Evaluator Wisdom!

Join Edy Sarnoff, Darlene Catlett, and Brianne Good as they share Evaluator Wisdom about:My child is 5 years old; do I need to register them as homeschooling this year?If I don't report them this year, does that mean I have to repeat Kindergarten next year?Where do I find the PA homeschool law? What forms do I need to submit to my school district’s superintendent?What is the difference between an unsworn declaration and an affidavit?How do I find an evaluator? ihomeed.com/askdarlene, PA Evaluators, CHAP by PA county, How do I prepare for an evaluation?What if we don't finish a curriculum in a year?When I go to an evaluation, do you pass or fail my child?Help! My child is behind; what do I do, and will they be able to go to the next grade level?How can I possibly cover all the subjects in one year?I have heard that we can request curriculum from the school district; is this true and what do we get? If you suspect your child has a learning disability, what should you do? Learn DifferentlyHome - Learn Differently,  Cathy Duffy Homeschool Curriculum Reviews (cathyduffyreviews.com),  Schooling for YouWhat standardized test can I use, and what grade level do I have to test at?Can't I opt out of the testing since public school students can opt out?I don’t need an evaluation until the end of the school year, so I don’t need to schedule one until then, right?What “makes” a school day? Do you tell the state if your child is going to a hybrid academy?If you use services like an IEP through the state, can you still use them while homeschooling?For highschool, how do I know my child has earned the credits?We understand there is a new law in PA that depending on the school district children can go to some public school activities such as band and chorus, and be involved in plays and other extracurricular activities. Can you explain the difference a bit?My child is 17 and has completed all the requirements for a Supervisor Issued Diploma. Can they graduate even if they are not 18?What is the difference between a diploma program and a supervisor issued diploma?