
Get complete instruction for choosing curriculum, encouraging delight directed learning, and teaching advanced subjects through training classes for parents, all with handouts or workbooks plus articles and templates.