Homeschooling in Michigan

Common questions about homeschooling in Michigan

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Michigan?

No. Michigan does not require you to file a notice of intent to homeschool. No notice, testing, or curriculum approval required for the home education option. Required subjects: reading, spelling, math, science, history, civics, lit, writing, English grammar.

How many days or hours of school does Michigan require?

Michigan sets no specific number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.

Does Michigan require a portfolio or standardized testing?

No. Michigan does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.

Does Michigan require an annual evaluation?

No. Michigan does not require an annual evaluator review.

What records should I keep to homeschool in Michigan?

Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Michigan asks for. Homeschool Anchor builds all three from your daily logs and turns this state's rules into dated checkpoints, so nothing is reconstructed at the deadline.