{"id":30483,"date":"2024-10-01T12:21:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=30483"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:18:28","slug":"alabama-homeschool-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/homeschool\/alabama-homeschool-laws\/30483","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Homeschool Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alabama Homeschool Laws and Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>With three different options for Alabama homeschoolers, you may wonder which is best for your family and how to get started. We\u2019ve put together a comprehensive resource for you to begin homeschooling in Alabama.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/research\/discover-the-best-states-for-homeschooling\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEO-133_RankingHomeschoolStates-Alabama.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22340\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Alabama Homeschooling Laws and Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice of Intent Required: <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Options for Homeschooling:<strong> Private Non-Public School, Enroll in a Church\/Umbrella School, Hire a Private Tutor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject or Curriculum Requirements: <strong>No<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance Age Requirements: <strong>6-17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Record-Keeping Requirements: <strong>No<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessments or Evaluations Required: <strong>No<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proof of Immunization Required: <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Alabama Homeschooling Laws and Regulations<br><\/strong><a href=\"#options-for-homeschooling\" title=\"\">Options for Homeschooling<\/a><br><a href=\"#Public-school-withdrawal\" title=\"\">Public School Withdrawal<\/a><br><a href=\"#qualifications-to-homeschool\" title=\"\">Qualifications to Homeschool<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-subject-requirements\" title=\"\">Subject Requirements<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-record-keeping-requirements\" title=\"\">Record-Keeping Requirements<\/a><br><a href=\"#Mandatory-School-Age\" title=\"\">Mandatory School Age<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-assessments-and-evaluations\" title=\"\">Evaluations and Assessments<\/a><br><a href=\"#required-immunizations-for-homeschoolers\" title=\"\">Required Immunizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>Resources for Homeschooling Families in Alabama<\/strong><\/strong><br><a href=\"#homeschool-groups-and-co-ops\" title=\"\">Homeschool Groups and Co-ops<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-organizations-and-associations\" title=\"\">Organizations and Associations<\/a><br><a href=\"#sports-opportunities-for-homeschoolers\" title=\"\">Sports Opportunities<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-field-trips\" title=\"\">Homeschool Field Trips<\/a><br><a href=\"#special-education\" title=\"\">Special Education Homeschoolers<br><\/a><a href=\"#how-our-curriculum-can-help\" title=\"\">How Our Curriculum Can Help<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-faq\" title=\"\">Homeschool FAQ&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-midnight-blue-border-color has-ivory-lace-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:15px;color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Home Educators\u2013great news!<\/strong> Age of Learning is an approved vendor for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/esa-accounts-for-education-costs\/51395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ESA grants in Alabama<\/a>. <strong>Grant funding can cover the subscription costs of <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ABCmouse<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/adventureacademy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"ABCmouse Brings Master Teachers and Daily Classroom Instruction into the Home with the Launch of\u00a0My ABCmouse Classroom Live!\">Adventure Academy<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/readingiq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Reading IQ<\/a><\/strong> to provide high-quality learning resources for your child. <strong>Learn how to use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/abcmouse-and-alabamas-choose-esa-program\/69185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ESA funding to purchase ABCmouse.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-options-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16963\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"options-for-homeschooling\">Options for Homeschooling in Alabama&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is currently enrolled in public school, your first step towards homeschooling in Alabama is officially withdrawing them from public school. Your next step is determining your approach to homeschooling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>Parents\/guardians have three options when it comes to homeschooling their children in Alabama.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enroll your child in a church school, hire a private tutor, or educate your child yourself at home. If you home educate in Alabama, you\u2019re technically considered a private school. You will need to submit a Homeschool Notice of Intent that notifies your school superintendent that you&#8217;ll be choosing to operate as a private school. Contact your local school district to determine the steps they would like you to take.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This generally includes filling out paperwork that lets them know what subjects you will teach, the length of time and hours of daily instruction, and keeping a daily attendance record. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Private Non-Public School&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This recently-added option allows parents\/guardians to teach their children privately at home. The definition of a private school is a school that is organized, supported, and funded by an entity other than the government. If you organize and support your students by teaching them at home in Alabama, you are a private school, even if you only have one student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Enroll in a Church\/Umbrella School <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A church school in Alabama operates as a religious ministry without receiving state or federal funding. It may include on-site or home programs where the child can receive instruction at the parent&#8217;s or guardian\u2019s home or an existing church school. Parents\/guardians are required to report their child&#8217;s enrollment to the local school district once, and the church school must keep an attendance register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>The number of days required to teach is set by each church school, unlike public schools, which require 180 days of instruction.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These schools are also sometimes referred to as umbrella schools or cover schools. They often offer advantages such as extracurricular activities, transcripts and diplomas, support meetings, and graduation ceremonies. However, they can meet other requirements like fees, records retention risk in case of dissolution, and additional record submissions. Some may also require a statement of faith for enrollment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hire a Private Tutor&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your final choice for homeschooling is to hire a private tutor or teacher for your child. This is a good option for parents who want extra help on their homeschool journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any private tutor you hire will need to be an Alabama-certified teacher. If you decide to go this route, you still need to follow all the other steps to ensure you follow the state guidelines. This includes either you or your tutor submitting your letter of intent, teaching the required subjects, keeping track of your student&#8217;s attendance, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Public-school-withdrawal\">Withdrawing Your Student from Public School in Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be necessary to withdraw your children from public school before starting your homeschool journey in Alabama. Whether you start to homeschool in the middle of the year or transition between grades, you must notify your school that your student is no longer attending.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> The process for withdrawing your student will be specific to your local school district. Contact them to find out the procedure you should follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This usually includes sending them a signed and dated letter with the following information:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parent\/guardians names &amp; phone numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address, including city, state, and zip code&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student you are withdrawing by name, birthday, and grade level&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date you will start homeschooling and which of the three options you are choosing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A statement includes the name and address of the school that you are withdrawing your student from&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to keep a copy of your letter and either deliver it in person or send it via certified mail. This will help you avoid problems if the letter gets lost or misplaced.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Notice-of-Intent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16965\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/parent-qualifications-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17063\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qualifications-to-homeschool\">Qualifications to Homeschool in Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent or legal guardian, you don\u2019t need to be a certified teacher or fulfill educational requirements, such as receiving a high school diploma, to be a home educator. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:43px;background-color:#0342ec\"><blockquote><p><em>You know your child better than anyone else and are uniquely qualified to help them gain a wonderful education! <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-subject-requirements\">Alabama Homeschool Subject and Curriculum Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements for teaching homeschool at a private school in Alabama are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instruction must be in the English language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendance tracking is required but only subject to reporting if the school district asks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no curriculum or subject requirements and record keeping, such as portfolios or transcripts, is also not required. The freedom to choose the subjects you teach and records you keep makes homeschooling in Alabama easy and flexible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Curriculum-Requirements.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17065\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Record-Keeping.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-record-keeping-requirements\">Alabama Homeschool Record-Keeping Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although record keeping isn\u2019t required to homeschool in Alabama, it\u2019s often helpful to keep track of tests and subjects studied, especially if your student plans to apply for college or technical school.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mandatory-School-Age\">Mandatory School Age in Alabama&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children aged 6-17 must attend school. They can attend a public, private, or church school or receive private tutoring. If a child has never attended an on-campus school, parents\/guardians can delay enrollment until age 7 by writing a letter to the school district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>Students attending church school can withdraw their child at age 16.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/School-Age.png\" alt=\"Blue icon with the word age in the middle surrounded by two circling arrows\" class=\"wp-image-17931\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assessment.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17068\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-assessments-and-evaluations\">Alabama Homeschool Assessments and Evaluations Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Alabama, homeschoolers are not required to undergo assessments or evaluations. While the Praxis test is a popular option for evaluating reading, writing, and math skills in Alabama, it is not mandatory for any public or private school student. Nonetheless, many home educators in Alabama have their student take the Praxis test to help assess where their student is overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"required-immunizations-for-homeschoolers\">Immunization Requirements for Homeschoolers in Alabama &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alabama requires proof of immunization for all private school students. If you choose to homeschool through option one, you must have proof of vaccination or a medical or religious exemption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Immunization.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16960\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Resources.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17071\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for Homeschoolers in Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The state of Alabama offers abundant resources and support for homeschooling families. Our list below is a great way to start learning about the groups, co-ops, organizations, and associations available to homeschoolers in Alabama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-groups-and-co-ops\">Homeschool Groups and Co-ops in Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A homeschool group often includes multiple families that homeschool their children and come together to do fun activities like field trips and social events. There&#8217;s no set plan or director\u2013just home educators working together to create a community for their kids and themselves. You can create your own homeschool group and ask others to join or look for established groups in your area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: Libraries or other organizations sometimes host homeschool activities where you can meet other home educators and find groups to join. You can also search social media platforms like Facebook for established homeschool groups in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-ops are more organized than homeschool groups. Parents\/guardians work together to provide educational opportunities and resources for their kids. They might organize classes taught by parents or outside teachers, plan group activities, and go on field trips together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Organization.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16954\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Group-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16971\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-organizations-and-associations\">Homeschool Organizations and Associations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschool organizations and associations are more formal than groups and co-ops. These organizations provide a wide range of support and help to homeschool families. They generally offer information, resources, and even advocacy efforts, legal support, and events.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also connect families with local homeschool groups and co-ops, making it easier for families to find support and resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few homeschool groups, organizations, and associations in Alabama:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fancheredu.weebly.com\/chb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cullman Homeschool Connection<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alshinehomeschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alabama SHINE Homeschool Group<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/elmorecochristianhomeschoolorg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Elmore County Homeschool Organization<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/Baldwincountyhomeschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Baldwin County Homeschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sports-opportunities-for-homeschoolers\">Sports Opportunities for Homeschoolers in Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alabama state law does not require public schools to give homeschoolers access to their sports programs. However, joining sports has become easier since AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletic Association) updated its policies in 2016.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahsaa.com\/Portals\/0\/PDF%27s\/AHSAA\/Home%20School\/Memo-%20for%20link%20to%20Non-traditional%20school%20laws%20changes.pdf?ver=2016-04-12-170214-927\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">requirements here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other options for homeschoolers participating in sports include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Group Name &amp; Website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Sports They Cover<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Area in Alabama<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentralpatriots.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">East Central Athletics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;Football (tackle), football (flag), volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, bass fishing, golf, tennis&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;Greater Birmingham, Alabama area&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/blackwatchsports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">BlackWatch Sports<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Cheerleading and track&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Greater Birmingham, Alabama area&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/birminghamhomeschooldirectory.com\/places\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Birmingham Homeschool Directory<\/a><\/td><td>Climbing, karate, skating, cheer, and more<\/td><td>Greater Birmingham, Alabama area&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ymcahuntsville.org\/?s=homeschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Heart of the Valley YMCA<\/a><\/td><td>Homeschool PE and more<\/td><td>Huntsville \/ Madison area<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/akstarzelite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alabama Kidnastics<\/a><\/td><td>Homeschool gymnastics classes<\/td><td>Huntsville<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntsvilleal.gov\/environment\/parks-recreation\/athletics\/youth-athletics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Huntsville City Youth Athletics<\/a><\/td><td>Baseball, soccer, football, basketball, volley, flag football, softball<\/td><td>Huntsville<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Sports.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16961\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Field-Trips.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16955\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-field-trips\">Alabama Homeschool Field Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Field trip opportunities are abundant in Alabama! Whether you want to visit one of the many beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alapark.com\/parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">state parks<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">space<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mcwane.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">science<\/a> museums, you\u2019ll have a lot of choices.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you plan for your homeschool field trip, research your destination by viewing their website or calling and talking to someone. Many locations will offer you discounts for being homeschoolers. Those discounts may only apply to larger homeschool groups, so it\u2019s a great idea to plan things within your homeschool group or co-op.&nbsp;You can use this handy <a href=\"https:\/\/fieldtripdirectory.com\/category\/destinations\/alabama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">field trip directory<\/a> for more field trip ideas in Alabama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"special-education\">Special Education Homeschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, Alabama has been a state where a cover school is needed to homeschool. That changed in 2014 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawserver.com\/law\/state\/alabama\/al-code\/alabama_code_16-1-11-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alabama Code 16-1-11-2<\/a>, which allows parents to homeschool their children without oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When homeschooling without using a private school as a cover, there is little opportunity to receive support and services for special education needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if a family chooses to go through a private school, there may be an opportunity to receive services. Private schools can receive special education funding through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The available services, if any, would be determined by the private school and offered through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are otherwise typically no special requirements or services for special education offered outside of the private school path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/heart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18136\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-our-curriculum-can-help\"><strong>Support Your Homeschool with ABCmouse and Adventure Academy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Our digital learning programs are designed by curriculum experts to assist your homeschool and children ages 2 through 13. ABCmouse is a comprehensive online educational platform for children ages 2-8, while Adventure Academy focuses on children ages 8-13. Both programs provide access to lessons on reading, language arts, math, sciences, social studies, and more. Learn more about how each program can enhance your homeschool below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-list4 has-background\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"how-our-curriculum-can-help\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>ABCmouse and Homeschooling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse offers over 10,000 learning activities and more than 850 lessons for children, plus a large digital library of books and educational puzzles, songs, activities, and worksheets. The program encourages self-paced learning with motivating rewards and includes progress tracking, which allows home educators to monitor time spent on certain subjects and the number of activities completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mini-reg-modal has-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa2d89a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order aofl-printable-media-text has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f2a62a2b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ABCMouse-Mice-Group-300x204.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21574\" style=\"width:221px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ABCMouse-Mice-Group-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ABCMouse-Mice-Group.png 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center mini-reg-modal is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-92e17da2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#6b0b00;background-color:#ffb800\"><strong>Try ABCmouse FREE<\/strong><br>for 30 Days<strong>!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-97d24be39b8ef15e87e91421373557d4\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>Then just $14.99\/mo. until canceled<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">As a paid add-on to regular subscriptions, home educators can access the Assessment Center, which allows parents and caregivers to test children on their knowledge, determine successes and struggles, and receive recommended lessons based on assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">ABCmouse provides a robust curriculum that can supplement other early learning lessons. It&#8217;s trusted resource that\u2019s been downloaded over 10 million times and has a 4.5-star average out of 831.4K ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mini-reg-modal has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\"><a href=\"#mini_reg\" title=\"\">Find more information here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adventure Academy and Homeschooling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">Adventure Academy combines an interactive world with a curriculum covering reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. With quests, games, and educational videos and activities, learning becomes an epic journey that motivates kids to explore various topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">For homeschooling families, Adventure Academy offers an engaging, flexible learning experience that can supplement other educational materials. The program features thousands of activities created by curriculum experts and covers all major academic domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">Parents and caregivers can choose academic difficulty levels and track each child\u2019s progress, seeing time spent in Adventure Academy, activities completed, and subjects studied.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-9.28.09\u202fAM-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30645\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-9.28.09\u202fAM-1.png 624w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-9.28.09\u202fAM-1-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">Adventure Academy emphasizes key topics such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, mathematical operations, fractions, world geography, American history, physical science, life science, earth science, and scientific inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureacademy.com\/\" title=\"\"> AdventureAcademy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"homeschool-faq\">Alabama Homeschool FAQ:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is homeschooling free in Alabama?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, homeschooling is free in Alabama.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschooling is considered a form of private education, and families are not required to pay tuition or fees for homeschooling their children.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, families may choose to purchase homeschool curriculum, textbooks, and other educational materials and participate in homeschooling-related events, activities, and organizations, which do cost money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while homeschooling is free in Alabama, families may spend money on resources and activities to support their homeschooling efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to homeschool in Alabama? &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of homeschooling can vary wildly depending on the materials and resources used. Because there are no state-funded programs or tax reimbursements for homeschooling in Alabama, home educators or legal guardians are responsible for children&#8217;s educational costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Alabama homeschool diploma requirements?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Alabama, homeschooled students do not receive an official diploma from the state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to homeschool by creating your own private school, you can choose to issue your own homeschool diploma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you homeschool through a church or umbrella school, they will often issue diplomas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Alabama homeschool friendly?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Alabama is considered a homeschool-friendly state. Homeschooling is legal in Alabama, and the state has flexible homeschooling laws, which allow home educators to choose from various educational approaches and resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, Alabama has many homeschool field trip options and a lot of support throughout the state in the form of homeschool groups and co-ops, making homeschooling fun and rewarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is unschooling legal in Alabama?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unschooling, defined as a child-directed form of school, is a form of homeschooling and is legal in Alabama. Unschooling is a little easier in Alabama since the state does not require you to meet specific subject requirements. Remember that when you unschool, you still need to keep attendance records and follow all other Alabama homeschool laws.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I enroll in public school after homeschooling in Alabama? &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To enroll a homeschooled child in public school, you must follow the withdrawal procedures from your current school (if registered with a church school).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, enroll in the desired public or private school and follow their enrollment procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Alabama public schools accept homeschoolers, but each school may have varying requirements, such as curriculum records, assessment reports, and placement testing to determine the student\u2019s grade level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/FAQ.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17074\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-small-font-size\" id=\"short-legal-disclaimer\"><em>Legal Disclaimers<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#0342ec;letter-spacing:1.5px\"><em>\u201cThe information and materials provided are for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal, or other professional advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#0342ec;letter-spacing:1.5px\"><em>Any links provided to third-party resources are provided for convenience only. 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