{"id":4291,"date":"2023-09-12T15:20:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T15:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=4291"},"modified":"2025-09-08T22:32:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:32:51","slug":"homeschooling-in-ri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/homeschooling-in-ri\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Homeschooling in Rhode Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you homeschooled before, or are you thinking about making the switch to homeschooling<\/a> in Rhode Island?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling laws<\/a> are different in each state, so it\u2019s good to do some research beforehand. Rhode Island homeschool laws are fairly relaxed, leaving plenty of room for customization. Families will find that homeschooling in Rhode Island is a simple and rewarding experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about the homeschooling requirements in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling in Rhode Island at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rhode Island – The Ocean State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>6-18<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Not required<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>Reading, writing, geography, math, history of the U.S. and Rhode Island, government, health, and physical education <\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>Determined by parent<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RI homeschool laws do not outline any qualifications for homeschool instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letter of Intent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before homeschooling in Rhode Island, you\u2019ll need to get consent from your local school district. You can do this by sending a Letter of Intent<\/a> (LOI) including your student\u2019s name and birthdate and your contact information. The letter should also include assurance you\u2019ll teach the same number of days as public school, take attendance daily, and teach the required subjects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual school districts may have specific requirements for their homeschool students. If your district has any questions about your letter, they will contact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to start homeschooling in the middle of the year, you\u2019ll have to send your LOI first. You\u2019ll also need to provide a copy of your letter of acknowledgment when you withdraw your student from their current school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool families in Rhode Island have to provide 180 days of instruction, just like the public schools do. Parents are also required to keep a daily attendance record and submit these records annually to the local school district. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschool Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rhode Island homeschool families are required to teach the following subjects: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading<\/td>Writing<\/td><\/tr>
Geography<\/td>Math<\/td><\/tr>
U.S. History<\/td>Rhode Island history<\/td><\/tr>
American government<\/td>Health<\/td><\/tr>
Physical education<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Students should start learning about the history and government of Rhode Island in 4th grade. Public schools in Rhode Island often combine health and physical education into one credit for their graduation requirements.

Parents can create their own curriculum for these subjects using materials provided by local public schools and libraries. They can also choose to homeschool using an online homeschool curriculum<\/a> that covers these subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n