Maine Homeschooling: Track Your 175 Days
Simple tools to manage your Notice of Intent and Annual Assessment requirements.
Regulation Level
Moderate Regulation
Oversight
Maine Dept of Education & Local Superintendent
At a Glance
- Annual Notice of Intent (by Sept 1)
- 175 Days of Instruction
- Annual Assessment submitted to Superintendent
- Specific subjects like Maine Studies
Maine requires consistent reporting and a specific number of instructional days. The requirement to submit assessment results to your local superintendent keeps you accountable to your district.
Filed within 10 days of starting and annually by September 1st thereafter. Must provide instruction for at least 175 days per year. English, math, science, social studies, PE, health, library skills, fine arts, Maine studies (one grade), computer proficiency (one grade). Standardized test, portfolio review by a certified teacher, or local support group review. Results submitted to superintendent.📨Notice of Intent
🗓️Instructional Time
📚Required Subjects
📊Annual Assessment
Common Challenges
Homeschooling in Maine comes with unique hurdles.
Sound Familiar?
These are the top struggles we hear from Maine families.
Day Tracking
Logging 175 days of instruction can be tedious if you don't have an automated system.
Submission Anxiety
Worrying about submitting your assessment results to the superintendent and whether they will be accepted.
Niche Subjects
Remembering to include 'Maine Studies' and 'Library Skills' in your curriculum planning.
How HatchEDU Solves Maine Compliance
We've built specific tools to handle Maine's regulations.
One-Click Attendance
Mark your days present in seconds. We track your progress toward the 175-day goal.
Assessment Reports
Generate a clean, professional report of your annual assessment to send to the superintendent.
Subject Reminders
Our system reminds you of Maine-specific requirements so you don't miss them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the law specifically requires 175 days of instruction.
Yes, a local support group that includes a certified teacher can review your portfolio.
It is a required subject to be taught in at least one grade level, covering the history and culture of Maine.
Helpful Resources for Homeschool Families
Expert guidance to help you succeed
Homeschool laws can change. Always confirm requirements with your local school district or state education officials. HatchEDU provides tools to assist with compliance but does not provide legal advice.
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