How Do You Start Homeschooling In California?
Making the decision to start homeschooling in California is the simple part. Actually getting started can be somewhat more complex. All children in California must be enrolled in school, whether public or private. If you decide that you do not want your child to attend a private school, and you want to educate your child outside of the public school system, there is only one alternative. You will have to create your own private school in order to begin homeschooling in California. Choose a name for your private school. In order to start homeschooling in California, you will need to file papers with the California Department of Education to let them know about your school. Feel free to get creative, or stay simple. “Jones Academy” works just as well as “The Center for Elementary Classical Education in Milpitas”. Fill out the Private School Affidavit (PSA), and send it in to the California Department of Education (DOE). The form is available online at the California DOE website, and is v
