Homeschool Guide

How to Homeschool in Connecticut

Here is exactly what Connecticut requires to homeschool legally - how to notify (if needed), what records to keep, testing rules, and how to get started.

Last updated June 2026

Notice required
Required
Instructional days
900 hrs/year
Portfolio
Required
Testing / evaluation
Not required

Connecticut homeschool requirements

  • Notification: Submit a written notice to your local superintendent before starting homeschooling and annually thereafter. Include a portfolio/plan of instruction.
  • Required subjects: Cover Reading, Writing, Spelling, English Grammar, Geography, US History, Arithmetic, Science, Health, PE, Music, Art.
  • Teacher requirement: No teacher certification is required to teach your own children.
  • Portfolio / records: Maintain a portfolio of instructional materials and student work samples. Local districts may request to review annually.
  • Testing / evaluation: No standardized testing is required by the state.
  • Recordkeeping: No retention period is set by the state; keep records organized year to year.

Key dates & deadlines

At the start of the yearFile your required notification with the district or state.
AnnuallyRenew your notification.

Getting started in Connecticut

  1. File your required notification with your district or the state (see requirements above).
  2. Set up simple records: a log of instruction and samples of your child’s work.
  3. Choose curriculum covering Reading, Writing, Spelling, English Grammar, Geography, US History, Arithmetic, Science, Health, PE, Music, Art.
  4. Keep your records organized from year to year.

Scholarships & funding in Connecticut

Connecticut does not currently run a state scholarship or education savings account program that homeschool families can use. Families here typically fund curriculum and materials themselves, which makes keeping clean purchase records useful at tax time and if the state's rules change.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in Connecticut?
Submit a written notice to your local superintendent before starting homeschooling and annually thereafter. Include a portfolio/plan of instruction.
Do I need to be a certified teacher?
No - there is no teacher-certification requirement.
Is standardized testing required?
No - Connecticut does not mandate standardized testing.
How long should I keep records?
No retention period is mandated, but keeping thorough records is strongly recommended.
Is there scholarship or ESA funding for homeschoolers in Connecticut?
Not at present. Connecticut has no state scholarship or education savings account program open to homeschool families, though families still commonly track purchases for their own budgeting.
What subjects must I teach in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires you to cover Reading, Writing, Spelling, English Grammar, Geography, US History, Arithmetic, Science, Health, PE, Music, Art. Beyond that the choice of curriculum and approach is yours.
How many days or hours of instruction does Connecticut require?
Connecticut expects about 900 hours of instruction a year. Logging lessons as you go is far easier than reconstructing the total later.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Homeschool laws change - verify current requirements with your Connecticut department of education or county superintendent.