Anchor Homeschooling in Wisconsin
low regulation
What Wisconsin requires
- Notice to authorities: Yes. Annual notice (PI-1206 form) by October 15 or within 14 days of starting. 875 hours of instruction. No testing required.
- Instructional hours: 875 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 Wisconsin
Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin requires notice to the authorities before you begin home education. Annual notice (PI-1206 form) by October 15 or within 14 days of starting. 875 hours of instruction. No testing required.
How many days or hours of school does Wisconsin require?
Wisconsin requires 875 instructional hours per year. Anchor counts each day for you as you log activities, and shows how many you have left.
Does Wisconsin require a portfolio or standardized testing?
No. Wisconsin does not require a portfolio or standardized testing for homeschoolers.
Does Wisconsin require an annual evaluation?
No. Wisconsin does not require an annual evaluator review.
What records should I keep to homeschool in Wisconsin?
Keep attendance for every school day, samples of your student's work, and any test or evaluation results Wisconsin 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 — Wisconsin · last verified 2026-08-08 · Always verify with your state homeschool association before relying on this.