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Oregon · Some paperwork
Oregon asks you to file a notice before you begin. Here is what goes in it, when it is due, and what happens after.
VerifiedMarch 2026
Written from Oregon's own rules. If a step is missing below, it is because your state does not ask for it.
Withdraw from the school your child attends now
If your child is currently enrolled in a public school, tell the school in writing that you are moving to home education. Keep a dated copy for yourself — it is the record that closes out their enrollment.
Send your notice of intent
Oregon asks families to file a notice before they begin. The deadline is: Written notice to your local Education Service District (ESD). The Oregon Department of Education says to send it within 10 days of withdrawing your child from school or from the start of the school year, by email or by mail. Notify the new ESD in writing if you move to a different ESD. This is a one-time filing — you will not repeat it each year. It goes to Your local Education Service District (ESD) receives notice and test results; the Oregon Department of Education publishes the guidance.
Choose what to teach
Oregon does not name required subjects, so your curriculum is your own decision. Most families still cover reading, writing, and math daily, and let interest lead the rest.
Keep a light record as you go
Attendance, a few work samples each term, and a running list of what you covered. Oregon does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.
Plan the assessment early
Oregon asks for an assessment in grades 3, 5, 8 and 10. You can choose from: Nationally standardized achievement test administered by a neutral, qualified person (not a household member); Oregon Department of Education says testing is due by August 15 for grades 3, 5, 8 and 10; you send results to your ESD when the ESD superintendent asks for them. Deciding early which route you will take saves a scramble.
No program on file yet
We do not have a verified Oregon education savings account, scholarship, or tax credit for homeschooling families on file. That may mean the state has none, or it may mean we have not confirmed one yet — we would rather say so than point you at something we have not checked. State programs change often, so it is worth asking Your local Education Service District (ESD) receives notice and test results; the Oregon Department of Education publishes the guidance directly.
Is homeschooling legal in Oregon?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Oregon. Oregon has moderate homeschool regulation — some requirements apply but they are generally manageable. Koydo can put the dates your state lists on your calendar.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon requires families to file a Notice of Intent by Written notice to your local Education Service District (ESD). The Oregon Department of Education says to send it within 10 days of withdrawing your child from school or from the start of the school year, by email or by mail. Notify the new ESD in writing if you move to a different ESD.. This is a one-time filing when you begin homeschooling.
How many instruction days are required in Oregon?
Oregon does not mandate a minimum amount of instruction time.
What subjects are required by law in Oregon?
Oregon does not mandate specific subjects, giving families complete freedom to design their own curriculum.
Does Oregon require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
Yes. Oregon requires annual assessment. Accepted methods include: Nationally standardized achievement test administered by a neutral, qualified person (not a household member), Oregon Department of Education says testing is due by August 15 for grades 3, 5, 8 and 10; you send results to your ESD when the ESD superintendent asks for them.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Oregon?
No. Oregon does not require parents to hold a teaching certificate or any specific educational credential to homeschool their children.
Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in Oregon?
Oregon has a law on this. ORS 339.460 says a school district may not deny a homeschooled student the chance to take part in the interscholastic activities available in the district where the student lives, if the student meets district eligibility rules (other than attendance and class requirements) and shows academic eligibility. That means scoring at or above the 23rd percentile on an approved exam taken before the school year, or meeting alternative requirements the district adopts with the parent, such as a portfolio of work samples.
Oregon requires written notice to your local ESD; the Oregon Department of Education says to send it within 10 days of withdrawing your child or the start of the school year. The Oregon Department of Education page lists no subject or instruction-hour rules. Children are tested at grades 3, 5, 8 and 10 with an approved test given by a neutral person who is not related to the child, and you send results to the ESD when it asks. A child withdrawn from public school is first tested at least 18 months after withdrawal. Sports at the local public school are covered by ORS 339.460.
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Last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Your local Education Service District (ESD) receives notice and test results; the Oregon Department of Education publishes the guidance. This is information for families, not legal advice.