Anchor Homeschooling in Pennsylvania
high regulation
What Pennsylvania requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Annual affidavit by August 1. 180 days OR 900 hours (K-6) / 990 hours (7-12). Portfolio with samples and reading log. Annual evaluator review by certified teacher. Standardized testing in grades 3, 5, 8.
- Instructional days: 180 per year
- Instructional hours: 900 per year
- Portfolio: Required.
- Annual evaluator: 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 Pennsylvania
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Annual affidavit by August 1. 180 days OR 900 hours (K-6) / 990 hours (7-12). Portfolio with samples and reading log. Annual evaluator review by certified teacher. Standardized testing in grades 3, 5, 8.
How many days or hours of school does Pennsylvania require?
Pennsylvania requires 180 instructional days and 900 hours per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Pennsylvania require a portfolio or standardized testing?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires a portfolio of your student's work.
Does Pennsylvania require an annual evaluation?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires an annual review of your student's progress by a qualified evaluator.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Pennsylvania?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Pennsylvania 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 — Pennsylvania · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.