Join Us.

Getting plugged into the homeschooling community of Licking County could be as simple as finding us on Facebook. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lcountyhomeschoolers Visit Group and request to join. You will be privately messaged by our Director. Please check message requests.

Testing.

Licking County Homeschoolers facilitates the required (unless it’s waived or you’re doing a portfolio review) end of the year testing at our facility.

Our Test Administrator is Melissa Hamilton. Melissa Hamilton is a certified Ohio teacher for grades 1-8. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, Florida as well as a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from  the University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.  She has also continued her education by continuing education classes from The Ohio State University and Ashland University to further develop her knowledge in reading difficulties/strategies, writing, science,  technologies, and elementary math best practices and strategies. She has taught in both public and private schools (10 years) as well as homeschooled her own children.  She has had experience with many curricula, both as a teacher and as a home educator.  She is open to all forms of homeschooling. She has administered testing for many years and has a very calm, cool demeanor sure to make your children comfortable in what would be an otherwise stressful situation.

Testing is this author’s preferred method. We like to know for sure that everything we strove for all year long is working and if it’s not we are better prepared to change course and focus more on the areas where the deficits may be the greatest. Once the scores are in you will receive a detailed summary of skill sets with grade equivalents and also how your student ranks with the national average.

Testing dates will be announced as the end of the year approaches.

How to Get Started.

If you are just beginning your homeschool journey this is the best resource on where to get started. https://ohiohomeschoolingparents.com/getting-started

Curriculum.

Just as with clothing, there are so many curricula out there you’ll never be able to try them all on. Here are some places to start. We encourage you to reach out to members of our group to ask opinions but keep in mind just like with clothing what looks good on one person may not be cut right for someone else.

https://cathyduffyreviews.com/# is a trusted source of reviews for homeschool curriculum.

https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/ will help with answering so many of your questions from, “What style homeschooler am I?” to “How do I plan my day?”

Tried and True Curriculum

https://www.aop.com/ From workbooks that are student (LifePac) led to computer based with no internet and self grading (SOS), online academy (Monarch) or even teacher led (Horizons) Alpha Omega has something to offer everyone.

https://www.abeka.com/ Teach the kids yourself or sign up for video classes and let their teachers guide them in learning while you drink your coffee, breathe, and maybe even fold laundry. Abeka is an excellent curriculum and will certainly keep your children learning and striving.

https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/content/home# BJU also has the choice between textbooks or video lessons either by the grade or by the subject. It is certainly a tried and true curriculum and we particularly enjoy the bright and colorful engagement sure to keep your child’s attention. Our local contact is cassandra.homeworks@gmail.com

https://www.apologia.com/ Science is a whole other ball game. One science curriculum that stands out in the homeschool curriculum in Apologia. It is thorough, intense, educational, and in a word, amazing.

Still curious?

These are just a few. Many families choose to attend a homeschool convention in order to meet these companies, look through material, ask questions and glean information.

https://greathomeschoolconventions.com/locations/ohio/register

Protect Yourself.

Got a question about your state’s homeschool laws? Our attorneys can help you make sure you’re homeschooling legally. https://hslda.org/

Assessors.

If you need a portfolio review, here are some local people who can help.

Homeschool Assessors

Leslie Smith-$35 for first child in family, $25 for each additional child. Can assess from K to high school. I have several people that I assess that have children with special needs. Any style from unschooling, delight directed learning to rigid workbooks and lesson plans. I have all of the forms available. I learn a lot from the different parents that come to me. I am currently helping to homeschool my grandchildren. Children usually do not attend assessments, although they may if the parents want them to. mls75@roadrunner.com

Christopher Quickert (Coach Q)- The cost is $45 for one child and $60 for two and $75 for three or more children with a $5 discount for all HomeSchool Gym students. CoachQ@thecoachqclasses.com www.homeschoolgym.com/assessments (614) 288-5387

Lisa Corsello Cox -My clients just make a FB album showing work samples from various subjects . Average is 15 samples per student with some from different subjects. Then I'll either call and we'll chat about your school year or we can do it without a phone appointment as well. I'll address any questions/concerns that you have (if any!) and then I'll send your form with a PDF file on messenger! I make it easy and stress-free. I’m here as your support person and advocate, not a judge! The cost is One=$52 paypal (with the email bri9c@aol.com) Two=$85cash ($88 paypal) Three =$105($109 paypal) and Four or more is $125cash ($130 paypal). You can choose from in person, phone appointments, or a Facebook-only assessment. Here's the group to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolsolutions/

Melissa Richards Hamilton-1st child--$35, additional child in the same family--$25 per child. Portfolio reviews are by appointment only. 740-344-4879 or 740-527-0392 melncase2002@gmail.com

Rebecca Hauser-$35 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. Assessments can be done over the phone, in person, or on facebook. Unschool friendly since I am an unschooler myself. hauser.mattandbecky@gmail.com

Becky Boerner- My name is Becky Boerner and I complete homeschool assessments for families in Ohio. I work with families who embrace a variety of homeschool methods. I work with students of all ages and abilities. Please see my blog for more information and pricing. https://ohiohomeschool.blogspot.com/