Notify the county superintendent within 30 days of getting started via a letter of intent; there is no specific form and the only information you need to include is the name, address and date of birth of each student. Send the letter certified mail and keep a copy of the letter and the certified receipt.
Keep a daily planner, written or digital, where you note educational activities and the titles of books and materials you are using to teach. You'll also need to keep writings, worksheets and other samples of students' work. Under Florida law, you must keep these records for at least two years. If the county superintendent sends a written request asking to inspect the documents, you must produce them within 15 days.
Design your curriculum and purchase the appropriate materials. Florida does not require that you teach particular subjects, but it's best to stick with some basics, such as English, math, history, social sciences and art. The Florida Virtual School provides more than 100 fully-accredited courses free of charge.
Choose a method for an annual educational evaluation and provide evidence of educational progress on par with the student's ability. Methods include selecting a Florida-certified teacher to conduct a review or administer a national- or state-approved student achievement test.