Vermont Homeschooling: Organized & Compliant
Navigate the Minimum Course of Study and Annual Assessments with ease.
Regulation Level
High Regulation
Oversight
Vermont Agency of Education
At a Glance
- Annual Written Notice of Intent
- Detailed Curriculum Outline (MCOS)
- Annual Assessment required
- Independent Professional Evidence
Vermont requires a detailed approach to planning. The 'Minimum Course of Study' (MCOS) means you need to map out your year in advance, and the annual assessment ensures you're staying on track.
Must be filed annually with the Agency of Education. Includes a detailed outline of your curriculum. Curriculum must cover reading, writing, math, history, government, natural sciences, PE, health, and fine arts. Required annually. Options include a standardized test, a portfolio review by a teacher, or a report by the parent (if approved). Specific requirements apply if your child has a disability and was receiving special education services.📝Annual Notice
📚Minimum Course of Study
✅Annual Assessment
🧩Special Needs
Common Challenges
Homeschooling in Vermont comes with unique hurdles.
Sound Familiar?
These are the top struggles we hear from Vermont families.
Curriculum Mapping
Writing the detailed curriculum outline for the annual notice can feel like writing a book before school even starts.
MCOS Bureaucracy
Ensuring your plan meets the specific language of the Minimum Course of Study requirements.
Assessment Coordination
Arranging for a teacher review or testing service and ensuring results are sent to the Agency.
How HatchEDU Solves Vermont Compliance
We've built specific tools to handle Vermont's regulations.
Curriculum Builder
Select your resources and subjects, and Hatch generates the detailed curriculum outline for your Notice of Intent.
MCOS Templates
Our templates are pre-filled with Vermont's required subject areas, so you don't miss anything.
Assessment Portfolio
Tag work samples by subject throughout the year to make the end-of-year portfolio review a breeze.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as long as it covers the required subject areas listed in the Minimum Course of Study.
Not necessarily. You can use a standardized test, or in some cases, a parent report if previously approved.
It is accepted on a rolling basis, but should be submitted before your school year begins (typically summer).
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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