In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use.
Moore Foundation This is a project-based program with and unschooling bent. As I mentioned in my article about the recently deceased Dr. Moore, The Moore Academy is based on the Moore formula that stresses the importance of a project based education, apprenticeship and service. Families are charged for things like registration ($165.00), curriculum set ups, monthly overviews, evaluations, and consultations as needed.
My Learning Partners This program promises to assist parents into becoming effective tutors. They provide daily monitoring and assistance to homeschooling parents while encouraging them to “follow the student, not the curriculum”. Parents pay for math and reading materials ($350.00) and for analysis services.
My Schoolhouse is a website that provides over 1400 Interactive lessons in math, spelling and reading comprehension for students in grades K-6. This is not a full curriculum, but instead a subscription based website $19.99 per year for a family. It is also used in schools.
North Atlantic Regional Schools (NARS) is recognized by the State Department of Education in Maine as a private school with the ability to grant diplomas. Any student, however may use this program and upon completing 17 ½ credits may graduate with a high school diploma. They accept credits from homeschool courses and convert coursework that can be proven into high school credits. Tuition starts at $425.00 per year.
North Texas Academy (Also Plano Home School Academy for grades 4-8) this is a licensed private home school for grades 4-12. It accommodates both special needs and well as accelerated students.
NorthStar Academy A community of learners in an online school. It uses the internet to link students with other students and accredited teachers who provide 100% of the students’ instruction and marking. This program is not limited to students in Texas. You can use the traditional correspondence program or work can be graded by the parent and mailed to the school ate the end of each year to receive a transcript.
By supplying this list of distance learning programs, I am not necessarily advocating any of them, just making you aware that they exist. You will also want to look at my curriculum glossary.
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