Connecticut
CT Homeschool Resources
Connecticut Homeschool Requirements & Resources
Find official homeschool information, Connecticut laws, district contacts, upcoming parent-managed learning requirements, educational funding resources, virtual learning tools, statewide organizations, and other helpful resources for families homeschooling in Connecticut.
Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
Official Homeschool Information
State agency information and official resources.
Connecticut State Department of Education — Homeschooling
The main official state resource for Connecticut homeschool information, district communication, instructional planning, recordkeeping, high-school credit, GED options, and related resources.
Find a Connecticut School District
Use Connecticut’s official EdSight directory to identify the local school district and central office serving your town.
Connecticut District and School Contacts
Search official contact information for Connecticut public school districts, administrators, schools, and education programs.
Connecticut Core Standards
Review state academic standards and grade-level expectations that families may use when planning instruction or preparing for a possible return to public school.
HSLDA — Connecticut Homeschool Laws
An independent overview of Connecticut’s current homeschool requirements, compulsory school ages, mandated subjects, withdrawal information, and upcoming legal changes.
Laws & Requirements
General requirements, compulsory age and related guidance.
Connecticut General Statutes § 10-184 — Duties of Parents
The primary current Connecticut statute covering parental education duties, compulsory school attendance, equivalent instruction, and required subject areas.
Connecticut General Statutes — Chapter 168
The official current collection of Connecticut laws concerning school attendance, parental duties, home instruction, employment of minors, and related requirements.
Connecticut Public Act 26-37 — Upcoming Parent-Managed Learning Changes
The official 2026 law establishing new parent-managed learning procedures. Withdrawal-related changes are scheduled to begin July 1, 2027, and the annual notice requirement is scheduled to begin July 1, 2028.
How to Comply with Connecticut Homeschool Law
A plain-language explanation of current required subjects, optional notification and portfolio procedures, and the implementation dates for Connecticut’s newly enacted requirements.
Withdrawing a Student to Homeschool in Connecticut
Current independent guidance about withdrawing a child from an enrolled school. Families should recheck the procedure before July 1, 2027, when new withdrawal requirements are scheduled to begin.
Connecticut General Statutes § 10-184a — Special Education
The Connecticut statute addressing special education programs or services for children educated at home or in private school.
Public-School Access for Connecticut Homeschoolers
Independent information explaining that access to public-school classes, sports, and activities is generally determined by the local school district.
Scholarships & Funding
Available programs, financial assistance and funding information.
Connecticut K–12 School Choice Programs
The state’s official overview of publicly funded charter schools, magnet schools, technical schools, Open Choice programs, and other public-school options. Connecticut does not currently list a direct state ESA or homeschool-expense reimbursement program here.
HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grant
A privately funded national grant for qualifying HSLDA member families experiencing significant financial need. Grants may help with curriculum, educational materials, co-op costs, technology, testing, or related homeschool expenses.
Connecticut Learning Hub — Free Educational Resources
A collection of state-organized family, student, academic, virtual-content, summer-learning, and social-emotional learning resources.
Connecticut Dual Credit Opportunities
The official state hub for programs that allow eligible high school students to earn college credit before graduation.
Explore Connecticut Dual Credit Programs
Compare participating colleges, universities, concurrent-enrollment programs, and other early-college partnerships available across Connecticut.
CT State Community College Dual Enrollment
Information about eligibility, applications, tuition arrangements, campus-based courses, concurrent enrollment, and High School Partnership opportunities.
Virtual & Online Education
State virtual programs and online education options.
Connecticut Learning Hub
The Connecticut Department of Education’s central collection of digital, academic, family, student, summer, and social-emotional learning resources.
Connecticut Virtual Content Learning Hub
Browse digital resources organized into academics, humanities, digital tools, and STEM categories.
Virtual Academic Resources
Explore online courses, curriculum products, lesson materials, project-based learning, public-media content, and other academic tools. Access to some programs is determined by a participating district or school.
Virtual STEM Learning Resources
Find free and supplemental resources for mathematics, science, computing, engineering, test preparation, and other STEM subjects.
Connecticut Public-School Choice Options
Information about charter schools, magnet schools, technical high schools, Open Choice, vocational-agriculture programs, and other public options. Students enrolled in these programs are public-school students rather than independent homeschool students.
Find Connecticut Schools and Programs
Use the official EdSight search to locate public districts, schools, charter programs, magnet schools, and other education programs.
Online-School Credit and Accreditation Information
Review the Connecticut Department of Education’s warning that it does not accredit online or homeschooling institutions and that public schools may not award credit for homeschool coursework completed in grades 9–12.
Forms & Contacts
Helpful forms, filing information and agency contacts.
Find Your Connecticut School District
Locate the district central office serving your town for questions about withdrawal, optional notification, local procedures, records, or future parent-managed learning forms.
Connecticut Education Contact Directory
Search official contact information for school districts, superintendents, schools, administrators, and state education programs.
Connecticut Notice of Intent Information
Independent information about Connecticut’s currently optional Notice of Intent procedure, including the form, filing considerations, and portfolio-review guidance.
Current Optional Notice of Intent Form
A copy of the existing Connecticut Notice of Intent form. Under current law it remains optional, but future state requirements and forms will change as Public Act 26-37 is implemented.
Current Connecticut Withdrawal Guidance
Independent guidance for removing a student from an enrolled school. Recheck official requirements before July 1, 2027, when new withdrawal procedures are scheduled to begin.
Future Parent-Managed Learning Requirements
Read the official new law establishing phased withdrawal, notice, and administrative procedures scheduled to begin in 2027 and 2028.
Connecticut GED Eligibility for Homeschooled Students
Official instructions for homeschooled 17- and 18-year-olds who need district documentation and a state Homeschooling Attestation Form before registering for the GED test.
Statewide Organizations
Statewide associations and homeschool support organizations.
Connecticut Homeschool Network
A statewide inclusive homeschool organization providing educational resources, parent support, meetings, legal-policy information, and community connections.
Connecticut Homeschool Network — Getting Started
Practical information about beginning home education, understanding current responsibilities, withdrawing a student, selecting curriculum, and organizing a homeschool.
Connecticut Homeschool Laws and Policies
Independent information explaining the difference between Connecticut statutes, state guidelines, optional notification, and portfolio procedures. Check for updates as the 2026 law is implemented.
Connecticut Homeschool Parent Resources
Educational links, getting-started materials, presentations, high-school resources, curriculum information, and family support.
TEACH CT
A statewide Christian homeschool organization offering legal-information resources, support, events, community connections, and parent-directed education guidance.
TEACH CT Quick Start Guide
Christian-oriented guidance about understanding Connecticut law, beginning home education, selecting curriculum, and finding homeschool support.
Connecticut Homeschool Groups and Connections
Information about TEACH CT community groups and opportunities for families and homeschool leaders to connect.
HSLDA Connecticut
Current state-law information, withdrawal guidance, special-education resources, legislative updates, and legal support for members.
Quick Links
Important state-specific homeschool links in one place.
