If you are home schooling in the state of Maryland, like I am, then you will be assigned a Portfolio Reviewer that will review your children’s work at least twice a year. For many, these reviews are face-to-face meetings at a local library.

I have talked with many moms about how they feel being ‘reviewed’ and a lot of them were not thrilled with the process and feel like they (including their children) are being judged. One mother told me over coffee, “It’s none of their business and meeting with them is a complete waste of time!”

Walking into my review session in January I was determined to keep an ‘open mind’ and to get my needs met. After all, I was used to portfolio reviews, I was just used to being the reviewer. Professionally, I was the one (Instructional Coach) that teachers had to sit with so I could ‘review’ with…