Anchor Homeschooling in Delaware
low regulation
What Delaware requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Register annually via the Delaware DOE EdAccess Nonpublic School System. Submit enrollment by September 30 and attendance report by July 31. Three options: single-family, multi-family (requires liaison), or coordinated single-family (requires superintendent approval).
- Portfolio: Not required.
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in Delaware
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Register annually via the Delaware DOE EdAccess Nonpublic School System. Submit enrollment by September 30 and attendance report by July 31. Three options: single-family, multi-family (requires liaison), or coordinated single-family (requires superintendent approval).
How many days or hours of school does Delaware require?
Delaware sets no specific number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Delaware require a portfolio or standardized testing?
No. Delaware does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.
Does Delaware require an annual evaluation?
No. Delaware does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Delaware?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Delaware asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.
Stay compliant without the paperwork
Free for 1 student. $8/month for the full family with PDF exports, photo activity logging, and AI-assisted summaries.
Start free trialSource: HSLDA — Delaware · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.