How to homeschool a child with dyslexia in West Virginia

West Virginia's home instruction statute requires a notice of intent to the county superintendent, assurance of instruction in reading, language, mathematics, science, and social studies, evidence that the instructor meets the minimum educational qualification, and annual assessment. Assessment results must be submitted to the county superintendent at grades 3, 5, 8, and 11 by June 30. Parents must keep copies of each student's academic assessment for three years. County boards may also offer classes, textbooks, and other resources subject to availability and approval.

The statute says the county board, upon request, shall notify parents in writing of services available to assist in assessing a child's eligibility for special education services. It also states that identification of a disability does not preclude the continuation of homeschooling.

explicit reading instruction, audiobooks, oral answers, assistive technology, and reduced copywork when appropriate

1. 1Choose level before grade label.
2. 2Reduce friction before adding more subjects.
3. 3Use accommodations that preserve learning without unnecessary battles.
4. 4Document what works so future evaluations, doctors, tutors, or schools have a clear history.

Parents should keep the notice of intent, proof of instructor qualification, attendance information, course plans, work samples, and especially copies of each student's academic assessment for at least three years because the statute expressly requires that retention period. Testing/evaluation: Yes. West Virginia requires an annual academic assessment for students using the home instruction pathway. Families may use a nationally normed standardized test, the state public-school testing program, a certified teacher portfolio review with written narrative, or another alternative academic assessment agreed to by the parent and county superintendent.