Homeschooling in Vermont
A practical starting point for Vermont families: what to file, what to track, and what state funding (if any) you can use.
At a glance
Submit an enrollment notice with curriculum details. Annual progress assessment required.
Town tuitioning serves students in towns without local schools; not available to homeschool families.
In-depth guides
Vermont homeschool laws
Notification, record-keeping, testing, and umbrella-school rules for Vermont families.
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Vermont homeschool funding
Vermont's funding landscape — what programs exist, who they serve, and why homeschoolers may or may not qualify.
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Getting started in Vermont
A high-level checklist tailored to Vermont’s rules. Specifics like form numbers and deadlines live in the in-depth state laws guide above.
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Understand Vermont's homeschool requirements
All homeschool families in Vermont follow the same legal pathway. Submit an enrollment notice with curriculum details. Annual progress assessment required. There is no separate umbrella-school or charter option.
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Submit your enrollment notice
File an annual enrollment notice with curriculum details to your local superintendent.
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Complete annual progress assessment
Submit an annual progress assessment — standardized test, teacher review, or portfolio — by the state deadline.
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Choose curriculum and plan your year
Choose curriculum that fits your child's grade level and any required subjects, then sketch a year-long plan you can adjust as you go.
Frequently asked
Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in Vermont?
Yes. You'll file a notice of intent, document curriculum in required subjects, and submit assessments or portfolio reviews on a set schedule.
Does Vermont require homeschool standardized testing?
Yes. Standardized testing or portfolio review is required on a set schedule, typically every year or every few years.
Can homeschool families in Vermont access ESA or scholarship funding?
Town tuitioning serves students in towns without local schools; not available to homeschool families.
How do I withdraw my child from public school in Vermont?
Send a written withdrawal letter to the school's principal or registrar. Keep a dated copy. Once you have filed any state-required notice, your child is considered a homeschooler and the public school no longer needs to mark them absent.
Related states
Other states with similar regulation and a comparable funding posture.
Numa keeps Vermont compliance on autopilot.
- Pre-filled forms for your state's notice and reporting
- Attendance, portfolio, and assessment tracking by grade
- Curriculum planning that matches state requirements