Homeschool in California

You have many options for homeschooling in California. Below are some resources you will find useful for exploring different options.

Statewide groups with a variety of information on most homeschool-related topics, including how to homeschool in California:

• HomeSchool Association of California (HSC)

(888) HSC-4440 or  www.hsc.org

HSC’s publication, “Empowering Families, Starting

the Homeschool Journey,” contains everything

you need to get started.

• California Homeschool Network (CHN)

(800) 327-5339 or  www.californiahomeschool.net

CHN’s free publication, “Just the Facts:  A Step-by

-Step Guide” provides information about your legal   options.

You have many options for homeschooling in California.  Below are some resources you will find useful for exploring different options.

You have four options for homeschooling in California:

Establish a private school for your children by filing a Private School Affidavit with the California Department of Education. Visit  HSC  or  CHN , call one of our contacts, or visit:

www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/rq/affidavit.asp 

Use a public independent study program or charter school (see the box at right for a list of some of the programs available in Sonoma County)
Use a private school satellite program.
Parents with a teaching credential can act as tutors for their children, or parents may employ a tutor, following certain legal requirements (see the resources above for details).

A list of SCHN contacts who are available to discuss your homeschooling questions are listed on our  Contact  page.