North Dakota expects a documented record of instruction and testing — the statute requires an annual record of courses and assessments. Keep all of the following:
What to keep
Your annual record of courses taught and assessments given (required by N.D.C.C. section 15.1-23-05)
Samples of your child's work across the required subjects (worksheets, writing, projects, photos of hands-on work)
A record of instructional time — at least 175 days per year, 4 hours per day
Standardized test results for grades 4, 6, 8, and 10
If a parent lacks a diploma or GED, the monitoring documentation from your licensed teacher-monitor
Your North Dakota filing timeline
At least 14 days before startingFile your homeschool statement with the local district each year.
All year longKeep your attendance record — 175 days, 4 hours per day — and your annual record of courses current.
Grades 4, 6, 8 & 10Administer an approved standardized test and keep the results.
After testingA composite score below the 30th percentile triggers a required multidisciplinary assessment and remediation plan for any homeschooled child.