Homeschooling in Indiana

Indiana Homeschooling Laws

The regulations on homeschooling in Indiana are minimal, there are only four mandates that apply to those families educating at home:

1. A homeschool year should include 180 days of instruction.
2. Homeschool instruction should be in the English language.
3. Parents must keep attendance records.
4. Instruction should be equivalent to that provided in the public schools.

For more details about homeschool laws in Indiana and how to comply with them, visit our Indiana Homeschool Laws page.

Indiana Homeschool Associations

Indiana is fortunate enough to have two statewide associations dedicated to supporting the journey of homeschooling families. Head over to our Indiana Homeschool Associations page to find out more about those organizations and the resources they can offer your family.

Indiana Homeschool Groups and Co-ops

Once you’ve made the decision to homeschool, one of your very next steps should be to seek out a network of other homeschool families. Indiana has a strong and vibrant homeschool population and there are support groups and homeschool cooperatives available in many areas of the state. You can also get help and advice via virtual homeschool groups. You may want to begin your search for local support on our Indiana Homeschool Groups and Co-ops page.

Indiana Homeschool Field Trips

You are probably already aware of the many advantages of teaching your child at home, but one more to consider is how much flexibility you have to integrate hands-on learning into your child’s lessons. By heading out to explore all the geological, historical, and cultural destinations Indiana has to offer, you will add a whole new dimension to your child’s education. We’ll help get you started on your list of places to visit with the ideas in our Homeschool Field Trips in Indiana post.

Indiana State Test Prep

Many families find benefit in regularly assessing their students. Not only can testing give you a better sense of where your child’s learning stands on specific subjects, but it can also highlight gaps in instruction or retention. You’ll be happy to know that Time4Learning curriculum not only provides standards-based instruction in the core subjects, but even offers practice test simulations in 3rd-8th grade. Learn more in our Indiana test prep page.