Homeschooling in Wisconsin
Wisconsin requires an annual statement filed with the Department of Public Instruction (not the local district) by October 15, a sequentially progressive curriculum in six required subjects, and at least 875 hours per year. No testing, no portfolio, no evaluator. These guides cover what each requirement means under Wisconsin Statutes §118.165.
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How to Homeschool in Wisconsin (2026): Annual Statement, Required Subjects, and 875 Hours
Wisconsin requires an annual statement filed with the Department of Public Instruction by October 15, instruction in six required subjects with a sequentially progressive curriculum, and at least 875 hours per year. No testing, no portfolio, no evaluator. Here is how it works.
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How to Withdraw Your Child From Public School in Wisconsin (2026): Step by Step
Withdrawing your child from public school in Wisconsin means filing the PI-1206 statement with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and sending a short notice to the school. The filing goes to the state, not your district. Here is the exact sequence.
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How to Homeschool High School in Wisconsin (2026): Diplomas, Dual Enrollment, and College
You issue the diploma yourself, and it is recognized by University of Wisconsin campuses and federal aid. Covers building a real transcript, how dual enrollment works for homeschoolers, and applying to college with a parent-issued diploma.
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