IDEA Alaska Homeschool Allotment:
This program provides funding to families who choose to homeschool, and it's managed by a public school district.
Correspondence Programs:
Alaska has state-funded correspondence programs (like IDEA and Raven Homeschool) that offer curriculum and support.
Reimbursement for Expenses:
Families can use the allotment to purchase educational materials and services, and then submit receipts for reimbursement.
Allotment Funding:
When a child is enrolled in a correspondence program, the state provides an allotment, which can be used for various educational expenses.
Eligible Expenses:
Reimbursable expenses could include a math curriculum, science supplies, or a music lesson.
Private School Reimbursement:
Some correspondence programs allow parents to use a portion of the allotment to reimburse them for courses taken at approved private schools.
Allotment Amount:
The amount of the allotment varies year to year.
No Direct Cash Payments:
The money is not given directly to families as a cash payment, but rather is used to reimburse expenses incurred for their children's education.
Flexibility:
The allotment can be used for a wide range of educational expenses, including curriculum, books, supplies, technology, and extracurricular activities.
In essence, Alaska's homeschool allotment program provides financial assistance to families to support their homeschooling endeavors, but it's not a direct payment to parents for homeschooling.
For more information about how to dual-enroll with IDEA please call The Study.
