Asalaamu alaikum. I am looking at the possibility of homeschooling my 3 1/2 year old son when I marry, insha Allah. I have access to a lot of information on curriculum etc., and actually I do homeschool him on the weekends anyway. What I am unable to find information on is the legal issues involved with homeschooling. I have heard often that you must be a certified teacher to legally homeschool your children. I have also heard that they must take many tests to prove that you are teaching up to the academic standards of your state. I realize some of the laws probably vary from state to state, but would appreciate any information I can get, insha Allah. I like to think that homeschooling should fall under religious freedom, but I hear that is not the case. If any sister homeschools and has had to deal with any legal issues regarding it, I would like to know what I am getting myself into, insha Allah. Please share your experiences.

Asalaamu alaikum.

As salaam alaikum sister, have you ever heard of the Homeschooling our muslim children club? well mashallah this club I created and it is a very nice club. So inshalah you may join if you have not already at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/homeschoolingourmuslimchildren


And the legality of homeschooling differs from state to state. But homeschooling IS legal in all 50 states of te U.S.

it depends on your state if in the US or your country. Do a seach for homeschooling on the Web, go to your local libarey for information, look in the phone book, or find out if anyone you know is homeschooling or knows someone you is. I would warn you that many homeschooling groups are fundalmentist christian in belief and just be careful. there are also many that are not. i was homeschooled and it is the best choice. I am in New York State and we have to submit a letter of intent, an IHIP and four quartarly reports each year for each child to the school district we are in. if you want to you can e-mail me with questions. [email protected]