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Maine homeschool checklist
Leaving school
- Send a withdrawal letter
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, annual
- What to file: Notice of Intent to Provide Home Instruction (www.maine.gov/doe/schools/schoolops/homeinstruction)
- When: Initial: Within 10 days of starting. Subsequent years: By September 1 (with prior year's assessment)
- Where: Local superintendent AND Maine Department of Education
- How to submit: Mail or deliver
- What to include
- Letter of intent
- Prior year's annual assessment (for renewals)
Subjects and hours
- Time: 175 days
- Required Subjects
- English and Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Health Education
- Library Skills
- Fine Arts
- Maine Studies (once in grades 6-12)
- Computer Proficiency (once in grades 7-12)
Records to keep
- Copies of Notice of Intent
- Assessment results
- Portfolio of work (if using for assessment)
- Attendance records (recommended)
- Keep records: Until child graduates or transfers
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Required
- Frequency: Annually
- Grades: All
Deadlines
- Notice of Intent Deadline: September 1
- Assessment Submission: September 1
Contacts and official sources
- Education department: www.maine.gov/doe/home