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Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Record Keeping and Testing

I generally like to write these blogs in one whole blog covering one state. However, my ultimate goal is clarity and I find that Pennsylvania law is one of the more complicated laws to interpret. Therefore, I have split up the blogs covering Pennsylvania law. The first three blogs on Pennsylavnia can be found linked below. This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Attendance and Subjects to Be Taught

I generally like to write these blogs in one whole blog covering one state. However, my ultimate goal is clarity and I find that Pennsylvania law is one of the more complicated laws to interpret. Therefore, I have split up the blogs covering Pennsylvania law. The first two blogs on Pennsylavnia can be found linked below. This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Other Options

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. My general preference in writing about state laws is to provide the information as a whole. However, Pennsylvania home schooling law is … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Operating a Homeschool

Note: When I first started at Families.com, I began a series on home schooling laws for each state. Then I moved to baby, then to food, and now I’m back again in home schooling. At someone’s request, I’ve decided to resume the series where I left off. I am covering each state alphabetically and will continue to do so until I’m done. Eventually, I hope to be able to provide those who are seeking information on home schooling information about laws as well as information about various organizations, events etc. in each state. This is not legal advice. As someone … Continue reading →

Does the Government Give You Homeschool Curriculum? (Part 1)

When the all the questions about your ability to homeschool have been asked… When all the inquiries about socialization of your children, and every other homeschooler who has ever lived have been answered… When your friends and have seen amazing progress in your homeschooled child and starts comparing… When they have looked into their options and began considering homeschooling their own children themselves… Your friends and family ask if the government supplies you with homeschool curriculum. The answer to that question is yes, and no. Some states utilize School at Home programs supplied by the state. While many homeschoolers would … Continue reading →