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Homeschooling as an Option to Public School Education

Parents who wish to homeschool their child/ren should contact their local public school's district office for information on local requirements.

It is suggested that homeschooling parents:

• complete the Intent to Homeschool form for each child annually and submit it to the Superintendent’s office for signature. A signed copy should be retained in each child’s homeschool folder;
• review the Connecticut Core Standards. The Connecticut Core Standards provide parents with clear expectations of what a student should know and be able to do at each grade level. Aligning instruction with these standards and competencies will ensure a smoother transition should the child return to public school;
• keep a log of attendance which reflects days and hours of instruction;
• maintain a portfolio for each child which contains samples of activities, assignments, projects and assessments, as well as a log of books and materials used. Include results of any national assessments; and
• contact potential colleges and universities in order to learn what is required for admission.

Homeschooling and Connecticut State High School Diplomas

Homeschooled students may take the GED® test by registering at a local Adult Education Program. Upon passing the four modules of the GED®, a Connecticut State High School Diploma is awarded.

Connecticut General Statutes, Section 10-5(a) requires that individuals who are either 17 or 18 years of age at the time of GED® registration must submit documentation that they have been officially withdrawn from a Connecticut school for at least six months; 17 year-olds must submit an official withdrawal form with a parent or guardian signature. Individuals who are 18 years of age may submit, in lieu of a withdrawal form, a letter from the last high school attended stating that the class they entered ninth grade (or would have entered if never enrolled) has already graduated. 

Individuals between the ages of 17 and 18 years of age who are homeschooled and wish to take the GED® test must have a parent/guardian obtain documentation from the local school district acknowledging their original intent to home school.  Once the parent/guardian obtains the evidence, they should contact the State Department of Education GED® office at 860- 807-2111 or e-mail ged@ct.gov and request a homeschooling attestation form signed by the GED® Administrator. If district documentation cannot be obtained, the student will be subject to the six month waiting period as required by C.G.S. 10-5(a).

Information for Parents

Sample Intent to Homeschool form 

Connecticut Statutes related to School Attendance - English

Connecticut Statutes related to School Attendance - Spanish

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CSDE GED Information

National Home School Association

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13:43 (42 minutes ago)to me, SDE, rogerson1166@yahoo.com

Good morning, Sharon Degnan,

Please contact the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Homeschooling Consultant is Marcy Reed for assistance and guidance with homeschooling.

The contact information for Marcy Reed, the Homeschooling Consultant, is as follows: Homeschooling in Connecticut--Contact

Marcy Reed
Connecticut State Department of Education 
450 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103 
marcy.reed@ct.gov
Telephone: (860) 807-2130

Best regards,

Aldith Dewar
Staff Assistant
CONNECTICUT Department of Education
State Board of Education
860-713-6510
SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov

From: sharon degnan <sharonandliam88@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:03 PM
To: StateBoard, SDE <SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov>; sharon degnan <sharonandliam88@gmail.com>; Michelle Rogerson <rogerson1166@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: I need someone to sign my sons report card grade 2 I reached out to Plainfield CT -our county --originally in EMAIL we had an appointment and agreement to sign it then later denied. I need any teacher in the state of CT to sign my sons report card bef

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I am assuming you are finding someone whom can look at his testing and sign his report card provided on the website.

Waiting to hear back - Today being Wed Nov 20th, 2024.

Sharon Degnan

On Wed, 20 Nov 2024 at 13:49, StateBoard, SDE <SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov> wrote:

Good morning, Sharon Degnan,
In your email below, you have mentioned “Homeschooling.” If “Homeschooling” had been referenced in your email of November 17, 2024, I would have provided a different response to assist you.
 In my email of November 19, 2024, I informed you that “your email of November 17, 2024, did not provide any information, nor did you provide the referenced email as to the actual circumstances or issues concerning an unsigned school report card.”
 Please know that your email still has not provided any details or  information as to why there is a denial of signing a Homeschooling report card.
 The Connecticut State Department of Education’s Homeschooling Consultant is Marcy Reed: Homeschooling in Connecticut--Contact
Marcy Reed
Connecticut State Department of Education 
450 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103 
marcy.reed@ct.gov
Telephone: (860) 807-2130

Please contact the Homeschooling Consultant Marcy Reed for assistance and guidance.
Best regards,
Aldith Dewar
Staff Assistant
CONNECTICUT Department of Education
State Board of Education
860-713-6510
SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov
From: sharon <liamlivesinie@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:41 PM
To: StateBoard, SDE <SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov>; sharonandliam88@gmail.com; Michelle Rogerson <rogerson1166@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: I need someone to sign my sons report card grade 2 I reached out to Plainfield CT -our county --originally in EMAIL we had an appointment and agreement to sign it then later denied. I need any teacher in the state of CT to sign my sons report card bef
You don't often get email from liamlivesinie@gmail.com. Learn why this is importantEXTERNAL EMAIL: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.AND furthermore - why are you sending an email outside of the organization you are working for?
Sharon Degnan
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 8:32 PM StateBoard, SDE <SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov> wrote:Good afternoon, Sharon Degnan,
 Your child’s report card is issued by the school that your son is attending. The Connecticut State Department of Education, Office of the State Board of Education does not have the authority to sign your son’s school report card.
 Your email did not provide any information, nor did you provide the referenced email as to the actual circumstances or issues concerning an unsigned school report card.
 Please contact the principal for your son’s school, or the superintendent for Plainfield Public Schools: Superintendent's Office - Plainfield Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools

Paul M. Brenton
brentonP@plainfieldschools.org


Executive Secretary

Tammy St. Amour
860-564-6403
tammy@plainfieldschools.org
Best regards,
Aldith Dewar
Staff Assistant
CONNECTICUT Department of Education
State Board of Education
860-713-6510
SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov
From: sharon <liamlivesinie@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2024 11:48 AM
To: StateBoard, SDE <SDE.StateBoard@ct.gov>
Subject: I need someone to sign my sons report card grade 2 I reached out to Plainfield CT -our county --originally in EMAIL we had an appointment and agreement to sign it then later denied. I need any teacher in the state of CT to sign my sons report card befo...You don't often get email from liamlivesinie@gmail.com. Learn why this is importantEXTERNAL EMAIL: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.Thank you,
Sharon Degnan

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