Annual
Assessments
HOME Portfolio Evaluation
Many who are new to homeschooling are concerned about the annual assessment required by the state. HOME has provided a convenient annual assessment which fulfills the state's requirements. You want a HOME Portfolio Evaluation!
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Homeschoolers of Maine highly recommends the portfolio review as a means of annual assessment for homeschooled children. It is easy, inexpensive, and requires very little preparation for the homeschooling parent! In July, a review committee including Maine certified teachers will conduct portfolio evaluations at the HOME office. |
The committee will not be critiquing or making judgments concerning choices or methods of schooling. The purpose of the evaluations is to verify that work was accomplished, progress was made, and records were kept according to the state requirements. Portfolio evaluations also provide an opportunity for experienced homeschoolers to help other homeschooling families that might be struggling in an academic area.
| Upon completion of the evaluation, families will receive a letter written and signed by a certified teacher. The teacher’s social security number is on file with the Department of Education, and will not be included on the letter. A copy of this letter should then be sent to the Department of Education and the local superintendent . |
To participate please follow these steps:
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Download, print and read the article Creating a Meaningful Portfolio which gives great ideas on how to prepare a portfolio. |
| Download the Portfolio Evaluation Packet, complete the Information Sheet, and mail to HOME by June 1. |
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Mail portfolio to HOME by July 1. Portfolios that arrive after this date may be charged a late fee. |
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Portfolio
Evaluation Cost: |
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No fees will be returned. |
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Portfolios will not be returned unless a return envelope and postage have been included along with the portfolio. We also recommend that you consider sending the portfolio Certified Mail. |
The Portfolio Evaluation Packet will explain tips, and essential information you need to include in your portfolio. To participate you will need to complete the information sheet, and mail to HOME by June 1.