{"id":31502,"date":"2024-10-09T06:29:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=31502"},"modified":"2024-10-14T05:28:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:28:49","slug":"west-virginia-homeschooling-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/homeschool\/west-virginia-homeschooling-laws\/31502","title":{"rendered":"West Virginia Homeschooling Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">West Virginia Homeschooling Laws and Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about homeschooling in West Virginia? Check out this comprehensive overview to start learning the state laws and requirements and find useful tools and resources, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/research\/discover-the-best-states-for-homeschooling\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEO-133_RankingHomeschoolStates-WestVirginia.png\" alt=\"West Virginia Ranked #47 in Best States for Homeschooling.\" class=\"wp-image-22476\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Homeschooling in West Virginia Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice of Intent Required: <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Options for Homeschooling: <strong>Home Instruction<\/strong> <strong>with Board Approval; Home Instruction with an NOI; Home Instruction with a Learning Pod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject or Curriculum Requirements:<strong> Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance Age Requirements: <strong>6-17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Record-Keeping Requirements: <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessments or Evaluations Required: <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proof of Immunization Required: <strong>No<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>West Virginia Homeschooling Laws and Regulations<br><\/strong><a href=\"#how-to-start-homeschooling\" title=\"\">How to Start Homeschooling<\/a><br><a href=\"#notice-of-intent\" title=\"\">Notice of Intent<\/a><br><a href=\"#qualifications-to-homeschool\" title=\"\">Qualifications to Homeschool<\/a><br><a href=\"#options-for-homeschooling\" title=\"\">Options for Homeschooling<\/a><br><a href=\"#Mandatory-School-Age\" title=\"\">Mandatory School Age<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-subject-requirements\" title=\"\">Subject Requirements<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-attendance-requirements\" title=\"\">Attendance Requirements<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-record-keeping-requirements\" title=\"\">Record-Keeping Requirements<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-assessments-and-evaluations\" title=\"\">Evaluations and Assessments<\/a><br><a href=\"#required-immunizations-for-homeschoolers\" title=\"\">Required Immunizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Resources for Homeschooling Families in West Virginia <\/strong><br><a href=\"#homeschool-groups-and-co-ops\" title=\"\">Homeschool Groups and Co-ops<\/a><br><a href=\"#sports-opportunities-for-homeschoolers\" title=\"\">Sports Opportunities<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-field-trips\" title=\"\">Homeschool Field Trips<\/a><br><a href=\"#special-education\" title=\"\">Special Education Homeschoolers<\/a><br><a href=\"#how-our-curriculum-can-help\" title=\"\">How Our Curriculum Can Help<\/a><br><a href=\"#homeschool-faq\" title=\"\">Homeschool FAQ&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Group-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16957\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-start-homeschooling\">How to Start Homeschooling in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia law allows parents to opt for home instruction, choosing their curriculum and setting a school year schedule that works for them. However, there are some requirements you\u2019ll have to meet, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File an initial notice of intent to homeschool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet the homeschool instructor requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform an annual academic assessment, and submit it to the country superintendent at specified intervals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about each of these requirements below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notice-of-intent\">Notice of Intent for Homeschooling in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin homeschooling, you must file a one-time notice of intent with your superintendent. This notice must include these items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, address, and age of all children receiving home instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A statement verifying that you will provide instruction in the required subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A statement agreeing to provide academic assessments at the required intervals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copies of your instructor credentials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The law says you must send this notice before you start instruction. You can write a letter or <a href=\"https:\/\/wvde.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Homeschool-Letter-of-Intent-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">print and use this simple form instead<\/a>. Consider sending the notice via certified mail so you have a receipt, and keep a copy for your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> This is a call out box it can be moved up or down with the arrows on the tool bar. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Notice-of-Intent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16965\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/parent-qualifications-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17063\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qualifications-to-homeschool\">Qualifications to Homeschool in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents in West Virginia may instruct their children at home, or they may contract with others to provide instruction. No matter who is responsible for teaching, they must hold one of the following credentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High school diploma or equivalent; <em>or<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-secondary degree or certificate from a regionally accredited institution or from an institution of higher education authorized to confer degrees or certificates by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education or by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Include a copy of your diploma or certificate with your initial letter of intent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"options-for-homeschooling\">Options for Homeschooling in West Virginia&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschooling families in West Virginia can approach homeschooling in three different ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homeschooling with school board approval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeschooling with a Notice of Intent (NOI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeschooling with a learning pod<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most West Virginia homeschooling families homeschool by submitting a Notice of Intent, as it offers more flexibility. With that in mind, the information on this page covers the expectations for families who homeschool with a Notice of Intent. See below to learn more about West Virginia&#8217;s other homeschooling options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homeschooling with Board Approval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach to homeschooling comes with the most requirements. The school board must approve the subjects you intend to teach, where you plan to teach them, and how you plan to assess student progress. Home educators will need to teach for a time that&#8217;s equivalent to the school terms in your area and provide records to the school board if requested. Records must document each student&#8217;s attendance, subject instruction, and progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Homeschooling as a Learning Pod<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschooling as a learning pod is similar to homeschooling with a Notice of Intent, except students are permitted to learn as a group. When filing your NOI, you must state that your child will be part of a learning pod. Aside from that, this method of homeschooling follows the other requirements of homeschooling with an NOI.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-options-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16963\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/School-Age.png\" alt=\"Blue icon with the word age in the middle surrounded by two circling arrows\" class=\"wp-image-17931\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mandatory-School-Age\">Mandatory School Age in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children must begin school or home instruction the year they turn 6 before July 1st and continue with instruction until they turn 17.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-subject-requirements\">West Virginia Homeschool Subject Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia requires all students, including homeschoolers, to receive instruction in the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Home educators choose their curriculum, textbooks, and educational materials. You may wish to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/fayettesuccess.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/wvde-content-standards-and-objectives.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia Content Standards &amp; Objectives<\/a> as a guide, but you are not required to by law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Curriculum-Requirements.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17065\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Attendance-Requirements.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16958\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-attendance-requirements\">West Virginia Homeschool Attendance Requirements &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschool students are not required to receive a minimum number of days or hours of instruction per year. Home educators may wish to offer a minimum of 180 days of instruction, matching the public school calendar, but they are not required to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-record-keeping-requirements\">West Virginia Homeschool Record-Keeping Requirements&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia requires families to complete and maintain annual academic assessments (see above). Families may also wish to include other items in their child\u2019s school file, such as attendance records, courses and grades, a list of textbooks, curriculum programs, and a portfolio of representative work samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Maintaining detailed school records will make it easier to generate transcripts for your child later on or transition them to public school if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Record-Keeping.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assessment.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17068\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-assessments-and-evaluations\">West Virginia Homeschool Assessments and Evaluations&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, homeschool students must undergo an academic assessment. In certain years, you\u2019re required to submit those assessments to your county superintendent. Otherwise, you must maintain copies of the annual assessment in your files for at least three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Assessment Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Families may use any one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nationally-Normed Standardized Achievement Test: The test must have been published or normed within the last 10 years and administered by a qualified person according to the published instructions and guidelines. It must cover the subjects of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public School Testing Program: Work with your local district to participate in their assessment program. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/wvde.us\/assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia school assessments here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio Review: A certified teacher reviews a portfolio of representative work samples. They provide a written narrative of the student\u2019s progress in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, noting any areas that need improvement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative Assessment: Parents and the superintendent work together to agree on an alternative assessment form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment Submission Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Families must submit a copy of their child\u2019s academic assessment to the county superintendent by June 30th when the child is in 3rd, 5th, 8th, and 11th grade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"required-immunizations-for-homeschoolers\">Required Immunizations for Homeschoolers in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wvde.us\/student-support-well-being\/school-health\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia\u2019s immunization laws<\/a> apply only to public, private, and parochial schools, not homeschoolers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Students who wish to take classes or participate in athletics at public schools may need to meet immunization requirements first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Immunization.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16960\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Resources.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17071\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for Homeschool Families in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschooling families often seek opportunities to enhance their children&#8217;s education, promote socialization, and empower their homeschooling journey. Families can achieve this by joining homeschool groups, co-ops, or larger associations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These connections can provide valuable resources and opportunities for homeschooling families to engage with other like-minded individuals, share ideas, and learn from each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:43px;background-color:#0342ec;font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><blockquote><p><em><em><em>Relationships with other homeschool families can help create a rich and rewarding experience for home educators and their students.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-groups-and-co-ops\">Homeschool Groups and Co-ops in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschool families often support each other, and organizations and groups open the door to these support systems and also provide information on resources, events, and more. Here are two well-known options to help you get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvhea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia Home Educators Association (WVHEA)<\/a>: This group is open to all homeschool families, regardless of religion or educational philosophy. They offer homeschool how-tos, resources, and a homeschool hotline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chewv.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Christian Home Educators of West Virginia (CHEWV)<\/a>: Christian homeschoolers will find like-minded families here, along with events like graduation and a fine arts festival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a great list of local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehomeschoolmom.com\/homeschooling-in-west-virginia\/homeschool-organizations-support-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia homeschool groups and co-ops<\/a> at The Homeschool Mom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Organization.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16954\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Homeschool-Sports.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16961\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sports-opportunities-for-homeschoolers\">Sports Opportunities for Homeschoolers in West Virginia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschool students who meet <a href=\"https:\/\/code.wvlegislature.gov\/18-2-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">certain guidelines<\/a>, including being enrolled in at least one virtual public school course, can participate in athletics and other extracurriculars at their local public school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other ways homeschoolers can participate in sports and athletics, including homeschool sports leagues and community youth sports programs. Take a look at some of these options in West Virginia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Group Name &amp; Website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What Sports They Cover<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What Area<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymca.org\/find-your-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">YMCA Youth Sports<\/a><\/td><td>Varies by location<\/td><td>Throughout West Virginia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nflflag.com\/find-league\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NFL Flag<\/a><\/td><td>Flag football<\/td><td>West Virginia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleleague.org\/play-little-league\/league-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Little League<\/a><\/td><td>Baseball, softball<\/td><td>West Virginia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvsoccer.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia Soccer Association<\/a><\/td><td>Soccer<\/td><td>West Virginia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igniteathletics.org\/\">Ig<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igniteathletics.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">nite Athletics<\/a><\/td><td>Basketball, cross country, track &amp; field, volleyball, soccer<\/td><td>West Virginia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homeschool-field-trips\">West Virginia Homeschool Field Trips&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Field trips provide an excellent opportunity for homeschool families to explore the world and apply their learning to real-life experiences. The flexibility of homeschool scheduling gives you the opportunity to plan trips that fit your curriculum all year round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Join other homeschoolers to qualify for group discounts and special educational programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia has so many beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/wvstateparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">state parks and historical sites<\/a> to explore\u2013you could visit a new one every week! At the <a href=\"https:\/\/wvculture.org\/explore\/wv-state-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">West Virginia State Museum<\/a> in Charleston, learn about the history and culture of the state, while the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theclaycenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Clay Center<\/a> offers arts, sciences, and more all under one roof. Drop into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/hafe\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Harpers Ferry<\/a> to learn its unique Civil War history, or take a ride on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mountainrailwv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cass Scenic Railroad<\/a>. Explore the area\u2019s original inhabitants at <a href=\"https:\/\/wvculture.org\/explore\/grave-creek-mound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Grave Creek Mound Archeological Complex<\/a>, one of the state\u2019s hidden treasures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Field-Trips.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16955\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/heart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18136\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"special-education\">Special Education Homeschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia does not have any laws requiring local school districts to provide special education services to homeschooling students with special needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families homeschooling a child in need of special education services should contact the local school district to see what their policy is for offering support to homeschoolers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-our-curriculum-can-help\"><strong>Support Your Homeschool with ABCmouse and Adventure Academy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Our digital learning programs are designed by curriculum experts to assist your homeschool and children ages 2 through 13. ABCmouse is a comprehensive online educational platform for children ages 2-8, while Adventure Academy focuses on children ages 8-13. Both programs provide access to lessons on reading, language arts, math, sciences, social studies, and more. Learn more about how each program can enhance your homeschool below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-list4 has-background\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"how-our-curriculum-can-help\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>ABCmouse and Homeschooling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse offers over 10,000 learning activities and more than 850 lessons for children, plus a large digital library of books and educational puzzles, songs, activities, and worksheets. The program encourages self-paced learning with motivating rewards and includes progress tracking, which allows home educators to monitor time spent on certain subjects and the number of activities completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mini-reg-modal has-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa2d89a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order aofl-printable-media-text has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f2a62a2b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ABCMouse-Mice-Group-300x204.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21574\" style=\"width:221px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ABCMouse-Mice-Group-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ABCMouse-Mice-Group.png 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center mini-reg-modal is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;flex-basis:350px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-92e17da2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"color:#6b0b00;background-color:#ffb800\"><strong>Try ABCmouse FREE<\/strong><br>for 30 Days<strong>!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-97d24be39b8ef15e87e91421373557d4\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>Then just $14.99\/mo. until canceled<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">As a paid add-on to regular subscriptions, home educators can access the Assessment Center, which allows parents and caregivers to test children on their knowledge, determine successes and struggles, and receive recommended lessons based on assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">ABCmouse provides a robust curriculum that can supplement other early learning lessons. It&#8217;s trusted resource that\u2019s been downloaded over 10 million times and has a 4.5-star average out of 831.4K ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mini-reg-modal has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\"><a href=\"#mini_reg\" title=\"\">Find more information here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adventure Academy and Homeschooling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">Adventure Academy combines an interactive world with a curriculum covering reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. With quests, games, and educational videos and activities, learning becomes an epic journey that motivates kids to explore various topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">For homeschooling families, Adventure Academy offers an engaging, flexible learning experience that can supplement other educational materials. The program features thousands of activities created by curriculum experts and covers all major academic domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">Parents and caregivers can choose academic difficulty levels and track each child\u2019s progress, seeing time spent in Adventure Academy, activities completed, and subjects studied.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-9.28.09\u202fAM-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30645\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-9.28.09\u202fAM-1.png 624w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-9.28.09\u202fAM-1-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">Adventure Academy emphasizes key topics such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, mathematical operations, fractions, world geography, American history, physical science, life science, earth science, and scientific inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.49\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureacademy.com\/\" title=\"\"> AdventureAcademy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeschoolplus.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/FAQ.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17074\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#contents\" title=\"\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"homeschool-faq\">West Virginia Homeschool FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is West Virginia a homeschool-friendly state?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia\u2019s required academic assessments mean the state has a little more oversight of homeschoolers than others. However, parents have complete freedom to choose their curriculum, textbooks, and educational materials. They can also set their own schedules and choose from several types of annual assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> West Virginia homeschoolers can take classes at public schools or through virtual courses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschoolers in West Virginia can also request instructional resources, like textbooks and teaching materials, from their local districts. The state considers diplomas earned by homeschoolers the same as those issued by the public schools. Overall, these factors make West Virginia a friendly state to homeschool families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do West Virginia homeschoolers receive diplomas or transcripts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents or other homeschool instructors may issue diplomas to students when they have completed their high school course of study. The state of West Virginia mandates that these diplomas be treated the same as those issued by public schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families are also responsible for generating their own transcripts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9d9d9\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Use your detailed academic records to create transcripts for college applications and other needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is unschooling legal in West Virginia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>West Virginia homeschool families may choose any instructional methods they like to teach the required subjects, including unschooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can West Virginia homeschoolers participate in the Promise Scholarship program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeschoolers are eligible for the Promise Scholarship program, provided they meet certain requirements. Learn more about the program and requirements <a href=\"http:\/\/collegeforwv.com\/programs\/promise-scholarship\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do West Virginia homeschool students obtain work permits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your county superintendent for a work permit for homeschool students aged 14 and 15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-small-font-size\" id=\"short-legal-disclaimer\"><em>Legal Disclaimers<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#0342ec;letter-spacing:1.5px\"><em>\u201cThe information and materials provided are for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal, or other professional advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#0342ec;letter-spacing:1.5px\"><em>Any links provided to third-party resources are provided for convenience only. 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You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through this website with other sources, and review all information regarding any information with a trained legal professional.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#0342ec;letter-spacing:1.5px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Virginia Homeschooling Laws and Resources Thinking about homeschooling in West Virginia? Check out this comprehensive overview to start learning the state laws and requirements and find useful tools and resources, too. 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