Can you homeschool without a degree in Washington?

The parent must meet at least one qualification pathway, such as being supervised by a certificated person, earning enough college credit, completing a qualifying homeschool course, or being approved by the local superintendent as sufficiently qualified.

Homeschooling is legal in Washington if families follow the state's home-based instruction law or use another recognized education option.

Moderate. Parents choose the curriculum and day-to-day teaching approach, but they still need to cover the required subject areas, meet the hour requirement, and complete the yearly assessment.

1. 1Check Washington's notice rule: Yes. Families using home-based instruction file a Declaration of Intent every year.
2. 2Calendar the deadline: By September 15 each year, or within two weeks of the start of the public school quarter, trimester, or semester if you begin later.
3. 3Build around required subjects: Occupational education, Science, Mathematics, Language, Social studies, History, Health, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Appreciation of art and music
4. 4Keep records that match the state summary: Keep annual test or assessment results and immunization records. Families often also keep attendance logs, course lists, and work samples for their own files.
5. 5Plan for testing or evaluation if required: Yes. Each student must complete either an annual standardized achievement test approved by the state board or an annual assessment by a certificated person who is currently working in education.
6. 6Use official source links before making a filing or deadline decision.