How to Start Homeschooling in Montana

A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Families

Homeschooling in Montana is legal, simple, and gives your family more freedom than almost any other state. No standardized testing, no required curriculum, and no teaching certification needed. If you've been thinking about homeschooling but aren't sure where to begin, this guide walks you through it in five steps. You don't need to have it all figured out before you start. Plenty of families learn as they go, and that's exactly how it's supposed to work.

  • Step 1: Understand Montana's Requirements

    What the law requires, what it doesn't, and how to file your notice of intent.

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  • Step 2: Choose Your Approach

    Charlotte Mason, classical, Montessori, unschooling, eclectic, and more. Find the method that fits your family.

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  • Step 3: Find the Right Curriculum

    How to choose, what to spend, and a free tool to compare 87+ options side by side.

    Read Step 3

  • Step 4: Find Community

    Co-ops, hybrid schools, enrichment programs, and meetups in the Gallatin Valley.

    Read Step 4

  • Step 5: Plan Your First Year

    Practical advice from experienced Montana homeschool parents on making your first year work.

    Read Step 5

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