Delaware Homeschooling Options:
- General Info:
- Three options to choose from for homeschooling.
- No strict teacher qualifications or testing requirements.
- Just follow the steps under your chosen option.
- Option 1: Single-Family Homeschool
- Definition: Educate your child at home, primarily by you or a legal guardian.
- Steps:
- Report Enrollment: By September 30, report your homeschool enrollment via the Delaware Department of Education website.
- Report Attendance: By July 31, submit end-of-year attendance information online.
- Option 2: Multi-Family Homeschool
- Definition: Collaborate with other families to educate children primarily at home or other locations.
- Steps:
- Appoint a Liaison: Choose someone to handle communication with the Department of Education.
- Report Enrollment: Same as above, report by September 30.
- Report Attendance: Submit end-of-year attendance by July 31.
- Option 3: Single-Family Homeschool with Local School District Coordination
- Definition: Educate your child at home with coordination from your local school district.
- Steps:
- Contact Superintendent: Get written approval for your homeschooling plan.
- Report Enrollment: Follow the same September 30 reporting process.
- Teach Public School Subjects: Ensure you cover the subjects taught in public schools.
- Report Attendance: Submit attendance info by July 31.
