CA pathway guide
Private tutor route
Private tutor route in California has its own source-linked planning record. Confirm current details with the listed authority before acting.
Requirement details
Notice or filing
Based on sources reviewed on 2026-04-17, California families should verify whether a notice, private school affidavit, or local filing is required before starting.
Because state pathways and local filing practice can vary, verify the exact route and filing step with the linked authority before acting.
Withdrawal from current school
If the student is already enrolled, confirm the local withdrawal process before the first homeschool day so attendance records do not show an unexplained absence.
Compulsory attendance age
Age can change whether compulsory attendance rules apply. Verify the current attendance age range with the linked authority.
Parent or instructor qualifications
Confirm whether the selected pathway has parent, tutor, umbrella school, or instructor qualification conditions.
Subjects or instruction areas
Check the current state pathway for required subjects or equivalent instruction expectations before finalizing the school plan.
Instructional time
Some pathways use days, hours, or attendance records. Verify whether instructional time documentation applies to this pathway.
Testing, evaluation, or portfolio
Review whether annual testing, evaluation, portfolio review, or progress evidence is required for the selected route.
Records to keep
Keep copies of filings, withdrawal confirmations, attendance notes, samples of work, and source pages used for verification.
Local verification
District practice and forms can vary. Use official state sources first, then confirm district-specific steps where the state delegates administration.
Use this tool as a planning summary, not as a substitute for legal advice.