Question 1

How do states regulate homeschooling?

Accepted Answer

Homeschooling is legal in every state, however, the degree of regulation varies from very little to quite high. Each state is different so be sure to check the requirements for homeschooling where you are. Likewise, if college is part of your learning pathway, be sure to check with the colleges where you intend to apply, for their specific entrance requirements.

Question 2

How are Alison courses selected?

Accepted Answer

We have selected our courses based on a typical four-year high school diploma which meets the A-G minimum requirements for State College entrance in California and many other states. This means our courses fall into the following categories: 
A. History/Social Science - pupils should study at least two years of history, including one of World history and one of US history and/or Government.
B. English - 4 years of college preparatory English
C. Mathematics - 3+ years including  Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
D. Laboratory Science - 2+ years of laboratory science in at least 2 of the 3 disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
E. Language Other than English - 2+ years of the same language (other than English)
F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1+ years of dance, music, or visual arts.
G. College Preparatory Elective - 1+ years chosen from additional A-F courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved elective classes.
 
Each homeschool is responsible for working out its own system of credits, using time spent studying or learning objectives achieved. Our courses are suggestions to help you plan your homeschool program and are not strict guidelines.

Question 3

What are the best free online homeschool courses?

Accepted Answer

Alison’s free online homeschool courses cover all the bases for young people, age 12-18+. They include everything from languages to arts, the purely academic to the career-oriented. We recommend the Diploma in Interior Design for creatives with an interest in going into this fascinating field. We suggest the Introduction to Supervision, particularly for parents who want to know how to help their teens get the most out of their studies. We recommend Human Health - Diet and Nutrition for a short, practical course that combines educational teaching along with valuable lessons for living a healthy life.

Question 4

What are the best free online certificate courses for homeschooled students?

Accepted Answer

For free online courses for homeschoolers, look no further than Alison’s short, practical certificate courses. There are hundreds to choose from. We recommend Human Health - Diet and Nutrition for its usefulness to anyone studying biology, physical education or domestic science or English Writing Skills for training in writing including grammar and punctuation. We suggest Microsoft Excel 2019 Beginners for students who want to learn the basics of using spreadsheets for personal or future workplace or academic use. One of the most important aspects of Alison’s offering for homeschoolers is its careers and technical education. How about the Introduction to the Electrical Trade for anyone with an interest in working as an electrician? Check out our Apprenticeships Hub for many more options.

Question 5

What are the best free online diploma courses for homeschoolers?

Accepted Answer

At Alison, you will find many excellent free online diploma courses for homeschoolers. Here a diploma indicates the amount of time it takes to complete a course, with diplomas typically taking 15 to 20 hours. The beauty of homeschooling is being able to work at a pace that suits you. All you need to do is decide where to begin. We recommend the Diploma in Interior Design for anyone who wants to go into the home interior trade in the future. We suggest the Diploma in English Language and Literature for its comprehensive study of many aspects of English, including different writing styles. We recommend the Diploma in Digital Photography for those who would like to gain skills in working with images. There are hundreds more diploma courses across the platform so feel free to search out any topic that interests you and begin learning today.

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