How to start homeschooling in Ohio

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

The short version

Ohio requires annual notification to the local superintendent, with assessment options at year-end.

The full process, step by step

Step 1

Submit a Notification of Intent to your superintendent by the start of school.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Plan a curriculum covering all required subjects.

Step 4

Track 900 hours of instruction.

Step 5

Submit annual assessment results with the next year's Notification.

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 Ohio 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 Ohio homeschool law summary →

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