In California, you have three options for homeschooling privately, so you can pick the one that fits your family’s needs best. Here’s a relaxed breakdown of your choices:
- Option 1: Home-Based Private School
- File an annual private school affidavit with the California Superintendent of Public Instruction between October 1 and October 15 each year.
- Keep an attendance register.
- Teach in English.
- Ensure instructors are qualified.
- Cover typical public school subjects like language arts, math, science, social studies, health, and driver training.
- Keep immunization records or personal beliefs exemption.
- Maintain a list of courses and instructors’ details.
- Option 2: Private School Satellite Program (PSP)
- Most teaching happens at home.
- Follow the same rules as a home-based private school.
- Option 3: Instruction by a Private Tutor
- A tutor with a California teaching credential covers the required subjects.
- Teach at least 3 hours a day, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., for 175 days a year.
- Parents can also be tutors if they have the credential.
- No need to file affidavits or report to the state.
