A collection of helpful resources for home schooling families in Washington state. Here you'll find information on washington's home school requirements, inportant forms and guidlines, educational resources, and other helpful tools to support you along your home schooling journey.
Whether you're just getting started or have been home schooling for years, we hope these resources make navigating the home schooling process a little easier and help you feel confident as you educate your children at home.
A Helpful List
File a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool if your child is 8-18 years old.
Be sure you qualify to home school in one of the four ways:
1) Have 45 college quarter credits or equivalent.
2) Complete a qualifying home‑based education course.
3) Supervision by a certificated teacher.
4) Superintendent’s determination.
Withdraw your child(ren) from public school if they have been attending one.
Begin to cover the 11 required subjects.
Have your child(ren) tested or assessed annually.
Keep the required records.
Find a home school support group and/or co-op!
How to Comply with Washington's Home School Law
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Washington provides two legal options under which parents may home school:
Option 1: Home schooling under the home school statute.
Option 2: Home schooling with a private or denominational school.
For more information about home schooling, contact:
Washington Homeschool Organization
Address: 6632 South 191st Place, Suite E100 Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (425) 251-0439