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Home Education and Private Tutoring
The decision to have a home education program (22 Pa. Code § 11.31a) or a private tutoring program ( 22 Pa. Code § 11.31(b)(1)) is a right; school district permission is not needed to commence either program, as long as the required documentation is submitted. More information about home education and private tutoring programs can be found in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Home Education and Private Tutoring website.
If you are interested in the requirements for ELCO with regard to Private Tutoring, please click on this link for more information.
Changes to Compulsory School Age
Effective in 2020-2021, all children from the age of six (6) through the age of eighteen (18) must comply with compulsory school attendance requirements. To meet these requirements, parents must ensure that their child between the ages of 6 and 18 is attending or participating in one of the following: a public elementary, middle, or high school; a public charter or cyber-charter school; a private licensed academic or private religious school; home tutoring by a certified teacher; or an approved program of homeschooling. Children may be excused from compulsory attendance for documented medical or other compelling reasons as outlined in the District attendance policy and procedures.
Determine which program is right for you and your family. Visit PDE's website for more information on the differences between the two programs.
Private Tutoring Versus Home Education Programs
Contact Us
For additional information, contact the High School Counseling Office at 717-866-7447, X20520.
