Please note, this is not intended as legal advice. This is for informational purposes only and should you choose to Homeschool in Arizona then you need to double check the Arizona Department of Education website for current regulations.
Arizona has a low level of regulation when it comes to homeschooling. In fact, Arizona has a large homeschool base that continues to grow.
Arizona requires homeschoolers to follow certain steps to begin homeschooling.
- All children ages 6 to 16 must attend school under compulsory education laws, and home education is one way to fulfill this obligation.
- You must submit a notarized affidavit of your intent to homeschool to the superintendent’s office of the student’s home county school district.
- If you end your period of homeschooling you must notify your superintendent’s office within 30 days of enrolling in another school (unless your student has graduated).
Fellow homeschoolers in your state are best equipped to help you navigate these regulations. Here are a few secular homeschool groups in Arizona to connect with.
Arizona Secular Homeschool Groups
“AHH is about creating relationships with fun & educational field trips, classes & events. No religious/political affiliation.”
Growing Together AZ Homeschool Co-op
“We are an all-inclusive, secular community of like-minded families who are committed to intentionally growing together while navigating our homeschool journey from age 5 through graduation.”
Northern Arizona Home Schoolers
“This is a secular group for home school families in Northern AZ.”
Sedona Homeschoolers R.O.C.K. (Restore Our Creative Kids)
“We are a secular un/homeschooling network of parents and supporters. We support all parents who are interested in or are currently un/homeschooling their children. We support children of all ages. We include families from Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma, Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Prescott and all surrounding areas.”
“SDH was founded in 1999 and is an all-volunteer, secular home education network serving homeschoolers throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona. We have families of all different homeschooling philosophies, and we like it that way! Some choose a curriculum based model and others choose unschooling, as well as everything in between.”
Valley of the Sun Homeschool Cooperative
“The Valley of the Sun Homeschool Cooperative is a secular, inclusive group of homeschooling families who come together for the purpose of enriching our children’s educations. Our parent-teachers lead classes that are based on their skills, interests, and backgrounds, providing our children with unique opportunities for learning and growth.”
Valley Secular Homeschool Group
“We are a homeschool support group for the Central Arizona Area. We are open to all families regardless of culture, race or lifestyle. We welcome atheists, agnostics, secular humanists and families of all faith. Children of all ages are always welcome.”
