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

Laws & requirements
High Regulation

Submit an enrollment notice with curriculum details. Annual progress assessment required.

ESA & funding
No ESA Program

Town tuitioning serves students in towns without local schools; not available to homeschool families.

In-depth guides

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.

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Submit your enrollment notice

    File an annual enrollment notice with curriculum details to your local superintendent.

  3. 3

    Complete annual progress assessment

    Submit an annual progress assessment — standardized test, teacher review, or portfolio — by the state deadline.

  4. 4

    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.

Ready to start?

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
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