Homeschooling

Croydon has an active and welcoming homeschool community. Homeschooling your child can be a rewarding experience for both parent and child if you are committed to the process. Feel free to send us a message using the form at the bottom of this page if you wish to be connected with a local homeschooler to learn more about it.

New Hampshire is largely considered one of the freest states in the country for homeschooling. Legally, it is defined under RSA 193-A, and its key provisions are detailed below.

Declaration (Sometimes Required)

A written “declaration of home education” is only required in two situations:

• When withdrawing a child from a public school
• When requesting access to public school courses or programs under RSA 193:1-c

Otherwise, no written declaration is necessary. If submitting a declaration (either voluntarily or for one of the reasons above), a simple written statement signed by a parent is all that is needed. It should include the child’s name, date of birth, and current address, and state that the child is home educated and meets New Hampshire’s compulsory attendance requirements. This statement can be submitted to the Croydon School District Superintendent.

Certification of Completion (Optional)

When a child completes a homeschool program at the high school level (i.e., graduates), parents may issue a certificate of completion if they so desire. The certificate may include the following:

• Name and date of birth of the child
• Names of the parents
• Date of completion of the home education program
• Signature of the parent

Parents may submit the certificate to the commissioner of the Department of Education. Within 30 days of receiving it, the Department will issue an official state certificate confirming that the student has completed a home education program in New Hampshire.

For students under the age of 18, submitting a certificate to the Department of Education is the recommended way to document that the child has completed their education and is no longer subject to compulsory attendance.

Using an Educational Freedom Account (EFA)

Families may use EFA funds for home-based education. However, the student will technically no longer be considered a homeschooled student according to New Hampshire law.

Click here to learn more about EFAs.

Useful Links

• How to Comply with New Hampshire Homeschool Law (HSLDA)
• Upper Valley Homeschoolers (Facebook, heavily Croydon and Newport)
• Claremont NH Area Homeschoolers (Facebook)
• Sullivan County NH / Windsor County VT Homeschoolers (Facebook)
• NH Homeschooling Network (Facebook)