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Alaska · Light-touch
Alaska does not ask you to file anything before you begin. Here is what the state does expect, and what it leaves entirely to you.
VerifiedMarch 2026
Written from Alaska's own rules. If a step is missing below, it is because your state does not ask for it.
Withdraw from the school your child attends now
If your child is currently enrolled in a public school, tell the school in writing that you are moving to home education. Keep a dated copy for yourself — it is the record that closes out their enrollment.
There is no notice to file
Alaska does not ask you to notify anyone before you begin. You can start the day you are ready — no form, no permission, no waiting.
Choose what to teach
Alaska does not name required subjects, so your curriculum is your own decision. Most families still cover reading, writing, and math daily, and let interest lead the rest.
Keep a light record as you go
Attendance, a few work samples each term, and a running list of what you covered. Alaska does not require you to keep records, but a simple folder of work samples makes transcripts and college applications far easier later on.
Nothing to file
Alaska does not require a notice of intent, an application, or the state's permission. You do not need to wait for a reply from anyone, because there is no one to write to. There is no ongoing reporting either.
No testing or assessment
Alaska does not require a standardized test or an evaluator's review. Plenty of families still keep a folder of work through the year — not because the state asks, but because it makes a transcript or a college application far easier to put together later. A note from the state: Option 1 (independent homeschooling): check the current statute for any testing duty Option 2 (correspondence program): students take the statewide assessments that public schools take (AS 14.03.300(a)(3); 4 AAC 33.421(f)) Option 4 (private school): check Alaska's private-school requirements with your school district
No program on file yet
We do not have a verified Alaska education savings account, scholarship, or tax credit for homeschooling families on file. That may mean the state has none, or it may mean we have not confirmed one yet — we would rather say so than point you at something we have not checked. State programs change often, so it is worth asking Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) — approves and reviews district correspondence programs (AS 14.07.020(a)(9); 4 AAC 33.460) directly.
Is homeschooling legal in Alaska?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Alaska. Alaska is considered one of the easiest states for homeschoolers — minimal regulation, no notice required, and maximum family freedom.
Do I need to file a Notice of Intent to homeschool in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not require families to file a Notice of Intent before beginning homeschooling. You may start at any time.
How many instruction days are required in Alaska?
Alaska does not mandate a minimum amount of instruction time.
What subjects are required by law in Alaska?
Alaska does not mandate specific subjects, giving families complete freedom to design their own curriculum.
Does Alaska require annual assessment for homeschoolers?
No. Alaska does not require formal annual assessment. Families may voluntarily track progress for college application purposes.
Do I need a teaching certificate to homeschool in Alaska?
No. Alaska does not require parents to hold a teaching certificate or any specific educational credential to homeschool their children.
Can homeschoolers participate in public school sports in Alaska?
Rules about homeschooled students taking part in public school sports and activities differ by state and by district. Check with your local school district and your state athletic association.
Alaska's State Library describes four options: homeschool statute, correspondence program, private tutor and private school. Correspondence programs come with an annual learning plan, a certificated teacher, statewide assessments and a possible student allotment. A court challenge to the allotment laws is still pending in superior court as of March 2026 (the Alaska Supreme Court held the laws not facially unconstitutional in Department of Education & Early Development v. Alexander, 2025). Check with your program for current rules.
The free tools below work whether or not you ever pay us a penny; each tile says what it needs. Use what helps with Alaska's requirements and ignore the rest.
Last checked in March 2026. Laws change between checks, so confirm anything you are about to file with Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) — approves and reviews district correspondence programs (AS 14.07.020(a)(9); 4 AAC 33.460). This is information for families, not legal advice.