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Homeschooling in Brookline, Massachusetts

Brookline borders Boston with easy T access. Homeschool families enjoy the excellent public library, parks, and JFK Birthplace National Historic Site for history lessons.

JFK BirthplaceT Access to BostonTop LibrariesWalkable Community

Massachusetts Requires Prior Approval

Unlike many states, Massachusetts requires you to submit an education plan and receive approval from your local superintendent before you begin homeschooling.

Brookline Public Schools Contact

Submit your education plan to the superintendent's office

Brookline Public Schools

Superintendent
Linus Guillory
Address
333 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445

Tip: Send your education plan via certified mail with return receipt for proof of delivery.

Massachusetts Homeschool Requirements

Massachusetts is a high regulation state. Here's what you need to know:

Hours Required

  • • Elementary (K-6): 900 hours
  • • Secondary (7-12): 990 hours
  • • 180 days of instruction

Education Plan Must Include

  • • Proposed curriculum & hours
  • • Instructional materials list
  • • Evaluation method
View complete Massachusetts guide

How Ellinia Helps Massachusetts Families

Education Plan Support

  • Curriculum planning tools
  • Subject coverage tracking (13 required)
  • Hours logging (900/990)
  • Materials documentation

Year-End Evaluation

  • Progress report generation
  • Work sample organization
  • Portfolio-ready documentation
  • AI-graded assessments

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