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(a minimum of three samples per subject per quarter), photos of art work, field trip log, and a report card. Most states also have a wealth of information at their Department of Education website. For Florida, parents may do an online search under "Sunshine Standards" and see the full range of accepted classes, class codes, scope and sequence, etc.

Taking the organized portfolio to a certified teacher for an evaluation is just one way to measure your child's progress. Many counties and homeschooling groups keep a list of certified teachers that are available for a nominal fee ($40 - $80) to review and sign an evaluation/portfolio review form. A copy of this signed form if usually required by the county's school board office and serves as an evaluation tool.

No matter which evaluation tool is chosen, be accountable to your child, yourself, and the laws of your state by administering evaluations on a regular basis. Some parents chose end of the year as a testing time, while others opt for a midyear date to secure an evaluation.

Any evaluation tool cannot possibly measure the totality of your child's knowledge, but it can assist you, the parent, as an indicator of progress, a warning light of areas that need to be worked on, and, even a help in choosing the appropriate curriculum for the next school year.

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