There are many different approaches to home educating, and it’s not unusual for a home educating family to change their approach as they become more comfortable and experienced with home educating.
Home Education in Alaska (under AS § 14.30.010(b)(12)) Compared to Homeschool Programs (under AS § 14.30.010(b)(10)(B), AS § 14.03.300, and AS § 14.03.310)
It is important to know that there are two options considered homeschooling in Alaska: parents may home educate their children with no notification or they may enroll their children in a district correspondence program. In Alaska, the term “homeschooler” can refer to families who homeschool by means of:
- a parent-directed home education program that is operating under the exemption of AS § 14.30.010(b)(12) and is privately funded;
- a “homeschool” program (known as a district correspondence school) consisting of both a home-based school program that is parent-directed under a certified teacher and district approved.