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Homeschooling in Oregon

Oregon requires written notice to the education service district and approved exams at grades 3, 5, 8 and 10 (results submitted on request).

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Oregon at a glanceLevel: Moderate

Notice to the state
Yes
Notify the education service district (ESD) in writing when a child begins home schooling or is withdrawn from public school, and notify the new ESD after a move; the ESD acknowledges in writing. (ORS 339.035(2))
Testing
Yes
Approved exams at grades 3, 5, 8 and 10, given by a qualified neutral person; results go to the ESD on request. Children with disabilities on an IEP or private plan are evaluated under that plan (ORS 339.035(3)–(5)).
Record-keeping
Not required
No routine portfolio. Keep test results for ESD requests; families using IEP or private plan assessments keep progress documentation and report as required (ORS 339.035; OAR 581-021-0029(3)).
Immunization
Not required
Children taught at home need no immunizations or records (ORS 433.267). School rules apply to school classes or school-sponsored activities five or more times a year (OAR 333-050-0210(3)).
Required subjects
None specified
Instruction time
Not specified for home schooling
Parent qualifications
None stated
Compulsory school age
6 to 18
ODE

Ways to homeschool here: Education in the home by a parent or legal guardian (ORS 339.030(1)(e)) · Private teacher, teaching the courses usually taught in public schools for an equivalent period (ORS 339.030(1)(d)) · Private or parochial school, teaching the courses usually taught in public schools for a period equivalent to the 1994–1995 public school year (ORS 339.030(1)(a))

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Overview

ODE describes home schooling as one of several options and says Oregon law lets a child between 6 and 18 (grades 1–12) be taught at home by a parent, guardian or private teacher. If a child was withdrawn from public school, the first exam is at least 18 months after withdrawal; if the child never attended school, the first exam is before the end of grade 3 (ORS 339.035(3)).

  • Education in the home by a parent or legal guardian (ORS 339.030(1)(e))
  • Private teacher, teaching the courses usually taught in public schools for an equivalent period (ORS 339.030(1)(d))
  • Private or parochial school, teaching the courses usually taught in public schools for a period equivalent to the 1994–1995 public school year (ORS 339.030(1)(a))

Requirements at a glance

  • Notice: Notify the education service district (ESD) in writing when a child begins home schooling or is withdrawn from public school, and notify the new ESD after a move; the ESD acknowledges in writing. (ORS 339.035(2))
  • Testing or assessment: Examinations at grades 3, 5, 8 and 10 from a State Board-approved list, administered by a qualified neutral person; results go to the parent and must be submitted to the ESD on request. Below the 15th percentile triggers further testing and possible supervision by a licensed teacher or return to school. Children with disabilities receiving school district services under an IEP, or educated under a privately developed plan, are evaluated under that plan; testing still applies if the plan recommends it. (ORS 339.035(3)–(5))
  • Records: No routine portfolio required. Keep test results for ESD requests; families using IEP or privately developed plan assessments must retain progress documentation and report as required. (ORS 339.035(3), (5); OAR 581-021-0029(3))
  • Subjects: None specified
  • Instruction time: Not specified for home schooling
  • Parent/teacher qualifications: None stated
  • Compulsory attendance ages: 6 to 18 (ODE)

Sources

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