Home education programs (also known as homeschooling) are programs where the education of the student is directed by the parent or guardian having legal custody of the child or children.

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• The supervisor of the home education program must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Examples include such documents as a diploma awarded by a home education supervisor after October 31, 2014 or a diploma awarded by an approved diploma-granting organization; successfully passing the GED tests and/or receiving a Commonwealth secondary school diploma.

• All adults living in the home and persons having legal custody of the child or children must not have been convicted of the criminal offenses itemized in 24 P.S. § 1-111 (e) within five years immediately preceding the date of the affidavit. 

The notarized home education program affidavit, educational objectives, and medical records are due no later than August 1.  End-of-year evaluations are due no later than June 30.

Please drop off documents at the Coatesville Area School District Administration Building or send via US Mail/Email:

Coatesville Area School District

Attn:  Pupil Services Department

3030 C.G. Zinn Road
Thorndale, PA 19372

Email Jill Hammond

Resources and Affidavit:  
Home Education Affidavit Secondary 
Home Education Affidavit Elementary

Home Education Special Ed Approval Form

Pennsylvania Department of Education Home Education & Private Tutoring Guide