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Use the official education links below for current enrollment, records, evaluation and disability-service requirements. Ask the agency or school which rules apply to your child’s setting.
LEARNING THAT FITS YOUR CHILD
School support, with room for choice.
Homeschool, Catholic, private, or public. Explore North Dakota options for your family.
Build learning days around your child’s goals, interests, communication, and access needs.
File and renew the Statement of Intent.File with the district of residence and wait five days before beginning. Renew annually for each child age seven or older.
Provide instruction and academic records.Provide at least four hours daily for 175 days per year and keep annual academic records. Monitoring applies when the supervising parent does not hold a diploma or GED.
Check testing and disability provisions.Testing is required in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 unless a qualifying opt-out applies. Read the parent guide’s provisions for students with disabilities and graduation planning.
Start with the North Dakota school resources below. The listed service areas are regional. Support varies by school; discuss your child’s needs with admissions before applying.
Compare the school’s actual program with your child’s learning, communication, and access needs. A disability label alone does not establish that a school is a suitable match.
Confirm whether an online option is a school or a curriculum provider, who keeps attendance and progress records, and who provides disability accommodations.
Request help.Contact your local school system’s special education or Child Find team about an evaluation. For children under three, start with North Dakota early intervention.
Prepare for the meeting.Bring your child’s strengths, concerns, work samples, and questions about goals, accommodations, related services, and progress reporting.
Understand your next step.Ask for current procedural safeguards and written explanations. Contact the state family-support resources for information and help preparing questions.
Homeschooling, public schooling, and private enrollment have different requirements. A lesson plan or report created here does not create an official IEP or establish eligibility for services.
Sources reviewed September 29, 2026. This is a starting guide; use current agency instructions for your family’s circumstances. Review North Dakota sources →
