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NestEd guides you from your state's legal requirements to the perfect curriculum for your child. Free tools, zero overwhelm.

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The real problem

Every homeschool parent starts in the same place: overwhelmed.

Different laws in every state. Hundreds of curricula. No clear starting point. You just want to give your child the best education — but the research alone takes months.

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Legal confusion

Each state has different notification, testing, and reporting rules.

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Curriculum overload

Hundreds of options. No way to know which fits your child.

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Record-keeping burden

Attendance, grades, portfolios. The paperwork stops families before they start.

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Special needs gaps

Kids with ADHD, autism, or learning differences get zero guidance.

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How NestEd works

Tell us your state and your kids. We handle the rest.

Four simple steps from confused to confident. No accounts, no commitments, no cost.

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State compliance, decoded

Enter your state. Get a plain-English breakdown of exactly what's required — forms, subjects, assessments, records. No legal jargon.

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Personalized curriculum matches

Based on your child's age, learning style, and your goals, we recommend curricula that actually fit. No sales pressure, no affiliate gimmicks.

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Week-by-week getting started plan

Your first 30 days mapped out. What to do this week, what can wait, and what to stop worrying about. Built around your schedule.

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Special needs support built in

Designed with childhood development expertise. Guidance tailored for families with children who have ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or other learning differences.

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What parents are saying

Real families. Real relief.

I spent three weeks reading forums trying to understand Texas's requirements. NestEd gave me the answer in 30 seconds. I actually cried a little.

Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Texas · Homeschooling 2 years

My son has dyslexia and the school system was failing him. The curriculum matcher actually understood our situation and pointed us to resources no one else had mentioned.

Marcus R.
Marcus R.
Ohio · Homeschooling 3 years

I was terrified of the legal side. NestEd broke down exactly what California requires, step by step. We started homeschooling the following month.

Jennifer K.
Jennifer K.
California · First-year homeschooler
What makes us different

Planners help you organize. NestEd helps you begin.

Most homeschool tools assume you already know what you're doing. They give you calendars, gradebooks, and lesson templates. But nobody answers the first question every parent asks: "Where do I even start?"

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Common questions

Everything you're wondering about

Is NestEd really free?

Yes — the Compliance Checker and Curriculum Matcher are completely free with no credit card required. A premium plan is available for families who want a personalized getting-started guide and ongoing support, but the core tools cost nothing.

How does the curriculum matcher work?

You answer a short 5-question quiz about your child's age, learning style, your family's educational philosophy, budget, and any special learning needs. NestEd scores your answers against 100+ curriculum programs and surfaces the ones most likely to be a great fit — with honest notes on each. No sales pressure, no affiliate gimmicks.

What states are supported?

All 50 states. Every state's homeschool laws, notification requirements, testing rules, and record-keeping obligations are covered and kept up to date for 2026. Hawaii to Maine, Alaska to Florida — we've got you.

Is my data private?

Yes. We don't sell your data, share it with advertisers, or hand it to curriculum companies. Your email (if you share it) is used only to send you the guide you asked for. You can unsubscribe any time with one click.

My child has special needs — can NestEd still help?

Absolutely. NestEd was specifically designed with special needs families in mind. The curriculum matcher includes questions about learning differences, and our recommendations account for ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum, and other needs. You're not an afterthought here.

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Every family deserves a confident start.

Homeschooling shouldn't require a law degree and three months of research. NestEd makes the path clear so you can focus on what matters: your child's education.

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