Massachusetts Homeschool Curriculum

For Massachusetts homeschool parents, one of the biggest challenges is teaching the math component of the curriculum. Fortunately, the best homeschool programs in The Bay State provide comprehensive online instruction in math. To learn more, select your course below.



How do I start homeschooling my child in Massachusetts?

If you are interested in homeschooling your child in Massachusetts but don’t know how to start, the following list may be useful.

  1. Know and understand the Massachusetts homeschool laws.
  2. Find a homeschool group or association. These organizations provide information about state requirements and will put you in touch with other homeschool families in places like Boston, Worcester, Springfield, or anywhere else in MA.
  3. Choose a curriculum.
  4. Withdraw your child from public school.
  5. Set a daily schedule and follow it.
  6. Be vigilant about record keeping by carefully tracking attendance and grades.
  7. At the end of the curriculum, use a formal evaluation of learning or standardized assessment such as the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).

Is homeschooling free in Massachusetts?

Homeschool is not free in Massachusetts in the sense that an effective curriculum requires the purchase of certain materials for your child’s education. The good news is that parents throughout the state - from Cambridge to Lowell to Brockton - can make their money go a long way by choosing options like an online math curriculum that builds all of the instruction into the lessons.

Do parents get paid to homeschool in Massachusetts?

Parents do not get paid to homeschool. However, in some cases, tax deductions, tax credits, or stipends may be available. Learn the homeschooling laws in Massachusetts to find out if any of these apply to your situation.

What are the laws for homeschooling in Massachusetts?

For the most recent information about the laws for homeschooling in Massachusetts, visit the MA department of education website. Some procedures, like keeping attendance records, test scores, and samples of completed work are a good idea whether they’re legal requirements or not.

Is Massachusetts a good place to homeschool?

The Bay State is as good a place as any to homeschool. While certain states are considered particularly “friendly” for K12 homeschooling, such as Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Alaska, and Missouri, the number of homeschoolers is growing everywhere due in large part to the availability of great online resources.

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