Washington DC Homeschool Requirements
Medium Regulation
Washington DC requires annual notification and standardized testing for homeschoolers.
DC Quick Facts
- • Annual notification required
- • Standardized testing at grades 5, 8, and 10
- • Portfolio or evaluation required
- • Approximately 2,800 homeschoolers in DC
Legal Requirements
Annual Notification
Notify the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) annually
Standardized Testing
Required in grades 5, 8, and 10 using nationally normed test
Portfolio or Evaluation
Maintain portfolio of student work or obtain written evaluation
Instruction Hours
At least 900 hours per school year
Curriculum Requirements
DC requires instruction in reading, language, mathematics, social studies, and science. Parents have flexibility in choosing curriculum and teaching methods.
Reading & Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
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