idea is personalized |flexible |experienced |like family

Reserve your spot for the 2017-2018 school year with Alaska's largest statewide homeschooling program. Celebrating 20 years of Homeschooling Brilliance!

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WHY IDEA

Why Should You Enroll With IDEA? At IDEA Homeschool we believe that you know your child best. We also CARE.

We are here to help you with the educational end of things. But you know what makes your child tick better than we ever will and we are here to partner with you, as you make the educational decisions that are best for your child.

We have working relationships with hundreds of companies that supply curricular materials to homeschoolers. We provide as much help and support as you need in making decisions about what materials to order and what teaching methods to use, but the education of each and every child in IDEA is totally individualized. Together, we’ll create a customized educational plan for your child.

a few of the many reasons we're different

OUR ADVANTAGES

What makes us stand apart from the other homeschool programs in Alaska?

Homeschool Experience

By homeschoolers, for homeschoolers — IDEA staff have more combined homeschool experience than any other homeschool program. Who better to partner with than like-minded individuals whose goal is to make your homeschool the best it can be?

24/7/365 Tech Support

Technology is important, and IDEA is the only homeschool program in Alaska that has a full time computer tech in each of our offices. No need to make a call halfway around the world to get help with your computer, IT support is readily available.

Choices

Many other homeschool programs in Alaska severely limit the types of books and other curricula you can use. Not IDEA. Families enrolled in IDEA have access to a huge selection of curricular options.
You get to choose!

Clubs + Events

Our offices have many clubs and other group learning opportunities. Opt in for fun events like Battle of the Books, Academic Decathlon or S.T.E.A.M. Workshops. Choose from regular get-togethers like Chess Club, Lego Robotics Teams, kids’ sewing clubs and more! IDEA has more clubs and groups than any other homeschool program.

Field Reps

IDEA is the only homeschool program with a field rep in each of our offices. Because all of our field reps are long-time homeschoolers, they are an integral part of our support system to you. Collectively they bring together over 100 years of homeschool experience and their only job is to support you in your homeschooling journey.  

Monetary Allotment

An allotment is money that is set aside for your child’s educational needs. Your allotment amount is $1800 for grades K-3, $2000 for grades 4-8, and $2400 for grades 9-12. Use funds to buy education-related products, activities or services. Using our FAST ordering system, you’ll have no out-of-pocket expenses with materials shipped right to your door. 

why choose idea?

THE FINAL WORD

We believe strongly that IDEA offers the best homeschool support
available in Alaska, for three primary reasons:

Experience

IDEA has been in existence since 1997, when distance education programs were a “school in a box,” with districts providing cookie-cutter curriculum to all students by grade level, and assessing achievement via mailed-in papers. IDEA was the first to develop a true “homeschool support program” in Alaska, changing the face of “correspondence programs” forever. We were the first to develop the policies, procedures, relationships with vendors, and many other unique educational resources you won’t find elsewhere. Every aspect of IDEA was developed around a homeschooler’s needs.

Parent Support

We believe no one is more dedicated to a child than their parents and we feel that education is best achieved when tailored to a child’s personality. IDEA was the first in Alaska to offer a program catering to parents, treating them with respect and allowing freedom of teaching methods and flexible curriculum. For this reason, IDEA’s unique program caught on with families immediately, sky-rocketing to over 1,150 students in our first 2-months! Today, as we celebrate 20 years of Homeschooling Brilliance, IDEA is still the LARGEST homeschool program in Alaska (although many similar programs have tried to imitate what we do).

Our Philosophy

We are the only program created from the ground up, from the very first day of inception — by homeschoolers, for homeschoolers. No other facet or feature of IDEA speaks louder than the fact that homeschoolers have had an influential voice in every program component. Additionally, our statewide lead and five regional Field Reps have a combined 100+ years experience in homeschooling their own children. We believe in a strong avenue of communication with parents, engaged Parent Advisory Committees and consistently seeking input to advance with the ever-evolving needs of families.

Ready to begin your homeschooling journey?

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A few words from our IDEA FAMILIES

SOME FUN HOMESCHOOLING FACTS

Approximate statistics – according to the National Centers for Education Statistics (NCES)

2 Mil +
Number of Homeschoolers as of 2015 Estimates
74 %
Approx # of Homeschoolers Who Attend College
91 %
Choose Homeschool Due to Concern for Safe Environment
15 - 30%
Test Score Averages (Over Public School Students)
PARENT TESTIMONIALS

don't take our word for it

Karen Jones
IDEA Parent, Region Mat-Su

They're like FAMILY!

"It's just an AMAZING group of people... I don't know where they get them, but they are LIKE FAMILY!"

Robert Moore
IDEA Parent, Region A

Curriculum FREEDOM

"...being able to match how my son learns, but also how my wife teaches IS INVALUABLE!"

Lucas & Jennifer Barnlund
IDEA Parents, Region A

INDIVIDUALIZED learning

"I love that IDEA gives me the opportunity to educate each one of my children -- according to THEIR learning style."

SOOOO Helpful!

"I've tried other homeschool programs but IDEA is sooooo helpful! IDEA has given me so much encouragement and support."

- Anna, IDEA Parent, Region A

GREAT BIG (Homeschooling) Family

"IDEA is such a blessing for my family. I feel like I'm a part of a BIG homeschooling family!"

- Rebekah, IDEA Parent, Region F

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

Get in touch

One of our knowledgeable staff will be happy to chat with you!


We are accepting enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year.

OR Speak with our field reps:

Whether you're new to homeschooling or simply looking for a better option for your child's education, our knowledgeable staff will be happy to walk you through the process of enrolling or simply answer all your questions!


Anchorage: Sally Javier, 907-333-2255
Fairbanks: Sandy Blewett, 907-456-1368
Kenai: Suzanne Alioto, 907-260-3158
Wasilla: Leslie Seddon, 907-357-4896
Juneau: Emma Deats, 907-790-4755

Call our regional headquarters toll free:

1-877-582-4332