Home Education and Private Tutoring in Big Spring School District

How do you enroll in home education?

The following must be submitted to the Superintendent for approval in home education:

1. Letter to the Superintendent requesting home education
2. Affidavit (notarized) – indicating age of child at the time of the affidavit completion
3. List of objectives being taught for each subject
4. Copy of high school diploma or GED for the home school supervisor
5. Immunization records or a medical exemption letter
6. Proof of residency

IMPORTANT DATES

• August 1^st  All applications and affidavits relative to home education are due.
• June 30^th  All students enrolled in home education must submit a Home Education Evaluation Form – completed by an approved Evaluator.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION

• Big Spring Home Education Guide
• Approved Home Education Evaluators and Organizations 
• Sample Secondary Affidavit 
• Sample Elementary Affidavit 
• Guidance from the PA Department of Education 
• Communication to Home Education Families Regarding COVID-19 

For more information please contact:

Mrs. Nicole Donato

717-776-2403

ndonato@bigspring.k12.pa.us