Karen Swanay

SCHOOLS CHIEF JACK O'CONNELL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING HOME SCHOOLING IN
CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack
O'Connell announced today that the California Department of Education has
completed a legal review of the February 28 California Court of Appeal
ruling regarding home schooling. O'Connell issued the following statement:

"I have reviewed this case, and I want to assure parents that
chose to home school that California Department of Education policy will not
change in any way as a result of this ruling. Parents still have the right
to home school in our state.

"Every child in our state has a legal right to get an education, and I want
every child to get an education that will prepare them for success in
college and the world of work in the challenging global economy.

"As the head of California's public school system, I hope that every parent
would want to send their children to public school. However, traditional
public schools may not be the best fit for every student. Within the public
school system there are a range of options available. Students can take
independent study classes, attend a charter school, or participate in
non-classroom-based programs. But some parents choose to send their children
to private schools or to home school, and I respect that right.

"I admire the dedication of parents who commit to oversee their children's
education through home schooling. But, no matter what educational program a
student participates in, it is critical that the program prepares them for
future success in the global economy. I urge any parent who is considering
or involved in home schooling their children to take advantage of resources
and support available through their county or district offices of
education."

Pamela Sorooshian

What he means is that he thinks we all should (be required to) sign up
with the homeschooling programs offered by the school districts or
county boards of education. Those require annual standardized testing,
turning in work samples, and giving grades. Our education officials
are slick politicians.

-pam

On Mar 12, 2008, at 4:41 PM, Karen Swanay wrote:

> I urge any parent who is considering
> or involved in home schooling their children to take advantage of
> resources
> and support available through their county or district offices of
> education."



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