→ After you pay for your eval, a short form will be emailed to you and the 3 simple steps to allow me to complete your evaluation.

→ Send portfolio requirements to amy@theempoweredparent.us OR send via text to 850-273-8630

→ After my review, I will send the annual evaluation documentation to your child’s school district FOR YOU.

→ You will receive a copy of the form for your records.

→ I'll contact you if I need any additional information. 

→ Message me if you have any questions or concerns during this process! I'm happy to help. 

If you are ready to homeschool in Florida or are already homeschooling, it is important to know your parent educator responsibilities. For more details, click here to read the statute from the Florida Legislature:

→ File a Letter of Intent (LOI) with your school district to let them know your child will be homeschooled.  This is only to be done once until the homeschool is terminated, not annually.

•  Make a note of the date, as this will be the date your annual evaluation will be due by every year
  
• Keep a copy of the LOI and include it in your portfolio and/or keep it for your records

→ Each school year maintain a "portfolio" that documents the learning that takes place during the year.

• Include a log, planner, or calendar that shows the learning that took place on certain dates
  
• keep a list of materials used
  
• include work samples from the student

→ When it is time for the annual assessment (before your anniversary date), parents choose one of five ways way to have their child assessed:

• schedule a portfolio evaluation with a certified teacher
  
• schedule a norm-referenced test to be given by a certified teacher
  
• make arrangements for your child to take the state assessment at a public school
  
• schedule an evaluation through a psychologist
  
• make other arrangements for evaluation with the district superintendent

→ Once the evaluation is complete, the teacher or psychologist documents and signs whether or not the child has made a year's worth of progress commensurate with their ability.

→ The parent sends this documentation to the district office by the anniversary date.

• It's important to note that additional information does not need to be sent to the district office (no grades, attendance, test scores, etc.)

If you have questions or need further clarification, contact your home education office within your local school district.

1. Log in to your SUFS account. 

2. Click “Find Providers” 

3. Search “The Empowered Parent” 

4. Select the $50 service for the annual evaluation and reserve your funds.

1. Use the self-pay checkout. 

2. Download your invoice 

3. Upload to your SUFS portal with required information for reimbursement.

YES. You will mark *same day* in the form after payment. Please note that you MUST submit the portfolio requirements immediately for a same-day request.

You will be directed to a payment page. Upon payment, you will receive an email with your 3 simple steps. And I'll take it from there! You can text me  throughout the process as needed.