Home Schools
The Home School Office was established in October 1999 to promote collaboration between home school parents, public schools and the Arkansas Department of Education.
The primary responsibility of the Home School Office is to provide information and technical assistance on laws and regulations governing home schools to all interested persons.
Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Home School Office to modify, update and disseminate the Notice of Intent to Home School and Waiver Forms to all school districts before the current school year begins. Parents/guardians are required to file current year pre-printed forms with their local school district superintendent’s office on an annual basis according to state law.
The Home School Office receives home school student data from all 239 school districts. This information may be used only for statistical purposes and test administration. The office compiles and publishes a Home School Report in June of each year that provides enrollment statistics for the previous year.
It is our hope that the information contained herein will assist parents/guardians in meeting the requirements of the home school law and regulations.
The Home School Office considers it a privilege to be of assistance to home school parents, school districts and the general public.
Forms:
- Notice of Intent to Home School and Home School Waiver Form
- Example Notice of Intent
- Helpful Intent Form Information
- Aviso del intento (en espanol)
- Formulario de Renuncia (en espanol)
Rules and Regulations:
Testing Information:
State law requires that home school students in grades 3 through 9 test every year. Parents/legal guardians that are registered for the current school year will receive written notification of the test dates, times and site.
Contact the Home School Testing Office at 501-354-3136 or visit their website for more information.
Related Links Disclaimer: The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) does not endorse the educational information offered by the organizations listed under the Related Links on this page. The links are provided to assist you with information regarding the home schooling of your child(ren). The ADE is not responsible for the content of any educational material received through these organizations. Please contact these organizations for additional information.
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Related Files
- Correspondence Courses Posted 5/11/2010 pdf
- Fact Sheet on Home Schooling Posted 3/20/2013 pdf
- Web Sites for General Information Posted 5/12/2010 pdf
- Home School Curriculum Providers Posted 5/1/2010 pdf
- Smart Core Graduation Requirements Posted 5/3/2011 pdf
- Statewide Home School Support Groups Posted 5/1/2008 pdf
- Home School Reports Posted 9/11/2012