Catholic Homeschooling in Pennsylvania
How to Homeschool in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, there are four legal options for homeschooling:
Option 1: Homeschooling under the state statute.
Option 2: Using a private tutor.
Option 3: Enrolling your child in a satellite of a religious day school.
Option 4: Enrolling your child in a satellite of a day or boarding school.
Compulsory school ages in Pennsylvania are 6-18. There are state mandated subjects that must be taught and there are immunization requirements.
Pennsylvania Department of Education Home School Information
This Home Education and Private Tutoring webpage contains information relevant to parents and guardians, evaluators, private tutors, school districts, businesses and institutions of higher learning.
How to Comply with Pennsylvania’s Homeschool Law
How to Withdraw Your Child from School in Pennsylvania
Special Education Provisions for Pennsylvania
The Importance of Recordkeeping in Pennsylvania
Lobbying & Advocacy Organizations
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
HSLDA is the nation’s largest homeschool advocacy organization. They protect the rights of homeschoolers in court, advocate for homeschool freedom in state legislatures, and work to advance homeschooling in the public arena.
Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania (CHAP)
CHAP is a nonprofit corporation founded to encourage and support families interested in home education. They assist parents in understanding and fulfilling the law’s requirements and provide leadership and direction on issues facing Christian homeschoolers on a national and statewide basis.
Catholic Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania
This is a state-wide homeschool group that works to connect Catholic homeschoolers across the state of Pennsylvania. They offer events and provide legislative updates on issues related to homeschooling in Pennsylvania.
Catholic Homeschool Support Groups
Catholic Homeschoolers of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
This is a state-wide homeschool group that works to connect Catholic homeschoolers across the state of Pennsylvania. Events have included a conference, curriculum fair, Baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremony, networking, and more.
Catholic Homeschoolers of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
This homeschool group serves Catholic families in the Pittsburgh area.
Catholic Homeschoolers of Northeast
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland
This group connects Catholic homeschoolers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. They share resources, advice, and support.
Central Susquahana Valley Catholic Homeschoolers
Central Susquahana Valley – Lewisburg, Sunbury, Berwick, Selinsgrove, Milton, Danville, Bloomsburg, Northumberland, Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Mifflinburg
Central Susquahana Valley Catholic Homeschoolers is made up of homeschool families in Central Pennsylvania who strive to grow in virtue and holiness. They believe families need a place to belong and wish to provide families the support they need to raise their families immersed in Catholic culture. This group is committed to following God’s call for their families, especially in homeschooling their children. CSV Catholic Homeschoolers exists to help families connect with each other. They offer homeschooling activities, social gatherings and service projects, and support one another through prayer and friendship.
Chester County Catholic Home Educators
Chester County, Pennsylvania
This support group helps Catholic homeschool families in the Chester County area of Pennsylvania connect for resource sharing, support, and educational opportunities.
Hazleton Catholic Homeschoolers
Hazleton, PA
This is a group of Catholic homeschooling families in the greater Hazleton, PA, area.
Holy Family Homeschoolers
Morgantown, WV, Southwest Pennsylvania
Holy Family Homeschoolers supports Catholic families as they homeschool their children. they offer meet ups, field trips, community service projects, and other activities.
JMJ Catholic Connections
Bucks County, Montgomery County, PA
This is a group for Catholic homeschoolers in Bucks and Montgomery County areas of Pennsylvania.
Lancaster Area Catholic Home Educators (LACHE)
Lancaster, PA
This group serves as the networking point for Catholic homeschoolers in the Lancaster, PA, area. This co-op provides encouragement and activities to support a variety of Catholic homeschool programs.
Lancaster Latin Mass Community of St. Joseph Homeschool Group
Lancaster, PA
This FSSP parish has the largest concentration of homeschooling families of any parish in Lancaster County. They offer support and lots of activities for local homeschooling families.
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Homeschool Support
Pittsburgh, PA
Get information about Catholic homeschooling and connect with a large community of Catholic homeschooling families in the area.
Catholic Homeschool Co-ops
Classically Catholic Memory Co-op
Harrisburg, PA
Classically Catholic Memory is a memory work program that is both Catholic and classical in nature. It is designed for children ages 5 through 12, and each year of the program provides 18 weeks of memory work in each subject. CCM is run as a co-op model.
Lancaster Area Catholic Home Educators (LACHE)
Lancaster, PA
This group serves as the networking point for Catholic homeschoolers in the Lancaster, PA, area. This co-op provides encouragement and activities to support a variety of Catholic homeschool programs.
St. John Paul II Co-op
Pittsburgh, PA
The Saint John Paul II Homeschool Co-op helps participating families to jointly pursue academic studies and grow in their faith. JPII Co-op has weekly parent-led classes for students in preschool through 12th grade. They meet at Saints John & Paul on Tuesdays during the school year. JPII Co-op Handbook.
St. Joseph’s Co-op
Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, Laflin, PA
This co-op offers activities and classes for children in PreK and Kindergarten. They offer prayer time and Mass together, activities, and social time.
St. Rita’s Homeschool Co-op
Coatesville, PA
This co-op meets Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers a full Catholic based curriculum.
St. Thomas More Homeschool Cooperative
Pottstown, PA
The Saint Thomas More Homeschool Cooperative meets twice a week at St. Thomas More Parish in Pottstown.
Do you know of any Catholic homeschool co-ops near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Hybrid Programs & Homeschool Academies
Catholic Schoolhouse
Greensburg, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Yardley, PA
Catholic Schoolhouse is a supplemental program designed to help homeschool families enrich their educational experience through a flexible approach to learning inspired by classical elements presented in a structure environment. They serve students in grades K-8 and meet once a week during the school year.
Claritas Classical Academy
Philadelphia, PA
Claritas Classical Academy is a homeschool hybrid program which meets two days per week in the Philadelphia area. They serve students in grades preK through high school. Class subjects include scripture, Latin, English grammar, math, science, geography, history, timeline, writing, and hymns.
Living Bridges Homeschool Education Program
Norristown, PA
Living Bridges Education Program offers support and classes for Catholic homeschooling families. They have two options for participation: an enrichment program and an academic program. Classes include music, art, gym, drama, and religion. For younger children, there is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and a preschool class.
Maria Kaupas Academy
Scranton, PA
Maria Kaupas Academy is a homeschool enrichment program (Lower School) and comprehensive classical education program (Upper School) sponsored by St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The academy is dedicated to cultivating the individual, and to reestablishing the Christian tradition by fostering a Christ-centered culture of people in daily awe at the wonders of the world, and who recognize and seek out Truth. Their mission is to offer a God-centered education, rooted in Truth and Beauty, that will prepare students to serve Christ through their families and communities, and which will help them discern their respective vocations.
St. Ambrose Academy Homeschool Hybrid
Pittsburg, PA
Saint Ambrose Academy (SAA) supports homeschooling families through a hybrid homeschooling system. They meet twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday for classes to educate children in a classroom setting. Parents are responsible to continue their education at home on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as a Catholic hybrid homeschool co-op.
Do you know of any Catholic hybrid homeschool programs or homeschool academies near you? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Catholic Homeschool Conferences
The 2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Virtual Conference
June 7-8, 2024
Long Island Homeschool Conference
St. Roccos Pl, Glen Cove, NY
2024 Date TBD
This is the first annual Long Island Homeschool Conference for Catholic families. Listen to speakers, hear special panels, browse the vendors, and find new homeschool materials and curriculum at the book swap! Featured speakers include Alice Gunther, Annabelle Moseley, Jessica Schaefer, and Margaret Gallipeau.
Local Classes & Programs for Homeschoolers
Do you know of any great local classes or programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Sports for Homeschoolers
Public School Access for Homeschoolers in Pennsylvania
Homeschooled students meeting the same eligibility criteria as public school students may participate in extracurricular athletic activities of their public school district of residence.
Do you know of any great sports programs for Catholic homeschoolers? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Shrines & Pilgrimages in Pennsylvania
Do you know of any Catholic pilgrimage sites or shrines that would be perfect for a homeschool field trip? Let us know by filling out our Resource Submission Form, and we’ll add it here.
Field Trips in Pennsylvania
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