Washington
WA Homeschool Resources
Washington Homeschool Requirements & Resources
Find official Washington homeschool laws, declaration forms, annual assessment requirements, public-school programs, funding resources, statewide organizations, and other helpful resources for families homeschooling in Washington.
Last reviewed: August 4, 2026
Official Homeschool Information
State agency information and official resources.
Washington OSPI — Home-Based Instruction
The main official resource for Washington homeschool laws, forms, assessments, and public-school access.
Washington Home-Based Instruction Handbook
The official “Pink Book” explaining Washington homeschool laws and family responsibilities.
Washington State Board of Education — Home Instruction
Official information about annual assessments and approved standardized tests.
Washington School District Directory
Find the resident district responsible for receiving the annual declaration.
HSLDA — Washington Homeschool Laws
A supplemental plain-language overview of Washington homeschool requirements.
Laws & Requirements
General requirements, compulsory age and related guidance.
RCW 28A.225.010 — Attendance and Home-Based Instruction
Covers compulsory ages, required subjects, instructional hours, and parent qualifications.
RCW 28A.200.010 — Parent Responsibilities
Covers annual declarations, assessments, records, and student transfers.
RCW 28A.200.020 — Parental Authority
Confirms parental control over curriculum, materials, teaching methods, timing, and location.
Approved Tests and Assessment FAQs
Lists approved standardized tests and explains the certified-teacher assessment option.
WAC 180-52-070 — Approved Standardized Tests
The state rule governing tests used for annual homeschool assessments.
How to Comply with Washington Homeschool Law
A supplemental step-by-step guide to Washington’s legal requirements.
Scholarships & Funding
Available programs, financial assistance and funding information.
Part-Time Attendance and Ancillary Services Form
Request public-school classes, testing, counseling, therapy, or other available district services.
Washington Running Start
Allows eligible juniors and seniors, including homeschool students, to earn tuition-free college credit.
College Bound Scholarship
Eligible private-school and homeschool students may apply during grades 7–9.
Washington College Grant
Need-based funding for eligible college, career-training, and apprenticeship students.
Washington State Financial Aid
Browse state grants, scholarships, work-study, and other postsecondary assistance.
Washington Homeschool Organization Scholarship
Scholarship information for qualifying Washington homeschool graduates.
Virtual & Online Education
State virtual programs and online education options.
Washington Online Learning
The main official resource for online public-school courses and programs.
Approved Online School Programs
Search Washington’s current approved public online-school programs.
Approved Online Course Providers
Find state-approved providers offering individual online courses.
Alternative Learning Experience Programs
Explains district-operated virtual, remote, and parent-partnership programs.
Washington Education Options
Compare homeschooling, online schools, alternative programs, and other learning pathways.
Forms & Contacts
Helpful forms, filing information and agency contacts.
Declaration of Intent to Provide Home-Based Instruction
The official annual form submitted to the resident school district.
Request for Part-Time Attendance or Services
Request public-school classes or ancillary services for a homeschool student.
Washington Education Directory
Find current school district, superintendent, school, and education contact information.
Annual Assessment and Testing Information
Find approved tests, assessment options, and state contact information.
Ask OSPI
Contact the appropriate state office with home-based instruction questions.
Washington Homeschool Test Providers
A statewide directory of testing and certified-teacher assessment providers.
Statewide Organizations
Statewide associations and homeschool support organizations.
Washington Homeschool Organization
A statewide nonpartisan and nonsectarian organization offering guidance, advocacy, events, and resources.
WHO — Getting Started
Introductory guidance about declarations, legal requirements, curriculum, and assessments.
Washington Support Groups and Co-ops
Find local homeschool groups, co-ops, classes, and specialized communities.
Parent Qualifying Courses
Courses that help parents meet one of Washington’s homeschool qualification options.
Christian Heritage
A statewide Christian organization offering conferences, family events, and homeschool resources.
Christian Homeschool Network
Provides Christian advocacy, legal information, alerts, and homeschool support.
Family Learning Organization
Offers homeschool advocacy, standardized testing, assessments, and family resources.
HSLDA Washington Resources
Supplemental legal, testing, recordkeeping, special-education, and high-school information.
Quick Links
Important state-specific homeschool links in one place.
