Legal Options

Parent has a credential

Parent must have a multiple-subject credential in the grade their child(ren) are in.  There are requirements for number of instruction hours per day and the number of school days per year.  Do not have to file any paperwork.

Hire a credentialed teacher

There are requirements for number of instruction hours per day and the number of school days per year.  Paperwork is not required.

Independent Study Programs

These are free public school programs and take different forms.  Standardized testing is required.

• School district programs - these are the original homeschool option.  Usually for medical issues.  Students receive the same assignments children in school would get.  Homework is returned to a teacher for feedback and grades.
• Special school district homeschool programs - either has a set curriculum or allows parents to choose.  May even have classes for homeschooled students. (i.e. CHEP)
• Hybrid schooling - Students go to school 2 or 3 days a week. (i.e. Las Flores or DiVinci)
• Online schools - Set curriculum with most work on the computer and daily progress reports.  Families receive a computer and all materials. (i.e. K12, CAVA, Kaplan)
• Homeschool charters - Parents choose curriculum.  Meet with teacher once a month.  Family receives funds to purchase curriculum and classes. (i.e. Sky Mountain, Springs, Julian, Excel, Golden Valley, Summit, etc.)

Private Satellite Programs

These are private schools that cater to homeschoolers.

• Full service private schools - offer guidance for curriculum selection, teacher feedback, and grading.  $500-$3000/year.  If school is out of state, family needs to file a PSA. (i.e. Laurel Springs)
• Church umbrella programs - paperwork is filed and collected for family. Sometimes classes are offered. Usually reasonably priced. (i.e. Keystone Academy)
• Small school programs - offer some curriculum guidance, file paperwork.  Minimal cost ~ $300/year (i..e. EIE)

Private School Affidavit

Family home is designated as a private school.  PSA is filed each October and is free.  Minimal paperwork is required.  Parents determine educational method, standards, requirements, and any testing.