Homeschooling in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires an annual affidavit, a portfolio with a contemporaneous log and work samples, standardized testing in grades 3, 5, and 8, and a written evaluation from a qualified third-party evaluator by June 30. The supervising parent must hold a high school diploma. Start with the complete guide to the annual compliance cycle.
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How to Homeschool in Pennsylvania (2026): Affidavit, Portfolio, and Evaluator Requirements
Filing the annual affidavit, meeting the parent diploma requirement, covering required subjects and hours by grade level, maintaining a compliant portfolio, administering standardized tests in grades 3, 5, and 8, finding a qualified evaluator, withdrawing from public school, and extracurricular access under Act 67.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Pennsylvania (2026): Step by Step
Filing the notarized affidavit before home education begins, the supervising parent diploma requirement, notifying the school, mid-year timing, IEPs, and records to keep. The affidavit is the withdrawal; no separate form exists.
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How to Homeschool High School in Pennsylvania (2026): The PDE-6008 Diploma and College
Pennsylvania lets you issue a state-recognized homeschool diploma on the PDE-6008 form. Here is how the diploma, the evaluator co-signature, PHEAA grants, and college admission work.
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