I’d like to introduce the new director at The South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association, also known by its initials TSCHAA. In the past years, unresolved complaints about this association reached the Better Business Bureau, the SC Department of Education, social media and even Yelp. I reached out to the previous director to bring these complaints […]
Important High School Information You NEED to Know
September 9, 2016 by 7 Comments
Important High school information you should know–changes in policies and opportunities that affect us as homeschoolers in South Carolina. Last week, I attended a conference for High School Guidance counselors. I learned a lot and took pages of notes from the various college recruiters. I have a bag full of brochures to go thru and sort […]
Policy Change at Department of Education
July 28, 2016 by 3 Comments
This is a notice of a policy change at the South Carolina Department of Education–and how it affects us, as homeschoolers: The Department of Education sent out a notice to all Homeschool Association Directors yesterday (July 27, 2016) notifying us that they find no legal reasoning to post a listing of Homeschool Associations on their […]
Brilliant Minds Homeschool Association
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Brilliant Minds Homeschool was a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association information is limited since their website is no longer active. Previous members, need help with your records? Contact [email protected] or register with another association Brilliant Minds Homeschool Association “Brilliant Minds Accountability Association is a minimally […]
Insights on Education
May 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Insights on Education was a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association information is limited since their website is no longer active. Archived information about Insights on Education is available here: Wayback Machine Archive Service Area: Statewide Director: Jill Boone Membership: This association is […]
SC Homeschool Numbers 2014-2015
March 9, 2016 by 10 Comments
Each year, accountability associations send their homeschool numbers reports to each school district. For many years, I’ve wondered where do those numbers go from there? Does anyone tally up the total number in the state? How could we find out the total? Well, someone at the Department of Education actually has it–and gave me a copy. […]
HCU Association
November 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Harvest Collaborators United Accountability Association is a 3rd Option Accountability group in South Carolina. HCUaa is new for 2023-2024 registrations. Here’s a look at some of the services they offer. Note: The information provided here is for reference only. The association prices and services may have changed since this post was updated. HCU Accountability Association […]
Choosing a Homeschool Association in SC
September 13, 2015 by 47 Comments
Most homeschoolers in South Carolina register with an association. With dozens of choices, what qualities do you consider when choosing a Homeschool Association? A good place to start is by asking homeschoolers you know who they recommend. That can help you narrow down the search. While it may be easy to go on recommendations of your […]
Homeschool Accountability Options in South Carolina
April 6, 2015 by 64 Comments
Choosing among homeschool accountability options is not as hard as it seems. You need to choose one, just one. Many new homeschoolers ask a friend who is homeschooling and go with that–follow the leader style. Or maybe you don’t know anyone–so you’re gonna just throw a dart at one and hope that’s a good fit for you. […]
SC Homeschool Laws
August 15, 2014 by 12 Comments
South Carolina Homeschool Code of Laws There are three accountability options in SC which you may use to homeschool. We encourage you to read the code of laws for yourself. Option 1 is through your local school district and is covered in Section 59-65-40. Option 2 is through SCAIHS and is covered in Section 59-65- 45. […]
