How to Homeschool in Idaho
Empowering Parents
Families in Idaho may be eligible for the Empowering Parents program. This program provides eligible families with grant funds for use towards eligible education services and devices to help students recover from learning loss. You can learn more at empoweringparents.idaho.gov.Homeschooling in Idaho
You may not have known that Idaho is home to the deepest gorge in the United States, or that Idaho's state seal is the only one in the country designed by a woman. You also might not have known that homeschooling in Idaho is very easy. Idaho requires very little from you if you decide to homeschool your family. However, the legislature can seem a bit confusing so this article will help to show you just how easy it can be to start educating your child from home. In this article you will find an:- An overview of Idaho homeschool laws
- An introduction to homeschool groups in Idaho
- A description of how Moving Beyond the Page can help you get started
Idaho Homeschool Laws
Idaho offers tremendous freedoms when it comes to homeschooling your children compared to other states. The only requirement that Idaho has for homeschooling is that you teach your children the same subjects commonly taught in public schools. Other than that, Idaho does not need anything else from you.- You do NOT need to have curriculum approved by school district
- You do NOT need to provide a letter of intent to your child's superintendent
- You do NOT have hour/day requirements for instruction
- You do NOT need to answer questionnaires provided by the state about your teachings
- You do NOT need any teaching qualification (i.e. high school/college diploma)
- You do NOT need to take standardized tests
Homeschool Groups in Idaho
Homeschooling your children is a daunting task, but there are many groups and organizations in Idaho to help you out. Here are some organizations you may want to look into.
NOTE: You can find a wealth of local and state groups offering homeschooling advice and support on sites such as Facebook and Yahoo Groups. You can search by city or county, religious preference, homeschooling philosophy, and more. You will need a free account on these sites to join one of their groups.
A Homeschool Curriculum for Idaho
Beyond the Page is a homeschool curriculum that exceeds the requirements for homeschooling in the state of Idaho. All of the Beyond the Page packages cover science, social studies, and language arts, and we offer a range of math programs as well. The Idaho legal requirements are only a starting point, and our curriculum utilizes a range of educational strategies that are designed to foster a love of learning in children including:
- Hands-on activities,
- Differentiated options, and
- Independent projects.
Beyond the Page encourages critical thinking and creativity while encouraging your child's unique learning style like no other curriculum on the market. If your child is a hands-on learner, a gifted learner, or a creative free-thinker, then you should look into Beyond the Page for your child.
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Disclaimers
Any information about the laws in your state is provided to help you understand your legal requirements to homeschool in your state. It should by no means be interpreted as legal advice. This information was not compiled by a lawyer. It is your responsibility to interpret and understand the laws that you will be homeschooling under. If you have questions, you should seek the advice of a lawyer that operates in your state.
Beyond the Page does not endorse any of the homeschool groups that are included in these pages. They are provided only for your benefit. You should research any group to ensure that they align with your family's goals and philosophies.