Anchor Homeschooling in Rhode Island
medium regulation
What Rhode Island requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Notice of intent submitted to the local school committee before starting. Committee approval required (case-by-case; districts may impose additional local requirements). 180 days of instruction. Required subjects: reading, writing, geography, arithmetic, health, PE, US history, RI history, civics. Attendance register maintained.
- Instructional days: 180 per year
- Portfolio: Not required.
- Annual evaluator: Not required.
- Quarterly reports: Not required.
How Anchor helps
Anchor logs every day automatically when you make an activity entry. It builds the portfolio your state expects, generates the attendance PDF, and reminds you about evaluations before they're due.
Common questions about homeschooling in Rhode Island
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Notice of intent submitted to the local school committee before starting. Committee approval required (case-by-case; districts may impose additional local requirements). 180 days of instruction. Required subjects: reading, writing, geography, arithmetic, health, PE, US history, RI history, civics. Attendance register maintained.
How many days or hours of school does Rhode Island require?
Rhode Island requires 180 instructional days per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Rhode Island require a portfolio or standardized testing?
No. Rhode Island does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.
Does Rhode Island require an annual evaluation?
No. Rhode Island does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Rhode Island?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Rhode Island 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.
Stay compliant without the paperwork
Free for 1 student. $8/month for the full family with PDF exports, photo activity logging, and AI-assisted summaries.
Start free trialSource: HSLDA — Rhode Island · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.