In Ohio, parents interested in educating their children at home may do so by notifying the superintendent and meeting the requirements of Ohio law to home educate. Once the notification is received, the superintendent releases the student from required compulsory school attendance. This exempts the student and family from school attendance requirements in state law. 

Parents or guardians who decide to home educate their students are completely responsible for choosing the curriculum and course of study. They select the curriculum and educational materials and take responsibility for educating their children. There is no state financial assistance for families who choose this option.

If a home educated student returns to a public school, the district superintendent shall place the child in the appropriate grade level, without discrimination or prejudice, based on the policies of the child's district of residence.

Requirements

Start by notifying the Canton City School District about your intent to home educate your child/or children. Notification must be made within five calendar days after commencing home education.

Here are the responsibilities of the district superintendent when families home educate their children.

Parents agree to:

1. Provide instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, history, government, and social studies, and;
2. Notify the superintendent each year (parents may use the Recommended Notification Form , Spanish Version)

Additional Information

Additional information about home schooling, including how to issue a diploma, can be found in the Home Education Fact Sheet.

For questions about home schooling, please call Kris McMaster in the Student Enrollment Center at 330-438-2551.