Homeschooling in Oregon: How To Homeschool While Following State Laws

by Rita Onyx

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.

Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular. Just in the last years alone, homeschooling rose up by 700%. What was once seen as old-fashioned and outdated is now a modern way to educate the next generation.

There are many benefits to homeschooling; it gives parents freedom in choosing the curriculums and subjects their children learn. Remote learning also ensures their children are kept safe, away from potential dangers like bullying or viruses in public schools. It’s a win-win situation.

Thinking of homeschooling your children too? Then follow this quick guide on how to homeschool your children if you live in Oregon. Know the Oregon homeschool state laws and regulations in your state so you can homeschool properly.

Quick Facts:

• There is one way to homeschool 

• Children between 6-18 of age must be in school 

• You MUST notify your local school district of your intentions

Requirements:

• There are NO teacher qualifications

• There are NO state mandated subjects 

• There ARE required assessments or testing 

• There are NO immunization requirements

How to Homeschool in Oregon

• Notify the Education Service District (ESD) with a one-time notice of intent to homeschool within 10 days of starting homeschooling

• Include in the notice:

1. Name of instructor
2. Name of child
3. Address
4. Birth dates
5. Name of school the child last attended or if the child has not attended school, the public school district where the child resides

• Have your child evaluated in grades 3, 5, 8, and 10 with a test approved by the State Board Education

Helpful links:

http://www.ohen.org/homeschooling-in-oregon/

https://www.oregon.gov/ode/learning-options/HomeSchool/Pages/default.aspx

https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/regulation-map/oregon.html

Contact Information–State and Federal Departments of Education

• Oregon Department of Education
  255 Capitol St. NE
  Salem, OR 97310-0203
  Phone: (503) 947-5600
  Fax: (503) 378-5156
  Website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/

• U.S. Department of Education, Oregon 

This is meant to be a summary and NOT legal advice. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under.