Record Keeping 

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Homeschool Recordkeeping Guide

Maintaining records is an important part of homeschooling. Educational records provide documentation of a student's homeschool education and help establish a record of instruction, learning activities, coursework, and academic progress throughout the homeschool years.

Recordkeeping helps families maintain documentation of their homeschool program and provides a record of educational participation and progress. Depending on state requirements, records may also support compliance with homeschool laws and provide documentation when educational information is requested.

What Records Should Be Maintained?

Families should consider maintaining records that document their student's education throughout the homeschool years. Depending on state requirements and individual needs, records may include:

• Birth certificates or affidavits of birth
• Previous school records
• Homeschool notifications or exemption documentation
• Enrollment or withdrawal records
• Attendance records
• Curriculum information
• Assignments and work samples
• Projects and portfolios
• Grades and progress reports
• Report cards and transcripts
• Quizzes, tests, assessments, and evaluations
• Learning hours when required
• Student education plans
• Educational correspondence
• Certificates and awards
• Extracurricular activities and volunteer service
• Field trips and educational activities
• Photos of projects and learning experiences

How Should Records Be Stored?

Homeschool records may be maintained using binders, file folders, digital portfolios, presentation slides, cloud storage systems, or other methods that allow records to be organized and accessed when needed.

Tips From Parents Teach Their Children

We encourage families to maintain records throughout each school year and retain important educational documentation throughout their student's homeschool education. Consistent recordkeeping can help families preserve educational records, monitor progress, and maintain documentation that may be needed in the future.

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