Parents have no additional costs. The portfolio can reflect the depth and diversity of learning experiences beyond the typical classroom environment. Portfolio evaluations are very subjective and could be harshly critiqued by someone with negative opinions of homeschooling. If the portfolio is evaluated negatively, the division superintendent may refuse to allow a second type of evaluation such as testing. The school division may ask to keep the portfolio for some period of time to review it and lose the portfolio in the process.
Parents can receive guidance or reassurance in their homeschooling endeavors.
The portfolio can reflect the depth and diversity of learning experiences beyond the typical classroom environment. The fee charged and scheduling is dependent on evaluator. The evaluator should offer criteria for completing the portfolio, but may evaluate or interpret the criteria in ways not anticipated by the parents. The local school division may still ask to review the portfolio in conjunction with the written evaluation. Whatever you decide to provide to your local school division by August 1, if it's to be mailed, keep the original and send a copy.