Could this be the BEST PLACE to Homeschool in the United States?

[@lifeassupreme992]

I moved from Philadelphia to Texas just to homeschool. There’s tons of homeschool programs , my children go to the ymca for pe only $25 a month. There’s tons of homeschool programs with museums, music programs, sports, it’s really amazing.

[@YontaiNoMakeupgirl]

I moved from Pennsylvania as well to Houston, Texas and I homeschool my two boys ages 14, 5. What city in Texas do you live in?

[@dcannon0110]

I was going to ask the same thing. Where in Texas do you recommend we go?

[@dcannon0110]

How hot is it down there? I feel like they can’t play outside bc of the heat😑

[@parispitts408]

Where can I find all of this information? I already knew about the ymca but i am very interested in more information

[@YontaiNoMakeupgirl]

The warm weather starts around. Mid-March and the heat and humidity starts in April. You just have to make sure your well hydrated and don’t stay out for to long in the heat. I have gotten use to it, I run when the temperatures are high it doesn’t really bother me. It can take some time to get use to.

[@giselleroman2140]

In Florida they just started the personalized education program where students get $8k/year as a homeschooler.

[@imagerymatters]

can you provide the name of the program by chance?

[@nicolemerritt7051]

Yes please send me this info too!

[@Keptbeauty]

Can you please share the information

[@mrsfayebethea875]

Please send me the info please

[@amomentwithnerma6320]

Step up, right?

[@tahlebahcolbert6987]

Akeeba, I love your channel. I've learned so much about homeschooling. Which I do, and I have my kids going to a virtual charter school a couple of days a week. I'm trying to get back to fulltime homeschooling. But for now, its works and my children are home with me. Keep bringing educational videos.

[@erinbarrow4819]

Blessings akeeba and kids great info thanks for sharing

[@aletheaseli7227]

So true. We are in Cali too once I realized what was required we started homeschooling after watching your videos for years. LA County is pretty great too. Thank you!!❤

[@caliseleste1088]

I agree. The OC has a strong homeschool community. Thank you for sharing.

[@gretatude]

Fellow Orange County homeschooler!! We had to / the blessing of flexibility to be able to take care of family out of state for a while and boy do we miss the benefits of being home with the community. Coming back this week for a little while. Hopefully our paths cross in person one day soon. All the best and much success! Love your channel.

[@MsSunshine1469]

Care to share more info ?

[@remnesssleep2078]

This is very wonderful information. Thank you

[@AkeebaMaze]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annicks7385]

Thank you for this video.

[@YT4Me57]

I became interested in the Homeschool movement about 15 years ago when I was still teaching in the public school system here in the Northeast. Because I was a therapist and had more flexibility in terms of how and what I taught, I found it easy to utilize resources to the advantage of my students. Science, history, language arts, literature...I had the best fun in my teaching career

[@latoniaanthony8421]

hey sis...thank you. I always love your videos

[@keishacarr3148]

I homeschool in Sacramento and I think you are right California is the best place to homeschool. Orange County is expensive to live in, but here in Sacramento we have an awesome homeschool community, lots of families, and it isn't as expensive as the Bay Area or LA. Also, there is a larger black community overall.

[@user-qr3oi7en1j]

My family and I are looking to move soon Sacramento might be the place we're going. It's soooo refreshing to see and read this comment, because homeschooling is where we are grounded to. Just have no idea to start as new parents

[@allhailjesuschrist5753]

wow CA! thank you for sharing, i learned something new :)

[@AkeebaMaze]

My pleasure!!

[@gatesfamily3470]

Aww ... appreciate you Akeeba.😄 I've been waiting for an invitation.

[@AkeebaMaze]

Any time!!!!

[@VictoriaMTV]

Love your videos! Keep them coming. 😊

[@AkeebaMaze]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mamabear_the3]

I live in MD and I remember when you moved out to CA. And I have always wanted to go but was scared if I could homeschool there. Been homeschooling for 6 years and your video has me thinking I should do it just because of all the educational resources. Thanks 😊

[@MsSunshine1469]

Me tooo!!!

[@keishacarr3148]

You can. We love it and the $3000 we get a year in exchange for 1 meeting a month and work samples it sooooo worth it. My kids do so many activities and we do at least 3 field trips a month.

[@stefaniefulcher2010]

I was so fortunate that we started our homeschool journey while we were stationed in CA! We were able to try different curriculum, get all of our school supplies, take so many field trips, and we had a certified teacher that we checked in with. They even brought the standardized tests to us! The charter choice was the best way for us to begin, and even for me to build my confidence on homeschooling in general. We’re a military family, so we’ve moved out of state, and now live out of country. I still have curriculum and resources that are so useful to us five and six years later!

[@loveforall1]

I will be stationed(Navy) in California soon and I would like to know more!

[@MsSunshine1469]

where are you out of state? I thought about this is well. and how well are the rules where you are?

[@shartierrawalson4652]

I can’t wait to start homeschooling my son next year when he turns five I was thinking about starting it earlier but next year would be great we would be in a new city also. I’m nervous but so excited to teach him.

[@contemplativecandy729]

I'm out here in the OC, trying to homeschool and did not realize a lot of this stuff so thank you so much 🤩

[@AkeebaMaze]

You are so welcome!

[@lunamoonlunamoon8340]

in CA you can get up to 3750 per school year for homeschool charters as well. We used to be with Excel Academy homeschool charter.

[@contemplativecandy729]

@@lunamoonlunamoon8340 thank you 😍

[@saleemahfareed4790]

Thanks for sharing

[@AkeebaMaze]

You bet!

[@byhankam]

Do you use the funds for Disney as field trip ? Our charter school has a lot of rules about how to use the funds.

[@TheNormajean]

Don't take the money if you don't want to be regulated.

[@John1908-vo1iv]

Yes, tired of seeing this incorrect advice. Government will end up regulating us all homeschoolers if they keep taking the money.

[@MyCatsChannel841]

This 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@julialee143]

I thought for sure you were going to say somewhere in Texas! I am in Orange County, California! Heck ya🎉

[@MsSunshine1469]

Where is the links to the resources. I am definitely thinking about coming that way for the benefits bc where I just moved too, doesn't have not much! And I want give my children the best experience possible

[@lisabailey0429]

Do you have resources for the way that you do it? I’m asking be cause we are riverside country and looking to start up

[@bebabx7]

I live in Texas and I am going to start homeschooling this year and didn’t know where to start so I sign up to IXL! And got 4 th grade curriculum a set for $25 from Facebook marketing!

[@fabiennedorely2630]

Hi I'm trying to home this year and it's my first time, where do I find books for cheap price

[@atthismoment3006]

thank you for this I want to do home school but I don't know how to make money without working outside of my home

[@loveforall1]

Hello!!😃 How are you? I will be stationed (military) in San Diego and I homeschool. Please, how do I register as a private school and how do get the fund. Thank you

[@carmenmonteto6202]

In Minnesota, we do not receive funds upfront, but as a state tax deduction. For each child before highschool, we receive $1625 credit per child, and once in highschool, we receive $2500 per child. No reimbursement is allowed for religious materials. We do not have any oversight, either, outside of testing annually. We only submit a letter of intent to homeschool and that's it, unless your child tests in the 30th percentile or lower, then youust notify your local district for additional testing.

[@kattsplosion]

i live in minnesota too and i am starting to homeschool my boys. 6 and 8 and i never heard of the credit you speak ok. i have homeschooled my girls whom now are 16 and 22. im just not liking the way things are going. my kindergartener got suspended. that was the draw for me.

[@hailsatan8085]

​@@kattsplosion we can provide you with a course of 1500 USD for a year. Why don't you join a free zoom meeting and have a look at the facilities provided by us?

[@burkhousehold8880]

They also give you money to homeschool in Alaska. I homeschooled their for over a decade

[@Thatjamaicangirlneke5240]

This is very interesting for sure🥰🥰😍😍

[@AkeebaMaze]

Glad you think so!

[@user-jq3dx3du3v]

The end of this video it says you can buy Disneyland tickets with the school funds. Is that only for your county or all of California?

[@Logos10]

What are the programs for homeschool in Washington state

[@simplysony7308]

Hi how are beautiful family Do you do any for adults And what can you. Recommend for beginners? please Can you. Send a homework school schedule for kids? Whats yours favorite books spelling to read for kids? Have a blessed day day 🙏🏾 😍

[@wonderfuljoanna21]

I live in Long Beach, CA I use Sage Oak charter school I have one child on virtual study who doesn't get the funds, and the other on personalized study who does get 3k for the year. This is a great great option for homeschooling. There are other charter homeschool programs like Blue Ridge. Long Beach is apart of L.A County. The cost of living is very high. A 2 bed apartment runs at about 2500 a month. Orange county is which is about 15 minutes from Long Beach, is a beautiful place to raise your children.

[@ag2581]

Do you happen to know any programs like this in north county San Diego?

[@MzCAGOMEA]

The ymca in Raleigh NC has a homeschooling program. It's mad expensive thought. Like wayyyyyyyyy too much money.

[@HolyWar2468]

We've lived in multiple counties in Utah and ours sounds exactly like your experience.

[@tynktynk9151]

I am in Iowa can you direct me to some of those financial resources?

[@divinedestiny2774]

So do you home school other people's children as well for a fee? Also, do you tutor other children for a fee? I would love for my twins to have a teacher like you.

[@An_EmpoweredParent]

I just knew you were gonna say Phoenix until you mentioned beaches! 🤭🤭🤭 Im 2 years in out this way and theyve got a pretty good payout for special school services that homeschoolers can use!

[@margdapierre4676]

I am thinking of possibly homeschooling my son. However, my son is special needs, non verbal, non ambulatory, medically fragile and is totally dependent on someone to help with activities of daily living. I have nursing help but at times when they call out and the agency is unable to find someone, I’m left alone to care for my son. It’s hard for me to lift and carry him because of his weight and height. He has an IEP and requires sped and other related services such as PT, OT, SLP, ABA and vision services. What suggestions or programs do you recommend that can cater or assist me with a child like mine?

[@finishingwellthroughchrist5493]

You may be able to receive all those services at home.There are PT and OT that come to homes

[@mylovejxoxo7620]

Hey I’m In Nyc can you please direct me to some of those Finiacal resources. Thank you

[@onherweigh2onederland]

I homeschooled in San Diego county for 2 years and was never given money. We did the PSA route not Charter. Are the funds through a charter?

[@AkeebaMaze]

Yes, charter only! I also don’t get funds

[@PorcheJohnson]

I am in Chino Hills CA. How do I go about learning more of this information to get the funds that you are talking about?

[@AkeebaMaze]

You can look up Epic Academy, elite academic, excel (very popular), Julian charter, iLead (also popular), sky mountain, and springs. All charter homeschool programs!

[@timishaflesher646]

We live in California-I get $2800 per child at our charter (I have three kids). It’s the best! When we were private, we had literally zero regulations. It’s not the worst place to be.

[@hailsatan8085]

Your kids are in which grade?

[@ednutramos2965]

Do you have recommendations for charters in LA or Long Beach areas?

[@jordanlee5586]

I almost thought you were going to say LA County (Santa Clarita) 😂

[@m.s.r.1795]

Here in Florida we get roughly $8-10k per child to homeschool. It’s absolutely life changing.

[@user-jq3dx3du3v]

Do you happen to know of a list I can get that says places I can go with the funds? I know the Zoo and Museums. I'm hoping for a list of things I can buy with the funds including places to go? I really want to take advantage of it and have my kids really enjoy all the possibilities it includes. Thank you for your time.

[@keishacarr3148]

It depends on your charter. They all have different rules. You have to ask them.

[@user-jq3dx3du3v]

@@keishacarr3148 oh okay, thanks.

[@nilemilton5022]

How do you apply for those funds for homeschooling?

[@keishacarr3148]

You don't have to apply. You just have to find the right homeschool charter in your county and apply for the school. Once accepted you have access to the $$$. They don't give you the money though. My charter pays for things through a purchase order system. If I want a class, field trip, books, or supplies, I just open a PO and they order it for me with delivery to my house. I have total control. It is great.

[@burkhousehold8880]

We could also participate in sports , etc.

[@janelleburgess3813]

I have to visit

[@jklewis-green9484]

I was reading the comments below. The one regarding religion caught me. We shouldn't limit the children. Due to state and religion separation issues. Use the funding. Take extra time each (separate from the regular classes to teach your children. You can have prayer prior to and after school. Start the day with religious training. Aftetwards begin the regular school. There is always a way to overcome. My grandchildren are in a private religious school. They're taught Bible and school classes. Each subject is an hour block. Twelve years of one hour bibles classes five days a week; I would say your children would be well-rounded, educated Christians. I know my grandchildren are.

[@YT4Me57]

I so agree! I attended public schools growing up. My parents provided religious instruction during the week, we prayed over meals, at bedtime, and we attended Sunday School and church. No one s use religion as an excuse. As taxpayer you have the right to access resources and funding from your local government.

[@beautywatson2846]

I think I missed something, so what program is it that pays to 3000 per child because I did not get that lol

[@hailsatan8085]

We will provide you for 1500/year for a kid. Why don't you join a free zoom meeting and have a look at the facilities provided by us

[@amberriddle5761]

@@hailsatan8085 how

[@trainingupjacobandesau1960]

I just knew you were talking about Santa Clara County, close enough. We still in California so I get you. Thank you queen for this informative video. I am on my homeschooling journey again. My oldest is 26 years old now and my little guy is going for be starting first grade within a year…or two 🫣🤭☺️ ima have to follow your other platforms. Have a blessed day.

[@Ourhomeschooladventures]

Your in Orange County? We’re out in Lancaster. What a small world.

[@purpleglitter9596]

I'm close to Lancaster. Is there a lot of homeschool resources like she's talking about in Lancaster?

[@pinkorganichorse]

What do they require from you? Testing?

[@MyCatsChannel841]

Most do

[@TheArizonaSinghs]

Arizona ESA universal program is 7k per child.

[@chelseymarie1393]

Is this in every state?

[@AkeebaMaze]

No unfortunately not.

[@bwebbs28]

Because they don’t count most California homeschoolers because it’s either a charter with “independent study” or a private school. I miss California homeschooling.

[@Peejayyesthetics]

Homeschooling in texas is great, it's like private school. We don't have to report to anyone!

[@jazzman4048]

Are you in Maryland??

[@pearlsrevealed]

She was still in California when this was recorded. She recently returned to Maryland.

[@jazzman4048]

Ok

[@carleneprimus231]

I am interested in homeschool resources, and funding for the NYC area.

[@hailsatan8085]

You are in which grade?

[@karimahconnor110]

Me too. I'm struggling to find a homeschool program for my 2nd grader

[@meandbae5862]

​@hailsatan8085 me too please help 8th grade

[@emiliamaria0718]

How you show a diploma certificate to prove a child or kid passed the grade?? 🤔

[@keishacarr3148]

you don't. I don't know how highschool works, but I don't even have to submit grades. If I say she passed she passed.

[@mrscutegirl187]

In az there is no tracking needed and you can get 7,000-40,000 a year to homeschool.

[@turnovertheleaf5505]

Oh No Thanks! Georgia is the best homeschool state.

[@PiousMuslimah27]

The best place is in Alaska! We get $3400 per child beginning in K. We use IDEA and they are as hands-on or hands-off as needed. I absolutely love it!

[@MsSunshine1469]

What Part of Alaska? I am interested?

[@PiousMuslimah27]

@@MsSunshine1469 , we're in Anchorage, but I believe the funds can be used statewide.

[@velitawalker3285]

So is the county or the state paying the stipend per child? I'm surprised to hear that it's Orange county. Glad that you like it.

[@AkeebaMaze]

I'm not sure where the stipend comes from, but it's the same for everyone in California so I assume it's state.

[@calisingh7978]

@@AkeebaMazedo you have a direct link?

[@jacqeecribbs4182]

I'm in Az does anyone know of any grants?

[@bizzybeefamily]

Az offers grants 🙏🏼 I just looked online and there are a few

[@calisingh7978]

It’s weird I never felt like I need to be with my race to find my niche m, lived in a Mexican/India county in southern ca for 6 months, had a great time never felt safe. You get what your are looking for in any community.

[@AkeebaMaze]

There’s many reasons why Black people in the United States would want to live near other Black people. One example, since we have been represented in the media as dangerous or hyper sexualized, or unintelligent, people have biases. Those biases leak down to their children. So we wouldn’t want our children to only come in contact with people who have biases against them. We would want them to be able to see other people who have their same skin tone and hair type, see that there’s nothing wrong with those people, and know that what society is telling them is wrong. when our holidays come up, we want to be able to celebrate them. people also may want to live someplace where they can get food and groceries from their culture. for example, I have to drive 45 minutes to buy certain things we need to take care of our hair. as we have been marginalized, we also like to spend money in our own community, to strengthen it, instead of having our money go outside of the community. so it’s not just about getting along with people.

[@taneshabranford848]

@@AkeebaMaze 🥰 Couldn't have said any better. You rock!!

[@ifs3]

@@AkeebaMaze you are so right on🙌🏾💯😁your girls are so intelligent and beautiful! Peace

[@John1908-vo1iv]

Why do you advise people to take money from the state as a homeschooling family? HSLDA and many homeschool proponents clearly advise against accepting any money, because the government never gives you any $ without strings attached, such imposing regulations on homeschooling families, background checks on all household members, home visits, imposing mandatory testing, preventing gun ownership in home, although school shootings happen on school premises etc. We are absolutely refusing to take any money from the state if we homeschool. Please educate yourself first and don't advise people to accept money from the government that can result in outlawing homeschooling altogether.

[@lovelybabbii756]

How did you register as a private homeschool

[@sarairivera4006]

I will never life in CA never, it's worst of the states

[@purpleglitter9596]

That's not at all true.

[@joelee4495]

​@@purpleglitter9596yes California is the worst state. Newsom is a useless dork with a plastic smile and personality. The government ran California into a trainwreck.

[@ruralmillennial4354]

By state law you have to sign agreeing that you will not teach your child about “religious” content. You can obviously talk about religions as a subject. But you cannot, for example, as a Christian use Christian curriculum. That would be against the law. And since you sign an agreement, should your homeschool be audited you could be fined, not sure about imprisonment. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@AkeebaMaze]

No, I didn't sign anything. And you can definitely use Christian Curriculum, as the thousands of christian private schools do.

[@ruralmillennial4354]

@@AkeebaMaze Christian private schools and public school charter schools are 2 different things. Private schools can use whatever they please. It is illegal to use public funds, aka stipends to teach religious curriculum through a charter school. Yes, you sign upon signing your children up.

[@ruralmillennial4354]

@@AkeebaMaze I have heard conflicting reports about what the California Constitution says about Christian training within the charter schools. Article IX, Section 8, of the California Constitution addresses religious instruction within public schools. The wording is straightforward and is available at any public library. A review of this section may be helpful: "No public money shall ever be appropriated for the support of any sectarian or denominational school..." Government funding cannot be used to support a religious school. "...or any school not under the exclusive control of the officers of the public schools..." A charter school may delegate responsibility (1) for children's education to the parents, but it cannot by law relinquish final authority (2) because the California Constitution requires its officers to have "exclusive control (3)." In contrast, private home educators retain both responsibility and authority over every aspect of their children's education. As stated above, this is a fundamental difference between private home schoolers and charter school or public school ISP members. "...nor shall any sectarian or denominational doctrine be taught..." Whether the parents are considered teachers, aides, volunteers, or some other title, the public school cannot allow them to teach religious doctrine within the program. "...or instruction thereon be permitted..." This is a critical phrase. A school administrator or staff member cannot permit a volunteer or even a student to take over the class for even five minutes to teach Bible-based doctrine. Not only is it illegal for a public school teacher to teach religious doctrine, but it is also illegal for a public school administrator to permit religious instruction to be received by a pupil during the time he is in the school or program. "...directly or indirectly..." This should clear up any possible misunderstanding of the previous wording by those who would allow a teacher to indirectly permit religious training. "...in any of the common schools of the state." Current law [EC 47612(b)] makes it crystal clear that Article IX, Section 8 of the California Constitution includes charter schools. The legal term "common schools" as used in the California Constitution is synonymous with the term "public schools" as used in the California Education Code. AB 544 (passed into law in 1998) clarifies this further for laymen who have questions about this issue. It adds EC 47615(a)(1)&(2), which state "Charter schools are part of the Public School System, as defined in Article IX of the California Constitution. Charter schools are under the jurisdiction of the Public School system and the exclusive control of the officers of the public schools, as provided in this part."

[@calisingh7978]

Not teaching your kid about main religions is how you teach bigotry. Just as bad, when they are gaslight over religion they will have no words to debate because they are not educated or confident on the subject.

[@ruralmillennial4354]

@@calisingh7978 We opt for a a PSA because I will teach my children our faith and the Bible commands us to teach our children about Him day and night. There was no way for me to clock out of educating them from a faith based perspective. Our “religion” isn’t a mere subject. It’s our life. I don’t care how much money CA offers me I’m not taking the bait. We were about to sign up about 7 ish years ago because our Christian friend was a teacher working for one of the charters and then she mentioned how if i had any mention of God on a piece of work I would have to cut out that section … if I wanted to submit it as a sample for whatever subject she needed that month. I said nope. I’m out. There’s lots of Christian teachers working for charter schools that’ll tell parents, “it’s cool, don’t worry, I got you.” Little do the parents realize, should their homeschool be audited, they will have to answer for themselves.

[@TheTruthshallmakeufree]

Is there any info for New York City

[@nobodycares_okay]

But what if there was only one child who is attending to be homeschooled, how much would that cost?

[@keishacarr3148]

I have 1 kid homeschooled and it doesn't cost anything. I do get $3000 annually to support my homeschooling needs.

[@purpleglitter9596]

Where do you apply to get that?