Homeschooling in West Virginia
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in West Virginia. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around West Virginia. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in West Virginia.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in West Virginia
Ages and exceptions
You can alternatively request home instruction under the county board approval route, which requires an instructional term equal to the statutory school term.
Register or give notice
You must submit a notice of intent to your county superintendent or county board when you begin homeschooling.
Plan instruction
Your notice must assure instruction in reading, language, mathematics, science, and social studies and annual assessment.
Your instructor must submit evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent or a qualifying higher education credential.
Keep records
You must keep copies of your child's academic assessments for three years.
Assessments and testing
You must obtain an academic assessment of your child each year for the previous school year.
You must submit assessment results to the county superintendent in grades three, five, eight, and eleven by June 30 of the assessment year.
You must begin a remedial program if your child's annual assessment does not show acceptable progress.
Official resources
- West Virginia Code | §18-8
West Virginia Legislature
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in West Virginia
Programs open to homeschoolers
You can use Hope Scholarship assistance for homeschool curriculum and other qualifying expenses.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
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