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Homeschooling in Delaware: Requirements, Records & How to Get Started
Everything Delaware families need to homeschool with confidence — the law in plain English, the records to keep, and the tools to generate them in minutes.
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Delaware keeps homeschooling simple and low-paperwork
What Delaware actually requires
Delaware treats homeschools as a type of nonpublic school and asks families to register and report through the state’s data system rather than seek approval. Parents choose among a single-family homeschool, a multi-family homeschool run cooperatively with a designated liaison, or a single-family homeschool coordinated with the local school district. Each homeschool registers with the Delaware Department of Education and files an annual enrollment count in the fall and an attendance report at the end of the year. The state does not endorse or monitor curriculum, sets no required subjects, and does not require standardized testing.
One point Delaware makes explicit is that the Department of Education keeps no student records and does not issue or accredit diplomas, so the academic history of your homeschool lives only in your files. That puts the burden on parents to track attendance accurately, since the annual attendance report you submit should reflect real, documented days of instruction. Maintaining a portfolio of coursework, grades, and samples also smooths the path to college, employment, or a move into public school. A steady habit of progress reports and report cards makes those year-end filings and future requests far easier to satisfy.
Official Delaware resources
Always confirm current rules directly with the state. These are the authoritative sources:
Delaware Dept. of Education — Homeschools & Private Schools education.delaware.gov ↗HSLDA — Delaware Homeschool Laws hslda.org ↗
The records smart Delaware families keep
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Choosing a Delaware homeschool curriculum
Delaware gives families broad freedom to choose the curriculum and materials that fit their child — from full boxed programs to a custom mix. Whatever you choose, keeping simple records of what you cover makes the year far easier to document.
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Common questions about homeschooling in Delaware
How do I register a homeschool in Delaware?
You register your homeschool as a nonpublic school with the Delaware Department of Education and keep an account in its reporting system, choosing a single-family, multi-family, or district-coordinated option.
What must Delaware homeschoolers report each year?
Homeschools file an annual enrollment report in the fall and an attendance report at the end of the school year through the state’s nonpublic school system.
Does Delaware require homeschool testing or set subjects?
No. The state neither mandates standardized testing nor prescribes required subjects, and it does not monitor or accredit curriculum.
Does Delaware keep my child’s homeschool records?
No. The Department of Education explicitly keeps no student records, so parents must maintain their own transcripts and portfolios.
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