California Department of Education — Schooling at Home
The main state resource for California homeschooling options, legal requirements, Private School Affidavit information, curriculum, recordkeeping, and related resources.

California Schooling at Home FAQs
Official answers about filing a Private School Affidavit, required records, curriculum, school-district communication, testing, diplomas, and other common questions.

Private Schools and Schooling at Home
The California Department of Education’s central collection of private-school, home-school, affidavit, legal, and directory resources.

Homeschooling and Education Alternatives
Official information comparing home-based private schools, private-school programs, public independent study, charter schools, and other education alternatives.

Private School Affidavit Information
Official filing information for parents operating a private home school and other individuals or organizations providing private-school instruction.

HSLDA — California Homeschool Laws
An independent overview of California homeschool options, compulsory-attendance requirements, required subjects, recordkeeping, and related legal resources.

California Education Code § 48200 — Compulsory Education
The official statute establishing compulsory full-time education for California children between the ages of 6 and 18 unless a legal exemption applies.

California Education Code § 48222 — Private-School Exemption
The primary statute covering private full-time day-school instruction, required branches of study, attendance records, and verification of the Private School Affidavit.

California Education Code § 33190 — Private School Affidavit
The official statute requiring private schools, including qualifying home-based private schools, to file an annual affidavit and maintain specified records.

California Education Code § 48224 — Private Tutor Option
The statute covering instruction by a private tutor who holds a valid California teaching credential for the grade being taught.

California Education Code for Private Schools
A California Department of Education collection of statutes related to private-school instruction, affidavits, attendance, curriculum, records, and student health.

California Education Code § 51210 — Courses of Study for Grades 1–6
The official list of subject areas included in California’s elementary course of study.

California Education Code § 51220 — Courses of Study for Grades 7–12
The official list of subject areas included in California’s secondary course of study.

Public Funding for Private Home-Based Education
The California Department of Education states that California does not offer a statewide public-funding program for private-school tuition. This generally includes families operating an independent home-based private school through a Private School Affidavit.

Publicly Funded Home-Based Education Alternatives
California families may consider public charter-school or school-district independent-study programs that provide home-based instruction, curriculum, teacher support, or other educational services. Students enrolled in these programs remain public-school students rather than independent homeschool students.

Find a California Independent-Study Program
Official instructions for locating independent-study programs operated by school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools serving your area.

Find Charter Schools by County
Use the California Department of Education’s county directory to locate charter schools, including nonclassroom-based programs that may offer home-based learning.

Services for Eligible Students with Disabilities
Information about special-education services that may be available to eligible students enrolled in private schools, including qualifying home-based private schools.

California Home-Based Education Alternatives
Compare public independent study, public charter schools, private online schools, home-based private schools, and other education options.

California Public-School Independent Study
Official information about voluntary independent-study programs operated by school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education.

How to Find an Independent-Study Program
Instructions for locating independent-study programs through school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools serving the family’s area.

California Charter School Locator
Official tools for locating charter schools by name or county and reviewing their instructional model, grade levels, contact information, and other details.

Charter Schools by California County
Select a county to find charter schools, including nonclassroom-based independent-study programs that may serve students in surrounding counties.

California School Directory
Search official information about California public schools, private schools, school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education.

File a California Private School Affidavit
The official online system for filing the annual Private School Affidavit for the current school year.

Private School Affidavit Filing Information
Official information about who should file, the filing period, updating an affidavit, retrieving a filed affidavit, and contacting the state office.

Private School Affidavit Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for completing each part of the California Private School Affidavit.

Private School Affidavit FAQs
Answers about filing, confirmation numbers, affidavit updates, public information, school closure, and other filing questions.

Retrieve or Update a Current-Year Affidavit
View, print, or update a previously filed current-year Private School Affidavit using its confirmation information.

California County Offices of Education
Official contact information for California’s county offices of education and links to their websites.

California Private School Data Office
Email the California Department of Education with questions about Private School Affidavit filing, private-school records, or the state directory.

California Homeschool Network
An inclusive statewide organization providing California homeschool information, advocacy, legislative updates, educational resources, and family support.

California Homeschool Network — Legal Options
A comparison of home-based private schools, Private School Satellite Programs, public independent-study and charter programs, and the private-tutor option.

Establishing a Home-Based Private School
California-specific information about establishing a private school, filing the affidavit, keeping confirmation information, and maintaining compliance.

California Private-School Recordkeeping
Information and examples covering attendance, courses of study, faculty qualifications, student files, health records, transcripts, and other records.

Homeschool Association of California
A statewide organization offering legal information, family resources, events, community-building opportunities, and support for California homeschoolers.

Homeschool Association of California — Legal Information
A plain-language explanation of California homeschool pathways, affidavit filing, required records, subjects, testing, and common legal questions.

How to Start Homeschooling in California
A practical guide to withdrawing a student, selecting a legal pathway, filing the Private School Affidavit, and keeping required records.

HSLDA California
State-specific legal information, withdrawal guidance, special-education resources, public-school access information, and legal assistance for members.