VA State Homeschool Organization
Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV)
HEAV is a member-supported, statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting and protecting home education in Virginia since 1983.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers (VaHomeschoolers)
VaHomeschoolers is a non-profit, member driven, statewide organization that provides homeschool support to their members.
VA Homeschool Law
Homeschool families in Virginia have four options for homeschooling:
- Option 1: Homeschool under the home instruction option.
- Option 2: Homeschool with a religious exemption.
- Option 3: Homeschool with a certified tutor.
- Option 4: Homeschool under the private school option.
More information can be found at the Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers, Home Educators Association of Virginia, Virginia Department of Education, and Home School Legal Defense Association.
VA Homeschool Events and Field Trip Destinations
Is homeschooling for you?
The community of homeschool families is diverse. One study reports that 41% of homeschool students are Hispanic, Black, Asian, or other non-White/non-Hispanic groups (2). Homeschoolers come from all faiths – Christians, Jews, Muslims, agnostics, atheists. Teaching parents have a range of formal education, from high school diplomas to graduate degrees, and cover the array of household incomes.
How do you homeschool?
While laws regulating home education vary from state to state, homeschooling IS legal in all 50 states. Many states offer more than one option. One of the first steps in your family’s homeschool journey is to become familiar with the laws in your state. Then the fun begins!
Click on your state below for resources on homeschool regulations, state homeschool organizations, homeschool conventions in your area (here’s why these are amazing for new and experienced homeschool parents), as well as other homeschool perks in your state.
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Disclaimer: Please note that the information on this page is provided for your convenience as a research tool and resource as to where to find the information you need to homeschool in your state. The team at 3 Moms Blog are not attorneys. This content has not been reviewed by an attorney. It is not legal advice.
Brian D. Ray. (2017) A systematic review of the empirical research on selected aspects of homeschooling as a school choice, Journal of School Choice, 11:4, 604-621, accessed April 7, 2023 at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2017.1395638
US Department of Education. (2019) Homeschooling in the United States: Results from the 2012 and 2016 Parent and Family Involvement Survey (PFINHES: 2012 and 2016). Accessed 4/7/2023 at https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2020/2020001.pdf