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Homeschooling in Delaware

Explore Homeschooling helps you take an overview look at homeschooling requirements and guidelines in Delaware. While homeschooling was legalized in all fifty states by 1993, a homeschool statute was not passed in Delaware until 1997. Delaware’s state nickname is “The First State” due to the fact that in December, 1787, it became the first of the thirteen original states to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Mrs. Anabelle O’Malley’s first grade class at Mt. Pleasant Elementary school made the official request for the Delaware state nickname on May 23, 2002. Delaware is a great example of how any student can make a difference.

Snapshot of Requirements

  • Complexity

    Delaware offers three options for homeschooling, each of which has requirements that are fairly easy to comply with.
  • Teaching

    Delaware does not have requirements for any kind of teaching certification.
  • Testing

    Delaware does not require standardized testing or assessments.
  • Registration

    Annual notice of your intent to homeschool is required for all homeschooling options within the state of Delaware.
  • Grade Level

    Homeschooling is allowed in all grades. Delaware requires children between the ages of 5 and 16 to be schooled.
  • Reporting

    Attendance must be tracked for all homeschooling options and reported at the end of the school year to the Delaware Department of Education.

Advice For Homeschooling In Delaware

While Delaware takes a minimally invasive approach to regulations and requirements of homeschool families, staying diligent with your record keeping is still very important. Remember to file your intent to homeschool and your student’s attendance record annually. Be sure to utilize a planner, online program, or other method for tracking daily attendance. It only takes a moment of your daily routine to track attendance, but it can cost you hours of time trying to recall correct attendance if procrastination is allowed to set in.

QUICK FACTS

Over 2,500 students homeschool in the First State of Delaware!

Delaware has a variety of co-ops and tutorials for the homeschoolers!

Delaware parents have had the right to homeschool since 1993.

Featured Field Trip In Your Region

Destination Gettysburg!

Make Your Own History

Gettysburg is the perfect destination for a unique and memorable homeschool field trip; Your child will experience the stories of our nation’s dramatic heritage from an insightful firsthand perspective.

Check our website for ongoing “safe travel” updates on activities and events to help you plan your trip, and visit our LearnInGettysburg section for a listing of historical places designed to fully engage your homeschool student with the “living history” that defines our town.

Explore Homeschooling Community Kindness Ideas

Looking for field trip ideas? Follow the link below to explore how to use field trips as a platform for acts of kindness in your community.

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Nature Study

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Aquariums & Zoos

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Libraries

Did you know that you can turn something as simple as a trip to the library into a delightful field trip? In this download, you'll learn how to lay the groundwork for a fun trip, discover all of the exciting ways to enjoy a library visit, and find age-appropriate follow-up activities.

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Historical Sites

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Outdoor Family Fun

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Art Museums

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Community Kindness

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In this Community Kindness Activity Guide, you'll find suggestions for showing kindness to people in your community. You'll also discover volunteer options for every stage of learning. Download your e-book today, and start planning your RAK fun!

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My Town

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Holiday Crafts & Recipes

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Science Museum

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