How to start homeschooling in Delaware

Everything you need to legally begin homeschooling in Delaware, broken into clear steps. Plan to spend about an hour completing the paperwork before your first day.

The short version

Delaware requires registration as one of three homeschool types, with reporting through the state's Home School Registration system.

The full process, step by step

Step 1

Choose your homeschool registration type (single-family, multi-family, or coordinator-based).

Step 2

Step 3

Submit a withdrawal letter to your child's public school if applicable.

Step 4

Plan and begin instruction.

Step 5

Submit annual enrollment and attendance reports as required.

Things that help on day one

A binder, folder, or app to keep paperwork in one place.
Your child's most recent report card or academic records.
A simple weekly rhythm sketched out — even one bullet list of subjects per day.
A camera or phone for documenting the first weeks of moments.
A list of any homeschool co-ops, libraries, or community groups in your area.

Disclaimer: This guide summarises commonly known Delaware homeschool requirements. Laws change. For official, up-to-date legal guidance, consult the HSLDA state guide or your state Department of Education before submitting paperwork.

Read the full Delaware homeschool law summary →

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