Homeschool Requirements in Vermont

File Enrollment Notice with the Secretary of Education

Submit a written enrollment notice to the Vermont Secretary of Education at least 10 business days before beginning your home study program. Include your student's information and proof of previous enrollment or an evaluator's assessment.

• Get the enrollment form from the Vermont Agency of Education website
• Include the student's name, date of birth, and grade level
• If transferring from public school: include a report card or attendance report
• If starting homeschool without prior school enrollment: include an Independent Professional Evidence form, IEP, or 504 plan
• Mail the form to the Agency of Education

Receive Acknowledgment of Enrollment

Within 10 days of submitting your enrollment notice, the Agency of Education will send you an acknowledgment letter verifying your enrollment in a home study program. This letter serves as official confirmation.

Teach Required Subjects

Vermont requires instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, citizenship, history, literature, and science. You have complete freedom in curriculum choice and teaching methodology to cover these subjects.

• Reading and writing develop language arts competency
• Mathematics can use any curriculum at your child's level
• Citizenship includes civics and character development
• History and literature can be integrated or taught separately
• Science covers life, earth, and physical science

Meet Minimum Instruction Requirements

Provide a minimum of 175 days of instruction per school year. You structure the schedule flexibly—days don't need to be consecutive, and you can distribute instruction throughout the year as you prefer.

• 175 days minimum per school year requirement
• Flexible scheduling allows you to concentrate or distribute instruction
• Days can be full-day or part-day as long as you hit the 175-day minimum
• Plan your calendar to ensure you meet the minimum

Choose Your Assessment Method

You must attest that you track student progress and document that progress using some form of assessment. Choose one of five assessment options: standardized testing, teacher evaluation, portfolio with parent report, online academy grades, or GED scores.

• Option 1: Standardized test through school district or testing service
• Option 2: Professional evaluation by a certified Vermont teacher
• Option 3: Parent-prepared report with portfolio of work samples
• Option 4: Grades from an accredited online academy or school
• Option 5: Evidence of passing the GED

Maintain Progress Tracking Documentation

Document and keep records showing your child's progress using your chosen assessment method. These records are kept at home and are no longer submitted to the state.

• If using standardized testing: save test results
• If using teacher evaluation: keep the evaluation report
• If using portfolio: maintain work samples and a written report
• If using online school: save progress reports and grades
• Keep records organized for your reference

Renew Enrollment Annually

Each school year, you must re-submit your enrollment notice to continue your home study program. This is a simple annual renewal with updated student information.