Virginia Local Homeschooling Resources

Please note that TheHomeSchoolMom lists local resources, including but not limited to classes, events, legal information, and support resources, to help homeschoolers find local support and resources. Although we believe that the information provided is reliable, we cannot guarantee their accuracy or suitability for any purpose. We disclaim any responsibility for the content found on these websites and the quality of the products and services provided by the organizations that maintain the websites. You are responsible for verifying their suitability for your family.

Virginia Homeschooling Resource Pages

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Virginia
Discussions and Resources for Virginia Homeschoolers

Virginia Homeschooling
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Virginia

Roanoke Homeschool Examiner
Rebecca Capuano keeps Roanoke homeschoolers in touch with local events and resources through her Examiner.com page.

Virginia Homeschool Laws

Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. The links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.

The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!

Compulsory Attendance and Home Education Related Statutes
from VDOE

Home Instruction in Virginia; Information for Parents
(from VDOE)

Notice of Intent to Homeschool
(from HEAV)

Guide to Homeschooling in Virginia
(from VaHomeschoolers.org)

Virginia Homeschool Laws Flowchart
by HEAV

List of Public School Division Websites
Usually these sites will include the name and address of the superintendent or individual to whom you submit your NOI.

Virginia Homeschool Law Basics
From HEAV

Recent News from the Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers

VaHomeschoolers Recognizes New Lifetime Members and Financial Supporters

By Ann Clay

VaHomeschoolers is grateful for the financial support that helps us help homeschoolers. We recently received financial support in several notable ways. Jill Carrillo became a lifetime member with her $500 membership to the organization, and the Nuwayser family made a $500 donation. Stephanie Elms contributed $1,000. Another generous donation of $3,000 was received from a family foundation [...]

Conference Promotion Assistant Coordinator

Conference Promotion Assistant Coordinator

 

VaHomeschoolers is in great need of help to assist in promoting our upcoming conference. Please read the prerequisites and check with your friends and their adult children to see if they are available for help for the next few weeks.

Job description: Work closely with conference committee to promote our March 23-24 conference, in [...]

A New Virginia General Assembly Session Begins

The Virginia General Assembly opened its 2012 session on Wednesday, January 11, and VaHomeschoolers’ government affairs team has been watching the action very closely.  Our team of volunteer legislative monitors has been scouring over every bill that could have relevance to homeschooling and related topics (such as curfews, truancy, driver education, and so on).  Our [...]

2012 Conference – Registration Now Open!
VaHomeschoolers 2012 Conference and Resource Fair The Cultural Arts Center Glen Allen, Virginia March 23-24, 2012

This year we come to Excite, Enliven, and Empower! Our featured speakers are guaranteed to get you excited! Add to that, phenomenal sessions with something for everyone…from the practical “how-tos” to sessions on teens, homeschool approaches, learning styles and so much more! [...]

Homeschool Sports Access: Insider Tips on Influencing Your Legislators

If you have ever considered contacting your state legislator about an issue that is important to you, whether it is related to homeschooling or some other topic, you may have wondered whether your voice really matters and what is the most effective way of making your views heard.  Legislators are busy people, and getting their [...]