Homeschooling in Oklahoma
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Oklahoma.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Oklahoma
Register or give notice
You do not have to register, seek official approval or conduct state testing.
Plan instruction
You do not need a certified teacher, but your instruction must be provided in good faith and equivalent to state education.
You should provide 180 days of instruction each calendar year with six hours daily as appropriate for your child’s age.(recommended)
You must teach reading, writing, math, science, citizenship, the US constitution, health, safety, physical education and conservation.
Keep records
You must establish and maintain your child’s academic progress.
You must provide documentation of compliance with the listed requirements when your child returns to public school.
Assessments and testing
Your child must take a standardized achievement test if returning to public school.
Other requirements
You may educate your child at home as a parent or guardian.
Official resources
- Home School - Oklahoma.gov
Oklahoma 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.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Oklahoma
Programs open to homeschoolers
You may qualify for a refundable Oklahoma homeschool tax credit of up to $1,000 per eligible student.
Programs that don’t cover homeschooling
You cannot use the separate private school Parental Choice Tax Credit for homeschooling alone.
Good to know
You claim the homeschool credit on your Oklahoma income tax return for the year you pay the qualified expenses.
Your qualifying homeschool expenses can include textbooks, curriculum and other instructional materials.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
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.