HOMESCHOOL ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS

As of October 2023 homeschool assessments are no longer required by law in the State of Ohio. For an excellent description of the law change, visit the Ohio Homeschooling Parents blog post regarding these changes.

While no longer a requirement, many families value the input of an experienced and homeschool friendly assessor. I have been conducting academic assessments for over 20 years since the days my daughter began homeschooling and will continue to provide this service for interested families. I typically conduct assessments at Whetstone Park of Roses and Whetstone Library near my home in Clintonville. However, I can meet at other locations or virtually, if requested.

The Process:
The assessment process, or portfolio review, is basically an interview process. I take a look at sample cross-sections of a child’s work and discuss the work with the child and the parents. This interview process generally takes about an hour. As the parents and children are the best judge of the learning process I feel that the portfolio review assessment is the best representation for learning for many homeschooling families.

What I expect to see:
I have done assessments in which there has been little in the way of paperwork. In such cases I talk with the parents and child in order to get an understanding of the learning that is taking place. I have also done assessments in which there have been multiple laundry baskets stuffed full of books, binders, science experiments and art projects. Somewhere in between those two is probably sufficient but it all depends on teaching/learning style of the family involved. I often find that the young people really enjoy showing off what they can do. Unlike a test, which is somewhat abstract to a child, the portfolio is a representation of them. There is a real sense of pride when a child can visually compare what they were doing in September to May. Expect lots of dumb jokes. This should be fun and it most always is!!!

Cost:The cost is $60 for one child and $75 for two and $100 for three or more children.

Contact: Email: CoachQ@homeschoolgym.com —Text: (614)288-5387