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🏡 Starting Your Homeschool Journey in Virginia

Embarking on the homeschooling path can feel exciting—and overwhelming. In Virginia, the process is straightforward, supportive of parent choice, and backed by a growing community of families just like yours.

✅ Step 1: File a Notice of Intent (NOI)

You must notify your local school division (typically by August 15th) of your intention to homeschool. You can do this by submitting a Notice of Intent to Homeschool form or a letter, including:

  • Your name and address

  • Your child’s name and age

  • The method of instruction (parent-led, online curriculum, tutor, etc.)

  • A copy of your high school diploma or other qualifying credential (or statement of religious exemption)

 

📍In Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, these forms can be submitted online or by mail. Each county provides its own version of the NOI form.

📚 Step 2: Choose Your Curriculum

Virginia gives parents the freedom to select the curriculum that best fits their child’s needs. You may use:

  • A structured online program

  • A customized or thematic curriculum

  • Co-ops, microschools, or hybrid programs (like ours!)

  • Educational therapists or tutors

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📝 Step 3: Submit Year-End Evidence of Progress

By August 1st each year, you’ll need to submit one of the following to your local school division:

  • Results from a nationally normed standardized test

  • An evaluation letter from a licensed teacher or other qualified professional

  • A portfolio of work reviewed by an evaluator

 

Don’t worry—we can help guide you through this part, too!

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