Now that superintendents no longer review portfolios in Pennsylvania, it might be more important than ever to find a supportive evaluator who applies the appropriate standard of review.
Category Archives: PA Home Education Law
Testing Requirements Under PA Homeschool Law
If your child is in grade 3, 5 or 8, the portfolio must include the results of a standardized achievement test for reading/language arts and math. The list of approved tests (as of the date of publication of this article-please check the PDE website for updates) can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website […]
Who’s Qualified to Homeschool in Pennsylvania?
In 1988, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed a law making it legal for parents to homeschool their children in the Commonwealth. Prior to this legislation, Pennsylvania was one of the most aggressive states in prosecuting parents for truancy. Act 169 of 1988, which is the Pennsylvania Homeschool Law, is an extension of the compulsory education provision […]
How to Prepare an Affidavit in Less Than 10 Minutes
Don’t let the demanding homeschool laws in Pennsylvania discourage you. You can prepare an affidavit in about 10 minutes.