Parents choose homeschooling for twice-exceptional children's needs

Homeschooling has become more popular, especially since the pandemic, with 5.2% of children homeschooled in 2022-2023, up from 3.7% in 2018-2019. Parents cite concerns about school safety and dissatisfaction with academic instruction as key reasons for this trend. A significant group of homeschooling parents includes those with "twice-exceptional" children, who have both learning challenges and advanced skills. These parents often seek individualized instruction and feel better equipped to meet their child's unique needs than public schools. Many parents of twice-exceptional children believe that public schools overlook their child's abilities, focusing instead on weaknesses. This has led them to choose homeschooling as a way to provide tailored education and support for their children's emotional and behavioral needs.