How to homeschool in West Virginia
The rules for 2026–27 in plain words: what to send, when, what to teach and what to keep.
✓ Checked against West Virginia law on Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
What changed
Nothing since we began checking West Virginia’s own pages every week in October 2026.
The usual way: With a notice of intent. Your notice once, and assessments in grades 3, 5, 8 and 11.
- Ages
- 6 to 17
- Notice
- Once
- Tests
- Each year
- Set time
- None
What to do
- Notice of intent to your superintendentOn or before the day you startWest Virginia’s form or page for it
- Assessment results (a test, a portfolio review, or another option) to your superintendentBy Jun 30 at the end of the school year, in Grades 3, 5, 8, 11
- An assessment each year (a test, a certified teacher’s portfolio review, or another option), kept three yearsEach year
- A new notice of intent in your new county, and word to your old superintendentOnly if you move to another county
- Teach the subjects belowYou can teach if you have a high school diploma or GED. No set days or hours.
- Keep assessment results, three yearsThat’s all West Virginia asks you to keep.
Subjects to teach
- Reading
- Language
- Math
- Science
- Social studies
Other legal ways
With a learning pod
Families teaching their children together in a learning pod.
You can teach if you have a high school diploma or GED. The same assessments as homeschooling; tell your superintendent if the pod ends.
- Notice of intent to join a learning pod, to your superintendent (On or before the day you start)
- Assessment results (a test, a portfolio review, or another option) to your superintendent (By Jun 30 at the end of the school year, in Grades 3, 5, 8, 11)
- An assessment each year (a test, a certified teacher’s portfolio review, or another option), kept three years (Each year)
- A new notice of intent in your new county, and word to your old superintendent (Only if you move to another county)
- Notice to your superintendent that the pod has ended (If it ends)
With school board approval
Your county school board approves your homeschool.
You can teach as your county board approves. Your county board approves the subjects and how progress is checked.
- Request for approval to your county school board (Before you start)
Sources: code.wvlegislature.gov, wvde.us
This is a plain summary, not legal advice. Laws change; check with your state or district if you’re unsure. Also see Washington, Wisconsin, or all 50 states + DC.