Homeschool 101 for Bryan–College Station

This is not legal advice

This page is a practical starting point, not legal advice. For the current state wording, read the Texas Education Agency’s homeschooling page.

Texas, in brief

Homeschooling is a legal alternative to public school in Texas (Texas Supreme Court, Leeper, 1994). TEA does not regulate, index, monitor, approve, register, or accredit homeschool programs, and the state does not require yearly notice to TEA. A homeschool is treated like a private school for compulsory attendance: families use a bona fide written curriculum that includes reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. If a public district asks, parents may provide a letter of assurance — details on the TEA page.

Records and diplomas

TEA does not issue a homeschool diploma. Texas public colleges must treat a homeschool graduate under the same general undergraduate admission standards as a public-school graduate (see the TEA page). If you may transfer to a district or apply to college later, keeping records is the family’s job.

Start this week in BCS

1. Get a Bryan + College Station Public Library card, then check the calendar for what’s on.
2. Browse Classes & groups for standing classes and groups.
3. Look at Places for field-trip ideas.
4. See Resources for dual credit and extras.
5. Know of a co-op or class we’re missing? Suggest it.

Co-ops, classes, tutors

Standing programs — co-ops, classes, tutors — live under Classes & groups; dated things stay on the calendar.

Field trips

Places lists the local sites families take kids to. Some TAMU and city sites are by-request — a tour may need an email ahead.

High school and dual credit

Dual credit details live on Resources (Blinn). Public high-school credit plans are a reference some families use — the TEA page is the source to check.

What this site is not

This is not a homeschool political organization, not a church directory, not a curriculum shop, and not a parent social network.