Homeschooling in Maine
Maine requires a Notice of Intent within 10 days of starting and by September 1 each year, filed with both your school unit and the Department of Education. Cover ten required subjects across 175 days and submit an annual assessment with your notice. Four assessment options available. No parent credential. Compulsory age 7 through 17.
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How to Homeschool in Maine (2026): Notice, the Annual Assessment, and What the Law Requires
Maine asks for a Notice of Intent filed each year by September 1, instruction in a set list of subjects across 175 days, and an annual assessment of your child's progress. No parent credential. Here is how each piece works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Maine (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Maine means filing a notice of intent within 10 days with both your local school unit and the Maine Department of Education, and notifying the school. Unlike lighter states, Maine renews the notice each year by September 1. Here is the exact sequence.
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How to Homeschool High School in Maine (2026): Diplomas, Free Early College Credits, and College
In Maine you file a yearly notice, complete an assessment, and issue the diploma. Here is how the transcript, free early college through Aspirations, and admission work.
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