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Delaware Education Code For Homeschooling
This is not intended to be legal advice and is distributed
for information purposes only. Check for updates at your public
library. Statutes relevant to homeschooling are posted on the
Department of Education website: Title
14, Part 1, Chapter 27, 2701-2704. Check there for updates. The following is for your convenience only.
Compulsory attendance - Between 5 and
16 years of age, from August 31. 5 year olds may be granted an
exception.
Parental Qualifications - None
Summary of Methods - You may (1) affiliate your homeschool
through a recognized homeschool association or organization;
or you may (2) homeschool under the auspices of the local school
district superintendent of the district in which the student
resides; or you may (3) report directly to the Delaware Department
of Education as a "private school."
Please note this is the new law, SB103, which has been signed by Governor Minner.
TITLE 14. EDUCATION
PART I. FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 27. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
§2702. Compulsory attendance requirements; evaluation
of readiness
(a) Except as otherwise provided, the following provisions are
applicable to school attendance in this State:
(1) Every person in this State who has legal custody, guardianship
of the person, or legal control of a child between 5 and 16 years
of age shall enroll the child in a public school in the school
district of the person's residence.........
§2703. Private school attendance or other educational
instruction
Section 2702 of this title shall not apply to any student enrolled
in a private school who is receiving regular and thorough instruction
in the subjects prescribed for the public schools of the State
in a manner suitable to children of the same age and stage of
advancement, provided that such private school is subject to
and in compliance with § 2704 of this title. For the purposes
of this section, any student who is home-schooled in any
manner provided for in §2703A.of this title shall also be
exempt from the provisions of § 2702 of this title.
§2703A. Homeschools defined.
For purposes of this Chapter, a homeschool shall be considered
a non-public school and there shall be three types of homeschools
defined as follows:
'single-family homeschool' means the education of one's
own child(ren) primarily by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
of such child(ren) mainly in their own residence.
'Multi-family homeschool' means the education of children,
primarily by the parents(s) or legal guardian(s) of such children
mainly in one or several residences, or other facilities, when
such children are not all related to each other as brother or
sister. A person shall act as a liaison to the Department of
Education for reporting enrollment and attendance information
for all families involved.
'single-family homeschool coordinated with the local school
district' means the education of child(ren) primarily by
the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of such child(ren) mainly
in their own residence using a curriculum approved by the local
superintendent or his/her designee. The local superintendent
shall determine in writing that the student is or will be provided
with regular and thorough instruction by the student's parent(s)
or legal guardian(s) in the subjects prescribed for the public
schools of the State and in a manner suitable to children of
the same age and stage of advancement.
§2704. Report of non-public schools to Department
(a) All persons conducting non-public schools shall report end
of the year attendance information to the Department of Education
annually, on or before the 31st day of July, on such forms as
shall be prescribed by the Department of Education.
(b) Such persons shall also submit annually, on or before the
31st day of October, a statement of pupil enrollment as of the
last school day in September, on such forms as prescribed by
the Department of Education.
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- Recommended books to help you Homeschool
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- First Year of Homeschooling Your Child:
- Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
- by Linda Dobson
- Many of today's families are opting to teach their children at home. The first hurdle these families face is getting started.
- kindle edition
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- Home Learning Year by Year:
How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School
- by Rebecca Rupp
- A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school.
- kindle edition
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- Homeschooling the Child with Autism:
- Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask
- by Patricia Schetter, et al
- This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents' and professionals' questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at home.
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- The Unschooling Handbook:
- How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
- by Mary Griffith
- Unschooling is a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests.
- kindle edition
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- Homeschooling for Dummies
- by Jennifer Kaufeld
- If, like many parents, you're wondering whether homeschooling can be the solution you're looking for, then you'll be happy to know that the answer is yes.
- kindle edition
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- 100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum:
- Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
- by Cathy Duffy
- Christian. Widely-recognized curriculum expert Cathy Duffy walks you through the curriculum selection process.
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- Home Schooling Children with Special Needs
- (3rd Edition)
- by Sharon Hensley
- This book would be very helpful to any homeschooling parent with a "high needs" child, whether or not the child has a disability label.
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- The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas:
- 500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
- by Linda Dobson
- Kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners, and more for your homeschooling needs.
- kindle edition
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- Making the Grade
- Everything Your 3rd Grader Needs to Know
- by Micki Pflug
- The book gives parents guiding principles for teaching reading, writing, math, social studies, and science. Other grades on this link, too.
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- Homeschooling Your Struggling Learner
- by Kathy Kuhl
- Covers children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other difficulties.
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- Creative Home Schooling:
- A Resource Guide for Smart Families
- by Lisa Rivero
- Features interviews and tips from many homeschool parents as well as long lists of resources.
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- Homeschooling: The Teen Years:
- Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- To 18-Year Old
- by Cafi Cohen
- This book reveals the adventure and rewards as well as the special challenges of working with this age group.
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- Free Range Learning
- How Homeschooling Changes Everything
- by Laura Grace Weldon
- Eye-opening data about the meaning and importance of natural learning.
- kindle edition
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- Detective Science
- 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids
- by Pam Walker, Elaine Wood
- Like real-life forensic scientists, students observe carefully, organize and record data, think critically, and conduct simple test to solve crimes ranging from theft and dog-napping to vandalism and water pollution.
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