... and we are looking in to alternatives for her. Found an interesting online charter school we are considering.
7:57pm on 2/27/26 by
njhyndman
No advice but check to see how/if the IEP stays active during homeschooling. Not sure if they go to public school for HS if it'll start the process to evaluate over. Hugs and good luck!
8:22pm on 2/27/26 by
jules_fletch
Former SPED teacher here and I after schooled my own kids. Kids all learn differently and it's very difficult for a public school to meet the needs of every kid. I had a homeschool ld student who came to me two hours a day for math and reading....
8:37pm on 2/27/26 by
popupcamper
...but every state is different. Not sure what the laws are in New Jersey ;).
8:37pm on 2/27/26 by
popupcamper
During the pandemic we learned my DD wasn't really capable of doing online/virtual school without someone (that is, ME) sitting next to her the entire time. It didn't work at all for her.
9:04pm on 2/27/26 by
Ali Ababwa
I have a child with an IEP. We were in public for kindie, 1st, homeschooled 2nd, choiced back into an out of district public school for 3rd and 4th. The year we homeschooled, we did testing, determined the diagnosis (specific learning disabil
10:15pm on 2/27/26 by
Shades_of_disney
Disability. The school we choices into from his IEP, luckily was with a year of an evaluation and added the additional testing data. I would say check with your school district and ask about it. I don't think you get any extra help from a district unless
10:16pm on 2/27/26 by
Shades_of_disney
Unless you are enrolled in a public school. That's at least the way I understand it in CO. We're considering homeschooling again, 6th, and 8th. Give yourself grace and realize it can take many months to find your groove and curriculum. There are lots of
10:18pm on 2/27/26 by
Shades_of_disney
Resources out there. We liked Timberdoodle's curriculum with some online supplements.
10:19pm on 2/27/26 by
Shades_of_disney
My son got the IEP in 1st grade and then reinstated it got 3rd.
10:20pm on 2/27/26 by
Shades_of_disney
*for not got
10:20pm on 2/27/26 by
Shades_of_disney
Currently her IEP support is just not enough. She is completely overwhelmed and what they are asking her to do is beyond her capabilities. She actually did well when she was online during COVID. We are also looking at an alternative middle school...
10:49pm on 2/27/26 by
njhyndman
... here in town, but not sure it would be the right fit. Tough decisions.
10:49pm on 2/27/26 by
njhyndman
It's so hard @nj. My advice is know you'll figure it out. Try something and if it's not a fit try something else. If she knows she has your support that's what matters. Y'all will figure it out as a family, nothing is forever. Like I said, one school...
11:27pm on 2/27/26 by
popupcamper
...can't ge all things for all kids. We have school choice in Houston and I sent my kids to two different high schools as they learned differently and needed different types of education. (4 hours a day of driving for me big you do what you have...
11:29pm on 2/27/26 by
popupcamper
...to do.) anyway adolescence is hard enough, sounds like a change might be good for yall. If it doesn't work you can try something else. Just my two cents.
11:30pm on 2/27/26 by
popupcamper
Thanks so much @popup! We made the decision to put our girls in different schools as well, my other DD goes to a private school. Public school was the right decision for DD we are talking about because of the support they could provide in elementary...
12:58am by
njhyndman
...school, but then we get to middle school and it's "OK you're in all mainstream classes now". It's crazy.
1:00am by
njhyndman
I quit my teaching job to stay home and homeschool my special needs son. It was the best decision I've ever made. He thrives at home. So much more flexibility, less stress, less pressure. We do a traditional curriculum but do take a math course online.
3:22am by
skemp
Check out hslda.com to see the specific guidelines and requirements for your state. They have a wealth of information.
3:25am by
skemp
I was my district"s home school coordinator in the past. Look to see if there is a home school policy. I would contact the district special education dept. on what services will continue. We would private pay for OT/PT/Speech depending on IEP.
5:29am by
PrincipalTinker
Homeschool students were always welcome to attend targeted classes in our schools (music/engineering/college dual enrollment) and after school activities. Check your policy and reach out to the special ed and home school coordinator!
5:32am by
PrincipalTinker
Thank you @skemp and @PT, great info!
11:50am by
njhyndman
I feel your pain @nj with our oldest, middle school has been a rough transition for us, lack of communication with parents as kids are supposed to handle it all. She just got back on IEP, but it's no different with support. They don't have the resources
1:26pm by
Shades_of_disney