How to start homeschooling in West Virginia

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

The short version

West Virginia offers two options: notice to county superintendent with annual assessment, or county board approval.

The full process, step by step

Step 1

Submit Notice of Intent and parent qualifications to county superintendent.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Plan curriculum across required subjects.

Step 4

Track instruction equivalent to public school year.

Step 5

Complete required assessment in testing grades.

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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia homeschool law summary →

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