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Homeschool Progress Assessment Portal for Parents
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Krishna Cart
A comprehensive guide for Virginia homeschool parents on documenting, assessing, and submitting evidence of student progress using the Homeschool Progress Assessment Portal.
This course is designed to empower parents of homeschoolers in Virginia with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively document and assess their child's academic progress. Through 12 detailed modules, parents will learn about the legal requirements for evidence of progress, the evaluator’s credentials and role, and how to prepare and submit comprehensive student portfolios. The course provides step-by-step guidance on uploading assessment materials, including additional credentials and standardized test results, and explains the components and criteria evaluators use. Parents will also discover how to interpret evaluation reports, participate in action planning, and submit required evidence to the superintendent. Special attention is given to alternative assessment pathways, such as standardized testing, and the final reflection ensures parents are confident in maintaining compliance and supporting their child's educational journey. The portal also facilitates communication with evaluators and portfolio uploads, making the process organized and accessible.
Here is the class outline:
1. Welcome to the Homeschool Progress Assessment PortalDiscover how this literacy-focused evaluation documents your child’s academic growth and satisfies Virginia’s §22.1-254.1 evidence-of-progress requirement. A quick tour of portal features, communication tools, and the overall assessment timeline is provided. 1 section
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2. Understanding Virginia Evidence-of-Progress LawLearn the specific legal expectations for homeschoolers in Virginia, key submission deadlines, and the official documents that must be filed with your superintendent. 2 sections
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3. Your Evaluator: Credentials, Ethics, and SupportMeet the National Board Certified Reading Specialist who will review your portfolio, conduct literacy assessments, and prepare all official reports required by Virginia law. 1 section
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4. Building a Strong Student PortfolioStep-by-step guidance on collecting writing samples, reading logs, vocabulary, word study, and project artifacts so your child’s uploaded portfolio reflects a full year of learning. 1 section
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5. Uploading and Managing Digital FilesFollow illustrated, click-by-click instructions for converting work to PDF/JPG, naming files, and using the portal’s drag-and-drop uploader to submit up to five documents securely. 1 section
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6. Adding Test Scores and Extra CredentialsLearn where to upload standardized test results, curriculum summaries, or past evaluations so they can be integrated into the final progress report and ILP. 1 section
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7. What We Assess: Literacy Benchmarks and CriteriaExplore how reading fluency, comprehension, writing clarity, spelling, and study habits are evaluated against grade-level benchmarks during the 45--60-minute session. 1 section
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8. Interpreting Your Child’s Evaluation PacketWalk through each page of the signed evaluation letter, progress report, and individualized learning plan (ILP) so you can clearly see strengths, gaps, and recommended next steps. 1 section
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9. Parent Consultation and Goal SettingPrepare for your 15--20-minute Zoom or in-person consultation where results are discussed and targeted goals and curriculum strategies are co-created for the upcoming semester. 1 section
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10. Submitting Evidence to Your SuperintendentDownload fillable checklists and sample letters, then learn precisely how to package and deliver your signed evaluation documents to meet the August 1 deadline. 1 section
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11. Standardized Testing: An Alternative Compliance PathCompare portfolio evaluation to nationally normed tests, review Virginia’s 4th-stanine requirement, and see where to order accepted assessments if you choose the testing route. 1 section
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12. Reflection, Final Uploads, and Next StepsComplete a brief reflection, confirm that all files are submitted, and review the post-assessment timeline, including when to expect your PDF packet and how to schedule future evaluations. 1 section
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