Florida Homeschool • Annual Evaluation • FS 1002.41

Florida Homeschool Annual Evaluation Requirement – Two Easy Options.

Every Florida homeschool family registered under FS 1002.41 must complete an annual evaluation each year. ClearPath offers two fully online options completed by a Florida DOE certified teacher – accepted by every county in Florida.

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Serving All 67 Florida Counties

Florida Homeschool Annual Evaluation
  • Portfolio Evaluation – $65
  • STAR Live-Proctored Testing – $150
  • Both satisfy FS 1002.41 requirement
  • FL DOE certified teacher for both
  • No minimum score required
  • Official letter within 48 hours
  • Step Up scholarships accepted
  • Fully online – all Florida counties
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What Florida Law Requires

Every Florida Homeschool Family Must Complete an Annual Evaluation.

Florida Statute 1002.41 requires that every family registered as a home education program complete an annual evaluation of their child’s educational progress. This must be done by a Florida DOE certified teacher and submitted to your county school district each year.

The law gives you five options. At ClearPath we offer the two easiest – both fully online, both completed by a certified teacher.

No minimum score is required. The evaluation simply confirms that your child is making educational progress consistent with their ability. That is it.

Not sure which option is right for your family? See the comparison below →

Florida FS 1002.41 Annual Evaluation Options

  • Portfolio evaluation by a FL-certified teacher
  • Nationally normed student achievement test administered by a FL-certified teacher
  • Florida Statewide Assessment results
  • Evaluation by a Florida-certified teacher using a written evaluation
  • Other method agreed upon by the parent and evaluator

★ ClearPath offers the two simplest options – both fully online with no in-person meeting required.

Your Two Options

Two Ways to Complete Your Florida Homeschool Annual Evaluation

Both are fully online. Both are completed by a Florida DOE certified teacher. Both satisfy the FS 1002.41 annual evaluation requirement. Step Up scholarships accepted for both.

Portfolio Evaluation

Annual Portfolio Evaluation

$65
Fully online – no appointment needed

Submit your child’s portfolio through our secure online form, including a short student discussion where the certified teacher reviews and responds to each answer. No test required, no minimum score, and no appointment needed.

  • Upload work samples, reading list, and activity log
  • Student completes a 4-question online discussion – the teacher responds to each answer
  • No test required – no minimum score
  • FL DOE certified teacher reviews everything
  • Official signed letter within 48 hours
  • Step Up scholarships accepted
Best for families whose child does not test well under pressure, or who prefer to showcase their year of learning through work samples.
Submit Portfolio Evaluation → Private Pay – $65 →
Includes Score Data
STAR Live-Proctored

STAR Reading and Math – Live-Proctored

$150
75-minute Zoom session – both subjects included

A Florida DOE certified teacher administers and monitors both STAR Reading and STAR Math in one 75-minute Zoom session. Satisfies the Florida homeschool annual evaluation requirement and gives you objective data on where your child stands academically.

⚠ Only live-proctored STAR testing by a Florida-certified teacher satisfies the annual evaluation requirement. Parent-administered STAR does not count.
  • STAR Reading and Math in one 75-minute Zoom session
  • FL-certified teacher monitors start to finish
  • Score email upon completion
  • Official PDF report within 24-48 hours
  • Satisfies FS 1002.41 annual evaluation requirement
  • Step Up scholarships accepted
Best for families who want objective score data showing exactly where their child stands in reading and math – plus annual evaluation compliance in one session.
Schedule and Pay – Step Up → Schedule and Pay – Private Pay →

Not Sure Which Florida Homeschool Annual Evaluation Option to Choose?

Choose Portfolio Evaluation if…

  • ✓ Your child does not test well under pressure
  • ✓ You want the most affordable option at $65
  • ✓ You already have work samples collected
  • ✓ You prefer to show learning through actual work

Choose STAR Live-Proctored if…

  • ✓ You want objective data on your child’s academic level
  • ✓ You want to track reading and math growth over time
  • ✓ You want a certified teacher present during testing
  • ✓ You prefer completing everything in one Zoom session
What You Receive

You Get More Than a Signed Letter.

Every Florida homeschool annual evaluation includes a complete summary and personalized recommendations – not just the letter your county requires.

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Official Evaluation Letter

Signed by a Florida DOE certified teacher confirming your child’s educational progress under FS 1002.41. Accepted by every county school district in Florida. Ready to file the same day you receive it.

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Written Summary in Plain Language

A certified reading specialist summarizes your child’s educational progress in plain language – not jargon. What the evaluation showed and what it means for the year ahead.

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Specific Skills to Focus On

Based on your child’s portfolio or STAR results, specific reading and math skills that deserve attention. Not a generic list – written for your child based on what the evaluation showed.

★ All included in both the portfolio evaluation and STAR live-proctored option. No extra charge.

Complete Your Florida Homeschool Annual Evaluation Today.

Two options. Both fully online. Both completed by a Florida DOE certified teacher. Both accepted by every county in Florida.