Comprehensive Guide to Homeschooling in Virginia

As a public service, VaHomeschoolers has compiled this Homeschool Guide for those who homeschool or are curious about homeschooling. Some of this information is specific to Virginia, while parts of the guide apply to homeschooling regardless of location.

Homeschooling in Virginia

• Compulsory Attendance Code Overview
• Home Instruction Overview

• Notice of Intent (NOI) Requirements
  • Curriculum Descriptions
• Evidence of Progress (Testing/Evaluation) Requirements
  • Test Providers
  • Choosing an Evaluator

• Approved Tutor Provision
• Religious Exemption from Compulsory Attendance

Additional Information

• Kindergarten Options
• Beginning Homeschooling Mid-Year
• Vaccination Laws Pertaining to Homeschoolers
• Virginia Laws Compared to Other States
• Jury Duty and Homeschooling
• Homeschoolers’ Access to Public School Classes
• Homeschoolers’ Access to Public School Sports
• Returning to School After Homeschooling
• Driver Education for Homeschoolers
• Work Permits for Homeschoolers

Homeschool Laws

• Virginia Homeschool Laws and Polices
• Home Instruction Statute Changes
• VDOE Guidelines and Statistics
• Virginia School Division Homeschool Policies

Finding Community

• Statewide and Local Homeschool Groups

Ages and Stages

• Homeschooling the Early Years
• Homeschooling Teens

 Learning Styles and Approaches

• Considering Homeschooling
• Homeschooling Styles
• Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs
• Homeschooling Your Gifted Child
• Homeschooling with Help

Finding Curriculum and Materials

• Choosing Curriculum and Resources
• Determining Grade Levels
• Free Resources
• Virtual Schools, Distance Learning, & Correspondence Schools