Florida Homeschool Evaluations
by JoAn Stead
PEP Scholarship
Personalized Education Program
As of July 1st, 2023 PEP went into effect in the state of Florida as a new school choice option. This program offers each homeschooled child about $7,500 each school year to be used toward educational expenses.
For more info and to apply for this scholarship, go to:
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/personalized-education-program/
Request to join my PEP Parent Support Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/927443131872013
If you would like to schedule a consultation with me to discuss PEP and how it can be used to benefit your child's education, please fill out my consultation form:
https://www.floridahomeschoolevaluation.com/consultations
Florida has 4 school choice options to meet each child's needs:
1. Public School
2. Private School (Scholarship Available)
3. Home Education under your county school district
4. PEP - Homeschooling with $7,500 under Step Up For Students
Option 3 and 4 are for homeschoolers. Each option has different annual testing/evaluation requirements, so be sure to make sure that you understand the differences before deciding which homeschooling path to take.
Home Education under your county school district: Typically, parents choose to have a certified teacher do a portfolio evaluation. Although there are other options available to meet the annual requirement.
PEP, Personalized Education Program: Parents must have their child take an approved standardized test each year in the Spring. I offer an approved PEP standardized test that can easily be taken at home from a computer or tablet. Also, the parent must fill out a student learning plan each year which is a simple form indicating any areas of weakness/strength of their child.
There also is another scholarship available to homeschool students who have an eligible disability. The Unique Abilities Scholarship is also offered by Step Up For Students. For more info or to apply for the UA scholarship go to:
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/unique-abilities/