Willow Grove Cottage School operates as a homeschool program supported by the structure and rhythm of a traditional schoolhouse. Instruction is led by a licensed Virginia teacher  who partners with parents in their homeschooling journey. Because we are not an accredited full-time school, students are legally considered homeschooled, and parents must file a Notice of Intent with their local superintendent by August 15. Families may choose to homeschool under the Certified Tutor provision if they wish. At the end of each school year, Willow Grove provides a Proof of Progress report—including a portfolio and written evaluation—for families to submit to their county by August 1.