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Homeschooling in Virginia: Requirements, Records & How to Get Started
Everything Virginia families need to homeschool with confidence — the notice of intent and yearly proof of progress in plain English, plus the records to keep it easy.
Virginia homeschool law, summarized
Virginia’s home instruction law asks for a notice and yearly proof of progress
What Virginia actually requires
Virginia’s most-used path is the home instruction statute. By August 15 each year you file a Notice of Intent with your division (district) superintendent, along with a description of your curriculum. The parent qualifies by holding a high-school diploma, being a licensed teacher, using an approved correspondence program, or providing an adequate curriculum — several options satisfy it.
Each year you provide evidence of academic progress: a nationally normed standardized test showing a composite score at or above the 23rd percentile, or an evaluation letter from a qualified reviewer. You submit that proof to the superintendent by August 1 of the following year. Keeping your curriculum and results organized makes the yearly filing simple.
Official Virginia resources
Always confirm current rules directly with the state. These are the authoritative sources:
Virginia Dept. of Education — Home Instruction doe.virginia.gov ↗HSLDA — Virginia Homeschool Laws hslda.org ↗
The records smart Virginia families keep
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Choosing a Virginia homeschool curriculum
Virginia asks for a description of your curriculum but lets you choose it. Keeping your curriculum outline and records organized makes the annual filing and proof of progress simple.
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Common questions about homeschooling in Virginia
How do I start homeschooling in Virginia?
File a Notice of Intent with your division superintendent by August 15 each year, along with a description of your curriculum. Several parent-qualification options satisfy the law.
Does Virginia require testing?
You must provide annual proof of progress — either a standardized test with a composite score at or above the 23rd percentile, or an evaluation letter from a qualified reviewer — by August 1.
Who can homeschool in Virginia?
A parent qualifies by holding a high-school diploma, being a licensed teacher, using an approved correspondence program, or providing an adequate curriculum — any one option is enough.
Can my homeschooled student get a diploma and transcript in Virginia?
Yes. As the parent-administrator you maintain the transcript and issue a diploma. Homeschool Reports generates professional versions of both.
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