How to homeschool a child with autism in Oregon

Oregon law allows children to be educated at home by a parent, legal guardian, or private teacher, but the family must give written notice to the local education service district and follow the state's testing rules. Students are generally tested in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10, with extra follow-up possible for low or declining scores. The statute also allows different evaluation handling for some students with disabilities.

Oregon's statute gives a separate path for some homeschooled students with disabilities. If a child has an individualized education program and receives special education and related services through the school district, or is taught under a privately developed plan, satisfactory educational progress may be evaluated under that program or plan instead of the usual testing schedule.

predictable routines, sensory planning, clear transitions, strengths-based interests, and social support on purpose

1. 1Choose level before grade label.
2. 2Reduce friction before adding more subjects.
3. 3Use accommodations that preserve learning without unnecessary battles.
4. 4Document what works so future evaluations, doctors, tutors, or schools have a clear history.

Families should keep copies of their written notice to the education service district, the district's written acknowledgment, test information and results, any special education evaluation reports used instead of testing, attendance records, work samples, and high school transcripts. Testing/evaluation: Yes. Home-instructed students are generally examined in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10.