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Wisconsin Homeschooling Requirements
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Question:
Does anybody either know or know where to find the requirements for
home schooling in the state of Wisconsin?
Answer:
-My husband and I joined the Wisconsin Parents Association (WPA) a few months
ago. They have a great handbook that they have just updated. It includes the
Dept. of Public Instruction forms, sample letters, legislation concerning
homeschooling, and many more references.
You can check out the WPA home page at:
http://www.alumni.caltech.edu/~casner/wpa/
You'll find the order forms there.
-The only legal requirement in Wisconsin is that prior to October 15 of
each school year you file a form PI-1206, Home-Based Private Educational
Program declaration.
Beyond that it is *recommended* that you keep 1) a copy of your school
calendar verifying a minimum of 875 hours of instruction and 2) course
outlines verifying that you're using a sequentially progressive
curriculum.
The DPI sends a copy to your school district.
Form can be obtained from:
Wisconsin DPI
Burea for School Management Services and Federal Aids
125 South Webster St.
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
-Here are two support groups listed for your state:
Wisconsin HOME (Home Offered Meaningful Education) 715-835-2869
Wisconsin Parents Association PO Box 2502 Madison 53701
The first group will be able to point you to someone local to you that
can tell you the appropriate steps to take.
-The Big Book of Home Learning lists two groups
Wisconsin Home Offered Meaningfull Education
W. 6442 Schilling Rd.
Onalaska, WI 54650
608- 783-7779
Wisconsin Parents Association
P.O. Box 2502
Madison, WI 53701
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