Homeschooling in Delaware
Register online and report twice a year
Delaware is a moderate-regulation state where homeschools are legally considered "nonpublic schools." You must register with the Department of Education (DDOE) and report attendance/enrollment annually, but you have complete freedom over curriculum and no testing requirements.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Register as a Single-Family or Multi-Family Homeschool
- Submit Enrollment Report by Oct 5
- Submit Attendance Report by July 31
- No required subjects or testing
Legal Framework
Delaware Code Title 14, Chapter 27 (School Attendance).
Filing Requirements
What to file
EdAccess Online Registration
When
Enrollment Report: October 5. Attendance Report: July 31.
Where
Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)
How to submit
ONLINE ONLY via EdAccess portal (paper forms NOT accepted)
What to include
- • Enrollment info
- • Attendance days (July report)
Compulsory age 5-16. Register via EdAccess portal (online only, opens in August). 3 homeschool types: Single-Family (most common), Multi-Family (co-op with liaison), Single-Family Coordinated (with district - rare). Must provide 'regular and thorough instruction' (no specific subjects mandated). **Sports access allowed** - DIAA rules allow homeschoolers at local public school if meet eligibility. Driver's Ed via adult education or private schools. Immunization NOT submitted to state.
How to Get Started
- 1
Register (EdAccess)
Create an account on the **Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) EdAccess portal**.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Curriculum freedom
- ✓No testing
- ✓Online reporting is efficient
Cons
- •Strict reporting deadlines
- •Must use state portal
Sports & Activities
Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) rules generally allow homeschoolers to play sports at their local public school, provided they meet eligibility requirements.
Questions about homeschooling in Delaware
Do I have to report grades?
No. You only report enrollment (who is there) and attendance (how many days).
Can I use an online school?
Yes, but you still must register as a homeschool in Delaware because the online school is likely not a registered DE nonpublic school.
What if I miss the Oct 5 deadline?
Contact the DDOE immediately. They may allow a late filing, but do not make a habit of it.
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Last updated: 2025-12-17 · DE homeschool law guide