Parent Resources

Homeschool Evaluations

Florida law requires homeschool families to submit an annual evaluation showing that their child is making educational progress. One of the most common options is a portfolio review by a certified teacher. This checklist helps parents prepare a clear, organized portfolio that meets requirements and makes the evaluation process smooth.

Student Information

• Child’s name, age, and grade level
• Date range of portfolio (beginning–end of homeschool year)
• Parent/guardian name and contact information

Work Samples

Include 3–5 samples per subject showing growth over time:

• Language Arts: Stories, journal entries, reports
• Math: Worksheets, problem sets, photos of hands‑on activities
• Science: Lab notes, drawings, project summaries
• Social Studies: Maps, timelines, essays, creative projects
• Electives/Enrichment: Art, music, Bible study, foreign language, extracurricular activities

Reading Log 

• List of books read (title + author)
• Optional: child’s notes or short summaries

Parent Records

• Lesson plans or weekly outlines (informal is fine)
• Attendance log (days or hours of instruction)
• Notes on progress, challenges, and achievements

Evaluator Notes

• Space for certified teacher’s comments during review
• Signature and date of evaluator

Optional Extras

• Photos of projects, field trips, or activities
• Certificates of completion (classes, sports, clubs)
• Standardized test results (if applicable)

Helpful Tip: Organize the portfolio in a binder or digital folder with sections labeled by subject. Clear organization makes the review faster and easier for everyone.

Families often ask how to align their homeschool lessons with Florida’s official standards. Below you’ll find direct links to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) resources for Kindergarten through Grade 2. These guides help parents understand what children are expected to learn in each subject.

English Language Arts (ELA)

• Full ELA B.E.S.T. Standards (K–12 PDF)
• Parent Guide – Kindergarten
• Parent Guides (K–8 Resource Page)

Mathematics

• Math B.E.S.T. Standards (FLDOE Page)

Science

• Science Standards (FLDOE Page)
• Science Standards PDF (K–12)

Social Studies

• Social Studies Standards PDF (K–12)
• Searchable Standards Database (CPALMS)

Helpful Tip: These standards are meant to guide—not limit—your child’s learning. Use them as a reference point while building lessons that reflect your family’s values, interests, and pace.