How to start homeschooling in Maine

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

The short version

Maine requires annual notification and an annual assessment, but otherwise gives families full curriculum control.

The full process, step by step

Step 1

Submit a Notice of Intent within 10 days of starting and by September 1 each year thereafter.

Step 2

Submit a withdrawal letter to your child's public school if applicable.

Step 3

Plan a curriculum covering all required Maine subjects.

Step 4

Track 175 days of instruction.

Step 5

Complete and submit an annual assessment.

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 Maine 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 Maine homeschool law summary →

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