Pennsylvania homeschool planning hub
Review your state context, choose a report-card workflow, and open a printable planner without losing your place.
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Compliance summary
This detailed brief covers the currently published compliance summary for Pennsylvania.
- Notification
- Annual notarized affidavit with the local school district, including names of children, ages, and confirmation that subjects will be taught in English.
- Subjects
- English (including reading, writing, spelling, grammar), mathematics, science, social studies (civics), and a sound citizenship education. Geography, history of Pennsylvania and the United States are required.
- Attendance / instructional days
- 180 days of instruction / 900 hours per school year (24 P.S. §13-1327.1).
- Assessment method
- Portfolio review by a qualified evaluator (Pennsylvania-certified teacher, licensed psychologist, or approved nonpublic school teacher). Standardized testing required at grades 3, 5, and 8.
Laws and filing practices can change. Use this summary as a planning aid and confirm current requirements with your state or district.
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Pennsylvania report-card template
Grades K-12Required fields
- Student identification (name, DOB, address)
- Notarized affidavit of home education (filed with district)
- Annual portfolio of work samples reviewed by a qualified evaluator
- Standardized test scores in grades 3, 5, and 8
- Attendance / instructional hours log (180 days / 900 hours per year)
- List of curriculum materials used by subject
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Printable K–8 planner
Plan your Pennsylvania homeschool year with the printable K–8 planner. It is a companion planning tool, not a state-law form or a substitute for your state’s filing records.
Pennsylvania homeschool FAQs
Quick answers for planning purposes. Requirements and filing practices can change, so confirm current details with your state or district.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Pennsylvania?
English (including reading, writing, spelling, grammar), mathematics, science, social studies (civics), and a sound citizenship education. Geography, history of Pennsylvania and the United States are required.
What notifications or records should homeschool families keep in Pennsylvania?
Annual notarized affidavit with the local school district, including names of children, ages, and confirmation that subjects will be taught in English.
How are homeschool evaluations handled in Pennsylvania?
Portfolio review by a qualified evaluator (Pennsylvania-certified teacher, licensed psychologist, or approved nonpublic school teacher). Standardized testing required at grades 3, 5, and 8.
How many instructional days should I plan for in Pennsylvania?
180 days of instruction / 900 hours per school year (24 P.S. §13-1327.1). Open the printable planner →
This information is a planning aid, not legal advice.