We didn't end up homeschooling and things have gone well with our local school. But, nothing did more for our peace of mind then having a homeschool plan in place and knowing we could fall back on that.
#1 was knowing everything we needed for the state requirement, if things had gone south (or do in the future) we'll get all the right forms and answers in place.
#2 would be knowing who can cover times you aren't available.
#3 is knowing costs for special programming. Or determining if you can insist on receiving those services from the local school.
#4 Read a book about unschooling. It at least presents a frame of mind to understand you aren't necessarily taking on an 8 hour a day hands on job.
