Homeschool by State
Homeschooling in Rhode Island
What to know in Rhode Island
Applies to homeschooled students subject to compulsory attendance ages 6–18.
Compulsory attendance ages
This is part of your state's rules.
Read the explanation
Compulsory attendance generally covers ages 6–18.
School committee approval prior to instruction
This is part of your state's rules.
Read the explanation
Rhode Island requires the resident local school committee to approve an at-home instruction plan before instruction begins. District decisions can be appealed to RIDE.
Required subjects in English
This is part of your state's rules.
Read the explanation
Parents must present a plan addressing required instruction in English: reading, writing, geography, arithmetic, U.S. and Rhode Island history, and principles of American government. Teaching must be thorough and efficient.
Instruction time and attendance equivalence
This is part of your state's rules.
Read the explanation
Instructional attendance must be substantially equivalent to public-school attendance. RIDE describes public-school requirements as at least 180 days and 1,080 hours per school year; parents should consult the district regarding an acceptable plan.
Attendance and progress records
This is part of your state's rules.
Read the explanation
Parents must maintain attendance records and the progress documentation agreed upon with the local school committee.
Agreed-upon evaluation methods
This is part of your state's rules.
Read the explanation
No statewide universal standardized-test schedule applies; the parent and school committee agree on evaluation methods.
Teacher qualifications
This applies only in certain situations.
Confirm whether this applies to your family with the official source.
Read the explanation
A teaching certificate is not required.