the Virginia law

§ 22.1-254.1(C) of the Virginia Code states:

“The parent who elects to provide home instruction shall provide the division superintendent by August 1 following the school year in which the child has received home instruction with either(i) evidence that the child has attained a composite score in or above the fourth stanine (23rd percentile) on ANY nationally normed standardized achievement test or(ii) an evaluation or assessment which the division superintendent determines indicates that the child is achieving an adequate level of educational growth and progress.”

 what does this mean for my family?

If you have submitted your Notice of Intent to Homeschool, you need to submit proof of progress through either a standardized test or evaluation to your school district by August 1.

Homeschool statute in Virginia requires that you submit proof of progress to your school system for anyone who is age 6 by September 30 of that school year.

Simply said, if your child was 6 on September 30, 2025, then proof of progress should be submitted for them.

Evaluations are a wonderful option for children with test anxiety, special needs learners, and unschoolers.

what happens during an evaluation meeting?

All of my evaluations are done portfolio style. 

I provide each family with a guided portfolio form to fill out before our scheduled meeting.

The form will showcase all areas of learning, hobbies, favorite books, and more. Fill out as much, or as little as you’d like, and only what applies to your family. The only required subjects are Math and Language Arts. 

There are no wrong answers on the form, just reminders and opportunities to share the accomplishments, big wins, and fun you’ve had along the way.

During our meeting time, we will use the information in the guided portfolio to guide our conversation. If your child would like to share any additional projects, collections, or favorite items, I love to see those, too!

Think of the process as a laid-back coffee chat with your best friend. I want to hear about your child’s favorite field trip, see their favorite Lego build, or even play their favorite game if we’re together in person. 

Pricing when booked before March 1, 2026.

Virtual Evaluations $50

In Person Evaluations $90

Pricing after March 1, 2026.

Virtual Evaluations $75

In Person Evaluations $115

 Upgrade to a full report style package for $25 more, and in addition to your regular proof of progress letter to submit to your County, you will receive a full report of your year, PLUS resources and connections that I think your family will love in the coming year.

* 10% sibling discounts can be applied during checkout when booking multiple evaluations at once*