- Umbrella school
An umbrella school is an
alternative education school which serves to oversee thehomeschooling of children to fulfil government educational requirements.Umbrella schools vary greatly in what they offer and cost. Some offer group classes, a defined
curriculum ,sports ,field trip s,standardized test ing, and more. Others exist only to collect the minimal legal requirements, allowing parents to choose their curriculum and methods of teaching, as well as freedom from an annual evaluation or testing requirements. Additionally, some umbrella schools follow a specific faith, while others aresecular .In the United States, the responsibilities of umbrella schools vary from state to state. Many states require schools to collect
immunization and attendance records, and similar records as required for any publicly-run school. Often umbrella schools operate under the same legal guidelines asindependent school s. Some states have course and daily time requirements. In others, students are bound to the normal standard school year and records must be kept to prove that students fulfil the required amount of time.Other umbrella terms
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