How to start homeschooling in Alaska

Everything you need to legally begin homeschooling in Alaska, broken into clear steps. Plan to spend about an hour completing the paperwork before your first day.

The short version

Alaska is one of the most homeschool-friendly states in the country, with multiple legal options and no required notification under the standard homeschool statute.

The full process, step by step

Step 1

Decide whether to homeschool independently or enroll in a state-funded correspondence program.

Step 2

If using the homeschool statute, simply begin teaching at home — no notification needed.

Step 3

If using a correspondence program (e.g. IDEA, Raven), enroll for the annual learning allotment.

Step 4

Withdraw your child from public school if previously enrolled.

Step 5

Maintain personal records of subjects and attendance.

Things that help on day one

A binder, folder, or app to keep paperwork in one place.
Your child's most recent report card or academic records.
A simple weekly rhythm sketched out — even one bullet list of subjects per day.
A camera or phone for documenting the first weeks of moments.
A list of any homeschool co-ops, libraries, or community groups in your area.

Disclaimer: This guide summarises commonly known Alaska homeschool requirements. Laws change. For official, up-to-date legal guidance, consult the HSLDA state guide or your state Department of Education before submitting paperwork.

Read the full Alaska homeschool law summary →

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