Delaware requires annual registration through its EdAccess system plus two yearly filings — an enrollment statement and an attendance report.
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Delaware requires you to register your homeschool as a nonpublic school through the state's EdAccess/NPS System, then file two annual reports: an enrollment statement by September 30th and an attendance report by July 31st.
Delaware Homeschool Requirements (2026)
📋 What Delaware Does NOT Require
No standardized testing
No curriculum approval
No portfolio reviews
No teacher qualification requirements
Compulsory education ends at 16 — younger than most states, meaning older teens aren't required to be enrolled at all
📚 What Delaware DOES Require
Create an EdAccess account and submit a nonpublic school application through Delaware's NPS System to register your homeschool
File a statement of pupil enrollment annually, on or before September 30th, reflecting enrollment as of the last school day in September
Report end-of-year attendance information annually, on or before July 31st
Provide at least 180 days of instruction and maintain attendance records
📚 Required Subjects in Delaware
No fixed statutory subject list beyond providing genuine instruction across a full 180-day school year
Delaware's requirements center on registration, enrollment, and attendance reporting rather than a specific subject checklist — families have flexibility in curriculum content as long as the reporting deadlines are met.
📁 Record-Keeping in Delaware
Maintain attendance records throughout the year to support your July 31st end-of-year attendance report
Keep your EdAccess/NPS System registration confirmation on file
Track both annual deadlines carefully — September 30th enrollment statement and July 31st attendance report are separate filings with different dates
No test scores, portfolios, or curriculum documentation need to be submitted
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with your state department of education or the Home School Legal Defense Association (hslda.org). Laws can change and this page is for general reference only.
Getting Started / Withdrawing from Public School in Delaware
Create an EdAccess account and submit a nonpublic school application through Delaware's NPS System to register your homeschool with the Department of Education — this is the primary registration step. After that, mark two annual deadlines: a statement of pupil enrollment due September 30th, and an end-of-year attendance report due July 31st. Remember that Delaware's compulsory education requirement ends at age 16, younger than most states, so older teens aren't required to be formally enrolled or homeschooled past that age.
How Lumi Helps Delaware Homeschool Families
Lumi handles curriculum planning, grading, and progress tracking automatically, so Delaware families can focus on their kids instead of paperwork — while staying comfortably aligned with state requirements.
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Covers Required Subjects
Lumi covers the core subjects Delaware expects, plus additional subjects including Coding, Art, Music, and more — all in one flat-price app.
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Attendance Tracker
Built-in attendance logging helps you document instructional time and subject coverage automatically, useful for meeting record-keeping expectations.
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Printable Report Cards
Generate formal report cards automatically — useful for evaluations, re-enrollment in public school, or any situation requiring proof of academic progress.
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Printable Workbooks
Six printable workbooks covering every grade level — great for portfolio documentation and supplemental practice.
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Flat Family Price
$9.99/month covers up to 8 kids — no per-child fees as your family grows.
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Narrated Lessons
Every lesson is narrated aloud by Lumi, so kids can work independently while parents focus on the bigger picture.
Delaware Homeschool Resources
Delaware Department of Education — Nonpublic Schools — education.delaware.gov/families/k12/homeschools-and-private-schools — Official EdAccess/NPS registration portal and guidance.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) — hslda.org — National legal advocacy with Delaware-specific compliance guidance.
Delaware homeschool community organizations — search locally — Regional co-ops and support networks across Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions — Homeschooling in Delaware
How do I register my homeschool in Delaware?
Create an EdAccess account and submit a nonpublic school application through Delaware's NPS System — this is how you formally register with the Department of Education.
What are Delaware's two annual filing deadlines?
A statement of pupil enrollment due September 30th, and an end-of-year attendance report due July 31st — two separate filings at different points in the year.
Does Delaware require standardized testing?
No — there is no standardized testing, curriculum approval, or portfolio review requirement in Delaware.
When does compulsory education end in Delaware?
At age 16 — younger than most states, meaning older teens aren't legally required to be enrolled in school or homeschooled past that age.
What is the best homeschool curriculum app for Delaware families?
Lumi Academy's built-in attendance tracker makes it straightforward to compile the information needed for Delaware's July 31st end-of-year attendance report, alongside a complete Pre-K through 8th grade curriculum.
Because Delaware runs two separate annual deadlines rather than one combined filing, many families find it helpful to set calendar reminders for both September 30th and July 31st separately, rather than assuming one filing covers both requirements. Missing either deadline is generally recoverable but best avoided.
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