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Texas Leadership of Midland

Homeschool Participation Program

How It Works

Texas House Bill 547 and Senate Bill 401 allow school districts to extend UIL (University Interscholastic League) participation to homeschooled students. Texas Leadership Public Schools (TLPS) has opted in, creating an opportunity for homeschool families to engage in our academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.

Although our Midland campus is not a member of the UIL, it is a member of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations (TAIAO). TAIAO allows homeschooled students to participate in sanctioned events. Because of this, TLPS allows homeschooled students to participate in TAIAO activities through the school, using eligibility criteria closely aligned with UIL standards.

How do I begin?

  • Review the information contained on this web page.
  • Once you have done read the information sheet and reviewed this web page, if you are interested in participating in our UIL Homeschool Participation Program, complete the interest form using the link immediately below. This will make the district aware of your interest and allow us to begin the process of determining your eligibility.

HOMESCHOOL PARTICPATION INTEREST FORM

Once you have submitted the completed form, someone from the district will contact you within a few days.

Homeschool Participation Program Overview

Academic Eligibility

To be eligible for particpation, homeschool families must:

  • Provide copies of the following documentation:

    • Social Security card

    • Birth Certificate

    • Immunization Record

  • Submit the results from a nationally recognized norm-referenced test* with a grade-level or higher score. Accepted tests include:

    • Iowa Test of Basic Skills

    • Stanford Achievement Test

    • Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills

    • California Achievement Test

* Scores will be accepted if the test was taken within two years of the start of the current TLPS school year.

  • Maintain academic eligibility by submitting a written grade verification every 6 weeks, in alignment with the TLPS grading calendar. The student must be passing all subjects.

Participation Requirements

  • Students must fully participate in all required activities of the program unless excused by a coach or sponsor.
  • Quitting, withdrawing, or failing to attend off-season practices without a approval will result in ineligibility to participate in future TLCA-Midland activities.
  • Students must follow all expectations outlined in the Texas Leadership Student Code of Conduct.
  • Students are required to use district-provided transportation to attend all events, games, and competitions.

Restrictions

Participation is limited to one class/athletic period per day.

If you have any questions, please contact Curtis Milbourn, Compliance Director, at curtis.milbourn@texasleadership.net.

Thank you for your interest in the Texas Leadership Homeschool Participation Program. We look forward to partnering with your family and supporting your student’s growth through academic and athletic opportunities.