Please note, this is not intended as legal advice. This is for informational purposes only and should you choose to Homeschool in Connecticut then you need to double check the Connecticut Department of Education website for current regulations.
Connecticut has very low requirements for homeschooling.
Connecticut General Statute 10-184 says that all parents are responsible for ensuring that their children receive instruction in the following required subjects:
- Reading, writing, spelling, and English grammar;
- Geography;
- Arithmetic;
- United States history, and citizenship, including a study of the town, state, and federal governments.
As a homeschooler you may be asked to but are not required to:
- File an Intent to Homeschool with the School District
- Attend an Annual Portfolio Meeting
Both of these are at the discretion of the parent whether to participate or not. In Connecticut you do not need approval and you do not need to contact the schools to let them know your intent to homeschool.
Connecticut Secular Homeschool Groups
Connecticut Homeschool Alliance
“Connecticut Homeschool Alliance is a diverse and inclusive coalition of homeschooling groups and individual homeschoolers from around the state of CT. We come together to provide a welcoming and collaborative environment that keeps homeschoolers connected, informed and supported.”
Secular Homeschoolers in Southeastern CT
“We are a group of secular homeschooling parents looking for like-minded people in Southeastern CT.”
Secular Homeschoolers of Connecticut
“This group is intended to be a place where homeschoolers can share and discuss secular curriculum as well as support each other.”
