Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Manage your Affidavit, Objectives, and Portfolio without the headache. We keep your Pennsylvania homeschool records audit-ready.
Regulation Level
High Regulation
Oversight
Local School District Superintendent
At a Glance
- Notarized Affidavit due annually by August 1st
- Educational Objectives required
- Medical/Immunization records required
- Annual evaluation by qualified evaluator
Pennsylvania law requires a specific set of documents to be notarized and filed, along with ongoing tracking of days or hours. The requirement for an annual evaluation by a qualified evaluator adds an extra layer of preparation.
Filed annually by August 1st with the local superintendent. Must be notarized and include educational objectives. Evidence of immunization or exemption, and health/medical services required by law. 180 days of instruction OR 900 hours (elementary) / 990 hours (secondary). Maintain a portfolio with samples of work and a log of reading materials. Annual evaluation by a qualified evaluator (interview + portfolio review).📜Affidavit & Objectives
⚕️Medical Services
⏱️Instructional Time
📂Portfolio & Evaluation
Common Challenges
Homeschooling in Pennsylvania comes with unique hurdles.
Sound Familiar?
These are the top struggles we hear from Pennsylvania families.
The Portfolio Pile
Saving every worksheet and project in a giant box, then spending weeks organizing it before the evaluation.
Counting Days vs. Hours
Trying to keep a manual log of days or hours and worrying if you'll hit the 180-day / 900-hour mark.
Evaluator Prep
The stress of preparing for the meeting with the evaluator and ensuring you have 'enough' to show.
How HatchEDU Solves Pennsylvania Compliance
We've built specific tools to handle Pennsylvania's regulations.
Digital Portfolio Builder
Snap photos of work and upload them to Hatch. We organize your portfolio by subject and date automatically.
Smart Log
Track days and hours simultaneously. See your progress toward the 180-day/900-hour goal in real-time.
Evaluator-Ready Reports
Print a comprehensive summary and reading log for your evaluator. Make the review process smooth and impressive.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Standardized testing is required in grades 3, 5, and 8. The results must be included in your portfolio.
No. You must submit objectives, but the district does not have the authority to approve or reject your specific curriculum materials.
A licensed psychologist, a certified teacher (with 2 years experience), or a non-public school teacher/administrator (with 2 years experience).
No! You submit the portfolio to the *evaluator*. You only submit the evaluator's certification letter to the district.
Yes, you must file the affidavit and objectives before you begin homeschooling.
Helpful Resources for Homeschool Families
Expert guidance to help you succeed
Homeschool laws can change. Always confirm requirements with your local school district or state education officials. HatchEDU provides tools to assist with compliance but does not provide legal advice.
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