Homeschool record keeping, simply
Keep a line a day and a few samples of work. It takes a minute, and your state page says if it asks for more.
Write one line a day
The date, what each child did, and roughly how long. That is your attendance and hours log.
Keep a few samples
A worksheet, a piece of writing or a photo of a project each month, per child. Date them.
Add tests and evaluations
If your state asks for a test or an evaluation, keep the results with the year’s records.
Keep the year together
At year end: attendance, samples, a reading list and any results, in one folder per child.
What the states ask
In the 50 states and DC, 26 ask you to keep some records for their main way to homeschool, and 6 ask for a portfolio (District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina). A few name how long: District of Columbia 1 year, Florida 2 years, Georgia 3 years, North Carolina 1 year, West Virginia 3 years.
From our checked data for each state's main way to homeschool. General information, not legal advice; open your state for the details and sources.
Or let Homepen keep it as you tick lessons.
Related: a portfolio for your evaluator · hours calculator