As a result of COVID-19, homeschooling is on the rise. For some, this is a short-term arrangement, and others have discovered that homeschooling is perfect for their family. In case you don’t know, homeschooling is simply the practice of educating your kids from home. Some families choose to collaborate through homeschooling cooperatives and extracurricular leagues to enrich the home school experience.

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia. When exploring the homeschooling route, please be aware that the laws and policies that govern homeschooling differ by state. If you wonder if homeschooling is a good fit for your family, you probably have questions about how to begin the process and what resources are available. Because of this, we created a series entitled, How to Start Homeschooling. In each installment, we will discuss homeschooling rules and resources for each state. In today’s installment, we will discuss homeschooling in Ohio.

What you need to know:

• Ohio Homeschool Law states you must submit a Home Education Notification form to your superintendent each year of homeschooling.
• If you need to remove your kid, contact your school, and ask if they have any forms you need to complete. This needs to be finished before homeschooling your kid.
• Homeschool teachers must possess a high school diploma, GED, or standardized test scores that show high school equivalent education.
• Homeschool learners must receive 900 hours of education per year.
• There are thirteen required academic subjects: language, reading, spelling, writing, geography, history, government, mathematics, science, health, physical education, and fine arts.
• Ohio doesn’t require that you keep any particular records for your kid.
• Ohio homeschool learners must participate in yearly testing by taking a national standardized test or a written assessment by an authorized person.
• If you re-enroll your kid in a public school, contact your local school to determine their process.

Resources

Ohio offers funding assistance if a kid has an IEP. These learners may qualify for the Peterson Scholarship.

You can also check out the Ohio Department of Education’s Homeschooling page, Ohio Homeschooling Parents, Home School Legal Defense Association – Ohio, and the Christian Home Educators of Ohio.