WIModerate Regulation

Homeschooling in Wisconsin

Wisconsin requires filing a statement of enrollment by October 15, 875 hours of instruction, and teaching required subjects.

Wisconsin Homeschool Laws & Regulations

Wisconsin has moderate homeschool regulations that strike a balance between accountability and parental freedom. Families need to stay on top of certain administrative requirements, but with the right curriculum platform these are straightforward to manage.

To begin homeschooling in Wisconsin, you must file a notice of intent with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction by october 15 each year. Complete and submit the PI-1206 form to the DPI by October 15 each year. Available online through the DPI website.

The state requires instruction in specific subjects including Reading, Language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science, Health. Our 100% online Montessori Homeschool platform covers all of these through 8,100+ structured daily lessons that integrate practical life, sensorial exploration, language, mathematics, science, geography, and cultural studies — the hallmarks of an authentic Montessori education.

Attendance tracking is required in Wisconsin: 875 hours per year. With Montessori Homeschool, every lesson is timestamped and logged automatically, making it simple to demonstrate compliance at year-end or during any review.

The Montessori approach is a natural fit for homeschooling in Wisconsin. Rather than rigid textbook learning, children work with hands-on materials at their own pace — developing concentration, independence, and a genuine love of learning. Montessori Homeschool brings this approach into your home with a 100% online platform featuring daily lesson plans, printable materials, parent guides, and built-in compliance tools designed specifically for Wisconsin families.

Wisconsin Homeschool Requirements at a Glance

📋Required

Notice of Intent

Statement of enrollment (PI-1206 form). Due: By October 15 each year

📅Required

Attendance Tracking

Minimum 875 hours of instruction per year

📚Required

Required Subjects

Reading, Language arts, Mathematics, Social studies, Science, Health

📝Not Required

Quarterly Reports

No quarterly reports required

📊Not Required

Annual Assessment

No annual testing or evaluation required

📁Not Required

Portfolio

No portfolio required

🎓Not Required

Parent Qualification

No parent education requirement — any parent can homeschool

How to Start Homeschooling in Wisconsin

  1. 1

    Submit the PI-1206 statement of enrollment to the DPI by October 15

  2. 2

    Provide at least 875 hours of instruction per year

  3. 3

    Provide a sequentially progressive curriculum in required subjects

  4. 4

    No testing or evaluation required

  5. 5

    The program must be primarily home-based

Important Deadlines

  • File statement of enrollment (PI-1206): By October 15 each year

How Montessori Homeschool Helps Wisconsin Families

Stay Compliant Without the Stress

  • All required subjects mapped to daily lessons automatically
  • Progress reports you can export for quarterly or annual reviews
  • Attendance hours tracked and logged per subject area
  • Portfolio-ready: every completed lesson is timestamped and recorded
  • Step-by-step compliance guidance for your specific state

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