- How to start
- Enroll with the Vermont Agency of Education by March 1 each year using the annual enrollment form.
- Parent qualifications
- No specific credential, but must demonstrate ability to teach.
- Required subjects
- English, math, citizenship, history, PE, fine arts, and health.
- Testing
- Annual assessment via standardized test, portfolio review, or review by a certified teacher.
- Dual enrollment
- Available.
Getting started
File an annual enrollment form with the Vermont Agency of Education by March 1. Include your planned curriculum and assessment method.
Annual assessment
Vermont requires annual assessment. Options include a standardized test, portfolio review by a certified teacher, or a meeting with a certified evaluator. Choose the method that works best for your family.
Required subjects
Cover English, math, citizenship, history, PE, fine arts, and health. Vermont gives families flexibility in how these are taught.
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Yarrow builds a multi-year plan that meets Vermont requirements and fits your student's goals.
Get startedLegal reference: Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 16 §166b · Last reviewed: 2026-01
