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Delaware homeschool recordkeeping requirements

Recordkeeping is where many families either overcomplicate things or accidentally keep too little. This page separates what Delaware appears to require from what is smart to keep for transfers, high school, college, and peace of mind.

Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.

Current recordkeeping summary

Keep copies of your annual enrollment and attendance filings, attendance logs, course lists, work samples, and high school records. If you run a multi-family homeschool, the liaison should keep the reporting records for the group.

Attendance or hours connection

The source materials do not highlight a separate statewide homeschool hour requirement for the common single-family and multi-family options. Families must complete the required annual attendance reporting, and the coordinated option must provide regular and thorough instruction comparable to public school expectations.

Testing and evaluation records

No statewide standardized testing is required for Delaware homeschool options covered here. Frequency: Not required.

Practical parent record file

  1. 1Notice, affidavit, umbrella-school enrollment, or withdrawal copies if applicable.
  2. 2Attendance or school-days tracker if your state requires days/hours or if you want a clean audit trail.
  3. 3Curriculum list by subject and grade level.
  4. 4Work samples or portfolio highlights for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
  5. 5Test results, evaluation letters, report cards, or progress summaries if applicable.
  6. 6High-school course descriptions, credits, grades, and transcript drafts for grades 9–12.

Source caveat

This site summarizes public source material and should be verified against current Delaware agency guidance before a compliance deadline.

Free printables

Download the homeschool starter kit

Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.

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These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What records do homeschoolers keep in Delaware?

Keep copies of your annual enrollment and attendance filings, attendance logs, course lists, work samples, and high school records. If you run a multi-family homeschool, the liaison should keep the reporting records for the group.

Do I need attendance records in Delaware?

The source materials do not highlight a separate statewide homeschool hour requirement for the common single-family and multi-family options. Families must complete the required annual attendance reporting, and the coordinated option must provide regular and thorough instruction comparable to public school expectations.

Should I keep more than the minimum?

Usually yes. A simple folder with notice paperwork, attendance, curriculum, samples, and test/evaluation results makes transfers, high school planning, and future questions much easier.

Tie records to the full startup checklist

Records are easier when you know which steps Delaware expects first.

How to homeschool in Delaware