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Homeschool Requirements in West Virginia

Complete compliance guide — updated May 2026

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At a Glance

Notification Required

Yes

Testing Required

Yes

Portfolio Required

Notification & Registration

West Virginia parents must notify their county school superintendent in writing before beginning and by August 1 each year. The teaching parent must hold a high school diploma or GED.

Required Subjects

ReadingLanguage ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesHealthPhysical Education

Key Steps to Get Started

1Submit written notice to your county school superintendent before starting and by August 1 each year
2Ensure the teaching parent holds a high school diploma or GED
3Teach required subjects
4Have your child assessed annually — standardized test or portfolio review by a certified teacher
5Submit assessment results to the superintendent

Official Resources

West Virginia Department of Education →HSLDA West Virginia Guide →

West Virginia Compliance Checklist

Last verified May 24, 2026

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Submit written notice to county superintendent
Before you begin homeschooling and every year by August 1, send a written notice to your county school superintendent informing them of your intent to homeschool.
View official source (State DOE) →
Verify teaching parent holds a high school diploma or GED
The parent who will be doing the teaching must have a high school diploma or GED. Make sure you have this credential before you begin homeschooling.
View official source (HSLDA) →
Teach all required subjects
Your homeschool curriculum must cover Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health, and Physical Education each year.
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Complete annual assessment for your child
Each year, have your child either take a standardized test or have their work reviewed through a portfolio assessment conducted by a certified teacher.
View official source (State DOE) →
Submit assessment results to the superintendent
After your child's annual assessment is complete, send the results to your county school superintendent as required.
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