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Getting started with homeschooling in North Dakota
Everything a new family needs: what the law asks of you, the one form to file, and how to choose curriculum. We're happy to help with any question.
North Dakota law in 4 steps
A plain-language summary. It isn't legal advice — read the full law (PDF).
1
Check your qualification
You need a high school diploma or GED to homeschool. Without one, you'll be monitored for two years.
Key deadline
File your Statement of Intent 2 weeks before you start each school year — or 2 weeks before your child turns 7.
2
File a Statement of Intent each year
Send it to the administrative office of your public school district 5 days before you begin. It isn't a request for permission — it simply states your intention to homeschool.
The first time only, also include:
Your child's birth certificate
Their immunization record
A copy of your diploma
We recommend the form created by the North Dakota Home School Association.
3
Decide on testing in grades 4, 6, 8 and 10
Your public school will provide a standardized test and a teacher if you ask. Or order your own — it must be given by an ND-certified teacher, with results sent to the district. Several THEA parents are teachers who can help.
You can opt out
Since 2017 (HB 1428), parents with philosophical, religious or moral objections may opt out of testing. Just mark it on that year's Statement of Intent.
4
Know which ages it applies to
File every year for each child aged 7–16. Your first filing is due 5 days before your child turns 7.
Infinite Campus & homeschoolers
What you need to do depends on whether your child takes any classes through a school. Find the situation that fits your family.
Situation 1. Not taking any classes at an ND school (in person or online)​
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Submit your Statement of Intent to your school district as usual.
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You do not need to register with Infinite Campus (IC). You can ignore requests to do so.
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Situation 2. Taking a class at a school
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Write the class names on your Statement of Intent, in the “Public school/non-public school participation” section.
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Submit your Statement of Intent to your district as usual.
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Contact the district to make sure you’re enrolled in the class.
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You’ll receive an IC login, just like the old PowerSchool login.
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Situation 3. Taking a CRACTC or online CTE class
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Register for the class with CRACTC.
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Write the class names on your Statement of Intent, in the “Public school/non-public school participation” section.
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Submit your Statement of Intent to your district as usual.
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Ask your district if they’ve completed the “inter cross-site enrollment process,” to confirm your student got into the class.
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You’ll receive an IC login for grades and more, just like the old PowerSchool login.
Choosing curriculum
There's no required curriculum. Some families use a complete program (ABeka, Bob Jones, Alpha Omega, Sonlight, My Father's World); others mix and match or learn online.
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