Homeschooling in Connecticut
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Connecticut. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Connecticut. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Connecticut.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Connecticut
Ages and exceptions
You must provide public schooling or demonstrate equivalent instruction for your child aged five to 17 under the 2008 legislative report.
Register or give notice
You should contact your superintendent's office about its preferred way to receive notice of your intention to homeschool.(recommended)
Plan instruction
You must provide instruction in reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, United States history and citizenship, including government.
You must create an educational plan as required by law.
Keep records
You should maintain a portfolio for each child containing work samples, assessments and a log of books and materials used.(recommended)
You should keep an attendance log showing instructional days and hours.(recommended)
Assessments and testing
You have no mandatory evaluation or testing requirement according to the 2008 legislative report.
Other requirements
You cannot require your local district to award graduation credit for homeschooling work completed in grades 9 through 12.
Official resources
- HOME SCHOOLING IN CONNECTICUT AND OTHER ...
Connecticut General Assembly Office of Legislative Research
- Homeschooling - CT.gov
Connecticut State Department of Education
Sources checked November 4, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Your homeschool journey starts with their curiosity.
Discover activities, books, and nearby experiences around your child’s interests. Record their learning and see the learning areas they explore along the way.