Idaho Local Homeschooling Resources
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General Idaho Homeschooling Information & Legal Requirements
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Idaho Homeschooling Organizations & Support Groups
Homeschool Conferences, Conventions & Other Homeschooling Events
Co-ops & Academic Enrichment (Academic classes, testing, tutoring, etc.)
Please note that TheHomeSchoolMom lists local resources, including but not limited to classes, events, legal information, and support resources, to help homeschoolers find local support and resources. Although we believe that the information provided is reliable, we cannot guarantee their accuracy or suitability for any purpose. We disclaim any responsibility for the content found on these websites and the quality of the products and services provided by the organizations that maintain the websites. You are responsible for verifying their suitability for your family.
Idaho Homeschooling Resource Pages
Idaho Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Idaho
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Idaho
Discussions and Resources for Idaho Homeschoolers
Idaho Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. The links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Common Questions And Plain Answers About Home Schooling in Idaho
Bob Forrey
Idaho Coalition of Home Educators
Homeschool Laws
Idaho State Department of Education - Home School
By law, parents/guardians are required to provide "comparable instruction" in "subjects commonly and usually taught in public schools" "during a period in each year equal to that in which the public schools are in session."
This web page is intended to provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding home school in Idaho. If you are a parent/guardian considering home school, you are encouraged to contact home school organizations in Idaho or national home school organizations for assistance. Links are offered as a courtesy to assist parents/guardians.
Idaho State Department of Education - Home School Packet
Pdf Word Doc
Idaho Law Regarding Home Instruction
From CHOIS - Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State
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