History of Homeschooling and Private Tutoring in PennsylvaniaHomeschooling and Private Tutoring are RightsStandardized Tests and Sample Affidavits/Unsworn DeclarationsStudents with DisabilitiesHome School Student DiplomasLaws and Regulations
Public School Private SchoolPrivate TutoringHome Education Programs
Distance-Learning/Online Education
School District Online Schools or ProgramsCyber Charter SchoolsPrivate Cyber SchoolsUmbrella SchoolsExamples of Umbrella Schools
Private Tutoring Programs Home Education Programs (Homeschooling)
Supervisor-Issued DiplomaHome Education Association Diploma
Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma (CCSD)
Verification of a Home Education Program Prior to October 31, 2014Commonwealth Secondary School Diplomas
Becoming a Diploma Provider
Parental Responsibility Private Tutor Responsibilities Superintendent Responsibilities Curriculum Dual Enrollment of Privately Tutored Students Diplomas for Privately Tutored Students Qualifications of a Private Tutor
CertificationBackground Checks
Private Tutoring Homeschooling
Yearly Evaluation Requirements Verifying "Compliance with Any Other Provisions" Co-signing the High School Diploma
Evaluator ConfirmationBackup Confirmation
Qualifications Continuing Education (Act 48) for an Evaluator Providing Credentials
Documenting Credentials
Brief Tour of a Home Education Program
Homeschooling RightBeginning the Program: The AffidavitDocumenting the Program: The PortfolioClosing out the School Year: The EvaluationAge of Enrollment and AttendanceKindergartenCurriculumExtracurricular ActivitiesHome Education DiplomasTranscriptsStudents with DisabilitiesStandardized TestingWork PermitsSupport Groups and Resources
Affidavit – Beginning a Home Education Program
When to Submit an AffidavitThe Affidavit and its Attachments
Portfolio – Tracking a Home Education Program
Minimum Portfolio RequirementsExample FormatStudents above Age 18
Evaluation – Closing Out a Home Education Program
Scheduling an EvaluationFinding an EvaluatorDiploma Considerations in Selecting an EvaluatorContents of the Evaluation
Students above Compulsory School Age Exceptions to Compulsory Attendance Kindergarten Age of Enrollment and Attendance Age versus Grade
Home Education Divisions
Home Education Curriculum
Mandatory CoursesGraduation RequirementsResourcesDual Enrollment of Homeschooled StudentsConcurrent Enrollment of Homeschooled StudentsPrivate SchoolsStandards
Transferring to Public/Private School
School Policy Determines GradeVerification of Homeschool CreditsAcceptance of Homeschool credit
Extracurricular Activities Transcript Students with a Disability
The AffidavitSchool District SupportRevocation of Consent for Special Education Services
Standardized Testing
PSSA and PASA Testing DatesAccommodations for a Student with a DisabilityKeystone Exams
School Year Homeschool Cooperatives
Tracking Home Education ProgramsPrivate Tutoring ProgramsTransferring to Another DistrictTransferring into Public or Private SchoolTruancyChallenges to an Appropriate EducationAge Versus GradeSchool YearDual and Concurrent EnrollmentWork PermitsWritten PoliciesHome Education Programs Above Compulsory AgeHome Education & Private Tutoring ReportGraduation and the PHEAA Form
AffidavitsEvaluations
When a Hearing is AppropriateThe Hearing ExaminerOutcomes of a HearingAppealing the Hearing Outcome
Programs in Compliance with the LawIssuing the Letter of TransferPrograms Not in Compliance
Some Options in Transfer of Course Credits
Labeling Instructions
Concurrent Enrollment ProgramsAgreements with Institutions of Higher Education
Support Groups are Listed in the Following Order List Your Support Group