Intro to Homeschooling Series Archives - Washington Homeschool Organization

Homeschooling FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to take the Parent Qualifying Course every year? No, you only need to take it once. Put your certificate in a safe place. Compulsory...

Intro to Homeschooling Part 1: Compulsory Attendance

Part 1: Compulsory Attendance There are basically 5 things you need to know to begin homeschooling in WA, and they’re on our Homeschool Law Resource page. They are: Qualify Declare...

Intro to Homeschooling Part 2: Qualifying

Part 2: Qualifying There’s four ways to qualify to homeschool in WA: 45 college quarter credits Take a Parent Qualifying Course Hire a WA state certificated teacher to provide oversight...

Intro to Homeschooling Seminar Part 3: Declaration of Intent

Part 3: Declaration of Intent The Declaration of Intent does two things: It relieves the school of their burden to provide your child with an education (because of compulsory attendance,...

Intro to Homeschooling Part 4: Test or Assessment

Part 4: Test or Assessment Each year, between 8 and 18, you have to test or assess once annually. Here’s the law: RCW 28A.200.010(1)(c) Ensure that a standardized achievement test...

Intro to Homeschooling Part 5: The 11 Subjects

Intro to Homeschooling Part 5: The 11 Subjects You don’t have to cover the 11 required subjects (reading, writing, spelling, language, math, science, social studies, history, health, occupational education, and...

Intro to Homeschooling Part 6: Part Time Attendance and Ancillary Services

Intro to Homeschooling Part 6: Part Time Attendance and Ancillary Services As a homeschooler or private schooler, you are entitled to attend your local school on a part time basis...

Intro to Homeschooling Part 7: Common Core

Intro to Homeschooling Part 7: Common Core The Common Core has zero impact on homeschoolers in the state of WA. In order for it to impact homeschoolers, RCW 28A.225.010(4), the...