Homeschool benefits and savings in Redford Township
Redford Union Schools permits eligible homeschooled students to take district non-core elective classes through shared-time instruction. Its June 2026 board policy confirms access, but does not publish a course list, fee schedule, or application deadline. Other options include library educator cards and resources.
Redford Union Schools homeschool elective access
Who qualifies
Meets district eligibility requirements
The shared-time policy includes eligible home-schooled students. It does not spell out homeschool eligibility documents, so ask the district which enrollment records your child needs.
Requests a non-core elective
The policy permits participation in non-core electives offered by the district. Ask which classes are open for your child's grade and where they meet.
What the policy allows
The shared-time instruction provision in the board-approved June 15, 2026 policy manual supplies these terms.
- Homeschooled students
- Eligible students may participate
- Course type
- Non-core elective classes
- Course provider
- Classes offered by Redford Union Schools
From applying to keeping it
- Before requesting a class
Contact the district
Call the administrative offices to identify the shared-time enrollment contact.
- Before enrollment
Confirm eligibility and classes
Ask for the homeschool documentation, available non-core electives, grade requirements, and any costs. The published provision does not list them.
- Before attending
Confirm the arrangement
Obtain the class location, schedule, and enrollment instructions from the district.
What it includes
Included
- District non-core electives
- Shared-time class participation
Who to contact
The district administrative offices can direct you to staff handling shared-time enrollment.
313-242-6000 District policies
Redford Township District Library homeschool resources
Who qualifies
Lives in Redford Township
Residents qualify for a free card. Homeschool families are explicitly welcomed on the library's homeschool resources page.
Shows identification and address
Bring a current driver's license or Michigan ID to the circulation desk. If your ID has an old address, also bring current official mail showing your Redford address.
What the card gives you
The library's card, homeschool resources, and Library of Things pages give these terms.
- Resident library card
- Free; expires after three years
- Book club sets
- 10-15 copies per set
- Library of Things
- One-week checkout; return to circulation desk
- Michigan Activity Pass
- Free or discounted admission at participating destinations
How to use the library
- Before borrowing
Get your card
Apply online or visit the circulation desk with identification and address proof.
- When planning lessons
Choose learning materials
Browse circulating workbooks, book club bundles, games, and the Library of Things catalog.
- Before a field trip
Print your activity pass
Use your Michigan library card to select a participating destination and print the Michigan Activity Pass before visiting.
- After one week
Return borrowed things
Bring Library of Things items back to the circulation desk.
- Every three years
Renew your card
Renew or update your card information online or at the library.
What it includes
Included
- Circulating workbooks
- Book club kits
- Educational games and equipment
- Digital learning resources
- Michigan Activity Pass offers
Who to contact about library access
Library staff answer questions about cards, borrowing, and homeschool resources.
313-531-5960 Homeschool resources
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Michigan
No state report under the parent-led homeschool exemption, MCL 380.1561(3)(f). The nonpublic-school route has separate reporting; an annual membership report is required for eligibility for auxiliary services.
Michigan sets these rules:
- Subjects: Under exemption (f), provide an organized program in reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, literature, writing, and English grammar. The nonpublic-school route requires subjects comparable to local public schools.
- Testing: Michigan does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: No prescribed homeschool portfolio or attendance-record format under exemption (f). Keep progress records for transfers; the nonpublic-school route has separate reporting requirements.
- Teachers: Under exemption (f), the instructor must be the child’s parent or legal guardian; no degree or teaching credential is required. MDE requires a reporting nonpublic homeschool parent to have at least a bachelor’s degree unless a sincerely held religious objection applies.
Read the Michigan homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Michigan
Questions parents ask
- Can my child take a full Redford Union schedule this way?
- No. The provision covers only non-core electives, not a full-time course package.
- Which Redford Union electives can my child request?
- Any non-core elective the district offers. The manual names no subjects, and no current shared-time catalog is published.
- What proof do I need for a free Redford Township library card?
- Show valid identification with your Redford address. New residents whose ID is not updated need an additional piece of official mail.
- Can I borrow equipment from the Redford Township library instead of buying it?
- Yes. The Library of Things lends items such as a microscope slide set, telescope, graphing calculator, and Snap Circuits for one week.
Turn support into your child’s next lesson
Local classes cover the subjects they offer. We teach the remaining subjects, so a local class can stay part of the year without becoming the whole curriculum.
$149/month per child after the trial.
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