September 2011

May

1. Session ended

2. Attended the FPEA Convention and met leaders and parents from across the state.

June

1. Attended the FHSAA Board meeting to review policy changes and wording for the 2011-12 school year.

July

1. Attend the HERI Convention and Leadership Day.

2. Met with the research arm of the legislature, Office of Program Policy analysis and Government

3. Accountability (OPPAGA) to present the case of modifying the Medallion Bright Futures score for home educators to equate to the scores of public school students as the test scores are raised over the next three years.

4. Began to investigate the Validation of Diploma policy at several State Colleges and determine why home educated students were being required to produce a transcript for admissions.

5. Began researching the virtual options for home educators with the providers, DOE and the legislative staff.

August

1. Attended the Kick-off events for  H.E.A.R.T.S in Southwest Ranches and P.E.C. in West Palm Beach.

2. Continued to investigate the validation of diploma issue.

3. Handled calls from home educators regarding special education services for their children.

4. Began tracking legislation for 2012 Legislature, contacting legislators about potential bills.