Sit down with your student and discuss your short- and long-term educational goals. Decide whether online home schooling is the best option for your family. Lay out the pros and cons for home schooling and online home schooling.
Find online home schooling programs and explore the options they offer. Consider pricing and how much the curriculum and the required resources cost. Some programs offer bundle deals that can be less expensive than buying everything individually.
Consider whether the programs allow you to test the materials and their curriculum before you buy them. Testing options may mean that the program creators are confident in their product and believe that you will be satisfied with their program.
Determine whether the program is covering the material that your child needs to learn to be on track to graduate. The material should keep your child abreast with other programs for their grade levels or should propel your student even farther ahead of others.
Examine the pacing of the online program. If it is too slow or fast, it may not be right for your student or child. Also, consider program reviews and the opinions and critiques of others who have used the online programs you are considering. These buyers can aid you in evaluating the products.