Home Schoolers in Arkansas Can File The Notice of Intent for the 2022-2023 School Year

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Arkansans who plan to home school their children this fall have until August 15 to file the Notice of Intent form with their local public school superintendents.

Parents can print the Notice of Intent form and mail it or deliver it in person to their local public school superintendent’s office.

Parents also have the option of completing the Notice of Intent securely online at https://noihs.ade.arkansas.gov/.

Arkansas has seen an increased interest in home schooling since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year the U.S. Census Bureau reported the percentage of households home schooling in Arkansas jumped from 6.8% in spring of 2020 to 10.3% by the following fall.

All told, as many as one in ten families in Arkansas home schooled their children during the 2020-2021 school year.

Since then, home schooling has remained popular even as the pandemic has subsided and schools have reopened.

For 24 years Family Council’s home school division, the Education Alliance, has supported home schooling in Arkansas, because it gives families the flexibility to provide the education that’s right for their children.

If you are interested in home schooling in Arkansas this fall, please feel free to call our office at (501) 978-5503 today.

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As Schools Reopen Nationwide, Home Schooling Remains Popular

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Last week the Associated Press reported that home schooling’s surge has continued nationwide despite COVID-19 generally subsiding in many areas and schools reopening.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, home schooling has seen an uptick across the country.

Last year the U.S. Census Bureau reported the percentage of households home schooling in Arkansas jumped from 6.8% in spring of 2020 to 10.3% by the following fall.

All told, as many as one in ten families in Arkansas home schooled their children during the 2020-2021 school year.

Private schools in Arkansas also saw an increase in enrollment following the pandemic.

The Associated Press reports,

Two years later, even after schools reopened and vaccines became widely available, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children’s educations themselves.

Homeschooling numbers this year dipped from last year’s all-time high, but are still significantly above pre-pandemic levels, according to data obtained and analyzed by The Associated Press.

Families that may have turned to homeschooling as an alternative to hastily assembled remote learning plans have stuck with it — reasons include health concerns, disagreement with school policies and a desire to keep what has worked for their children.

These numbers seem to underscore that parents are taking a strong interest in their children’s education — and that’s a good thing.

Research shows parental involvement generally is tied to better educational outcomes for children. That’s true no matter how families choose to educate their children.

However, home schooling is particularly good for many families, because it lets them choose the education that’s best for them.

For 24 years Family Council’s home school division, the Education Alliance, has supported home schooling in Arkansas, because it gives families the flexibility to provide the education that’s right for their children.

It’s good to see more families taking advantage of this excellent opportunity.

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