Hawaii State Department of Education — Homeschool
The main state resource for beginning homeschooling, submitting notice, curriculum records, annual progress reports, required assessments, ending homeschooling, high school information, and state contacts.

Hawaii Homeschool Frequently Asked Questions — Revised February 2026
Official answers about Form 4140, letters of intent, curriculum, annual reporting, standardized testing, changing schools, ending homeschooling, high school credit, equivalency credentials, and college applications.

Hawaii Homeschool Assessment Information
The state’s current overview of nationally norm-referenced assessments that families may use for homeschool testing and progress documentation.

Hawaii Subject Matter Standards
Official grade-level academic standards and learning expectations that families may consult when planning homeschool instruction.

HSLDA — Hawaii Homeschool Laws
An independent overview of Hawaii notification, curriculum-record, annual-reporting, assessment, compulsory-attendance, and high-school requirements.

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 302A-1132 — Compulsory Attendance and Exceptions
The primary state statute covering compulsory school attendance and the exception for children whose notice of intent to homeschool has been submitted according to department rules.

Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 12 — Compulsory Attendance Exceptions
The official rules governing homeschool notification, curriculum records, termination, educational services, annual progress reports, standardized testing, instructor qualifications, credits, and high school matters.

Official Hawaii Homeschool Requirements
A plain-language state explanation of notice, annual progress reports, testing, curriculum records, changing geographic schools, and ending homeschooling.

How to Comply with Hawaii Homeschool Law
An independent step-by-step explanation of notice-of-intent, curriculum, recordkeeping, progress-report, and testing responsibilities.

Hawaii Homeschooling Rule — Chapter 12 Summary
A Hawaii-focused explanation of the sections of Chapter 12 that apply specifically to parent-directed homeschooling.

Standardized Assessment Options
State information about nationally norm-referenced tests that may be used to meet Hawaii’s homeschool assessment requirements.

Hawaii Homeschool Costs and Parent Responsibility
HIDOE explains that parents are fully responsible for the child’s homeschool education and must provide the necessary materials and instruction.

Free Public-School Assessment Option
Homeschooled students may request participation in qualifying state assessments through their local public school at no cost, rather than purchasing private testing.

Required Educational and Related Services
Chapter 12 states that statutorily mandated educational and related services must be available at the home public-school site to homeschooled children who have been evaluated, certified as needing the services, and request them.

HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grant
A privately funded national assistance program that may help qualifying HSLDA member families experiencing significant financial hardship with curriculum and other homeschool expenses.

University of Hawaii Early Admit Application
High-school-aged students, including qualifying homeschooled students, may apply to take University of Hawaii college courses through Early Admit. Tuition, eligibility, health-clearance rules, and credit procedures vary by campus and program.

Hawaii Community College Early Admit Information
Campus-specific information for high-school-aged students, including homeschool documentation requirements and enrollment steps.

Hawaii State Distance Learning Program
A public online program for students in grades 9–12 offering state-aligned instruction from certified teachers. Enrollment is public schooling rather than independent homeschooling.

HIDOE Online Learning
Supplemental online courses in core subjects, electives, computer science, health, art, and Advanced Placement for students enrolled in Hawaii public schools.

Using Curriculum and Online Programs in a Hawaii Homeschool
Official guidance explaining that parents select and provide homeschool materials while maintaining a record of the planned curriculum and methods used to determine mastery.

University of Hawaii Early Admit
Qualifying high-school-aged students may apply for college courses while completing their secondary education. Available formats and requirements vary by UH campus.

UH West Oahu High School Early Admission
Early-admission information for public, private, and homeschooled high-school-aged students interested in taking University of Hawaii courses.

Hawaii Public-School and Program Finder
Locate public schools and programs by island, complex area, grade level, and school type when comparing public or charter alternatives.

Hawaii Form 4140 — Exceptions to Compulsory Education
The official form and instructions for notifying the appropriate local public school that a child will be homeschooled. Families should complete the student information, parent signature section, and Section B, Option 5.

Find the Correct Local Public School
Use the official school locator to identify the geographic public school where Form 4140 or a written letter of intent should be submitted.

Notice-of-Intent and Annual Reporting Instructions
Official instructions covering Form 4140, written letters of intent, acknowledgment, annual progress reports, testing, new notices after moves or school-level transitions, and ending homeschooling.

Hawaii Homeschool FAQ — 2026
A downloadable state guide covering paperwork, curriculum, progress reports, assessments, re-enrollment, high school credit, equivalency credentials, and college documentation.

Assessment Information and Test Options
A state list of nationally norm-referenced assessments that families may consider for required grade-level testing.

Chapter 12 Homeschool Rules
The complete administrative rules governing notice, curriculum records, annual reports, testing, educational services, termination, credits, diplomas, and college entrance examinations.

Hawaii Homeschool Office Contact
The official homeschool page lists current HIDOE contact information, including the state homeschool phone number and department contact options.

Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii
A statewide Christian nonprofit organization providing homeschool information, advocacy, encouragement, educational resources, community connections, and family support throughout Hawaii.

CHOH Getting Started Resources
Hawaii-specific guidance about understanding the law, filing notice, choosing curriculum, learning styles, scheduling, organization, and beginning home education.

CHOH Hawaii Homeschooling Rule
A detailed explanation of the Chapter 12 sections governing notice, curriculum records, annual progress reports, assessments, credits, diplomas, and other requirements.

Annual Progress Reports and Testing
Hawaii-focused information about standardized tests, certified-teacher evaluations, parent evaluations, work samples, assignments, and annual reporting.

Hawaii Homeschool Community and Group Listings
A statewide collection of homeschool groups and communities serving Oahu, Hawaii Island, military families, Christian families, and other local homeschool communities.

HSLDA Hawaii
State-specific legal information, compliance guidance, special-education information, withdrawal resources, and legal assistance for members.