Homeschooling in Vermont
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Vermont. 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 Vermont. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Vermont.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Vermont
Register or give notice
You may educate your child at home by enrolling them in a Home Study program.
For first enrollment, submit the Notice of Intent and Independent Professional Evidence or a Vermont public school report card.
You must attest to Vermont's Home Study program requirements.
You should submit paperwork by early August if your program will begin at the start of the school year.(recommended)
You should keep your child attending school after school begins until Home Study enrollment is complete.(recommended)
Plan instruction
You must develop or purchase a curriculum or enroll your child in an online program or academy.
Official resources
- Home Study - Vermont Agency of Education
Vermont Agency of Education
- Home Study Enrollment – Notice of Intent - Vermont Agency of Education
Vermont Agency of Education
Sources checked November 3, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Vermont
Our check of official sources found no state funding, scholarship, education savings account or tax program that homeschooling families in Vermont can use.
Good to know
You cannot receive state or local funding to pay for your Vermont Home Study Program.
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.