Homeschooling in Wisconsin
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Wisconsin.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Wisconsin
Ages and exceptions
You must ensure that any privately operated or out of state correspondence or virtual school you choose meets Wisconsin homeschooling requirements.
Register or give notice
You must file the PI-1206 homeschool report with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction online annually by October 15.
Plan instruction
You must provide at least 875 hours of instruction each school year with a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and health.
You do not need minimum educational qualifications or a teaching certificate or license to homeschool.
Keep records
You are responsible for keeping copies of your submitted PI-1206 forms.
You should maintain records of the instruction you provide.(recommended)
Restrictions
Your instructional program does not qualify as homeschooling if it serves more than one family unit.
Other requirements
You may homeschool your child instead of sending them to a public or private school.
Official resources
- [PDF] Home-Based Private Educational Program (Homeschooling)
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Home-Based Private Education Program (Homeschooling)
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Wis. Stat. § 115.30(3): home-based private educational program reports
Wisconsin Legislature
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 Wisconsin
Our check of official sources found no state funding, scholarship, education savings account or tax program that homeschooling families in Wisconsin can use.
Good to know
Wisconsin DPI does not provide curriculum, materials or funding to purchase curriculum for your homeschool.
You can now register your homeschool for the 2026, 27 school year.
Official sources
Last checked November 4, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
Your homeschool journey starts with their curiosity.
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