Compliance at a glance
- Regulation level: moderate-regulation
- Notice of intent: Required — annual, Intent 15 business days before starting; continuation by August 15 each year.
- Instruction minimum: No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum.
- Record retention: 1 year(s) — Portfolio: dated work samples across all 8 subjects, assessments, OSSE verification letter.
Reporting requirements
- At OSSE request (30 days' written notice): OSSE may review the portfolio online or in person: dated work samples across all eight subjects, plus assessments.
Required subjects
All grades: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education.
The details
Three OSSE forms: a Notification of Intent at least 15 business days before starting, a Notification of Homeschool Continuation by August 15 each year, and a Notification to Discontinue 15 business days before stopping. The parent needs a high school diploma or equivalent (or an OSSE waiver) and may not teach other families' children. OSSE may request a portfolio review at any time with at least 30 days' written notice; reviews can lead to a corrective action plan.
District of Columbia official homeschool authority → (Summary, not legal advice — confirm current rules with the official source or your state homeschool organization.)
What a District of Columbia-acceptable transcript includes
- Homeschool (school) name + supervising parent.
- Student name, date of birth, anticipated graduation date.
- Courses by year — subject, credits, grades on the 4.0 scale.
- Cumulative GPA (unweighted at minimum; weighted if relevant).
- Grading-scale legend + parent signature and date.
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Questions District of Columbia families ask
Does District of Columbia require a specific homeschool transcript format?
No — District of Columbia does not mandate a transcript format. Parent-issued homeschool transcripts are the norm. District of Columbia does require a notice of intent (annual, Intent 15 business days before starting; continuation by August 15 each year).
What homeschool records should I keep in District of Columbia?
Keep records for 1 year(s): Portfolio: dated work samples across all 8 subjects, assessments, OSSE verification letter. No state-set instruction-day or -hour minimum. A complete transcript, gradebook, and attendance log cover most of this.
Will District of Columbia colleges accept a parent-issued transcript?
Yes. In-state public universities accept parent-issued homeschool transcripts, typically alongside test scores or course validation. A clean, GPA-calculated transcript on a consistent format is what they expect.