Homeschool
Pennsylvania Law permits parents to serve as the student’s primary instructor for an at home education. A qualified state evaluator reviews their portfolio annually for compliance. Many PA based homeschooling organizations are available, and may be themed in various ways, such as religious denominations or special interests.
Some homeschooling families participate in a “Homeschool Co-op”, where families and students can meet academically and socially. Co-ops do projects together, provide extracurricular and common-interest clubs, arrange field trips, or whatever else the co-op decides is beneficial. Co-ops are not only advantageous for the students, but also for the parents. Many co-ops are organized and facilitated by veteran homeschooling parents, who are familiar with specific area home schooling resources and programs.
Some homeschooling “co-ops” also provide hybrid learning opportunities. For instance, students would learn from home for 3 days of the week, and formal homeschool co-op facilitated groupwork, projects, and “classes” would be offered for the other 2. A quick internet search will easily provide you with more information about co-ops.
Review the information below to find the PA homeschool curriculum and PA homeschool requirements.
Resources
PA Department of Education
“In 1988, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Act 169 (Senate Bill 154), amending the Pennsylvania School Code. It amended section 1327, Compulsory School Attendance, to define a properly qualified private tutor and to allow a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of a child to home school their children as an option for complying with compulsory school attendance. It added section 1327.1, Home Education Program, to specify the rights and responsibilities of the parents and the school district where the family resides.”
Christian Homeschool Association of PA
“CHAP is an acronym for Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit corporation founded to encourage and support families interested in home education.
“CHAP is called to equip, connect, encourage, and protect those interested in homeschooling.”
Pennsylvania’s Homeschool Law According to the Home School Legal Defense Association
“In Pennsylvania, you have several legal options under which you may choose to operate your homeschool program. Follow the steps listed below the option you wish to use…”
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling
“Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, but rules and regulations surrounding homeschooling differ by state. If you’re wondering whether homeschooling would be a good fit for you, we’re sharing answers to questions about how to switch to homeschooling and what resources are available.”
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