Long-form homeschool guides
Portfolio checklists, IHIP filings, hour-tracking, record-keeping by state, and the family-relocation guide. The pieces homeschool families actually need when they're sitting at the dining-room table at 11pm trying to figure something out.
General information, not legal advice. These guides reflect publicly available state guidance and are reviewed periodically. State homeschool laws change — always verify current requirements with your state’s department of education or a homeschool legal organization before acting.
- Homeschool transitions12 min read
Moving Mid-Year as a Homeschool Family — The Relocation Guide
Moving between states mid-year with a homeschool? Withdrawal letters, new-state NOI deadlines, transcript handoff, and what to do in the first 30 days. State-by-state notes for the most common moves.
- Homeschool records16 min read
Homeschool Record Keeping by State — The Complete Guide
Every U.S. state's homeschool record-keeping requirement in one place: what to track, how long to retain, what gets submitted, and what stays with the family. Plus the states that require nothing — and what to track anyway.
- Missouri homeschool11 min read
Tracking 1,000 Homeschool Hours in Missouri (Without Losing Your Mind)
Missouri requires 1,000 hours of homeschool instruction per year — 600 in core subjects, with at least 400 of those at the family's regular homeschool location. Here's how to track them, what counts, and where families burn time unnecessarily.
- New York homeschool13 min read
How to File a New York Homeschool IHIP — Step by Step
Walk through every step of filing a New York Individualized Home Instruction Plan: the July 1 NOI, the 28-day IHIP window, the 10 required subjects, hours per subject, assessment method, and what districts can (and cannot) reject.
- Pennsylvania homeschool14 min read
The Pennsylvania Homeschool Portfolio Checklist (2026)
Everything a Pennsylvania homeschool portfolio needs for the June 30 evaluator review — materials log, work samples, test scores, reading lists, retention, and the evaluator letter.